display HONDA ODYSSEY 2005 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CLOCK
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
VSA OFF
SWITCH
HORN
(P.142)
(P.139)
(P.228) (P.127) (P.121) (P.
183 )
(P.126)
(P.33) (P.227)
(P.126)
(P.122)
(P.271)
(P.302) (P.199,
230)
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH
(P.169)
(P.166)
DRIVER’S PEDAL
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY SWITCHESCRUISE
CONTROL
(P.264)
(P.75)
/
VSA OFF SWITCH (P.302)
MOONROOF

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60 ............................
Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 63
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Gauges .71
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 74
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .120
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .121
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .122
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 122
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 125
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Hazard Warning Button . 126
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Rear Window Def ogger . 126
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 127
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Keys and Locks .128
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Immobilizer System .129
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Ignition Switch .130
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Remote Transmitter .131
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Door Locks .137
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Power Door Locks . 137
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Childproof Door Locks . 138
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Tailgate .138
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Power Tailgate .139
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Sliding Doors .142
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Seats .148 ..................................
Seat Heaters .160
Driver’s Seat Position Memory ........................................
System .161
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Power Windows .163
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Moonroof .166
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Mirrors .167
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Parking Brake .169
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Adjustable Driver’s Foot Pedals . 169
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Interior Convenience Items . 170
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Retractable Center Tray . 171
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Beverage Holders .171
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Integrated Sunshade . 173
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Sunglasses Holder .174
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Conversation Mirror . 174
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Sun Visor .175
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Vanity Mirror .175
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Rear Compartment . 175
Removable Second Row ..................................
Console .176
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In-Floor Storage Area . 177
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Lower Glove Box .180
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Upper Glove Box .180
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Center Pocket .181
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Accessory Power Sockets . 182
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AC Power Outlet .182
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Interior Lights .183
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
See page .If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEM’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display.
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL
LEVEL’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display. The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page . This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires. If it stays on af ter you f ully release
the parking brake while the engine
is running, or if it comes on while
driving, there could be a problem
with the brake system. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a chime will sound.
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING
BRAKE’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display.
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Malf unction Indicator
Lamp Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada

This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page .
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
OFF’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display.
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display. This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II). If it comes on at any other time,
it indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
reminds you and your passengers to
f asten your seat belts. A beeper also
sounds if you have not f astened your
seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your belt, the
beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remains
on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. On the
Touring model, you will also see a
‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ message in
the multi-information display.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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U.S. Canada

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This indicator has three f unctions:It comes on as a reminder that you
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
On the Touring model, you will
also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.
For more inf ormation, see page . If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), there is a problem with the
VSA system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. Without
VSA, your vehicle still has normal
driving ability, but will not have VSA
traction and stability enhancement.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). See pagef or more inf ormation.
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ABS; have your vehicle checked at a
dealer. With the ABS indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock braking. For
more inf ormation, see page .
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display. 1.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VSA A ctivation Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
If it comes on while driving, it means
that one or more of your vehicle’s
tires are extremely low on pressure.
You will also see a ‘‘LOW TIRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. The multi-
inf ormation display will show you
which tire has lost the pressure and
how much pressure it has lost (see
page ).
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multi-
inf ormation display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
have the flat tire repaired as soon as
possible. If two or more tires are
underinf lated, call a prof essional
towing service (see page ). Formore inf ormation, see page .
Your vehicle has Michelin PAX tires.
Repair or replacement of PAX tires
must be done by a Honda dealer or
an authorized Michelin PAX system
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0) without turning of f the
light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the driver’s
door.
On the Touring model, this indicator
also comes on when the light switch
is in AUTO and the lights turn on
automatically.
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On U.S. Touring model only On EX and Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Tire Pressure
IndicatorLights On Indicator
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the tailgate or any door
is not closed tightly.
All the lights in the monitor come on
f or a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK LEFT SLIDING
DOOR’’ or ‘‘CHECK RIGHT
SLIDING DOOR’’ message in the
multi-inf ormation display. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). If it comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the power sliding door system. With
this indicator on, move the main
switch on the dashboard to the OFF
position, and have the system
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible. You can still open or close
each sliding door manually. For
more inf ormation on the power
sliding doors, see page .
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On EX model only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Immobilizer System
Indicator Door and T ailgate Open Monitor
Power Sliding
Door Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada

The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or blink rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message in the
multi-inf ormation display.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR

This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
comes on (see page ).
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ in
the multi-information display.This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the master button (see page
).
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. See page f or inf ormation on f og light
operation.
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Canadian models only
Canadian models only
Touring model only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
High Beam Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator reminds you that the
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
odometer/trip meter display. See
page f or more inf ormation on
the maintenance minder.This indicator comes on when there
is a system message in the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel to see
the message (see page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
While the engine is operating in its
most economical range, this
indicator comes on and stays on. It
goes of f when your vehicle uses
extra f uel.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service. 79
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On EX with leather and Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
System Message
Indicator
Fuel Economy
Indicator Maintenance MINDER
Indicator
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