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

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES SHIFT LEVER
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
MIRROR
CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.61,
62)
(P.71)
(P.137)
(P.182)(P.171)(P.180)
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM/
(P.188)
(P.279) (P.280) (P.199,
230)
(P.294)
CENTER TRAY
(P.168)
(P.163)
(P.169)SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
(P.160)
Seat Memory
Switches
(P.161)
GLOVE BOXES

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
.
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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Control L ocations
60
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
SHIFT LEVER
MIRROR
CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.61,
62)
GAUGES (P.71)
(P.137)
(P.279) (P.280) (P.182)(P.171)(P.199,
230)
(P.180)
(P.188)
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM/
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
(P.294)
CENTER TRAY
(P.168)
(P.163)
(P.169)SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
(P.160)
GLOVE BOXES

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
POWER SLIDING
DOOR INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
DOOR AND
TAILGATE OPEN
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
IND ICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LIGHTS-ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(LX and EX models)
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATORVEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP (P.67)
(P.67)
(P.66) (P.70)
(P.63)
(P.70) (P.63)
(P.64)
(P.69)
(P.63)
(P.64)(P.64)(P.
67)
(P.
68)
(P.
69)
(P.
69)
(P. 65)
(P.
65)
(P.65)
(P.372) MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORCRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS-ON
INDICATOR
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(Touring models)
FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
SYSTEM
MESSAGE
INDICATOR
(P.66)
(P.63)
(P.69)
(P.70)
(P.372) (P.63)(P.70)
(P.69)
(P.64) (P.64)(P.64)
(P.63) (P.68)
(P.67)
(P.65) (P.65)
(P.
69)
(P. 66)
(P. 69)
(P. 65)
(P. 67)

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.
1. 2.
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372 373
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

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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.
2.
3.
301
301 301
300
Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VSA A ctivation Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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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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264
123 123
125 264
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
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Door and Tailgate Open
If the tailgate or any door(s) is not
closed tightly, the display reminds
you to close the tailgate or the
door(s) bef ore you start driving.
This display continues until you
close the door(s) or the tailgate.
Pressing the INFO button on the
steering wheel momentarily change
the display to the normal display, but
it will come back af ter 5 seconds.Release Parking Brake
If you start driving without releasing
the parking brake, the multi-
inf ormation display interrupts the
current display and shows
‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE.’’
This message continues, and a
chime sounds, until you release the
parking brake, or the vehicle speed
slows down to less than 0.5 mph (0.8
km/h).
If you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door, you will see
‘‘REMOVE KEY’’ in the display and
hear a reminder beeper. Remove Key
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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U.S.
Canada

Brake Fluid Low
If the brake f luid level is at or below
theMINmarkonthesideof the
brake f luid reservoir in the engine
compartment, you will see ‘‘BRAKE
FLUID LOW.’’ If you see this
message, have the brake system
checked by your dealer (see page). Check Fuel Cap
The CHECK FUEL CAP message
should go of f af ter tightening the
f uel cap, turning the ignition switch
of f and on, then driving over 30 mph
(48 km/h) f or at least 45 seconds.
Due to dif f erent driving conditions, it
may take a few driving trips to make
the message go of f .
If a loose or missing f uel cap was not
the cause of the CHECK FUEL CAP
message coming on, the message
will turn off and the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp will come on. If this
happens, have your vehicle checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
If the f uel f ill cap is missing or not
tightened properly, you will see
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP.’’ Make sure
the f uel cap is installed and tightened
at least 3 clicks.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S
Canada