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

Messages in the trip computer
include:INST.MPG:Yourvehicle’s
current f uel mileage.
RANGE: The estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank.
This distance is estimated f rom
the f uel economy you received
over the last several miles, so it
will vary with changes in speed,
traf f ic, etc.
To reset the values in the trip
computer, press the Select/Reset
button, and hold it f or about 1
second. AVERAGE FUEL A/AVERAGE
FUEL B: Your vehicle’s average
f uel economy since you last reset
the trip computer. AVERAGE SPEED: The average
speed you are traveling. ELAPSED TIME: The time
traveled since you last reset the
trip computer.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages. See
(page ).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
f uel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
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Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Bef ore Driving
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When the remaining engine oil lif e is
15 percent or less, the display shows
a ‘‘SERVICE DUE SOON’’ message
along with the maintenance item
code(s) f or other scheduled
maintenance items needing service.
To see the current engine oil lif e,
turn the ignition switch to ON (II),
then push and release the
SEL/RESET button on the steering
wheel three times.
If you still do not perf orm the
indicated maintenance, you will see a
negative mileage, f or example
‘‘ 543,’’ blinking in the display. This
negative mileage means that you
should have perf ormed the indicated
maintenance 543 miles ago.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenancedonebyyourdealer.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the master warning
indicator will also come on.
On Touring model
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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MASTER WARNING INDICATOR

µAll the maintenance items displayed
in the odometer/trip meter or the
multi-inf ormation display are in code.
If you still do not get the indicated
maintenance done, you will see a
negative mileage, f or example ‘‘ 15’’
blinking. This negative mileage
display means you should have done
the indicated maintenance 15 miles
ago. Immediately have the indicated
maintenancedonebyyourdealer.
For an explanation of the
maintenance codes, see page .
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Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items
Maint enance
319
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEM
MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE
SUB ITEMS
MAINTENANCE
SUB ITEMS
MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
Touring model
LX and EX models

Maintenance Record
Maint enance
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You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s)
completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your
vehicle.
Maintenance
Performed
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AB12345 Signature
Date
Maintenance
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Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Service Office.U.S. Owners:
Canadian Owners:
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you 384
Cust omer Service Inf ormat ion
398
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776 Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 250-4327

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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty manual f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2005 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2005 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Accessory Limited WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 334
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Brake .335
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Power Steering .336
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Windshield Washers . 121
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .205
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Folding the Third Seat . 158
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Four-way Flashers .126
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Front Airbags .11, 27
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Front Seat .148
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Adjusting .149
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Heaters .160
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Airbags .11, 27
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Fuel .278
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Fill Door and Cap .279
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement . 278
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Ref ueling .279
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Reserve Indicator .68
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Fuses, Checking the .376
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 283.........................................
Gasoline .278
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement . 278
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Ref ueling .279
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Gas Station Procedures . 279
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel .71
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Speedometer .71
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Tachometer .71
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .307
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .307
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Glove Box .180
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .307
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 337
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 126
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Headlights .122
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Aiming .337
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Automatic Lighting Off . 124 .........
Daytime Running Lights . 125
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Chime .122
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 337
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Turning on .122
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Headphones .260
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Head Restraints .152
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Heated Mirror .168
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Heater, Seat .160
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Heating and Cooling .188
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High Altitude, Starting at . 293
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High-Low Beam Switch . 122
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .267
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Hood, Opening the .280
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Horn .5,120
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 384
Ignition ............................................
Keys .128
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Switch .130
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Timing Control System . 393
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Immobilizer System .129
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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