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

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.) The heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle. Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 188
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .193
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Using the Rear A/C Unit . 194
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Rear Climate Control . 197
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Climate Control Sensors . 198
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 199
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 205
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Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 207
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Playing a CD .212
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CD Changer .215
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Protecting Your CDs .221
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CD Changer Error Messages . 222
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Playing a Tape .223
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Steering Wheel Controls . 228
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Radio Thef t Protection . 229
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Rear Entertainment System . 230
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Playable DVDs .258
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Security System .263
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Cruise Control .264
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .267
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Parking Sensor System . 271
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Rear View Camera and Monitor . 275
Features
Features
187

Your vehicle has a parking sensor
system. The system lets you know
theapproximatedistancebetween
your vehicle and most obstacles
while you are parking. When the
system is on and your vehicle is
nearinganobstacle,youwillhear
beeping and see parking messages in
the multi-information display.To activate the system, push the
button on the dashboard with the
ignition in the ON (II) position. The
indicator in the button comes on
when the system is on. To turn the
system of f , push the button again.The system has two front corner
sensors, two rear corner sensors,
and a rear center sensor.
The rear center sensor works only
when the shif t lever is in Reverse (R),
and the vehicle speed is less than 5
mph (8 km/h).
The corner sensors work only when
the shif t lever is in any position other
than P and the vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
All obstacles may not always be
sensed. Even when the system is on,
you should look f or obstacles near
yourvehicletomakesureitissafeto
park.
On Touring model
Parking Sensor System
Features
271
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM BUTTON
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

If the system develops a problem,
you will see a ‘‘CHECK PARKING
SENSOR SYSTEM’’ message in the
multi-inf ormation display, and a
beeper sounds continuously. Very
of ten, a sensor covered with mud, ice,
snow,etc.isthecauseof this
message. Check the sensors f irst. If
the message stays on or the beeper
does not stop, have the system
checked by your dealer.
Distance
Beeper Short beeps
Continuous
beeps
Indicators
and
Messages
Very short beeps
Bottom
indicator stays on About 40-70 in
(1-1.8 m)
About 24-40 in
(0.6-1 m)
About 24 in
(0.6 m) or less
Bottom
indicator stays on Bottom
indicator stays on
CONT INUED
Parking Sensor System
Rear Cent er Sensor Operat ion
Features
273

The range of the corner sensors and
the rear center sensor are limited.
Each corner sensor is capable of
sensing an obstacle only when your
vehicleis20in(50cm)orcloser.
The rear center sensor senses an
obstacle that is behind your vehicle
70 in (1.8 m) or closer.Do not put any accessories on or
around the sensors.
The system may not f unction
properly under these conditions: After the vehicle has been sitting
out in hot or cold weather.
When the system is af f ected by
some electrical equipment or
devices generating an ultrasonic
wave.
When operating the vehicle in bad
weather.
The system may not sense thin or
low objects, or sonic-absorptive
materials such as snow, cotton, or
sponge.
The system cannot sense objects
directly under the bumper.
The sensors are covered with
snow,ice,mud,etc.
When the vehicle is on a rough
road, on grass, or on a hill.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation issubject to the f ollowing two conditions:(1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Canadian Owners:
Parking Sensor System
274
Within about 20 in (50 cm)
Within about 70 in (1.8 m)