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

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .314
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Maintenance Minder . 315
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Maintenance Record .325
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Fluid Locations .327
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Adding Engine Oil .328
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 329
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Engine Coolant .331
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Windshield Washers .333
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 334
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Brake Fluid .335
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Power Steering Fluid . 336
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Timing Belt .336
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Lights .337
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 343
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Floor Mats .343
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Wiper Blades .344
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Tires .346
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Checking the Battery . 352
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Vehicle Storage .353
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the
odometer/trip meter display or
multi-Inf ormation display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
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Maintenance
Maint enance
313

On Canadian models:On the Touring model:The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
You will see a
‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ message
on the multi-information display
when the level is low.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use. This
reservoir supplies the windshield and
rear window washers.
Check the f luid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge attached to the cap.
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Windshield Washers
Maint enance
333
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard, or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.
Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
Front windshield: Raise the driver’s
side first, then the passenger’s
side.2.
1.
Wiper Blades
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WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the arms.

Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Front windshield: Lower the
passenger’s side f irst, then the
driver’s side. Lower the wiper arm against the
windshield.
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7.
4. 5.
3.
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
345
BLADE BLADE
REINFORCEMENT

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CONT INUED
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Power Windows .163
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 14
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children .36
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Protecting Inf ants .41
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Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Protecting Small Children . 42
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .50
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Using LATCH .45
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Radiator Overheating . 369
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Radio/CD Sound System . 199
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Readiness Codes .372
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 234
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Rear A/C Unit .194
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Rear Entertainment System . 230
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .341, 342
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 275
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Rear View Mirror .167
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Rear Window Def ogger . 126Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer .122
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 150,151
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Reclining the Second Seats . 150
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Reclining the Third Seat . 150
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Reminder Indicators .64
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Remote Audio Controls . 228
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Remote Control (RES) . 257
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Remote Transmitter .131
Removable Second Row ......................................
Console .176
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Removing the Second Seats . 155
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 329
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Fuses .376
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Light Bulbs .337
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Timing Belt .336
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Tires .349
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Wiper Blades .344
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 282,331
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Retractable Center Tray . 171
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Reverse Gear Position . 295
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Roof Rack .288 ................................
Rotation, Tire .348
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Saf ety Belts .10, 22
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 400
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .10, 22
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Additional Information . 22
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .343
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .22, 64
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Replacement .23
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System Components . 22
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Use During Pregnancy . 20
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seat Heaters .160
Index
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INDEX
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Wheels.............
Adjusting the Steering . 127
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Alignment and Balance . 348
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Compact Spare .359
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Wrench .362
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .163
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Operating the Power . 163
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Rear, Def ogger .126
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .121
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Def roster .192
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Washers .121
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .344
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Operation .121
Rear Windshield Wiper and ...................................
Washer .122
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Wireless Headphones . 260
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Worn Tires .347
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 381
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