charging HONDA ODYSSEY 2006 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

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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
61
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
INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LIGHTS-ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE 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)
MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR
(LX, EX and EX-L models)
(P.378)

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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
INDICATORCRUISE 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.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)
(P.378)

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 information, see page . This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. 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.
378
377 377
379
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
63
U.S. Canada

Check Emission System
If you see ‘‘CHECK EMISSION
SYSTEM’’ in the multi-inf ormation
display, it means one of the engine’s
emission systems may have a
problem. Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer (see page ).
Check Charging System
If you see ‘‘CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEM’’ in the multi-inf ormation
display, it means the battery is not
being charged. See page f or
more inf ormation.
Check Engine Oil Level
If the engine oil is very low or has
lost pressure, you will see ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ in the multi-
inf ormation display. You will also see
the low oil pressure indicator in the
instrument panel f lashing or staying
on. If you see this message, you
should take immediate action since
serious engine damage is possible.
Follow the procedure on page .
377 377
378
Multi-Inf ormation Display
86

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed................
Driving with a Flat Tire .362
......................
Compact Spare Tire .365
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .366
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start .372
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ........................
Very Slowly .372
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally .372
................................
Jump Starting .373
..............
If the Engine Overheats .375
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .377
..........
Charging System Indicator .377
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .378
...........................
Readiness Codes .378
...............
Brake System Indicator .379
..................
Closing the Moonroof .380
..............................................
Fuses .381
..............................
Fuse Locations .384
......................
Emergency Towing .387
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
361

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within10seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
).
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message in
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on. This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message in
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on. Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance. Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
1.
2.
3.
4. 287
334
387
On Touring models On Touring models
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
377
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .290
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .134
............
Accessory Power Sockets .186
...........................
AC Power Outlet .186
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .335
Adjustable Driver’s Foot
.........................................
Pedals .173
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem .29
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11,25
..............
Air Conditioning System .193
.............
Rear A/C Control .198,201
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .195
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .353
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .284
......................................
Antif reeze .337
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .65,306
...................................
Operation .306
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .234
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .134
........................................
Armrests .156
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 233................................
Audio System .203
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 128
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 269
..............
Automatic Transmission . 300
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .392
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 340
.......................................
Shif ting .300
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .300
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 300
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 303
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 377
............................
Jump Starting .373
..............................
Maintenance .359
............................
Specif ications .393
..............................
Bef ore Driving .283
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 22
.........................
Beverage Holders .175
..................................
Booster Seats .53 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 306
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 284
....................
Bulb Replacement .347
...........................................
Fluid .341
.......................................
Parking .172
.................
System Indicator . 63,379
........................
Wear Indicators .305
.............................
Braking System .305
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 284
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .129
......................
Brights, Headlights .126
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .348
..............................
Brake Lights .347
................
Front Parking Lights . 345
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 345
...........
Front Turn Signal Light . 344
.................................
Headlights .343
.........................
Rear Bulbs .347, 348
............
Rear Turn Signal Light . 347
............................
Specif ications .393
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .343
Index
A
B
INDEX
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
...................................
Dashboard .4,60
..............
Daytime Running Lights .129
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .69
.................................
Dead Battery .373
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .406
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .130
..............
Def rosting the Windows .196
....................................
Dimensions .392
.............
Dimming the Headlights .126
................................
Cancel Button .271
............................
Capacities Chart .392
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
..........................
Cargo Area Light .189
.................................
Cargo Hooks .295
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .292
......................................
Cargo Net .295
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
.........................................
CD Care .226
...................................
CD Changer .220
.......
CD Changer Error Message .227
.......................................
CD Player .217
...............................
Center Pocket .185
...................................
Center Tray .175
........................
Certif ication Label .390
.................................
Chains, Tires .357
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .335
......................................
When to .321
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .366
...
Charging System Indicator .63,377
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .298
................
Childproof Door Locks .142 .....................................
Child Saf ety .36
..............................
Booster Seats .53
...................................
Child Seats .43
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .40
..........................................
Inf ants .41
..........................
Larger Children .52
.........................................
LATCH .45
......................
Risks with Airbags .37
.............................
Small Children .42
.........................................
Tethers .50
........
Where Should A Child Sit? .37
.......................................
Child Seats .43
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 45
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .349
...............
Climate Control System . 197
..............................................
Clock .232
.....................
Code, Audio System .234
........................
CO in the Exhaust .398
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 299
......................
Compact Spare Tire .365
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 404
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
....................
Conversation Mirror .178 Coolant
........................................
Adding .337
....................................
Checking .288
.........................
Proper Solution .337
...................
Temperature Gauge . 71
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .398
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 69
............
Cruise Control Operation . 269
...................................
Cup Holders .175
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 404
Index
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CONT INUED
Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission .340
..................................
Engine Oil .287
........................
Directional Signals .126
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .305
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .336
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .141
..................
Lockout Prevention .141
..............
Manual Sliding Doors .146
..............................
Monitor Light .67
....................
Power Door Locks .141
.................
Power Sliding Doors .146
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .394
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .7
Driver’s Seat Position Memory
........................................
System .165
...........................................
Driving .297
....................................
Economy .289
....................
DVD Error Message .264
...................................
DVD Player .235
..............................
Economy, Fuel .289 ..................................
Emergencies .361
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 373
...........
Brake System Indicator . 379
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 366
.....
Charging System Indicator . 377
..................
Checking the Fuses . 382
..............
Closing the Moonroof . 380
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 362
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
............................
Jump Starting .373
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 377
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 378
..................
Overheated Engine . 375
.......................................
Towing .387
.........................
Emergency Brake .172
....................
Emergency Flashers .130
......................
Emergency Towing .387
.......................
Emissions Controls .398
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 401
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 302
.........................
If It Won’t Start .372
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .63, 378
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 63,377 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 334
...............................
Overheating .375
............................
Specif ications .392
.......................................
Starting .299
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 398
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .399
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .20
...................................
Fan, Interior .193
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .191
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 285
......................................
Filters, Oil .335
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 130
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 366
.....................................
Floor Mats .349
.......................
Floor Storage Area .181
Index
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CONT INUED
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .367
.......................................
Jack, Tire .366
................................
Jump Starting .373
................................................
Keys .132.......................
Label, Certif ication .390
...............
Lane Change, Signaling .126
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .17,22
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .45
.....................................
Lazy Susan .183
....................
Light Control Switch .187
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .343
.......................................
Indicator .63
.......................................
Interior .187
.......................................
Parking .126
................................
Turn Signal .126
............................
Load Limits .293,312
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .134
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .134
............................
Fuel Fill Door .285
..................................
Glove Box .184
..................
Lockout Prevention .141
...............................
Power Door .141
.............................
Sliding Doors .146
......................................
Tailgate .142
.........................................
Indicators .63
......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .65,306
Brake (Parking and Brake
...........................
System) .63,379
................
Charging System .63,377
.............................
Cruise Control .69
DRL (Daytime Running .....................................
Lights) .69
.....................................
Fog Light .69
.............................
Fuel Economy .70
...................................
High Beam .69
.......
Key (Immobilizer System) .67
.....................................
Lights On .66
......................................
Low Fuel .68
................
Low Oil Pressure .63,377
......................
Low Tire Pressure .66
..................
Maintenance Minder .70
.....................
Side Airbag Of f .33,64
.........................................
SRS .32,64
.........................
System Message .70
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .68
Vehicle Stability Assist ..........................
(VSA) System .65
............................
VSA Activation .65
..............................
Washer Level .69..................
Individual Map Lights .188
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .41
......................................
Inf ant Seats .43
......
LATCH Anchorage System .45
...........................
Lower Anchors .45
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .50
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .353
...................
In-Floor Storage Area .181
.................................
Inside Mirror .171
.............................
Inspection, Tire .354
........................
Instrument Panel .4,60
......
Instrument Panel Brightness .129
....................
Integrated Sunshade .177
...............................
Interior Lights .187
........................................
Introduction .i
Index
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