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

You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual. Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not in the front seat. Infants
andsmallchildrenshouldbe
restrained in a child seat. Larger
childrenshoulduseaboosteranda
lap/shoulder belt until they can use
the belt properly without a booster
(see page ). Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Don’t Drink and Drive Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Restrain All ChildrenControl Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
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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
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.
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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
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U.S. Canada

This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If it comes on while driving, it means
that one or more of your vehicle’s
tires are extremely low on pressure.
You will also see a ‘‘LOW TIRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. The multi-
inf ormation display will show you
which tire has lost the pressure and
how much pressure it has lost (see
page ).This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
On the Touring model, this indicator
also comes on when the light switch
is in AUTO and the lights turn on
automatically.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multi-
inf ormation display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
have the flat tire repaired as soon as
possible. If two or more tires are
underinf lated, call a prof essional towingservice(seepage ).For
more information, see page .
Your vehicle has Michelin PAX tires.
Repair or replacement of PAX tires
must be done by a Honda dealer or
an authorized Michelin PAX system
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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On U.S. Touring model only
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Tire Pressure
IndicatorLights On Indicator
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If you press the INFO button when
‘‘AVERAGE SPEED’’ is displayed,
the display changes to ‘‘TIRE
PRESSURE’’ using both segments.
This display is a part of tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS). See
page f or more inf ormation.
The multi-inf ormation display
consists of an upper segment and a
lower segment. Each segment can
display two lines of messages.
In normal display mode, the upper
segment displays trip computer and
tire pressures, and the lower
segment displays the compass,
odometer, trip meter, outside
temperature, engine oil lif e, and any
maintenance items needing attention. In normal display mode, the upper
display is blank when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). Each time
you press the INFO button, the trip
computer changes f rom ‘‘INST.
MPG’’ to ‘‘RANGE’’ to ‘‘ELAPSED
TIME’’ to ‘‘AVERAGE SPEED’’ and
then to ‘‘AVERAGE FUEL’’ as shown
on the next page.Pressing the INFO button again
brings the display back to the initial
display of the trip computer ‘‘INST.
MPG.’’
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOWER SEGMENTUPPER SEGMENT
INFO BUTTON
SEL RESET BUTTON

Warning: Approaching Object
This message, and the indicator to
the lef t of the message, is a part of
the parking sensor system. If you are
approaching too close to an object,
you will see ‘‘WARNING
APPROACHING OBJECT’’ in the
display and hear a beeper. See pagef or more inf ormation.
Check Tire Pressure
If one or more of your vehicle tires
are low on pressure, you will see a
‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’
message in the display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Passenger Side Airbag Of f
If the passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut of f , you will see
‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’
in the multi-inf ormation display. See
page f or more inf ormation.
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309
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On U.S. Touring model only
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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U.S.
Canada

Check VSA System
If there is a problem with the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system, you
will see ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ in
the multi-information display. If you
see this message, have the VSA
system checked by your dealer (see
page ).
Check TPMS System
If there is a problem in the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS),
you will see ‘‘CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM’’ in the multi-inf ormation
display. If you see this message, the
TPMS is not monitoring tire
pressures. Have the TPMS checked
by your dealer as soon as possible
(see page ).
The f ollowing messages indicate
various problems in your vehicle’s
systems.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Honda suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
af f ect the handling and stability. Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
saf ety systems could make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer. See
on page .
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with
non-Honda components could
seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and problems with
the tire pressure monitoring
system. 35
Modif ying Your Vehicle
Additional Saf ety Precautions
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the vehicle stability assist
system, the tire pressure monitoring
system, and f acts you need if you are
planning to tow a trailer.........................
Preparing to Drive .298
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Starting the Engine .299
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Automatic Transmission .300
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Parking Tips .304
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Braking System .305
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .306
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .307
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ......................................
(TPMS) .309
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Towing a Trailer .312
Driving
Driving
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
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