check engine HONDA ODYSSEY 2008 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Service Manual

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 within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing 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
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
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2.
3.
4.
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88 363
418
480
On Touring models On Touring models
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
471
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.
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If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.The indicator may also come on with
the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks 5 times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to
f or more inf ormation (see
page ).
If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
If this indicator comes on while
driving, it means one of the engine’s
emissions control systems may have
a problem. Even though you may
f eel no dif f erence in your vehicle’s
perf ormance, continued operation
may cause serious damage.
88
498
On Touring models
Malf unction Indicator L amp, Readiness Codes
Readiness Codes Emissions
Testing
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
472
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .368
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .144
.............
Accessory Power Socket .203
...........................
AC Power Outlet .203
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .419
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 25
..............
Air Conditioning System .210
.....................
Rear A/C Control .216
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 213, 220
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .443
......................................
Antif reeze .424
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .69, 384
...................................
Operation .384
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 284
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .144
........................................
Armrests .171
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 282
................................
Audio System .221
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 138.............
Automatic Speed Control . 319
..............
Automatic Transmission . 378
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .486
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 425
.......................................
Shif ting .378
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .378
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 379
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 381
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .283
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .67, 471
............................
Jump Starting .467
..............................
Maintenance .450
............................
Specif ications .487
..............................
Bef ore Driving .359
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,21
.........................
Beverage Holders .195
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 325
..................................
Booster Seats .57
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 384 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 360
............
Bulb Replacement . 433, 435
...........................................
Fluid .427
.................
Pad Wear Indicators . 383
.......................................
Parking .192
.................
System Indicator . 69, 473
.............................
Braking System .383
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 360
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .139
......................
Brights, Headlights .136
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .434
..............................
Brake Lights .433
................
Front Parking Lights . 431
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 431
...........
Front Turn Signal Light . 430
.................................
Headlights .429
.........................
Rear Bulbs .433, 434
............
Rear Turn Signal Light . 433
............................
Specif ications .487
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .429
Index
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INDEX
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 64
..............
Daytime Running Lights .138
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .73
.................................
Dead Battery .467
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 504
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 140
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 214
....................................
Dimensions .486
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 136
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 425
..................................
Engine Oil .363
........................
Directional Signals .136
................................
Cancel Button .321
............................
Capacities Chart .486
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
..........................
Cargo Area Light .207
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .370
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care .272
..........................
CD Changer .244, 263
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251, 271
.......................................
CD Player .226
...............................
Center Pocket .202
...................................
Center Tray .195
........................
Certif ication Label .484
.................................
Chains, Tires .447
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .420
......................................
When to .407
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .458
...
Charging System Indicator . 67, 471
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 376
................
Childproof Door Locks . 157
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
..............................
Booster Seats .57 ...................................
Child Seats .46
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 41
..........................................
Inf ants .43
..........................
Larger Children .47
.........................................
LATCH .48
......................
Risks with Airbags .39
.............................
Small Children .44
.........................................
Tethers .53
........
Where Should A Child Sit? . 39
.......................................
Child Seats .43
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 48
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 54
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .436
...............
Climate Control System . 215
..............................................
Clock .281
.....................
Code, Audio System .284
........................
CO in the Exhaust .495
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 377
......................
Compact Spare Tire .457
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 502
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 63
....................
Conversation Mirror .198
Coolant ........................................
Adding .422
....................................
Checking .364 .........................
Proper Solution .422
...................
Temperature Gauge . 77
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .495
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 75
............
Cruise Control Operation . 319
...................................
Cup Holders .195
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 502
Index
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..............................
Economy, Fuel .365 ..................................
Emergencies .453
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 467
...........
Brake System Indicator . 473
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 458
.....
Charging System Indicator . 471
..................
Checking the Fuses . 475
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 449
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 140
............................
Jump Starting .467
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 471
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 472
..................
Overheated Engine . 469
.......................................
Towing .480
.........................
Emergency Brake .192
....................
Emergency Flashers .140
......................
Emergency Towing .480
.......................
Emissions Controls .495
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 498
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 380
.........................
If It Won’t Start .465
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .67, 472
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 67, 471
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 418...............................
Overheating .469
............................
Specif ications .486
.......................................
Starting .377
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 495
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .60
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .496
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...................................
Fan, Interior .211
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .209
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 361
Filters ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 436
...............................................
Oil .420
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 140
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 458
.............................
Floor Mats .176, 436
.......................
Floor Storage Area .200
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators .383
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .421
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ...............................
unlocking .152
............
Locking and Unlocking . 151
..................
Lockout Prevention . 151
..............
Manual Sliding Doors . 161
........................
Open monitor .75, 91
....................
Power Door Locks . 151
.................
Power Sliding Doors . 161
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 488
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .375
....................................
Economy .365
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 436
....................
DVD Error Message .314
...................................
DVD Player .285
Index
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .429
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 325
............
Hazard Warning Flashers .140
.....................................
Headlights .136
........................................
Aiming .429 ............
Automatic Lighting Off . 138
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 138
..................
High Beam Indicator . 73
.......................
Reminder Chime .136
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 429
.................................
Turning on .136
...................................
Headphones .315
............................
Head Restraints .171
...............................
Heated Mirror .192
...................................
Heater, Seat .183
.....................
Heating and Cooling .210
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 377
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 135
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .322
.......................
Hood, Opening the .362
...........................................
Horn .4,133
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 484
Ignition ............................................
Keys .142
.........................................
Switch .144
............
Timing Control System . 496
......................
Immobilizer System .143
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 425
..........................................
Brake .427
..........................
Power Steering .428
................
Windshield Washers . 424
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .275
........
Folding the Third Row Seat . 181
........................
Four-way Flashers .140
..............................
Front Airbags .9, 25
......................................
Front Seat .168
...................
Adjusting . 168, 169, 170
.......................................
Heaters .183
.....................................
Airbags .9, 25
.................................................
Fuel .360
......................
Fill Door and Cap .361
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement . 360
....................................
Ref ueling .361
........................
Reserve Indicator .74
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .475
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 366.........................................
Gasoline .360
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 74
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement . 360
....................................
Ref ueling .361
................
Gas Station Procedures . 361
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
...............................................
Fuel .77
...............................
Speedometer .77
.................................
Tachometer .77
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .397
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .397
...................................
Glove Boxes .201
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .397
Index
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Locks.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .144
............................
Fuel Fill Door .361
..................................
Glove Box .201
..................
Lockout Prevention .151
...............................
Power Door .151
.............................
Sliding Doors .161
......................................
Tailgate .157
........................
Low Coolant Level .364
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .74
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 67, 471
.........................
Lower Anchors .48, 50
..........................
Lower Glove Box .201
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 486
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 370
..................................
Maintenance .405
................................
Minder .407-416
.........................
Minder Indicator .76
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 415
..........................................
Saf ety .406
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 67, 472
...................
Manual Sliding Doors . 161
...............................
Meters, Gauges .77 ..................
Michelin PAX System . 454
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .190
.................................
Modif ications .369
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 368
.......................................
Moonroof .189
Moving the Second Row Bucket .............................................
Seat .175
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 81
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 379
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 360
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 484
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 360
...................................
Odometer .78, 85
.........................
Odometer, Trip .78, 86
Oil ........................
Change, How to .420
......................
Change, When to .407
......................
Checking Engine .363
..............
Pressure Indicator . 67, 471Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .419
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 144
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .495
............................
Outside Mirrors .191
....................
Overheating, Engine .469
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 415
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .360
............
Panel Brightness Control . 139
........................
Park Gear Position .379
...........................................
Parking .382
...............................
Parking Brake .192
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 69, 473
...............................
Parking Lights .136
................
Parking Sensor System . 352
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 382
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 35
...................................
PAX System .454
.............................
PGM-FI System .496
........................
Power Door Locks .151
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