park assist HONDA ODYSSEY 2008 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH MOONROOF
SWITCH
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH PEDAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CLOCK
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCH
/ CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
HORN
(P.82) (P.
35)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
LIGHT
CONTROL
SWITCH
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
(P
.193)
(P .162)
(P.189)
(P .158)
(P .387)
(P .352)
(P.387)
(P .282) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
(P.326)
(P.141)(P
.135, 138) (P.
134 )
(P. 135 )
(P .319)
(P. 281 )
(P. 140 )
(P. 140 )
(P .221, 285)
(P
.205)
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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
LX, EX, EX-L and Canadian DX models
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HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
POWER SLIDING
DOOR INDICATOR
DOOR AND
TAILGATE OPEN
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR SECURITY
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P
.70)
(P .75)
(P .76) (P
.34, 67)
(P.75)(P
.76)
(P.21, 68)(P
.35, 68)
(P
.74) (P.
75)
(P
.70)
(P
.70)
(P
.75)
(P.75)
(P .73)
(P.73) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P .73)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P .67, 471)
(P.67, 472)
(P.67, 471) (P
.72, 389) (P
.71, 388)
(P .69, 384)
(P .69, 473)
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Instrument Panel
T ouring models
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORDOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P. 76)
(P.21, 68)
(P
.35, 68) (P
.75)
(P.
75)
(P
.70)
(P
.70)
(P.70)
(P .76)
FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR
(P
.75)
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P
.75)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR (P.
74)
(P .34, 67)
(P
.73)
(P .73)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
INDICATOR (P.73) (P
.73) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P .67, 472)
(P .67, 471) (P
.71, 391)
(P.69, 384)
(P .69, 473)
(P
.67, 471)
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
POWER SLIDING DOOR
SWITCH
MOONROOF SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH PEDAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT (P.82) (P.
35)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH NAVIGATION
SYSTEM
BUTTONS
HORN
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS CLOCK
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P .193)
(P.162)
(P .189)
(P .282)
(P.158)/
(P .387)
(P .352)
(P.387) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
(P
.326) (P.141)
(P
.135, 138) (P
.134)
(P .135)
(P.319 )
(P. 281 )
(P. 140 )
(P .221, 285)
(P .205)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.140)
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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 .376
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Starting the Engine .377
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Automatic Transmission . 378
...........................................
Parking .382
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Braking System .383
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 384
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ........................................
System .386
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ......................................
(TPMS) .388
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Towing a Trailer .396
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Towing Your Vehicle . 403
Driving
Driving
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CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Vehicle .460
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Jack, Tire .459
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Jump Starting .467 ................................................
Keys .142
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Label, Certif ication .484
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Lane Change, Signaling .136
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .15, 22
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 48
....................
Light Control Switch .205
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .429
.......................................
Indicator .73
.......................................
Interior .205
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Parking .135
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Turn Signal .136
............................
Load Limits .371, 396
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 144
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators .65, 66
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 69, 384
Brake (Parking and Brake ...........................
System) .69, 473
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Charging System . 67, 471
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Cruise Control .75
DRL (Daytime Running .....................................
Lights) .73
Indicators .....................................
Fog Light .73
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Fuel Economy .75
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High Beam .73
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 70
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Lights On .73
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Low Fuel .74
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Low Oil Pressure . 67, 471
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Low Tire Pressure . 71, 388, 391
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Maintenance Minder . 76
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Side Airbag Of f .35, 68
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SRS .34, 67
.........................
System Message .76
...........................
TPMS .72, 389, 392
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .72 Vehicle Stability Assist
..........................
(VSA) System .70
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VSA Activation .70
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Washer Level .74
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Individual Map Lights . 206
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
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Inf ant Seats .45
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
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Lower Anchors .48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 54
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 443
...................
In-Floor Storage Area . 200
.................................
Inside Mirror .190
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Inspection, Tire .444
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Instrument Panel .4, 133
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 139
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Integrated Sunshade .197
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Interior Lights .205
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Introduction .i
Index
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