rear entertainment HONDA ODYSSEY 2008 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

2008 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .............................................................................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safety ......................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ......................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .......................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ......................................... 63
Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control and HomeLink).......... 209
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ............................................................................ 359
Driving (engine and transmission operation) .......................................................................\
............................... 375
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) ...................................................... 405
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ..................................... 453
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ................................................ 483
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ......... 501
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) .......................................................................\
.................... 505
Index ......................................................................\
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Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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1 00X31-SHJ-6310

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment and other convenience f eatures.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them. The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected Maintenance Driving Bef ore Driving
Overview of Contents
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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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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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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Open the center pocket by pulling
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.A coin holder is located in f ront of
the beverage holder. To use the coin
holder, pull the handle, then push
the button. The lid will swing open.
To close the lid, push it down until it
latches.
Make sure to close the lid bef ore you
close the beverage holder.
Center Pocket Coin Pocket
Interior Convenience Items
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Without rear entertainment system
With rear entertainment system
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 210
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .215
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Using the Rear A/C Unit . 216
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Climate Control Sensors . 220
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Audio System .221
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 222
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Playing a Disc .226
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Disc Player Error Messages . 233
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 234
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 238
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Playing Discs .244
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 251
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 252
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 257
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Playing Discs .263
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 271
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Protecting Your Discs . 272
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 275
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Playing a Tape .277
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Setting the Clock .281
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Remote Audio Controls . 282......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .283
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Radio Thef t Protection . 284
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Rear Entertainment System . 285
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Security System .318
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Cruise Control .319
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .322
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 325
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Parking Sensor System .352
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Reaview Camera and Monitor .356
LX and Canadian DX models
EX and EX-L models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
Features
Features
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An audio system is standard on all
models. Read the appropriate pages
(as shown below) to use your
vehicle’s audio system.
On LX and Canadian DX models, see
pages through .
For vehicles without navigation
system, see pages through .
For vehicles with navigation system,
see pages through .
For vehicles with rear entertainment
system, see pages through .234 251
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Audio System
Features
221
EX and EX-L models
EX-L model with Rear Entertainment
System U.S. EX-L and Touring models with
Rear Entertainment System with
Navigation System
LX and Canadian DX models
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Playing the AM/FM Radio (EX and EX-L models without navigation system)
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PRESET BUTTONS
PRESET BUTTONS
PWR/VOL KNOB
AUTO SELECT BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTONSCAN BUTTON
FM
BUTTON
SOUND
KNOB
TUNE KNOB
SCAN BUTTON
EX-L model is shown.
SEEK BARPWR/VOL KNOB SOUND (TUNE) KNOB
AM/FM BUTTON
SEEK BAR
AM BUTTON
EX-L model with Rear Entertainment System
EX and EX-L models
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Playing the XMSatellite Radio (U.S. EX and all EX-L models without navigation system)
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PRESET BUTTONS
PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB
PWR/VOL KNOB
TUNE KNOB
U.S. EX and EX-L models
U.S. model is shown. EX-L model with Rear Entertainment System
CATEGORY BAR DISP/MODE
BUTTON
CATEGORY BARDISP/MODE
BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
SCAN BUTTON XM BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
AUX/XM
BUTTON
U.S. EX
model
AUX (XM)
BUTTON
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On models with a rear entertainment
system, you cannot listen to XM
Radio and a disc at the same time.
For example, when XM Radio is
playing on the f ront speakers, you
cannot listen to a disc on the rear
speakers, or vice versa.
Turn the tune knob lef t or
right to select channels. In the
category mode, you can only select
channels within that category.
Press either side of
the bar ( or ) to select another
category. The SCAN f unction gives
you a sampling of all channels while
in the channel mode. In the category
mode, only the stations within that
category are scanned. To activate
scan, press the SCAN button. The
system plays each channel in
numerical order f or a f ew seconds,
then selects the next channel. When
you hear a channel you want to
continue listening to, press the
button again. Youcanstoreupto12
preset channels using the six preset
buttons. Each button stores one
channel f rom the XM1 band and one
channel f rom the XM2 band.
To store a channel: Press the AUX/XM button. Either
XM1 or XM2 will show in the
display.
Use the selector knob, or the
CATEGORYbarorSCANbutton
to tune to a desired channel.
In category mode, only channels
within that category can be selected.
In channel mode, all channels can be
selected. Pick the preset button you want
f or that channel. Press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
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Playing the XMSatellite Radio (U.S. EX and all EX-L models without navigation system)
TUNE
CATEGORY
SCA N
Preset
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