warning HONDA ODYSSEY 2009 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owner's Manual

The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
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If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
477
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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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.
Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
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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
479
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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The tires on your car meet all U.S.
Federal Saf ety Requirements. All
tires are also graded for treadwear,
traction, and temperature perform-
ance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades.The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A T readwear
T raction
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Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Temperature
Technical Inf ormation
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Disc Brake Pad Wear...................................
Indicators .391
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Disposal of Used Oil .429
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .152
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Locking and Unlocking .151
..................
Lockout Prevention .151
..............
Manual Sliding Doors .161
........................
Open monitor .75,91
....................
Power Door Locks .151
.................
Power Sliding Doors .161
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .496
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .383
....................................
Economy .373
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .444
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DVD Error Message .314
...................................
DVD Player .285
..............................
Economy, Fuel .373..................................
Emergencies .461
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .475
...........
Brake System Indicator .481
................
Changing a Flat Tire .466
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Charging System Indicator .479
..................
Checking the Fuses .483
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire .457
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers .140
............................
Jump Starting .475
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .479
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .480
..................
Overheated Engine .477
.......................................
Towing .488
.........................
Emergency Brake .192
....................
Emergency Flashers .140
......................
Emergency Towing .488
.......................
Emissions Controls .503
.............
Emissions Testing, State .506
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .77
..............
Engine Speed Limiter .388
.........................
If It Won’t Start .473
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .67,480
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Oil Pressure Indicator .67,479
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .426 ...............................
Overheating .477
............................
Specif ications .494
.......................................
Starting .385
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .503
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .60
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .504
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...................................
Fan, Interior .211
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .209
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .369
Filters
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .444
...............................................
Oil .428
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning .140
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Flat Tire, Changing a .466
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Floor Mats .176,444
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Floor Storage Area .200
Index
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .433
..........................................
Brake .435
..........................
Power Steering .436
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Windshield Washers .432
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .275
........
Folding the Third Row Seat .181
........................
Four-way Flashers .140
..............................
Front Airbags .9,25
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Front Seat .168
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Adjusting .168,169,170
.......................................
Heaters .183
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Airbags .9,25
.................................................
Fuel .368
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Fill Door and Cap .369
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement .368
....................................
Ref ueling .369
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Reserve Indicator .74
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .483
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Gas Mileage, Improving .374 .........................................
Gasoline .368
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .74
...........................................
Gauge .77
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Octane Requirement .368
....................................
Ref ueling .369
................
Gas Station Procedures .369
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .77
...............................................
Fuel .77
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Speedometer .77
.................................
Tachometer .77
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .405
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .405
...................................
Glove Boxes .201
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .405
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .429
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HandsFreeLink
.325
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Hazard Warning Flashers .140
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Headlights .136
........................................
Aiming .437 ............
Automatic Lighting Off .138
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Daytime Running Lights .138
..................
High Beam Indicator .73
.......................
Reminder Chime .136
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .437
.................................
Turning on .136
...................................
Headphones .315
............................
Head Restraints .171
...............................
Heated Mirror .192
...................................
Heater, Seat .183
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Heating and Cooling .210
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High Altitude, Starting at .385
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High-Low Beam Switch .135
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .322
.......................
Hood, Opening the .370
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Horn .4,133
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .492
Ignition
............................................
Keys .142
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Switch .144
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Timing Control System .504
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Immobilizer System .143
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Keys .142
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators .65,66
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .69,392
Brake (Parking and Brake
...........................
System) .69,481
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Charging System .67,478
.............................
Cruise Control .75
DRL (Daytime Running .....................................
Lights) .73
Indicators .....................................
Fog Light .73
.............................
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 .67,479
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Low Tire Pressure .71,396,399
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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 .72,397,400
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .72Vehicle Stability Assist
...............
(VSA
) System .70,394
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VSA Activation .70
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Washer Level .74
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Individual Map Lights .206
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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 .451
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In-Floor Storage Area .200
.................................
Inside Mirror .190
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Inspection, Tire .452
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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
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Jacking up the Vehicle .468
.......................................
Jack, Tire .467
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Jump Starting .475.......................
Label, Certif ication .492
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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 .437
.......................................
Indicator .73
.......................................
Interior .205
.......................................
Parking .135
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Turn Signal .136
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Load Limits .378,404
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .144
Index
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Vehicle Capacity Load .379,404
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Vehicle Dimensions .494
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .492
Vehicle Stability Assist
.................................
(VSA
) .70,394
.............................
Vehicle Storage .459
.....................................
Ventilation .213
.................................................
VIN .492
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Viscosity, Oil .427
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .61
....................
Warranty Coverages .511
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .432
............................
Level Indicator .74
...................................
Operation .134
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering .141
............
Alignment and Balance .453
..........................
Compact Spare .465
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Wrench .469
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .186 ................
Operating the Power .186
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .140
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .134
...................................
Def roster .214
.....................................
Washers .134
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .445
...................................
Operation .134
Rear Windshield Wiper and ...................................
Washer .135
..................
Wireless Headphones .315
....................................
Worn Tires .452
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .488
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XM
Radio .238
Index
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