key HONDA ODYSSEY 2009 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owner's Guide

You can make calls using any phone
number, or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial
the last number called. During a call,
HFLallowsyoutotalkupto30
minutes af ter you remove the key
f rom the ignition switch. Continuing
a call without running the engine
may discharge and weaken the
vehicle’s battery.Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob or the steering wheel
volume controls.
To end the call, press the Back
button.
With your phone on and the
ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial? Press the Talk button and say
a name, a number, or say list to
hear the phonebook entries.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the number
you want to call. For example, say
‘‘123 456 7891.’’
HFL responds ‘‘123 456 7891.
Press the Talk button and
continue to add numbers, or say
Call or Dial to place a call.’’ 4.
2.
1. 3.
To make a call using a phone number,
do this:
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If you receive a call when you are not
on the phone, HFL interrupts the
audio system (if it is on), and plays
the incoming call notif ication, if
activated. To answer the call, press
the Talk button and begin speaking.
If you don’t want to answer the call,
press the Back button.
If your phone has call waiting, and
you receive a call when you are on
the phone, press and release the
Talk button to answer it. When you
do this, the original call is placed on
hold. To return to the original call,
press the Talk button again. If you
don’t want to answer the new call,
disregard it, and continue with your
original call. If you want to hang up
the original call and answer the new
call, press the Back button.You can transfer a call from HFL to
your phone, or f rom your phone to
HFL.
To transfer a call from HFL to your
phone, or f rom your phone to HFL,
do this:
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Transf er.’’ The
audio switches between HFL and the
phone.
This f unction allows you to transf er a
call automatically to the HFL system.
If you get into the vehicle while you
are on the phone, a call will be
transferred automatically to the HFL
system when you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
With this function activated, you can
also make a call by dialing with the
number keys on the phone which
has been paired to the HFL system.
The automatic transferring function
can be set to on or of f .
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To search the imported phonebook
You can search the stored number
by entering keywords to make calls
by using HFL.
Select ‘‘Cellular Phonebook’’ f rom
the inf ormation screen, then select
‘‘Search Imported Phonebook’’ f rom
the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. The
display will change as shown above.Select a phonebook f rom the
displayed list. If the phonebook you
select has a PIN icon, you will need
the f our-digit PIN number to access
the phonebook. The f ollowing screen
will appear.
HFL does not allow you to import
your phone if your phone is not
paired to HFL.
For more inf ormation on pairing
your cell phone to HFL, see page .330
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The system will display a list of
person’s names, with the closest
match to the name you entered at
the top of the list.
Enter the PIN number. You cannot
access a PIN protected phonebook if
you do not use the correct PIN
number. Enter the person’s f irst name or last
name, using the ENT button or
touching an appropriate icon. If the
system does not f ind an exact match,
say or select ‘‘LIST’’ when you f inish
entering the keyword.
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again. If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
5. 6.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Starting the Engine
Driving
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Immobilizer System
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. See
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This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
button on the side of the shift lever
to move it.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page . Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop bef ore shif ting
into Park. You must also press the
release button to shift into Park. The
shif t lever must be in Park bef ore
you can remove the key f rom the
ignition switch. Press the brake
pedal and press the release button
on the side of the shif t lever to shif t
f rom Park to reverse. To shif t f rom
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestopandthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral.
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To shift from: PtoR
RtoP
NtoR
Dto2 2to1
1to2
2toD
DtoN
NtoD RtoN
DtoD
DtoD Do this:
Press the brake pedal, and
press the release button.
Press the release button.
Move the lever.
Press the D button.
3
3 3 3
Park (P)
Shif t L ock Release Neutral (N)
Reverse (R)
Automatic Transmission
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This allows you to move the shif t
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Set the parking brake.
Putaclothonthenotchof the
shif t lock release slot cover. Using
a small f lat-tipped screwdriver or a
metal f ingernail f ile, caref ully pry
on the notch of the cover to
remove it. Insert the key in the shift lock
release slot.
Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shif t lever and move the shif t lever
out of Park to neutral.Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then reinstall the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the lef t side. Press the
brake pedal, and restart the engine.
If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.
5.
6.
4.
1.
2.
3.
Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ock Release
Driving
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If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. Seeon page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to
on page . 143
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Emergency
Towing
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
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Accessories .376
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .144
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Accessory Power Socket .203
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AC Power Outlet .203
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Additives, Engine Oil .427
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,25
..............
Air Conditioning System .210
.....................
Rear A/C Control .216
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) .213,220
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Air Pressure, Tires .451
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Antif reeze .431
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .69,392
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Operation .392
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .284
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .144
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Armrests .171
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Audio Controls, Remote .282
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Audio System .221
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .138 .............
Automatic Speed Control .319
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Automatic Transmission .386
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Capacity, Fluid .494
...............
Checking Fluid Level .433
.......................................
Shif ting .386
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .386
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Shif t Lever Positions .387
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Shif t Lock Release .389
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Auxiliary Input Jack .283
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .67,479
............................
Jump Starting .475
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Maintenance .458
............................
Specif ications .494
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Bef ore Driving .367
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Belts,Seat .8,21
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Beverage Holders .195
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.325
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Booster Seats .57
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .392 .............
Break-in, New Linings .368
............
Bulb Replacement .441,443
...........................................
Fluid .435
.................
Pad Wear Indicators .391
.......................................
Parking .192
.................
System Indicator .69,481
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Braking System .391
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Break-in, New Vehicle .368
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .139
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .442
..............................
Brake Lights .443
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Front Parking Lights .439
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Front Side Marker Lights .439
...........
Front Turn Signal Light .438
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Headlights .437
.........................
Rear Bulbs .441,442
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Rear Turn Signal Light .441
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Specif ications .495
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Bulbs, Halogen .437
Index
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B
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .433
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Brake .435
..........................
Power Steering .436
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Windshield Washers .432
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .275
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Folding the Third Row Seat .181
........................
Four-way Flashers .140
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Front Airbags .9,25
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Front Seat .168
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Adjusting .168,169,170
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Heaters .183
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Airbags .9,25
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Fuel .368
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Fill Door and Cap .369
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Gauge .77
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Octane Requirement .368
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Ref ueling .369
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Reserve Indicator .74
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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
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Gas Station Procedures .369
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .77
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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
...........................
HandsFreeLink
.325
............
Hazard Warning Flashers .140
.....................................
Headlights .136
........................................
Aiming .437 ............
Automatic Lighting Off .138
.........
Daytime Running Lights .138
..................
High Beam Indicator .73
.......................
Reminder Chime .136
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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
...............
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
Index
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