Remove HONDA ODYSSEY 2009 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Workshop Manual

Some state and local government
agencies prohibit the use of
headphones by the driver of a motor
vehicle. Always obey applicable laws
and regulations.To use the headphones, pivot the
earpieces outward. This turns them
on. To adjust the volume, turn the
dial on the bottom of the right
earpiece. When you remove the
headphones, the earpieces
automatically pivot inward, and the
headphones turn of f . When not in
use, store the headphones in the
pocket of either f ront seat.
The audio f or the rear entertainment
system is sent to the wireless
headphones that come with the
system. When using the headphones,
make sure you wear them correctly:
L (lef t) and R (right) are marked on
the sides of the frame. Wearing the
headphones backwards may affect
audio reception, limiting the sound
quality and range.
Wireless Headphones
Rear Entertainment System
Features
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VOLUME
DIAL
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Auxiliary input jacks and headphone
connectors f or the rear
entertainment system are under the
third row seat armrest on the driver’s
side. To access these connectors,
open the cover by pulling up on the
lever.
Remove the battery. Install the new
battery in the earpiece as shown in
the diagram next to the battery slot.
Slide the cover back into place on the
earpiece, then press down on the
back edge to lock it in place.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations f or
battery disposal.
Each headphone uses one AAA
battery. The battery is under the
cover on the lef t earpiece. To
remove the cover, insert a coin in the
slot and twist it slightly to pry the
cover away f rom the earpiece. Pull
the cover outward, and pivot it out of
the way.
Rear Entertainment System
Auxiliary Input JacksReplacing Bat t eries
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COVER
BATTERY LEVER
ARMREST
COIN
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Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the audio unit
is removed f rom the dashboard or
the wiring is cut.The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger inside the locked vehicle
turns the ignition switch on.
The security system will not set if
the hood, tailgate, or any door is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors,
tailgate, and hood are securely
closed.
To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doorsandthetailgatefromthe
outside with the key, driver’s lock
tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself .
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
activated system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Security System
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NOTE:SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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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.
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To make a call using a phone number,
do this:
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Making a Call
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To import the cellular phonebookSearch Imported Phonebook: This
option allows you to search the
phone numbers stored in HFL.
When you enter a person’s f irst
name or last name, the system will
f ind the number you want and let
you make calls.
Import Cellular Phonebook: This
option allows you to store the
phonebook of your cellular phone in
HFL. When you link your phone to
HFL and select this option, the
system will start importing and
loading the phonebook.
Delete Imported Phonebook: This
option allows you to delete the stored
phonebook f rom HFL. When you
link your phone to HFL and select
this option, the system will
automatically delete the phonebook
of the linked phone f rom HFL (see
page ).Bef ore selling or discarding
your vehicle, make sure to delete the
imported phonebook data.
PIN Number: This option allows you
to add, change, or remove a PIN
number f or any phonebook that has
been imported.
You can import the phonebook of
your cellular phone into HFL. Link
your phone to HFL, and select
‘‘Cellular Phonebook’’ f rom the
inf ormation screen, then select
‘‘Import Cellular Phonebook’’ f rom
the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. When
the message ‘‘The import was
successf ul’’ is displayed, touch the
screen to select ‘‘OK.’’
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Features
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NOTE:
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To add, change, or remove a PINnumber f rom any phonebook To add a PIN number
You can add, change, or remove a
PIN number f rom any phonebook.
Select ‘‘Cellular Phonebook’’ f rom
the inf ormation screen, then select
‘‘PIN Number’’ f rom the ‘‘Select an
option’’ screen. The display will
change as shown above.Select the phonebook you wish to
add the PIN number to. When you
select the phonebook without a
PIN icon, the display will change
as shown above.
Enter the f our-digit PIN number.
Youwillbeaskedtore-enterthe
PIN to verif y.
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Bef ore ref ueling, make sure the rear
sliding door on the driver’s side is
closed.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
on the handle under the lower lef t
corner of the dashboard.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Insert the
attachment on the fuel fill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
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Ref ueling
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
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FUEL FILL CAP
Pull
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
TETHER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Park the vehicle on a level surf ace.
Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the designated hole in the
hood.
To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood. The hood latch
handle is above the ‘‘H’’ logo. Pull
this handle until it releases the
hood, then lif t the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stif f ly,
or you can open the hood without
lif ting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated. Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
Wipe of f the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
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Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
Bef ore Driving
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DIPSTICK
SUPPORT ROD
GRIP
LATCH
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Refer toon page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page . 4.
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Service Station Procedures
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
A dding
Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Check
A dding Engine Oil
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MAX RESERVE TANK
MIN
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box (upper and lower)
In-f loor storage
Front door and seat-back pockets
Rear cargo area, including the
second row seats when removed,
andthethirdrowseatwhenfolded
flat
Second row console
Center pocket
Rear compartment
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, tires, and make it
unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any type of
cargo, be sure to read the f ollowing
pages.
: If equipped
Carrying Cargo
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REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET
CENTER
POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS UPPER GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA LOWER GLOVE BOX
SECOND ROW CONSOLE
IN-FLOOR STORAGE
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