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If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.The indicator may also come on with
the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks 5 times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to
f or more inf ormation (see
page ).
If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
If this indicator comes on while
driving, it means one of the engine’s
emissions control systems may have
a problem. Even though you may
f eel no dif f erence in your vehicle’s
perf ormance, continued operation
may cause serious damage.
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On Touring models
Malf unction Indicator L amp, Readiness Codes
Readiness Codes Emissions
Testing
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
480
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires and lif t them of f the
ground. The f lat tire side (f ront or
rear)shouldbeliftedbythewheel-
lift equipment. The other two tires
remain on the ground.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.Flat -bed Equipment Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle. T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
488
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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TPMS malf unctions may occur f or a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS f rom
f unctioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malf unction
telltale af ter replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to f unction
properly.
When the malf unction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malf unction indicator
to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS
malf unction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a
malf unction, the telltale will f lash f or
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists.Touring model
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
502
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Î
ÎThe burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured. The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
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The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Emissions Cont rols
Technical Inf ormation
503
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If you take your vehicle f or an
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F (4° and 35°C). Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, let the engine idle f or 20
seconds.
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
T esting of Readiness Codes
Emissions T esting
506
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online atCovers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
(U.S. only)
Authorized Manuals
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2005 Model Series Honda Odyssey Body Repair Manual
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2009 Honda Odyssey Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate Year and Model Desired
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .376
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .144
.............
Accessory Power Socket .203
...........................
AC Power Outlet .203
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .427
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,25
..............
Air Conditioning System .210
.....................
Rear A/C Control .216
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) .213,220
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .451
......................................
Antif reeze .431
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .69,392
...................................
Operation .392
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .284
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .144
........................................
Armrests .171
...............
Audio Controls, Remote .282
................................
Audio System .221
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .138 .............
Automatic Speed Control .319
..............
Automatic Transmission .386
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .494
...............
Checking Fluid Level .433
.......................................
Shif ting .386
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .386
................
Shif t Lever Positions .387
....................
Shif t Lock Release .389
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .283
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .67,479
............................
Jump Starting .475
..............................
Maintenance .458
............................
Specif ications .494
..............................
Bef ore Driving .367
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,21
.........................
Beverage Holders .195
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.325
..................................
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
.............................
Braking System .391
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .368
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .139
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .442
..............................
Brake Lights .443
................
Front Parking Lights .439
........
Front Side Marker Lights .439
...........
Front Turn Signal Light .438
.................................
Headlights .437
.........................
Rear Bulbs .441,442
............
Rear Turn Signal Light .441
............................
Specif ications .495
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .437
Index
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .3,64
..............
Daytime Running Lights .138
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .73
.................................
Dead Battery .475
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .512
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .140
..............
Def rosting the Windows .214
....................................
Dimensions .494
.............
Dimming the Headlights .136
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .433
..................................
Engine Oil .371
........................
Directional Signals .136
................................
Cancel Button .321
............................
Capacities Chart .494
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .60
..........................
Cargo Area Light .207
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .378
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
.........................................
CD Care .272
..........................
CD Changer .244,263
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251,271
.......................................
CD Player .226
...............................
Center Pocket .202
...................................
Center Tray .195
........................
Certif ication Label .492
.................................
Chains, Tires .455
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .428
......................................
When to .415
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .466
...
Charging System Indicator .67,479
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .384
................
Childproof Door Locks .157
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
..............................
Booster Seats .57...................................
Child Seats .46
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Important Saf ety Reminders .41
..........................................
Inf ants .43
..........................
Larger Children .47
.........................................
LATCH .48
......................
Risks with Airbags .39
.............................
Small Children .44
.........................................
Tethers .53
........
Where Should A Child Sit? .39
.......................................
Child Seats .43
......
LATCH Anchorage System .48
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .54
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .444
...............
Climate Control System .215
..............................................
Clock .281
.....................
Code, Audio System .284
........................
CO in the Exhaust .503
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .385
......................
Compact Spare Tire .465
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .510
.............
Controls, Instruments and .63
....................
Conversation Mirror .198
Coolant ........................................
Adding .430
....................................
Checking .372.........................
Proper Solution .430
...................
Temperature Gauge .77
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .503
................
Cruise Control Indicator .75
............
Cruise Control Operation .319
...................................
Cup Holders .195
.........................
Customer Service .510
Index
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CONT INUED
Disc Brake Pad Wear...................................
Indicators .391
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .429
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .152
............
Locking and Unlocking .151
..................
Lockout Prevention .151
..............
Manual Sliding Doors .161
........................
Open monitor .75,91
....................
Power Door Locks .151
.................
Power Sliding Doors .161
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .496
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .383
....................................
Economy .373
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .444
....................
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
.....
Charging System Indicator .479
..................
Checking the Fuses .483
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire .457
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers .140
............................
Jump Starting .475
.....
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
........
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
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .466
.............................
Floor Mats .176,444
.......................
Floor Storage Area .200
Index
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .433
..........................................
Brake .435
..........................
Power Steering .436
................
Windshield Washers .432
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .275
........
Folding the Third Row Seat .181
........................
Four-way Flashers .140
..............................
Front Airbags .9,25
......................................
Front Seat .168
...................
Adjusting .168,169,170
.......................................
Heaters .183
.....................................
Airbags .9,25
.................................................
Fuel .368
......................
Fill Door and Cap .369
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement .368
....................................
Ref ueling .369
........................
Reserve Indicator .74
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .483
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .374 .........................................
Gasoline .368
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .74
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement .368
....................................
Ref ueling .369
................
Gas Station Procedures .369
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .77
...............................................
Fuel .77
...............................
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
.............
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
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .437
.................................
Turning on .136
...................................
Headphones .315
............................
Head Restraints .171
...............................
Heated Mirror .192
...................................
Heater, Seat .183
.....................
Heating and Cooling .210
.............
High Altitude, Starting at .385
...............
High-Low Beam Switch .135
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver .322
.......................
Hood, Opening the .370
...........................................
Horn .4,133
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .492
Ignition
............................................
Keys .142
.........................................
Switch .144
............
Timing Control System .504
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Immobilizer System .143
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