low beam HONDA ODYSSEY 2009 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owners Manual

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LX, EX, EX-L and Canadian DX models
65
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
POWER SLIDING
DOOR INDICATOR
DOOR AND
TAILGATE OPEN
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR SECURITY
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.75)
(P.76) (P.34,67)
(P.75)(P.76)
(P.21,68)(P.35,68)
(P.74) (P.75)
(P.75)
(P.75)
(P.73)
(P.73)TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P.73)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
POWER TAILGATE OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.74)
(P.70,394)
(P.67,479) (P.67,480)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR(P.67,479) (P.70,394)
(P.71,396)
(P.72,397)
(P.69,392)
(P.69,481)
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ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
T ouring models
66
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORDOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.76) (P.21,68)
(P.35,68) (P.75)
(P.75)
(P.70)
(P.76)
FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR
(P.75)
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.75)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR (P.74)
(P.34,67)
(P.73)
(P.73)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
INDICATOR (P.73) (P.73)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.67,479)
(P.67,480)
(P.67,479) (P.70,394)
(P.70,394)
(P.71,399)
(P.69,392)
(P.69,481)
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To turn on the rear window wiper,
rotate the switch clockwise to ON.
It operates intermittently.
OFF
Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
on. When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wipers activated, the rear
window wiper operates automatically.
When the wiper control lever is
positioned as f ollows:
The rear window wiper
operates intermittently.
The rear window wiper
operates continuously.
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to spray the
window washer. Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
AUTO (Touring models)
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f (Touring models)
Fog lights on (Touring models)
1.
2.
3.
4.
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2.
3.
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7.
8.
9.
Turn Signal and Headlights
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
INT
LO or HI
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn. The rotating switch
on the lef t lever controls the lights.
Turning this switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the parking lights,
taillights, instrument panel lights,
side-marker lights, and rear license
plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position. To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull it back to
return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back. 73
Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signal, Headlights
136
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open it within 15 seconds, the lights
go of f . With the driver’s door open,
you will hear a lights-on reminder
chime.
The lights turn on again when you
unlock or open the driver’s door.
On the Touring models, this time is
changeable. See page f or how to
select and set the time.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when the headlights
are turned of f .
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. This turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, side marker
lights, license plate lights, and
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds of removing the key f rom
the ignition switch and closing the
driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the or
position, remove the key, then
open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights turn off after
10 minutes. 118
On Touring models
On EX, EX-L and Touring models only
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Fog Lights
Daytime Running L ights
Headlights
138
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Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs, two on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its base
and protect the glass from contact
with your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denaturedalcoholandacleancloth.The high beam headlight bulb and
the low beam headlight bulb are
replaced the same way.Open the hood. To change the
high beam headlight bulb on the
passenger’s side, remove the
power steering f luid reservoir
f rom its holder by pulling it
straight up.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied technician.
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Lights
Headlight A imingReplacing a Headlight Bulb
Maint enance
437
POWER
STEERING
FLUID
RESERVOIR
Passenger’s side
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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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
......................
Immobilizer System .143
Index
H I
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Keys .142
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
...................................
Indicators .65,66
......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .69,392
Brake (Parking and Brake
...........................
System) .69,481
................
Charging System .67,478
.............................
Cruise Control .75
DRL (Daytime Running .....................................
Lights) .73
Indicators .....................................
Fog Light .73
.............................
Fuel Economy .75
...................................
High Beam .73
.......
Key (Immobilizer System) .70
.....................................
Lights On .73
......................................
Low Fuel .74
................
Low Oil Pressure .67,479
......
Low Tire Pressure .71,396,399
..................
Maintenance Minder .76
.....................
Side Airbag Of f .35,68
.........................................
SRS .34,67
.........................
System Message .76
...........................
TPMS .72,397,400
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .72Vehicle Stability Assist
...............
(VSA
) System .70,394
............................
VSA Activation .70
..............................
Washer Level .74
..................
Individual Map Lights .206
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
......................................
Inf ant Seats .45
......
LATCH Anchorage System .48
...........................
Lower Anchors .48
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .54
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .451
...................
In-Floor Storage Area .200
.................................
Inside Mirror .190
.............................
Inspection, Tire .452
......................
Instrument Panel .4,133
......
Instrument Panel Brightness .139
....................
Integrated Sunshade .197
...............................
Interior Lights .205
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .468
.......................................
Jack, Tire .467
................................
Jump Starting .475.......................
Label, Certif ication .492
...............
Lane Change, Signaling .136
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .15,22
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .48
....................
Light Control Switch .205
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .437
.......................................
Indicator .73
.......................................
Interior .205
.......................................
Parking .135
................................
Turn Signal .136
............................
Load Limits .378,404
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .144
Index
J K
L
INDEX
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