oil additives HONDA ODYSSEY 2009 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owners Manual
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Do not tow a trailer.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume and up to 15% MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer f or service.
We recommend using quality
gasolines containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
368
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Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the odometer/
trip meter display or on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Your vehicle’s engine does not
require any oil additives. Additives
may adversely af f ect engine or
transmission perf ormance and
durability.
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
A dding Engine Oil
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Maint enance
427
Ambient Temperature
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CONT INUED
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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
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
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Airbag (SRS) .9,25
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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
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Checking Fluid Level .433
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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
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Jump Starting .475
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Maintenance .458
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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
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Bulb Replacement .441,443
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Fluid .435
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Pad Wear Indicators .391
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Parking .192
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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
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Brake Lights .443
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Front Parking Lights .439
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Front Side Marker Lights .439
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Front Turn Signal Light .438
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Headlights .437
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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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