Car HONDA ODYSSEY 2011 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Service Manual

For the best picture, always keep
the rearview camera clean, and do
not cover the camera lens. To
avoid scratching the lens when
you clean it, use a moist, sof t cloth.
The rearview camera has a unique
lens that makes objects appear
closer than they actually are.To turn of f the guidelines, press and
hold the RETURN button for about 3
seconds.
Refer to the navigation system
manual f or operation of the rearview
camera.
The rearview camera display has a
limited coverage, and the size and
position of objects may appear
different than they actually are.
Make sure to check the
surrounding area caref ully.
On models with Navigation System
Rearview Camera and Monitor494NOTE:
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Î Up to three category icons appear
next to the phonebook entries .
These indicate how many numbers
are stored f or the name. If a name
has more than three category icons,
‘‘…’’ is displayed.Availableonsomephones
When your phone is paired, the
contents of its phonebook and call
history are automatically imported to
HFL.
Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be
stored per phone.
The f irst six speed dials are linked to
the audio preset buttons while in the
Phone screen.
:
(available on some phones) Edit Speed Dial
A ut omat ic Import Cellular
Phonebook and Call Hist oryBluetooth
HandsFreeL ink
(Models without navigation system)
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The first six speed dial entries
Home
Work
OtherVoice
Car
Preference
Mobile Fax
Message
Pager
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Î
Î Up to three category icons appear
next to the phonebook entries .
These indicate how many numbers
are stored f or the name. If a name
has more than three category icons,
‘‘…’’ is displayed.Availableonsomephones Select a ‘‘No Entry’’ f ield to store a
speed dial entry, or use the f ollowing
procedure. Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be
stored per phone name, and the f irst
f our numbers are displayed on the
Phone screen.
When your phone is paired, the
contents of its phonebook and call
history are automatically imported to
HFL.
:
(available on some phones) Edit Speed Dial
A ut omat ic Import Cellular
Phonebook and Call Hist oryBluetooth
HandsFreeL ink
(Models with navigation system)
530
Preference
Home
Mobile
Work
Pager Voice Car Fax
Other
The first four speed dial entries.
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
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Break-in Period .540
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Fuel Recommendation . 540
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Service Station Procedures . 541
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Ref ueling .541
Opening and Closing the .......................................
Hood .544
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Oil Check .545
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Engine Coolant Check . 545
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Fuel Economy .546
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Accessories and Modif ications . 549
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Carrying Cargo .551
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
fuel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the multi-
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter). If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible. Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
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CONT INUED
Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page ).
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Avoid excessive idling A lways drive in the highest gear
possible Observe the speed limit
Drive moderately 614
Drive Ef f icient ly
Vehicle Maint enance
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
547
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Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with
non-Honda components could
seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
saf ety systems could make the
systems inef f ective.
Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
af f ect the handling, stability, and
reliability.
Herearesomeexamples: Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Honda suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy. If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and will not be
compatible with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS).
Modif ying Your VehicleA ccessories and Modif ications550
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Rear cargo area, including the
second row seats when removed,
andthethirdrowseatwhenfolded
flat
Center pocket
Utility tray
Coin box
Removable center console
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and 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
Bef ore Driving
551
CARGO AREA COIN BOX
DOOR POCKETS
GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS REMOVABLE CENTER CONSOLE
UTILITY
TRAY
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µ·
µ The resulting f igure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be
f ive 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs.
(1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.)
Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not saf ely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load f rom your trailer will
be transf erred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the
available
cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
XXX kg or XXX lbs. Locate the statement ‘‘The
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.’’ on your vehicle’s
placard.
Steps f or Determining Correct Load
Limit
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 1,340 lbs (608 kg).
See Tire And Loading Inf ormation
label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
Label Example
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if
you are towing a trailer.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(6) (5) (4)
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo552
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.
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In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both
areonalabelonthedriver’s
doorjamb.
MaxloadonEX-LandTouringmodelsisusedintheExamples. Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
553
Passenger Weight
(150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs)
(68kgx2=136kg)
Passenger Weight
(150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs)
(68kgx4=272kg)
Passenger Weight
(150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs)
(68kgx5=340kg)
Max Load (1,340 lbs)
(608 kg)
Max Load (1,340 lbs) (608 kg)
Max Load (1,340 lbs) (608 kg) Cargo Weight
(1,040 lbs)
(472 kg)
Cargo Weight
(740 lbs)
(336 kg)
Cargo Weight
(590 lbs)
(268 kg)
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals, the seat operation, or
the proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you remove or f old the rear
seats down, tie down items that
could be thrown about the vehicle
during a crash or sudden stop.
Also, keep all cargo below the
bottom of the windows. If it is
higher than the windows, it could
interf ere with the proper operation
of thesidecurtainairbags.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. 58
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area
or on a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo554
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