brake fluid HONDA ODYSSEY 2011 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owners Manual

If it remains on af ter you have
fully released the parking brake
while the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE
FLUID LOW’’ or ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ) . You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).
This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your airbag system components.
For more inf ormation, see page .
1. 2.
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32
90 672On Touring models
On Touring models
On Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator (Red)
Instruments and Controls
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models), and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .598
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Maintenance Minder . 599
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Fluid Locations .613
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Adding Engine Oil .614
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .616
..............................
Engine Coolant .618
....................
Windshield Washers .620
....
Automatic Transmission Fluid . 621
....................................
Brake Fluid .623
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 624
....................................
Timing Belt .624
.............................................
Lights .625
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 636
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 636
.....................................
Floor Mats .637
.................................
Wiper Blades .638
...........................................
Wheels .642
...............................................
Tires .642
...................
Checking the Battery . 649
.............................
Vehicle Storage .651
..................................
Interior Care .652
707
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
597
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under 20°F,
29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
1
1
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear within 12 months
after the display was last reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
611
Maintenance Minder
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
613
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)RADIATOR CAP
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage. The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
You will also see the ‘‘BRAKE
FLUID LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when the brake
f luid level is low.
Independent of the Maintenance
Minder inf ormation, replace the
brake f luid every 3 years.On Touring models
Brake Fluid
Maint enance
623
MAX
MIN
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The brake system
indicator normally
comesonwhenyou
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully release the
parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
indicator come on with the brake
system indicator, have the vehicle
inspected by your dealer
immediately. If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID
LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
623 683
On Touring models
On Touring models
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator672U.S. Canada
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .549
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .147
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 211
...........................
AC Power Outlet .212
................
Active Head Restraints . 181
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 614
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 28
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
......
Air Conditioning System . 218,225
.............
Rear A/C Control . 224,230
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .232
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .643
......................................
Antif reeze .618
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .68, 568
...................................
Operation .568
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 413
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .147
........................................
Armrests .178
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 411
................................
Audio System .234
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 140
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 480
..............
Automatic Transmission . 621
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .688
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 621,622
.......................................
Shif ting .562
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .561
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 563
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 565
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Auxiliary Input Jack .412
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .66, 670
............................
Jump Starting .665
..............................
Maintenance .649
............................
Specif ications .689
..............................
Bef ore Driving .539
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,21
.........................
Beverage Holders .203
Blind Spot Inf ormation System ...........................................
(BSI) .579
...............
HandsFreeLink
. 495, 516
..................................
Booster Seats .55
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 568
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 540
....................
Bulb Replacement .631
...........................................
Fluid .623
.................
Pad Wear Indicators . 567
.......................................
Parking .199
.................
System Indicator . 67,672
.............................
Braking System .567
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 540
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .140
Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Fan, Interior .219, 228
.........................................
Features .217
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 541
Filters
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 636
...............................................
Oil .616
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 142
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 655
.....................................
Floor Mats .637
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 621
..........................................
Brake .623
..........................
Power Steering .624
................
Windshield Washers . 620
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .409
........
Folding the Third Row Seat . 185
........................
Four-way Flashers .142
..............................
Front Airbags .9, 26
......................................
Front Seat .175
............................
Adjusting .175, 176
.......................................
Heaters .189
.....................................
Airbags .9, 26 .................................................
Fuel .540
....................................
Economy .546
......................
Fill Door and Cap .541
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement . 540
....................................
Ref ueling .541
........................
Reserve Indicator .74
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .674
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 625
...................
HandsFreeLink
. 495, 516
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 142
.....................................
Headlights .136
........................................
Aiming .625
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 140
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 139
..................
High Beam Indicator . 73
.......................
Reminder Chime .137
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 625
.................................
Turning on .136
...................................
Headphones .471
............................
Head Restraints .179
...............................
Heated Mirror .199
...................................
Heater, Seat .189
.....................
Heating and Cooling .218
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 559
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 136
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 547
.........................................
Gasoline .540
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 74
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement . 540
....................................
Ref ueling .541
................
Gas Station Procedures . 541
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
...............................................
Fuel .77
...............................
Speedometer .77
.................................
Tachometer .77
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .589 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
.......................................
Rating) .589
......................................
Glove Box .208
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .589
Index
H
G
F
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Battery Charge Low 81
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Service Inf ormation SummaryGasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Front/Rear:
Front/Rear:
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). 21 US gal (79.5
)
Touring models: LX, EX and EX-L models:
614
621 624
623
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