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

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
USB ADAPTER CABLE
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE GAUGES
BSI ALERT INDICATOR
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETSHEATING AND
COOLING SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
BSI ALERT INDICATOR
(P.9,
26)
(P.9,26)
(P.190)
(P.198)
(P.155)
(P.192)
(P.199)(P.211)
(P.288,
298,385,395)
(P.225)
(P.218)
(P.197)
(P.483)
(P.195)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.63)
(P.77)
(P.541) (P.561)
(P.582)
(P.582)
(P.544) MOONROOF
SWITCH
HOMELINK
BUTTONS
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Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
stage, multiple-threshold f ront
airbags (SRS). During a f rontal crash
severe enough to cause one or both
f ront airbags to deploy, the airbags
can inf late at dif f erent rates,
depending on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the seat belts
are latched, and/or other factors.
Front airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help
reduce the likelihood of head and
chest injuries in f rontal crashes.Your front airbags are also advanced
airbags. The main purpose of this
feature is to help prevent airbag-
caused injuries to short drivers and
children or small-statured adults who
ride in f ront.
For both advanced airbags to work
properly:
Occupants must sit upright and
wear their seat belts properly.
Do not spill any liquids on or
under the seats, cover the sensors,
or put any cargo or metal objects
under the f ront seats.
Objects placed or pushed under
the f ront passenger’s seat may
cause the sensor to malf unction,
increasing the risk of injury in a
crash.
Failure to f ollow these instructions
could damage the sensors or prevent
them f rom working properly.Additional Inf ormation About Your AirbagsDual-Stage, Multiple-T hreshold Front A irbags (SRS) Advanced Airbags28
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Control L ocations62
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM HEATING AND COOLING
SYSTEM
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION BSI ALERT INDICATOR
BSI ALERT INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.77)
(P.190)
(P.198) (P.155)
(P.192)
(P.199)(P.211) (P.288,
298,385,395)
(P.225)
(P.218)
(P.197)
(P.483)
(P.195)
(P.582)
(P.541) (P.561) (P.582)
(P.544) MOONROOF SWITCH HOMELINK BUTTONS
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CONT INUED
See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints. 14Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom the likelihood of
whiplash and other injuries.
They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant’s head rests against
the center of the restraint. The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint.Donotattempttoadjustit
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
Seats
Head Restraints
A djust ing t he Head Rest raint
Instruments and Controls
179
Front and Second row outer seats
RELEASE BUTTON
LEGS
CUSHION
SEAT-
BACK
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This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupants
against the likelihood of whiplash
and injuries to the neck and upper
spine.
Af ter a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
The driver’s and f ront passenger’s
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely f rom
the rear, the occupant properly
secured with the seat belt will be
pushed against the seat-back and the
head restraint will automatically
move forward.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
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Seats
A ct ive Head Rest raint s
Instruments and Controls
181
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger inside the locked vehicle
turns the ignition switch on.
The security system will not set if
the hood, tailgate, or any door is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors,
tailgate, and hood are securely
closed.To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
activated system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doorsandthetailgatefromthe
outside with the key, driver’s lock
tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself .
Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the audio unit
is removed f rom the dashboard or
the wiring is cut.
On all models except LX
Security System
Features
479
NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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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
first..............................
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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Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the designated hole in the
hood.
To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Slide this handle to the right to
release the hood. Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stif f ly,
or you can open the hood without
lif ting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
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3.
2.
Service Station ProceduresOpening and Closing the Hood544
SUPPORT ROD
LATCH CLIP
GRIP
Pull
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the inf ormation
display or multi-inf ormation
display (depending on models)
(seepages,,,and
).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check the seat adjustment (see
pages and ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
pages and ).
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Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the odometer/
trip meter display or on the multi-
inf ormation display. The oil and f ilter
collect contaminants that can dam-
age your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
technician.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the contacting surface
of the engine. If it is, remove it
bef ore installing a new oil f ilter.
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3.Changing the Engine Oil and Filter616
DRAIN BOLT
OIL FILTER
WASHER
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