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

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Calif ornia Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inf ormation about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf idential.
Calif ornia Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special
handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
IntroductionWARNING:
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref erred to as event data recorders. These
devices record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure
of any airbag system component.ii
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(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control, and HomeLink
)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .61
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Features .217
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Bef ore Driving .539
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Driving .557
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Maintenance .597
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .653
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T echnical Inf ormation .685
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .703
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .707
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Owner's Identification Form
2011 Odyssey 00X31-TK8-6001

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system, the audio system, rear entertainment and other
convenience f eatures.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them. The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected Maintenance Driving Bef ore DrivingOverview of Contents2
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
inf ants and children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 7
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Seat Belts .8
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Airbags .9
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11
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2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14
5. Fasten and Position the Seat .....................................
Belts .15
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18Additional Inf ormation About Your
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Seat Belts .20
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Seat Belt System Components . 20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
Automatic Seat Belt .............................
Tensionners .22
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 23
Additional Inf ormation About Your .....................................
Airbags .24
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Airbag System Components . 24
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
How the Passenger Airbag ...............
Of f Indicator Works . 33
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Airbag Service .34
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Additional Safety Precautions . 35
Protecting Children General ................................
Guidelines .36
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained .36 All Children Should Sit in a Back
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Seat .37
The Passenger’s Front Airbag .........
Can Pose Serious Risks . 37
If You Must Drive with .....................
Several Children .39
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention .39
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Additional Safety Precautions . 39
Protecting Inf ants and Small ...................................
Children .41
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Protecting Inf ants .41
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Protecting Small Children . 42
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Selecting a Child Seat .44
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Installing a Child Seat .45
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With LATCH .46
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W ith a Lap/Shoulder Belt .
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With a Tether .52
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Protecting Larger Children . 54
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 54
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Using a Booster Seat . 55
When Can a Larger Child Sit in .........................................
Front .56
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Additional Safety Precautions . 57
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 58
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Saf ety Labels .59
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Any
seat belt tensioner that activates
must also be replaced.
Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.
Any items under the f ront
passenger’s seat.
Any object(s) hanging on the seat
or in the seat-back pocket.
Any object(s) touching the rear of
the seat-back.
If no obstructions are f ound, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible. If the indicator comes on with no
f ront seat passenger and no objects
on the seat, or with an adult riding
there, something may be interf ering
with the weight sensors. Look f or
and remove:
Be aware that objects placed on the
f ront seat can cause the indicator to
come on.
If no weight is detected on the f ront
seat, the airbag will be automatically
shut of f . However, the indicator will
not come on.
The passenger airbag of f indicator
maycomeonandoff repeatedlyif
the total weight on the seat is near
the airbag cutof f threshold.
If an adult or teenage passenger is
riding in f ront, move the seat as f ar
to the rear as possible, and have the
passenger sit upright and wear the
seat belt properly.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Airbag Service
An airbag ever inf lates.
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This could make the
driver’s seat position sensor or the
f ront passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective. If it is necessary to
remove or modif y a f ront seat to
accommodate a person with
disabilities, f irst contact Honda
Automobile Customer Service at
(800) 999-1009 in the US, or
Honda Customer Relations at
If water or
another liquid soaks into the seat-
back, it can prevent the side airbag
cutof f system f rom working
properly. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor, the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors, the
f ront seat belt tensioners, and all
seat belts and their anchors worn
during a crash to make sure they
are operating properly.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Do not remove or modif y a f ront
seat without consulting yourdealer.
Do not expose the f ront passenger’s seat-back to liquid.
Do not tamper with airbag
component s or wiring f or anyreason.
Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o a
problem.
If your vehicle has a moderat e t osevere impact .
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator has two f unctions:If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are signif icantly low
on pressure.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on while driving,
it indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are signif icantly low
on pressure.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost pressure, and determine the
cause. If it is because of a f lat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a prof essional towing service
(see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page . If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost pressure, and determine the
cause. If it is because of a f lat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a prof essional towing service.
Refer to page for more
inf ormation.
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683 572 655
574On Touring models
On LX, EX, EX-L models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Instruments and Controls
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This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
Maintenance Minder .
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service. This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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On all models except LX
On Touring models
On LX, EX, EX-L models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Maintenance Minder
Indicator System Message
IndicatorSecurity System Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the inf ormation display.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the select/reset knob.
The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
will appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message of f . If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go of f af ter several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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On the FM band, you can select a
favorite station and display the
program service name provided by
the radio data system (RDS).
Theprogramservicenamedisplay
f unction shows the name of the
station you are listening to. You can
turn this f unction on or of f .If the station you are listening to is
not an RDS station, the display
continues to show the f requency
with the PS name display function on.
To switch the function between on
and off, press and release the TITLE
button. With the system on, you will
see the ‘‘RDS INFO ON’’ message on
the display. If the station you are
listening to is an RDS station, the
displayed f requency switches to the
stationnameandtheRDSiconwill
appear. When you turn of f this f unction by
pressing the TITLE button, the
display shows ‘‘RDS INFO OFF.’’
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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)
Radio Data System (RDS)Program Service (PS) Name Display
Features
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