ECO mode HONDA ODYSSEY 2012 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owner's Manual

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display
*
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.■
Switching the Display
SEL/RESET
ButtonAverage fuel economy/
Instant fuel economy
Average Speed
/ Button
Engine oil lifeTrip meter B Trip meter AOdometer
Customize SettingsElapsed TimeRange
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights will flash, all the
doors and the tailgate will lock, and the
security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system
* is set.
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Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and the tailgate
unlock.
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Using the Remote Transmitter
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1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2Interior Lights P. 169
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 380
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
Models with multi-information display
LED Unlock
ButtonLock
ButtonUnlock
Button
LED Lock
Button
Passenger’s
Side Sliding
Door ButtonDriver’s Side
Sliding Door
Button
Unlock
Button
LED Lock
Button
Passenger’s
Side Sliding
Door ButtonDriver’s Side
Sliding Door
Button
Tailgate Button
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.■
Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab rearward
a
or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b
, and close the door.
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Locking the passenger's doors
Push the lock tab rearward and close the door.
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Lockout prevention system
The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and
any door or the tailgate is open.
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all of the
other doors and the tailgate lock at the same time.
When unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn
the key a second time within a few seconds to unlock
the remaining doors and the tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
Models with multi-information display
Lock
Unlock
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Locking a Door Without Using a Key
1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors
and the tailgate lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■
When opening the sliding door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■
Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
The door pillar switches become disabled.
2Power Sliding Door Switches P. 130
Unlock
Lock
Models with power sliding doors
LockUnlock

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
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Controls
*1: Default setting■
Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options
Steps
Drive Lock Mode
*1
Park Lock Mode
Off
1
Move the shift lever out of
(P
with the
brake pedal depressed.
Move the shift lever to
(P
with the
brake pedal depressed.
Move the shift lever to
(P
with the brake
pedal depressed.
2
The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.
Open the driver’s door.
3
Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
4
Press and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more
than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear a click twice.
Press and hold the front of the master
door lock switch on the driver’s door for
more than five seconds. Release the switch
after you hear one click.
5
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
*
Controls
*1: Default setting■
Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
Steps
Ignition Switch Unlock Mode
Park Unlock Mode
Off
To unlock driver’s
door
To unlock all doors
and the tailgate
To unlock driver’s
door
*1
To unlock all doors
and the tailgate
1
Move the shift lever out of
(P
with the brake
pedal depressed.
Move the shift lever to
(P
with the brake
pedal depressed.
Move the shift lever to
(P
with
the brake pedal depressed.
2
The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.
Open the driver’s door.
3
Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
4
Press and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. You will hear a click twice.
5
Release the switch.
Keep pressing the
switch for another five
seconds to hear one
more click.
Release the switch.
Keep pressing the
switch for another five
seconds to hear one
more click.
Release the switch.
6
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
*
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
*
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate switch on the dashboard, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.■
The power tailgate can be opened when:
•The tailgate is fully closed.
•The shift lever is in
(P
.
•Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
uIf you have changed the PTG keyless open mode setting to When
Unlocked, you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button
to open it.
2Customized Features P. 101
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The power tailgate can be closed when:
•The tailgate is fully open.
•The shift lever is in
(P
.
•Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tailgate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tailgate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Honda accessories on the power tailgate
may prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
*
Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
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Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME: The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED: The tailgate opens unless the door is unlocked.2Customized Features P. 101
To change the setting, do the following:
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
3.Press and hold the power tailgate button on the dashboard until you hear a beep.
4.Turn the ignition switch to OFF
(0
.
uWhen Anytime is set, you hear one long beep.
uWhen When Unlocked is set, you hear three short beeps.
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Remote Transmitter
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. Three beeps sound.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
Power
Tailgate
Button
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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding DoorsuOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
*
Controls
Press the power sliding door button for more
than one second to operate.
While the power sliding door is in operation, if
you press the button that corresponds to that
power sliding door, the beeper sounds and
the operation stops.
If you press the same button again, the sliding
door reverses its direction.
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Customizing when to open the sliding doors
ANYTIME: The power sliding door unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED: The door opens unless the door is unlocked.2Customized Features P. 101
To change the setting, do the following:
1.Press and hold the CLOSE side of the switch on the dashboard until step 3.
2.Press and hold the button on the remote transmitter.
uRelease the button when the LED on the remote flashes.
3.Release the dashboard switch.
uFollow steps one through three within 20 seconds.
4.Repeat the above procedure four times.■
Remote Transmitter
1Remote Transmitter
When you press the power sliding door button to
open the door, the front door on the same side
unlocks.
Driver’s Side
Power Sliding
Door ButtonPassenger’s
Side Power
Sliding Door
Button
1Customizing when to open the sliding doors
When you select WHEN UNLOCKED, you will hear
three short beeps.
When you select ANY TIME, you will hear one long
beep.
In WHEN UNLOCKED, trying to operate the power
sliding door without unlocking the door triggers the
beeper to sound.
Models with multi-information displayModels without multi-information display

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
*
Controls
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Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
•The hood is closed.
•All doors and the tailgate are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
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When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
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To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the dashboard.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.Models with power tailgate