HONDA ODYSSEY 2012 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owners Manual

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ToolsTypes of Tools
1Types of Tools
2How to Set Up the Jack P. 394
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack HandleJack
Jack Handle Bar

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If a Tire Goes FlatChanging a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground.
2.Put the shift lever in
(P
.
3.Set the parking brake.
4.Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
.
1Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
U.S. models only

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1.Remove the floor mat under the second
row seat.
2Floor Mats P. 386
2.Pull up the floor carpet.
3.Lift up the floor lid using the handle and
remove it.
4.Take the tool case out of the spare tire well.
Take the jack and wheel nut wrench out of
the tool case.
5.Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
6.Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat TireFloor Carpet
Handle
Floor Lid
Spare Tire
Tool Case
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.

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7.Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
8.Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.

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1.Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2.Turn the end bracket (as shown in the
image) clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point.
uMake sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3.Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
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How to Set Up the Jack
1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight ("load") or
their shape may not match.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely.•Do not use while the engine is running.•Use only where the ground is firm and level.•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
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WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jack
Handle
BarWheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle

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1.Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
1.Remove the wheel nuts, wheel cover, and
flat tire.
2.Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3.Mount the compact spare tire.
4.Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, and stop
rotating.
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Replacing the Flat Tire
1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover off
with a screwdriver or other tool.
The wheel cover cannot be removed without first
removing the wheel nuts.
Models with wheel cover
Models with aluminum wheels
Wheel Cover
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5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
94 lbf∙ft (127 N∙m, 13 kgf∙m)
The storage bag, bracket, mounting wing bolt
(A) and mounting wing bolt (B) are in the tool
case.
1.Put the flat tire in the storage bag provided
with your vehicle.
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Storing the Flat Tire
1Storing the Flat Tire
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WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Bracket
Mounting Wing Bolt (A)Mounting Wing Bolt (B)
Storage Bag

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2.Pull down the U-shaped carpet piece, fold
it, and tuck the end under the carpet.
3.Remove the plastic screw with a coin.
4.Install the bracket and the mounting wing
bolt (A) on the attachment point, and
tighten the bolt.
5.Install the flat tire on the bracket with the
inside of the wheel facing toward you.
6.Install the mounting wing bolt (B) to the
bracket through one of the five wheel nut
holes, and tighten the bolt.
uPoke a hole in the storage bag as
needed.
Plastic Screw
Carpet PieceMounting Wing Bolt (A)
Mounting Wing
Bolt (B)
Bracket

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Storing a flat tire on the folded third row seat
1.Turn over the flap on the left side of the
cargo area floor.
2.Pull down the U-shaped carpet piece and
remove the plastic screw with a coin.
3.Place the flat tire face down on the
attachment point.
4.Put the tire mounting wing bolt (B) in the
attachment point through one of the five
wheel nut holes, and tighten the bolt.
uPoke a hole in the storage bag as
needed.
Plastic Screw
Carpet Piece
Mounting Wing
Bolt (B)

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If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure indicator comes on
while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the indicator will go
off and the TPMS indicator comes on, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the low tire pressure or TPMS
indicator will go off after a few miles (kilometers).
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the
multi-information display and the TPMS indicator will go off after a few miles
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TPMS and the Spare Tire
1TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
Models with information displayModels with multi-information display