steering HONDA ODYSSEY 2012 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Service Manual

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduPower Steering Fluid Check
Maintenance
Power Steering Fluid CheckWe recommend that you check the power steering fluid level every time you refuel.
Check when the engine is not running.
1.Look at the side of the reservoir. The fluid
should be between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL.
2.Add power steering fluid if necessary to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
uInspect the system for a leak. If the fluid
level goes below the LOWER LEVEL
frequently, have the system inspected as
soon as possible.Refilling Window Washer FluidCheck the amount of window washer fluid using the washer fluid level gauge on the
cap.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.Specified fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid
1Power Steering Fluid Check
NOTICETurning the steering wheel to full left or right lock
and holding it there can damage the power steering
pump.NOTICEPour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine compartment.
Upper LevelLower Level
1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICEDo not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage your vehicle's paint. A
vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield
washer pump.
Level Gauge

uuReplacing Light BulbsuHeadlight Bulbs
356Maintenance
1.Remove the clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then remove the engine
coolant reservoir out of its stay.
Remove the power steering reservoir from
the stay bracket.
1High Beam Headlights
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the
central pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the central pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Holding clipCentral pin
Push until the
pin is flat.
Clip
Stay Bracket
Passenger’s side

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFog Light Bulbs
*
Maintenance
Fog Light Bulbs
*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the fog light being
replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel to
the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to the
right.
2.Remove the mounting bolt and screws, and
pull the inner fender back.
3.Remove the coupler.
uIt can be removed by pushing the tab.
4.Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
5.Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right.
6.Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.Fog Light: 55 W (H11)
1Fog Light Bulbs
NOTICEHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
The fog lights are halogen bulbs.
When replacing a bulb, handle it by its plastic case,
and protect the glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Screws Mounting
Bolt
Bulb
Coupler
Tab
* Not available on all models

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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter TiresIf driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked ”M+S” tires, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles
when driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
•Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
•Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
•Install them on the front tires only.
•Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
•Follow the chain manufacturer's instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
•Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
•Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Super Z-6# SZ-429
1Winter Tires
NOTICETraction devices that are the wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle's brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3
WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.

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Handling the Unexpected
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

Index
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Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 316
AC Power Outlet...................................... 177
Accessories and Modifications................ 329
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 176
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 350
Engine Oil ............................................... 345
Washer ................................................... 354
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 345
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 168
Front Seats.............................................. 154
Head Restraints ....................................... 157
Mirrors.................................................... 152
Rear Seats ............................................... 162
Steering Wheel ....................................... 151
Temperature ........................................... 100
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System)....................... 187
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows........................................ 188
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 384
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 187
Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)...................................... 183
Cooling................................................... 185Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 185
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 184
Air Pressure....................................... 371, 421
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................. 23
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 76, 80
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 52
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Radio.................................... 198, 205
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 316
Indicator .................................................... 75
Armrest..................................................... 168
Audio Remote Controls............................ 203
Audio System............................................ 194
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 197, 204
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 195
Error Messages ........................................ 235
General Information ................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 226
Reactivating ............................................. 196
Recommended CDs ................................. 238Recommended Devices............................ 240
Remote Controls ..................................... 203
Security Code .......................................... 196
Theft Protection ...................................... 196
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 195
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 240
Audio/Information Display........................ 91
Authorized Manuals................................ 429
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 116
Customize ............................................... 117
Automatic Lighting.................................. 143
Automatic Transmission........................... 300
Creeping ................................................. 300
Fluid ........................................................ 352
Kickdown ................................................ 300
Operating the Shift Lever................... 17, 302
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 403
Shifting ................................................... 301
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 195
Average Fuel Economy.................. 88, 92, 99
Average Speed................................... 92, 100
BBattery...................................................... 379
Charging System Indicator................. 73, 406
Jump Starting .......................................... 401
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 379
Maintenance (Replacing) ................. 380, 382
Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders..................................... 174

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Index
Keys........................................................ 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside...................................... 114
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 112
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 113
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 373
Driving...................................................... 285
Automatic Transmission .......................... 300
Braking ................................................... 314
Cruise Control ........................................ 303
Shifting Gear .......................................... 301
Starting the Engine ................................. 297
Driving Position Memory System............ 149
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 384
EElapsed Time........................................ 92, 99
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 306
Emergency................................................ 417
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 425
Engine....................................................... 422
Coolant .................................................. 350
Jump Starting ......................................... 401
Oil .......................................................... 345
Starting................................................... 297
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 141
Engine Coolant........................................ 350
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 351
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 350Overheating ............................................ 404
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Engine Oil................................................. 345
Adding .................................................... 347
Checking ................................................. 346
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 335, 339
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 72, 406
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 345
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide).................................. 68
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 387
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 153
FFeatures..................................................... 193
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 384
Oil ........................................................... 348
Flat Tire..................................................... 391
Flip-up Trash Bag Ring............................. 172
Floor Mats................................................. 386
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 352
Brake ....................................................... 353
Engine Coolant ........................................ 350
Power Steering ........................................ 354
Windshield Washer .................................. 354
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 80
Folding Down the Rear Seats.......... 162, 166
Foot Brake................................................. 315Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Fuel...................................................... 18, 325
Economy ................................................. 328
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 92, 99
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Range ........................................... 88, 92, 99
Recommendation .................................... 325
Refueling................................................. 325
Fuel Economy........................................... 328
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 18, 327
Message.................................................. 407
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 18, 326
Fuses.......................................................... 411
Inspecting and Changing......................... 416
Locations................. 411, 412, 413, 414, 415
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 328
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 325
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 92, 99
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Refueling................................................. 325
Gauges........................................................ 86
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 301

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Index
Instrument Panel........................................ 71
Brightness Control .................................. 147
Integrated Sunshades.............................. 182
Interior Lights........................................... 169
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 152JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 394
Jump Starting........................................... 401KKey Number Tag...................................... 111
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 113
Keys........................................................... 110
Lockout Prevention ................................. 113
Master Keys ............................................ 110
Number Tag............................................ 111
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 115
Remote Transmitter ................................ 112
Types and Functions................................ 110
Valet Key ................................................ 111
Won’t Turn ............................................... 21
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)...... 300LLanguage (HFL)........................................ 260
LATCH (Child Seats)................................... 59
Lights................................................ 142, 355
Automatic............................................... 143Bulb Replacement .................................... 355
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 144
Fog Lights ................................................ 144
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Interior .................................................... 169
Light Switches ......................................... 142
Lights On Indicator .................................... 79
Turn Signals ............................................. 142
Load Limits................................................ 289
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 110
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 116
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 115
From Inside .............................................. 114
From Outside ........................................... 112
Keys ........................................................ 110
Using a Key ............................................. 113
Lockout Prevention System...................... 113
Low Battery Charge.................................. 406
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 72, 406
Lower Anchors............................................ 59
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 289
MMaintenance............................................. 331
Battery .................................................... 379
Brake Fluid .............................................. 353
Cleaning .................................................. 385
Climate Control System ........................... 384
Coolant ................................................... 350Heating and Cooling System ................... 384
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 335
Oil ........................................................... 346
Power Steering Fluid................................ 354
Precautions ............................................. 332
Radiator .................................................. 351
Remote Control
and Wireless Headphone ....................... 382
Remote Transmitter ................................. 380
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 355
Safety...................................................... 333
Service Items ................................... 337, 341
Tires ........................................................ 370
Transmission Fluid ................................... 352
Under the Hood ...................................... 343
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 73, 407
Map Lights................................................ 170
Maximum Load Limit............................... 289
Meters, Gauges........................................... 86
Mirrors...................................................... 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Door ....................................................... 153
Exterior ................................................... 153
Interior Rearview ..................................... 152
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 329
Moonroof................................................. 140
MP3........................................... 200, 212, 226
Multi-Information Display......................... 98

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Index
Rear Seats ............................................... 162
Seat Heaters ........................................... 181
Security System........................................ 134
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 81
SEL/RESET Knob.................................... 87, 98
Select Lever........................................ 17, 301
Operation ......................................... 17, 302
Releasing ................................................ 403
Won’t Move ........................................... 403
Selecting a Child Seat................................ 58
Selector Knob (Audio)............................. 202
Setting the Clock...................................... 108
Shift Lever.......................................... 17, 301
Shift Lever Position Indicator............ 74, 302
Shifting (Transmission)............................ 301
Shoulder Anchor.................................. 34, 35
Side Airbags............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 49
Sliding Door............................................. 126
Power Sliding Door ................................. 128
Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats
Outward................................................. 164
Snow Tires................................................ 378
Spare Tire......................................... 391, 421
Spark Plugs............................................... 420
Specifications........................................... 420
Specified Fuel................................... 325, 420
Speedometer.............................................. 86SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 42
Starting the Engine.................................. 297
Does Not Start ......................................... 400
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 141
Jump Starting .......................................... 401
Steering Wheel......................................... 151
Adjusting ................................................. 151
Stopping.................................................... 318
Summer Tires............................................ 378
Sunglasses Holder..................................... 180
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 42
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel)........ 2, 3, 141
System Message Indicator.......................... 79
TTachometer................................................. 86
Tailgate..................................................... 120
Unable to Open ....................................... 418
Temperature
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Outside Temperature Display ............. 89, 100
Temperature Gauge................................... 86
Temperature Sensor................... 89, 100, 192
Time (Setting)........................................... 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 308
Indicator .................................... 78, 409, 410
Tires........................................................... 370
Air Pressure ..................................... 371, 421Checking and Maintaining ...................... 370
Inspection ............................................... 370
Labeling .................................................. 371
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 391
Regulations ............................................. 373
Rotation .................................................. 377
Spare Tire ........................................ 391, 421
Summer .................................................. 378
Tire Chains .............................................. 378
Wear Indicators ....................................... 375
Winter..................................................... 378
Tools.......................................................... 390
Towing a Trailer....................................... 291
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 292
Load Limits .............................................. 291
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 417
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 308
Indicator.................................... 78, 409, 410
Transmission............................................. 301
Automatic ............................................... 301
Fluid ........................................................ 352
Number................................................... 422
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 74, 302
Trip Meter....................................... 88, 92, 99
Troubleshooting....................................... 389
Blown Fuse.............. 411, 412, 413, 414, 415
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 22
Emergency Towing .................................. 417