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

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 25For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 392Instrument Panel P. 71Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Displays P. 862Controls P. 107Setting the Clock P. 108 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 110
Security System P. 134 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 137
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 152
Heating and Cooling
* P. 183
2Features P. 193Audio System P. 194 Audio System Basic Operation P. 197
Rear Entertainment System
* P. 241 HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
* P. 257
2Driving P. 285Before Driving P. 286 Towing a Trailer P. 291
Rearview Camera
* P. 323 Refueling P. 325
2Maintenance P. 331Before Performing Maintenance P. 332 Maintenance Minder™ P. 335
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 366
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 382
2Handling the Unexpected P. 389Tools P. 390 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 391
Overheating P. 404 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 406
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate P. 4182Information P. 419Specifications P. 420 Identification Numbers P. 422
Warranty Coverages P. 427 Authorized Manuals P. 429

Contents
Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68 Safety Labels P. 69Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 120 Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors P. 126
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
* P. 140 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 141
Adjusting the Seats P. 154 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 169
Climate Control System
* P. 187
Audio Error Messages P. 235 General Information on the Audio System P. 237
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®* P. 259 Compass
* P. 282
When Driving P. 297 Braking P. 314 Parking Your Vehicle P. 318
Fuel Economy P. 328 Accessories and Modifications P. 329Maintenance Under the Hood P. 343 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 355
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 370 Battery P. 379 Remote Transmitter Care P. 380
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System
* Maintenance P. 384 Cleaning P. 385
Engine Does Not Start P. 400 Jump Starting P. 401 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 403
Fuses P. 411 Emergency Towing P. 417Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 423 Reporting Safety Defects P. 424 Emissions Testing P. 425
Customer Service Information P. 430 Gracenote
® End User License Agreement P. 431
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 25
Instrument Panel
P. 71
Controls
P. 107
Features
P. 193
Driving
P. 285
Maintenance
P. 331
Handling the Unexpected
P. 389
Information
P. 419
Index
P. 433

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P71)
U. S.Canada
U. S.
Canada
U. S.
Canada
Canada
U. S.
U. S.
Canada
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA
® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
*/
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Security System Alarm
Indicator
*
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Starter System
Indicator
*
System Message
Indicator
*
Parking Brake
and Brake System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator/
Parking Sensor IndicatorCruise Main Indicator TachometerInformation Display
*/
Multi-Information Display
*
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Power Sliding Door
Indicator
*
Gauges
(P86)
/Information Display
* (P87)
/
Multi-Information Display
* (P98)
/System Indicators
(P72)
Power Tailgate
Indicator
*
Fuel Economy
Indicator
TPMS Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
*
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
Washer Level
Indicator
*
Blind Spot Information
System Indicator
*
Cruise Control
Indicator
Temperature
Gauge
Low Fuel
Indicator

40
uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. The airbag
system includes:a
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked "SRS
AIRBAG."
b
Two side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked "SIDE AIRBAG."
c
Two side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
"SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG."
d
An electronic control unit that continually
monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
.
e
Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver's and front passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.
f
A driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.
g
Weight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
h
Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front or side collision.
i
An indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.
j
Sensors that can detect if a child or small
statured adult is in the deployment path
of the front passenger's side airbag.
k
An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
l
An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you that the front passenger's side
airbag has been turned off.
m
A rollover sensor that can detect if your
vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain
airbag.

71
Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 72
Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages
*.................... 84
Gauges and Displays
Gauges .............................................. 86
Information Display
*.......................... 87
Audio/Information Screen
*................ 91
Multi-Information Display*................. 98
* Not available on all models

72Instrument Panel
IndicatorsIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.
●
Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
●
The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●
Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 408
●
Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P. 408
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●
Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●
Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 406
U.S.
Canada
U.S. Canada
* Not available on all models

73
uuIndicatorsu
Continued
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, and goes
off either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the engine
is not started. If "readiness codes"
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
●
Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●
Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 425
●
Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 407
Charging System
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●
Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●
Stays on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling
*/climate control
*
system and rear defogger in order to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 406
* Not available on all models

74
uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
●
Indicates current shift lever position.
D3/D4 Indicator:
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on when you press the D3/
D4 button while the shift lever is in (D
.
2Shifting P. 301
—
Transmission
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.
●
Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Models
with D3
buttonModels
with D4
button
* Not available on all models

75
uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●
Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
. If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about a few seconds later.
●
Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●
The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
●
Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 31
Low Fuel
Indicator
●
Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 3.0 U.S.
gal./11.4 Liter left).
●
Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●
Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
●
Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
P. 316
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Indicator

76
uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
-Side airbag system
-Side curtain airbag system
-Seat belt tensioner
●
Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
VSA
® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Blinks when VSA
® is active.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA
® system.
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka
ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System P. 306
VSA
® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on when you deactivate
VSA
®.
2VSA
® On and Off P. 307
—
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*