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

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® System
Buttons
* (P259)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons
* (P203)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P151)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P303)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P145)
❙
(SEL/RESET) Knob
(P87, 98)
❙Brightness Control
(P147)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P300)
❙SEL/RESET Button
* (P101)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Ignition Switch
(P141)
❙
/ (Information) Button
* (P101)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P142)
❙Fog Lights
* (P144)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P343)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P145, 366)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P112)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P153)
❙Headlights
(P142, 355)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights
(P142, 360)
❙Tires
(P370, 391)
❙Fog Lights
* (P144, 359)
❙How to Refuel
(P326)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P365)
❙Rearview Camera
* (P323)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P120)
❙Back-Up/Taillights
(P363)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P361)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P361)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P361)
❙Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors (P126)

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

9Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P107)
Turn Signals
(P142)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights
(P142)
Light Control Switches
Low BeamHigh Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers (P145)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipePull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
* Not available on all models

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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.

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
System Message
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●
While the indicator is on, press the
/ (information) button to see the
message again.
●
Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for
the message.
●
The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the / (information)
button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal
Indicators
●
The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.
●
If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●
Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 360, 361
—
High Beam
Indicator
●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●
Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO
* when the exterior
lights are on.
●
If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver's door is
opened.
—
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
* Not available on all models

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 112
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 114
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 116
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 120Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors
...... 126
Security System................................ 134
Immobilizer System .......................... 134
Security System Alarm
*.................... 134
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 137Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*...... 140
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 141
Turn Signals ..................................... 142
Light Switches.................................. 142
Fog Lights
*...................................... 144
Daytime Running Lights ................... 144
Wipers and Washers ........................ 145
Brightness Control ........................... 147
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 148
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 149
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 151Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 152
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 152
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 153
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 154
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 154
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 169
Interior Lights .................................. 169
Interior Convenience Items .............. 171
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 183
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 183
Climate Control System*.................. 187
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 187
Automatic Climate Control Sensors . 192
* Not available on all models

134Controls
Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:
•Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
•Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.Security System Alarm
*
The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.
■
When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.
■
To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICELeaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.■
High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■
Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■
Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■
Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2Lights On Indicator P. 79
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs. If you sense that
the level of the headlights is abnormal, have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Models with high voltage discharge tube bulb
High Beams
Flashing the high beamsLow Beams
Turns on side marker, tail, and
rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest
stations on the selected band for 10
seconds. To turn off scan, press the
button again.VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON
and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SKIP Buttons
Press to search up and down the selected
band for a station with a strong signal.TUNE/ (Sound) Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
Press and turn to adjust the sound
settingsFOLDER Bar
Press to display and select an RDS
category. TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name on and off. FM Button
AM Button
Press to select a band.
A.SEL (Auto Select) Button
Press to scan both bands and store the
strongest station in each preset. To turn
off auto select, press the button again.
This restores the presets you originally set.