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

19Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
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●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.
Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
●Check the battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever, and lift up the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P355)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P366)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P370)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 332
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 333Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 334
Maintenance Minder™.................... 335
Maintenance Under the HoodMaintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 343Opening the Hood ........................... 344
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 345
Oil Check ......................................... 346
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 347Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 348
Engine Coolant ................................ 350
Transmission Fluid ............................ 352
Brake Fluid ....................................... 353
Power Steering Fluid Check.............. 354
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 354
Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 355
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
.... 366
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 370
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 371Tire Labeling .................................... 371DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 373Wear Indicators................................ 375Tire Service Life ................................ 375
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 376
Tire Rotation .................................... 377
Winter Tires ..................................... 378
Battery............................................... 379
Remote Transmitter Care................. 380
Remote Control and Wireless
Headphone Care
*........................... 382
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System
* Maintenance....... 384
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 385
Exterior Care.................................... 387
* 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.
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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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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

440Index
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 400
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating............................................. 404
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 391
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 403
Sliding Door Won’t Open................... 21, 115
Warning Indicators .................................... 72
Tucking away the One-Motion Third row
magic Seat............................................... 166
Turn Signals............................................... 142
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 79
UUnlocking the Doors................................. 112
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside........................................ 114
USB Adapter Cable........................... 194, 195
USB Flash Drives........................................ 240VValet Key................................................... 111
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................. 422
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®).................. 306
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
Off Button ............................................... 307
Off Indicator .............................................. 76
System Indicator ........................................ 76
Ventilation........................................ 183, 187Viscosity (Oil).................................... 345, 421
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 306
WWallpaper................................................... 94
Warning and Information Messages......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 406
Warning Labels........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 427
Watts......................................................... 420
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 375
Wheel Cover............................................. 395
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 394
Window Washers..................................... 145
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 354
Switch ..................................................... 145
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 137
Windshield................................................ 145
Cleaning ................................................. 388
Defrosting ....................................... 185, 188
Washer Fluid ........................................... 354
Wiper Blades ........................................... 366
Wipers and Washers................................ 145
Winter Tires.............................................. 378
Snow Tires .............................................. 378
Tire Chains .............................................. 378
Wipers and Washers................................. 145
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 366
WMA......................................... 200, 212, 226Worn Tires................................................ 370