HONDA ODYSSEY 2013 RC1-RC2 / 5.G Owners Manual

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator Comes On
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If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
•The brake fluid is low.
•There is a malfunction in the brake system.■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
•If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
•If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
1If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
U.S.
Canada

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
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If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
A tire pressure is significantly low. If the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator stays on for a while, then goes off after driving a few miles
(kilometers).■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
•Comes on when there is a problem with the TPMS.
•If the compact spare is installed, the indicator comes on after driving
for a few miles (kilometers).■What to do when the indicator comes on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to comes on, change the tire to a full-size
tire. The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
Models with information display
1If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
Models with information display

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full- size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
Models with multi-information display
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or BlinksNOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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FusesFuse LocationsIf any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located on the passenger’s side, near the
windshield washer reservoir. Push the tabs
to open the box.
■
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
(Primary)
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2− −
3
ACG FR
15 A
4 Washer 15 A
5
VB SOL
7.5 A
6 ECU FR 7.5 A
7
−
−
8FI Sub 15A
9
DBW
15 A
10 FI Main 15 A11
Ignition Coil
15 A
12 − −13
FI ECU
7.5 A
14 − −15
Radio
20 A
16 Back Up 10 A17
MG Clutch
7.5 A
18 Front Fog Lights
*
20 A
19
−
−
20 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
21
−
−
22 Small Lights 10 A
23
−
−
24 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
25
−
−
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A27
Left Headlight Low Beam
15 A
28 IGPS Oil Level 7.5 A
29
Cooling Fan
30 A
30 Sub Fan 30 A
31
Wiper Main
30 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
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Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.■
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
(Secondary)
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Battery
125 A
2-1
Fan Main 60 A
2-2
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box 2 50 A
2-3
Rear Blower 30 A
2-4
FI Main 30 A
2-5
VSA Motor 40 A
2-6
Stop & Horn, Hazard 30 A
2-7
VSA FSR 30 A
2-8
Battery Management
System Main30 A
3-1
Driver’s Side Fuse Box 2
50 A
3-2
IG1 Main
50 A
3-3
Rear Fuse Box 1
60 A
3-4
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box 1
50 A
3-5
Driver’s Side Fuse Box 1
50 A
3-6
Primary Under-hood Fuse
Box Main
60 A
3-7
Front Blower
40 A
3-8
Passenger’s Side Power
Slide Door Motor
*
40 A
4
−−
5
−
−
6 Rear Window Defogger 40 A
7
−
−
8Battery Management
System7.5 A
9
Stop & Horn
20 A
10 Hazard 15 A
11
Interior Lights
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
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Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■
Driver Side Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock)
7.5 A
2
Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock)
7.5 A
3
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock)
7.5 A
4
Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock)
7.5 A
5
Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock)
7.5 A
6
Driver’s Door Unlock
7.5 A
7
Door Lock Main
20 A
8
Not Used
−
9
Driver’s Side Power Slide
Door Closer
*
20 A
10 Rear Fuse Box 15 A
11
Meter
7.5 A
12Primary Under-hood Fuse
Box20 A
13
Accessory
7.5 A
14 STS 7.5 A
15
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
16 Moonroof
*
20 A
17
Rear Left Power Window
20 A
18 − −
19
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
20 − −
21
Fuel Pump
20 A
22 Passenger’s Side Fuse Box 15 A
23
VSA
7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A25
STRLD
7.5 A
26 HAC 7.5 A
27
DRL
7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29
Driver’s Power Seat
*
Lumbar Support
7.5 A
30 TPMS 7.5 A
31
−
−
32Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
33
Driver’s Side Power Slide
Door Motor
*
40 A
34 − −
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
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Located on the lower side panel. Take off
the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.■
Passenger Side Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Premium Amp
*
30 A
2
Rear Right Power Window
20 A
3
ACM
10 A
4
−
−
5
Seat Heaters
*
20 A
6
−
−
7
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Sliding
*
20 A
8
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Reclining
*
20 A
9
−
−
10 − −
11
−
−
12 − −
13
Passenger’s Side Power
Slide Door Closer
*
20 A
14Rear Accessory Power
Socket15 A
15
Front Accessory Power
Socket
*
15 A
16 − −
17
−
−
18Front Passenger’s Power
Window20 A
19
SRS
10 A
20 ECU AS 7.5 A
21
Auto Leveling Headlight
*
7.5 A
22 − −
23
OPDS
7.5 A
24 − −
25
Instrument Panel
Illumination
7.5 A
26 − −
27
Front Accessory Power
Socket
15 A
28 − −
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
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Located on the left side of cargo area.
Remove the cover by prying on the edge of
the cover using a flat-tip screwdriver.
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.■
Rear Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Power Tailgate Closer
*
20 A
2
Not Used
−
3
−
−
4
Tailgate
*
10 A
5
Rear Left Door Lock
7.5 A
6
−
−
7
−
−
8
Not Used
−
9
Not Used
−
10 Not Used −
11
Not Used
−
12 Rear Wiper 10 A
13
ECU RR
7.5 A
14 Power Tailgate Motor
*
40 A
15
AC Inverter
*
30 A
16 − −
17
−
−
18 − −
* Not available on all models

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uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2.Remove the fuse box cover.
3.Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
uIf the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4.Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
uIf there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing FusesNOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label.
2Fuse Locations P. 403
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box (primary) cover.
Blown FuseBlown
FuseFuse Puller

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Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.