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

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uuWarranty Coveragesu
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2013 Honda
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the 2013 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.

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Authorized ManualsThe publications listed below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can
order a manual by phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at
www.helminc.com.
Make an inquiry to Helm Inc. at (800) 782-4356 if you are interested in ordering
other models' or other years' manuals.Publication
Form Number
Form Description
61TK802
2013 Honda Odyssey Service Manual
61TK802EL
2013 Honda Odyssey Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61TK830
2011 Model Series Honda Odyssey Body Repair Manual
31TK8620
2013 Honda Odyssey Owner’s Manual
31TK8820
2013 Honda Odyssey Navigation System Owner’s Manual
31TK8M20
2013 Honda Odyssey Service History
31TK8A20
2013 Honda Odyssey Technology Reference Guide
(LX/EX/EX-L/EX-L RES)
31TK8B20
2013 Honda Odyssey Technology Reference Guide (EX-L Navi)
31TK8C20
2013 Honda Odyssey Technology Reference Guide
(Touring/Touring Elite)
HON-ROrder Form for Previous Years-
Indicate Year and Model Desired
1Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures
for repair to engine and chassis components. It is
written for the journeyman technician, but it is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to
understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-
depth troubleshooting information for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual:
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
For Canadian Owners:
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français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire
de commander le numéro de pièce 33TK8C10

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Customer Service InformationHonda dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
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When you call or write, please give us the following
information:•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
P. 414•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle•Your name, address, and telephone number•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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Index
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Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 310
AC Power Outlet...................................... 176
Accessories and Modifications................ 322
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 175
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 342
Engine Oil ............................................... 337
Washer ................................................... 346
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 337
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 167
Front Seats.............................................. 153
Head Restraints ....................................... 156
Mirrors.................................................... 151
Rear Seats ............................................... 161
Steering Wheel ....................................... 150
Temperature ........................................... 100
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System)....................... 186
Changing the Mode................................ 186
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows........................................ 187
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 376
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 186
Sensors ................................................... 191
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 186
Air Conditioning System
(Heating and Cooling System)............... 182
Cooling................................................... 184Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 184
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 376
Heating ................................................... 183
Air Pressure....................................... 363, 413
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................. 22
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............................................ 200
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 310
Indicator .................................................... 75
Armrest..................................................... 167
Audio Remote Controls............................ 198
Audio System............................................ 194
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 199
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 195
Error Messages ........................................ 230
General Information ................................ 232
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 221
Reactivating............................................. 196
Recommended CDs ................................. 233Recommended Devices............................ 235
Remote Controls ..................................... 198
Security Code .......................................... 196
Theft Protection ...................................... 196
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 195
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 235
Audio/Information Display........................ 91
Authorized Manuals................................ 421
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 115
Customize ............................................... 116
Automatic Lighting.................................. 142
Automatic Transmission........................... 294
Creeping ................................................. 294
Fluid ........................................................ 344
Kickdown ................................................ 294
Operating the Shift Lever................... 16, 296
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 395
Shifting ................................................... 295
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 195
Average Fuel Economy.................. 88, 92, 99
Average Speed................................... 92, 100
BBattery...................................................... 371
Charging System Indicator................. 73, 398
Jump Starting .......................................... 393
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 371
Maintenance (Replacing) ................. 372, 374
Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders..................................... 173

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Blind Spot Information (BSI) System........ 306
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 225
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 254
Booster Seats (For Children)....................... 67
Brake System............................................. 308
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 310
Brake Assist System ................................. 311
Fluid ........................................................ 345
Foot Brake ............................................... 309
Indicator ............................................ 72, 400
Parking Brake .......................................... 308
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 146
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System........ 306
Bulb Replacement..................................... 347
Back-Up/Taillight...................................... 355
Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight and Rear Turn
Signal Lights .......................................... 353
Fog Lights ................................................ 351
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights ................................. 352
Headlights ............................................... 347
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 357
Rear License Plate Light............................ 356
Bulb Specifications.................................... 412CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 68
Cargo Hooks.............................................. 177
Carrying Cargo.................................. 281, 283
CD Library.................................................. 211CD Player................................................... 207
Center Pocket........................................... 172
Certification Label.................................... 414
Changing Bulbs........................................ 347
Charging System Indicator................. 73, 398
Child Safety................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 114
Child Seat.................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 67
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 62
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 64
Childproof Door Locks............................. 114
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 379
Cleaning the Interior................................ 377
Climate Control System............................ 186
Changing the Mode ................................ 186
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 187
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 376
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 186
Sensors ................................................... 191
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 186
Clock.......................................................... 108
Coat Hooks............................................... 177
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 383, 413Controls.................................................... 107
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 342
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 343
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 342
Overheating ............................................ 396
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 294
Cruise Control.......................................... 297
Indicator ................................................... 81
Cup Holders.............................................. 173
Customer Service Information................ 422
Customized Features............................... 101
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 143
Dead Battery............................................ 393
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows................................. 184, 187
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 415
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 141
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 151
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 338
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 141
Display/Information Button...................... 98
Door Mirrors............................................. 152
Doors........................................................ 109
Auto Door Locking.................................. 115
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 115
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 29, 77

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Keys........................................................ 109
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside...................................... 113
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 111
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 112
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 365
Driving...................................................... 279
Automatic Transmission .......................... 294
Braking ................................................... 308
Cruise Control ........................................ 297
Shifting Gear .......................................... 295
Starting the Engine ................................. 291
Driving Position Memory System............ 148
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 376EElapsed Time........................................ 92, 99
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 300
Emergency................................................ 409
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 417
Engine....................................................... 414
Coolant .................................................. 342
Jump Starting ......................................... 393
Oil .......................................................... 337
Starting................................................... 291
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 140
Engine Coolant........................................ 342
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 343
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 342Overheating ............................................ 396
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Engine Oil................................................. 337
Adding .................................................... 339
Checking ................................................. 338
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 327, 331
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 72, 398
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 337
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide).................................. 68
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 379
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 152
FFeatures..................................................... 193
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 376
Oil ........................................................... 340
Flat Tire..................................................... 383
Flip-up Trash Bag Ring............................. 171
Floor Mats................................................. 378
Fluids
Automatic Transmission........................... 344
Brake....................................................... 345
Engine Coolant........................................ 342
Power Steering ........................................ 346
Windshield Washer.................................. 346
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 80
Folding Down the Rear Seats.......... 161, 165
Foot Brake................................................. 309Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 153
Adjusting ................................................ 153
Fuel...................................................... 17, 318
Economy ................................................. 321
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Instant Fuel Economy .................... 88, 92, 99
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Range ........................................... 88, 92, 99
Recommendation .................................... 318
Refueling................................................. 318
Fuel Economy........................................... 321
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 17, 320
Message.................................................. 399
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 17, 319
Fuses.......................................................... 403
Inspecting and Changing......................... 408
Locations................. 403, 404, 405, 406, 407
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 321
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 318
Instant Fuel Economy .................... 88, 92, 99
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Refueling................................................. 318
Gauges........................................................ 86
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 295

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Glass (care)................................................ 380
Glove Box.................................................. 170
Grocery Bag Hooks................................... 178HHalogen Bulbs................................... 347, 351
Handling the Unexpected........................ 381
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 254
Automatic Answering .............................. 265
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 267
Automatic Transferring ............................ 265
HFL Buttons ............................................. 254
HFL Menus .............................................. 256
HFL Status Display.................................... 255
Making a Call .......................................... 271
Options During a Call .............................. 276
Phone Setup ............................................ 259
Receiving a Call ....................................... 275
Speed Dial ............................................... 268
To Clear the System ................................. 266
To Create a Security PIN........................... 264
Hazard Warning Button............................... 2
Head Restraints......................................... 156
Headlights................................................. 141
Aiming .................................................... 347
Automatic Operation ............................... 142
Dimming ......................................... 141, 143
Operating ................................................ 141
Heaters (Seat)............................................ 180Heating and Cooling System................... 182
Cooling ................................................... 184
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 184
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 376
Heating ................................................... 183
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 254
High Beam Indicator.................................. 79
IIdentification Numbers............................ 414
Engine and Transmission ......................... 414
Vehicle Identification ............................... 414
Ignition Switch......................................... 140
Illumination Control................................. 146
Knob ....................................................... 146
Immobilizer System.................................. 133
Indicator.................................................... 80
Indicators.................................................... 72
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 75
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ........... 83
Charging System ............................... 73, 398
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 81, 298
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 81, 297
Daytime Running Lights............................. 77
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 29, 77
Fog Light ................................................... 80
Fuel Economy ............................................ 81
Hazard Warning ........................................ 79
High Beam ................................................ 79Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Lights On .................................................. 79
Low Fuel ................................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 72, 398
Low Tire Pressure .............................. 78, 302
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 78, 302, 303
Maintenance Minder......................... 82, 327
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 73, 399
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 72, 400
Parking Sensor .......................................... 77
Power Sliding Door ................................... 83
Power Tailgate .......................................... 82
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 31, 75
Security System Alarm............................... 81
Shift Lever Position.................................... 74
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 80
Starter System........................................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 76
System Message ....................................... 79
TPMS ................................................ 78, 304
Transmission ............................................. 74
Turn Signal ............................................... 79
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 76, 300
VSA® OFF.......................................... 76, 301
Washer Level ............................................ 82
Information.............................................. 411
Information Display................................... 87
Instant Fuel Economy.................... 88, 92, 99
Instrument Panel........................................ 71
Brightness Control .................................. 146

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Integrated Sunshades.............................. 181
Interior Lights........................................... 168
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 151JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 386
Jump Starting........................................... 393KKey Number Tag...................................... 110
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 112
Keys........................................................... 109
Lockout Prevention ................................. 112
Master Keys ............................................ 109
Number Tag............................................ 110
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 114
Remote Transmitter ................................ 111
Types and Functions................................ 109
Valet Key ................................................ 110
Won’t Turn ............................................... 20
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)...... 294LLanguage (HFL)........................................ 255
LATCH (Child Seats)................................... 59
Lights................................................ 141, 347
Automatic............................................... 142
Bulb Replacement ................................... 347
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 143Fog Lights................................................ 143
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Interior .................................................... 168
Light Switches ......................................... 141
Lights On Indicator .................................... 79
Turn Signals............................................. 141
Load Limits................................................ 283
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 109
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 115
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 114
From Inside.............................................. 113
From Outside........................................... 111
Keys ........................................................ 109
Using a Key ............................................. 112
Lockout Prevention System...................... 112
Low Battery Charge.................................. 398
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 72, 398
Lower Anchors............................................ 59
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 283
MMaintenance............................................. 323
Battery .................................................... 371
Brake Fluid .............................................. 345
Cleaning.................................................. 377
Climate Control System ........................... 376
Coolant ................................................... 342
Heating and Cooling System.................... 376
Maintenance Minder™............................ 327Oil ........................................................... 338
Power Steering Fluid................................ 346
Precautions ............................................. 324
Radiator .................................................. 343
Remote Control and Wireless
Headphone ........................................... 374
Remote Transmitter ................................. 372
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 347
Safety...................................................... 325
Service Items ................................... 329, 333
Tires ........................................................ 362
Transmission Fluid ................................... 344
Under the Hood ...................................... 335
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 73, 399
Map Lights................................................ 169
Maximum Load Limit............................... 283
Meters, Gauges........................................... 86
Mirrors...................................................... 151
Adjusting ................................................ 151
Door ....................................................... 152
Exterior ................................................... 152
Interior Rearview ..................................... 151
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 322
Moonroof................................................. 139
MP3................................................... 207, 221
Multi-Information Display......................... 98
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 414