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

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Buttons
(P254)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons
(P198)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P150)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P297)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P144)
❙
(SEL/RESET) Knob
(P87, 98)
❙Brightness Control
(P146)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P294)
❙SEL/RESET Button
* (P101)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Ignition Switch
(P140)
❙
/ (Information) Button
* (P101)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P141)
❙Fog Lights
* (P143)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P335)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P144, 358)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P111)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P152)
❙Headlights
(P141, 347)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights
(P141, 352)
❙Tires
(P362, 383)
❙Fog Lights
* (P143, 351)
❙How to Refuel
(P319)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P357)
❙Rearview Camera
(P317)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P119)
❙Back-Up/Taillights
(P355)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P353)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P353)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P353)
❙Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors (P125)

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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 and
Hazard Warning
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. 352, 353
—
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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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
*
Continued
Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
METER
SETUPLANGUAGE SELECTIONChanges the displayed language.ENGLISH
*1/FRENCH/SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAYAdjust the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
TRIP A RESET WITH
REFUELSets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.ON/OFF
*1
ELAPSED TIME RESETChanges the resetting conditions of the elapsed time.IGN OFF
*1/TRIP A/TRIP B
POSITION
SETUP
MEMORY POSITION
LINK
Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored setting.
ON
*1/OFF
LIGHTING
SETUPINTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIMEChanges the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.60sec/30sec
*1/15sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMERChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay on
after you close the driver’s door.60sec/30sec/15sec
*1/0sec
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITYChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.Max/High/Mid
*1/Low/Min

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn SignalsContinued
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

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
142Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■
Automatic Lighting Control
*
1Automatic Lighting Control
*
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
■
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
*
Controls
Fog Lights
*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
•The ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
•The headlight switch is off.
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights
*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2Fog Light Indicator
* P. 80
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

151Controls
Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror always reduces the
glare from headlights behind you, based in
inputs from the mirror sensor. This feature is
always active.■
Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 153
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down■
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
Sensor
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Replacing Light BulbsHeadlight BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then remove the upper part of
the air intake duct.High beam headlight:
60 W (HB3)
Low beam headlight:
55 W (H11 for halogen bulb type)
Low beam headlight:
35 W (D2S for high voltage discharge type)
■
High Beam Headlight
1Headlight BulbsNOTICEHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overheat and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
The HB3 and H11 types are halogen bulbs.
When replacing a bulb, handle it by its base, and
protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
The exterior lights' inside lenses (headlights, brake
lights, etc.) may fog temporarily after a car wash or
while driving in the rain. This does not impact the
exterior light function.
However, if you see a large amount of water or ice
accumulated inside the lenses, have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Clip
Driver’s side

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuHeadlight Bulbs
Maintenance
High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attempt to inspect or replace the high voltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to inspect and replace low beam headlights.
1.Remove the coupler.
uIt can be removed by pushing the tab.
2.Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
3.Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
4.Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.■
Low Beam Headlights
■
Low Beam HeadlightsModels with high voltage discharge tube bulbsModels with halogen low beam headlight bulbs
Tab
Coupler Bulb