overheating HONDA ODYSSEY 2015 RC1-RC2 / 5.G Quick Guide

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VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
17
4596111210
1513823
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1  Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
      button*   p. 38, p. 39, p. 99
2  SEL/RESET knob   p. 28
Brightness control p. 38
3  Wipers/washers   p. 40
4  Cruise control buttons   p. 98
5 Horn
6  Voice recognition buttons   p. 78
7 Audio controls p. 57
8  Instrument panel   p. 24
 Information display*/Multi-   
 information display (MID)*   p. 28
9   INFO buttons*   p. 29
SEL/RESET button*   p. 29
10 Hood release handle p. 124
11 Power window switches p. 36
 Door lock switches   p. 33
   Door mirror controls   p. 48
12 Fuel fill door handle p. 106
13  Driving Position Memory System* p. 47
14  ENGINE START/STOP button*   p. 95
15  Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
 button   p. 97
 Lane Departure Warning (LDW)    
 button*    p. 101
 Power sliding door switch*    p. 34
 Power tailgate button*   p. 32
 Parking sensor system button*   p. 103
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped*if equipped
Entering a Destination .......................87
Routing
..................................................89
DRIVING
................................................90
Before Driving
.....................................90
Maximum Load Limit
..........................91
Towing a Trailer
..................................93
Starting to Drive
..................................95
Braking
.................................................96
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System
...................................................97
Cruise Control
......................................98
LaneWatch™*
.....................................99
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
...100
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
...101
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
.........102
Parking Sensor System*
..................103
Rearview Camera*
...........................104
Multi-View Rear Camera*
...............105
Refueling
............................................106
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.......107
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength
...107
Jump Starting
....................................107
Shift Lever Does Not Move
.............108
Overheating
........................................109
Emergency Engine Stop*
.................110
Emergency Towing
...........................110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
................................................111 Changing a Flat Tire
..........................111
Fuse Locations
...................................115
MAINTENANCE
.................................121
Safety Precautions
...........................121
Maintenance Minder™ ....................122
Under the Hood
..................................124
Engine Oil
...........................................125
Engine Coolant
..................................127
Checking the Battery
........................128
Window Washer Fluid
.....................128
Changing Wiper Blades
...................129
Tire Information
.................................131
Tire Labeling
......................................134
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.................135
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation
........................................136
Testing of Readiness Codes
............138
SPECIFICATIONS
...............................139
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
.............140
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting
................................140
Contact Us
..........................................141
Honda Roadside Assistance
...........142
Warranty Coverages
.........................142
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
................143
INDEX
..................................................150

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition, or remove the
built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover of the shift lock
release slot. Put the tip of the flat-tip screwdriver
into the slot and remove it as shown in the image.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral  
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following 
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your engine hanger.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’s (-) 
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’s (+) 
terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Slot
Cover
Release
button
Shift lock
release slot
Overheating
If the temperature gauge needle is at the H mark, the engine suddenly loses power, 
or steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheat\
ing.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn 
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning 
lights.
2. If steam or spray is not present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood.
 If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and
wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the tem\
perature
gauge needle comes down. If the cooling fan is not operating, immediately stop 
the engine.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the\

cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank 
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the 
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator ca\
p with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the 
filler neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone down, 
contact a dealer for repairs.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant \
to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
WARNING
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may \
damage
the engine.
NOTICE
Reserve
tank
MAXMIN

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Changing the Rear Wiper Blade Rubber
1. Raise the wiper arm off.
2. Pivot the bottom end of the wiper blade up until it 
comes off from the wiper arm.
3. Slide the blade out of the wiper.
4. Remove the retainers from wiper blade and 
mount it to a new rubber blade.
5. Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder. Make 
sure it is engaged correctly, then install the wiper
blade assembly onto the wiper arm.
Wiperblade
Wiper arm
Blade Retainer
Rubber
Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in good 
condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
Inflation Guidelines• 
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and 
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page 
139) for the specified pressure.
•  Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
•  Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
• Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the 
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
• 
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been 
parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add 
or release air until the specified pressure is reached. If checked when hot, 
tire pressure can be as much as 4-6 psi (30-40 kPa, 0.3-0.5 kgf/cm2) higher than
checked when cold.
• 
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure 
in all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1-2 psi 
(10-20 kPa, 0.1-0.2 kgf/cm2) per month.
Inspection Guidelines
Every time you inflate the tires, check for the following:
• Any damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in the side 
or tread. Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace tires if 
you see fabric or cord. 
•  Uneven or excessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
•  Cracks or other damage around the valve stems.
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is located is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the 
tire. If the tread has worn so low that the indicator is 
exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have poor
traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear
indicator mark

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INDEX
INDEX
Entering a Destination .................................87
Find Nearest Place ......................................88
Home Address ..............................................87
Map Legend ..................................................89
Place Category .............................................88
Routing ...........................................................89
Steering Wheel Controls .............................84
Street Address ..............................................87Traffic .............................................................89
Voice Command Tips ...................................84
Navigation Commands ..................................143
One-Motion Third-Row Magic Seat .............46
One-Touch Turn Signal ....................................39
On-screen Commands ...................................149
Overheating ..................................................... 109
Pairing a Phone
................................................80
Pandora® .....................................................63, 72Pandora® Commands ....................................148Parking brake..............................................26, 96Parking Sensor System .................................103Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .....................12Phone .............................................................80
Phonebook ........................................................81PHONE button .............................................78, 79
Phone Commands ..........................................149Pick-Up button ..................................................78
Place Category .................................................88Playing a DVD ...................................................74Power Door Mirrors......................................... 48
Power Mode .....................................................95
Power Moonroof ..............................................37
Power sliding doors ...................................25, 34
Power tailgate ............................................25, 32
Power Windows ...............................................36
Readiness Codes ............................................ 138
Rear Audio Commands ..................................149
Rear Entertainment System (RES) .................74Dual Screen ..................................................77DVD  .............................................................74HDMI  .............................................................75
Remote Control .............................................76
Wireless Headphones .................................75
Rear Seats .........................................................44
Rearview Camera ........................................... 104
Rearview Mirror
...............................................48
Rear Wiper ........................................................40
Refueling .......................................................... 106
Remote Battery Strength
..............................107
Remote Control .................................................76
Remote Transmitter .........................................30Reporting Safety Defects................................ 23Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ...............................48
Roadside Assistance .....................................142
Route Commands ...........................................145Routing .............................................................89
Safety Information .............................................3Carbon Monoxide Gas ...................................4Childproof Door Locks .................................33
Child Safety ...................................................15Reporting Safety Defects ............................23Safety Label Locations ................................22
Safety Messages ...........................................3
Seat Belts ............................................................5
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...............................5Seat Belt Inspection ......................................6
Seat Belt Reminder ......................................26Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor .............8
Shoulder Anchor ............................................7
Seat Heaters .....................................................54Seats .............................................................41
Front Seats ....................................................41
Second-Row Seats ..........................44, 45, 46Third-Row Seats .....................................44, 46Select/reset knob .............................................28SEL/RESET button ............................................29
Service Codes ................................................. 123
Settings .............................................................55SETTINGS button .....................58, 64, 78, 79, 85Setting the Clock ..............................................55Shifting .............................................................96Shift Lever Does Not Move ..........................108
Shoulder Anchor ................................................7Side Airbags...................................................... 10Side Curtain Airbags........................................10
SiriusXM® Radio ...............................................67
SiriusXM® Radio Commands ........................147Sliding Doors..................................................... 34Smart Entry system ....................................24, 31
SMS Text Messaging ......................................83Song By Voice™ Commands ........................149Sound .............................................................56
Specifications .................................................139Speed Dial .........................................................82
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator ....................................... 11, 24
Starter system
..................................................25
Steering Wheel ................................................. 47
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ............1
Steering Wheel Controls ...........................57, 84
Street Address .................................................. 87
System Guidance Volume
...............................86
System message ..............................................26Tailgate .............................................................31Talk button .........................................................78
Text Messaging ................................................83
Third-Row Magic Seat ....................................46
Tire Chains .......................................................133Tire Information ..............................................131DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................135
Inflation Guidelines ....................................131Tire and Loading Information Label ........132
Tire and Wheel Replacement ...................132Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..............134Tire Labeling ................................................134
Tire Service Life ..........................................133
Tire Terminology .........................................134Wear Indicators .........................................131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
...............................25, 111, 136Tires ...........................................................139
Tongue load .......................................................93
Touchscreen .....................................................65
Towing (emergency) ......................................110
Towing a Trailer ................................................93TPMS .............................................25, 111, 136Traffic .............................................................89
Troubleshooting ..............................................140
Turn Signal ..................................................27, 39
Under the Hood ..............................................124Unlocking the Doors ........................................31
Unlocking the Tailgate .....................................31
USB Commands .............................................. 148
USB Flash Drive................................................ 61
USB Port ............................................................56Vacuum .............................................................50
Vehicle Controls ...............................................30Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ..........25, 26, 97Visual Index......................................................... 1Voice Command Index ..................................143
Voice Prompt ....................................................86
Voice Prompt Volume ......................................86
Voice Recognition Tips ..............................79, 84
VSA® ...........................................25, 26, 27, 97Warranty Coverages .....................................142Wear Indicators .............................................131
Windows ............................................................ 36
Window Washer Fluid
...................................128
Winter Tires .....................................................133
Wiper Blades ..................................................129
Wiper Operation ...............................................40
Wireless Headphones .....................................75