tow HONDA ODYSSEY 2017 RC1-RC2 / 5.G Quick Guide

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Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Slide the hood latch lever (under the center of the
hood) to the right to release the lock mechanism,
and then open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the display.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, boots, and
drain plug
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uid s
Inspect exhaust system
#
Inspect fuel lines and connection s#
*2:If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).*3:If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of i\
ndustrial soot an d
pollution from die sel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every 15,000 \
mile s
(24,000 km ).
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°\
C), in very low temperatures
(under -20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km .
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires
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2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lter*3
Inspect drive belt
3 Replace transmission uid
4Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
Inspect valve clearance
5 Replace engine coolan t
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Under the Hood
Lever
Support rod
Grip
Clamp
Hood release handlePull
Power
steering fluid
(red cap) Brake fluid
(black cap)
Battery
engine oil
fill cap
Washer fluid
(blue cap)
engine
coolant
reserve tank
engine oil
dipstick
(orange)
Radiator cap
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE

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Recommended Engine Oil
• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specified viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil 1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
Upper mark
Lower mark
Ambient temperature
Adding Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil
dipstick.
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the eng\
ine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Resetting the Engine Oil Life If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life.
Models with information display
1. Press and hold the select/reset knob for 10
seconds or more. The reset mode appears in the
display.
2. Using the select/reset knob, select oil life.
3. Press and hold the select/reset knob for a few
seconds to enter the oil life reset mode.
4. Press and hold the select/reset knob for 5 seconds or more. The engine o\
il life
display returns to 100%.
Models with multi-information display
1. Press SeL/ReSeT to display the engine oil life.
From this screen, press and hold SeL/ReSeT for
10 seconds or more. The reset mode appears
in the display.
2. Press the Info button to select ReSeT. Press
SeL/ReSeT to select it. The engine oil life
display returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results\
in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to seriou\
s
mechanical problems.
NOTICE
engine oil
fill cap

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Changing the Rear Wiper Blade Rubber
1. Lift the wiper arm off the window.
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 holder.
4. Remove the retainers from the 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.Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning th\
em first with a
paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber h\
as deteriorated,
you should change the wiper blades.
Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
1. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2. Press and hold the tab, then slide the blade
holder from the wiper arm.
3. Pull the end of the wiper blade to the direction
of the arrow (as shown in the image) until it
unfastens from the holder’s end cap.
4. Pull the wiper blade to the opposite direction to
slide it out from its holder.
5. Insert the flat side of the new wiper blade onto
the bottom part of the holder. Insert the blade all
the way.
6. Install the end of the wiper blade into the cap.
7. Slide the holder onto the wiper arm until it locks
8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then
the driver side.
Ta b
Wiper
blade
end cap at
the bottom
Holder
Holder CapWiper
blade
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE
Blade
Wiper
blade
Wiper arm
Retainer
Rubber

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Contact Us
Honda dealer 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 Automobile Customer Service.
U.S. owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
• vehicle identification number
• 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 Canadian owners
Honda Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 946-6329
Fax: (877) 939-0909
e-mail: [email protected]
Q:
Why can’t I select an item using the interface dial*?
A: To prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited or inoperable wh\
ile the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q: Where can I find the vehicle identification number (VIN)?
A: Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Q: The amber indicator with a tire and exclamation mark is on. What does it\
mean?
A: Your tire pressure is low or you are driving on the spare tire. See page \
112.
*if equipped
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workman\
ship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty: Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through
from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Honda accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler for
the duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Warranty Manual
on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca
(Canada) for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and
other conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty
information can be found on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca (Canada).
EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further
information concerning emission
warranties or report violations of the
terms of the emission warranties by
contacting: U.S. environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division,
Light-Duty v
ehicles Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]

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LaneWatch ............................................................ 100
Maximum Load Limit .............................................. 92
Multi-view Rear Camera .....................................106
Parking Sensor System .......................................104
Power Mode ............................................................ 96
Rearview Camera ................................................. 105
Refueling ................................................................ 107
Shifting ..................................................................... 97
Towing a Trailer ...................................................... 94
Driving Position Memory System ........................... 47
DRL ........................................................................\
...... 25
Dual Screen ............................................................... 78
DvD ........................................................................\
...... 75
emergency engine Stop .........................................111
emergency Towing ................................................. 111
engine and Fuel ....................................................... 140
engine Coolant ......................................................... 128
engine Oil .................................................................. 126
eNGINe START/STOP button .................................. 96
exterior Lights ...................................................... 27, 39
Fastening a Seat Belt ................................................. 7
FCW ................................................................. 25, 26, 27
Find Nearest Place ................................................... 89
Find Place Commands ............................................ 145
Flat Tire ..................................................................... 112
Floor Mats .................................................................. 43
Fluids ........................................................................\
. 140
FM/AM Radio ....................................................... 60, 67
FM/AM Radio Commands ......................................148
FM Traffic ................................................................... 90
Fog lights .............................................................. 27, 39
Foot Brake .................................................................. 97
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .................. 26, 101
Frequently Asked Questions ................................. 141
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................................... 9
Front Seats ................................................................. 41
Front Wipers .............................................................. 40
Fuel Information ...................................................... 107
Fuse Locations ......................................................... 116
Garage Opener .......................................................... 49
Hang-Up/Back button ............................................... 79
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................................. 70
Hazard lights .............................................................. 27
HDMI ........................................................................\
... 76
Headlight-Wiper Integration ................................... 40
Head Restraints ......................................................... 42
High beams ................................................................ 27
Home Address ........................................................... 88
HomeLink .................................................................... 49
HondaLink featuring Aha .........................................74
Honda Roadside Assistance ................................. 143
Hondav AC .................................................................. 50
Hood ........................................................................\
.. 125
Ignition ........................................................................\
96
Info buttons ................................................................ 29Info Commands
........................................................ 150
Information Display ................................................... 28
Instrument Panel ....................................................... 24
Condition Indicators ............................................... 26
Malfunction Indicators .......................................... 24
On/Off Indicators .................................................... 27
Interface Dial ................................................. 80, 86, 87
Interior Lights ............................................................. 38
Intermittent Wipers ................................................... 40
iPod ........................................................................\
62, 71
iPod Commands ....................................................... 149
Jump Starting .......................................................... 109
Key ........................................................................\
....... 30
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............... 25, 26, 102
LaneWatch ............................................................... 100
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ............................................ 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................................. 18
LDW ....................................................................... 25, 26
Light Bulbs ................................................................ 140
Lights ........................................................................\
... 38
Locking the Doors ..................................................... 31
Locking the Tailgate .................................................. 31
Lock Tab ...................................................................... 33
Low fuel ...................................................................... 26
Low oil pressure ........................................................ 24
Low tire pressure ...................................................... 26
Maintenance ............................................................ 122
Maintenance Minder ........................................... 123
Safety Precautions ............................................... 122
Service Codes ....................................................... 124
Under the Hood ..................................................... 125
Maintenance Minder ................................................ 26
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 25
Map Display Commands ........................................144
Map Legend ............................................................... 90
Map Lights .................................................................. 38
Master Door Lock Switch ........................................33
Maximum Load Limit ................................................. 92
MeNU button ..................................... 59, 65, 79, 80, 86
Mirrors ........................................................................\
48
Moonroof .................................................................... 37
Multi-Information Display ........................................29
Multi-view Rear Camera .......................................106
Music search ........................................................... 150
Navigation .................................................................. 85
Detour ....................................................................... 90
Display and Controls .............................................. 86
entering a Destination ........................................... 88
Find Nearest Place ................................................. 89
Home Address ........................................................ 88
Map Legend ............................................................ 90
Place Category ....................................................... 89
Routing ..................................................................... 90
Steering Wheel Controls ....................................... 85
Street Address ........................................................ 88Traffic .......................................................................
90
v oice Command Tips .............................................. 85
Navigation Commands ........................................... 144
One-Motion Third-Row Magic Seat .......................46
One-Touch Turn Signal ............................................. 39
On-screen Commands ............................................ 150
Overheating .............................................................. 110
Pairing a Phone ......................................................... 81
Pandora ................................................................ 64, 73
Pandora Commands ............................................... 149
Parking brake ....................................................... 26, 97
Parking Sensor System
.......................................... 104
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .............................. 12
Phone ........................................................................\
.. 81
Phonebook ................................................................. 82
PHONe button ...................................................... 79, 80
Phone Commands ................................................... 150
Pick-Up button ........................................................... 79
Place Category .......................................................... 89
Playing a DvD ............................................................ 75
Power Door Mirrors .................................................. 48
Power Mode .............................................................. 96
Power Moonroof ....................................................... 37
Power Sliding Doors ........................................... 25, 34
Power Tailgate ..................................................... 25, 32
Power Window .......................................................... 36
Readiness Codes ..................................................... 139
Rear Audio Commands ........................................... 150
Rear entertainment System (ReS) .......................... 75
Dual Screen ............................................................. 78
DvD ........................................................................\
... 75
HDMI ........................................................................\
76
Remote Control ....................................................... 77
Wireless Headphones ........................................... 76
Rear Seats .................................................................. 44
Rearview Camera .................................................... 105
Rearview Mirror ........................................................ 48
Rear Wiper ................................................................. 40
Refueling ................................................................... 107
Remote Battery Strength ....................................... 108
Remote Control .......................................................... 77
Remote Transmitter .................................................. 30
Reporting Safety Defects .........................................23
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ........................................48
Roadside Assistance .............................................. 143
Route Commands .................................................... 146
Routing ........................................................................\
90
Safety Information ...................................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................................. 4
Childproof Door Locks ........................................... 33
Child Safety ............................................................. 15
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................... 23
Safety Label Locations .......................................... 22
Safety Messages ...................................................... 3
Seat Belts ..................................................................... 5Fastening a Seat Belt
............................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ......................................... 5
Seat Belt Inspection ................................................ 6
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ........................8
Shoulder Anchor ...................................................... 7
Seat Heaters .............................................................. 54
Seats ........................................................................\
... 41
Front Seats .............................................................. 41
Second-Row Passenger’s Seats ......................... 44
Third-Row Passenger’s Seats .............................. 44
Select/Reset knob ..................................................... 28
SeL/ReSeT button ..................................................... 29
Service Codes .......................................................... 124
Setting ........................................................................\
. 55
SeTTINGS button ..............................59, 65, 79, 80, 86
Setting the Clock ....................................................... 55
Shifting ........................................................................\
97
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................................108
Shoulder Anchor ......................................................... 7
Side Airbags ............................................................... 10
Side Curtain Airbags ................................................. 10
SiriusXM Radio .......................................................... 68
SiriusXM Radio Commands ................................... 148
Sliding Doors .............................................................. 34
Smart entry System ............................................ 24, 31
SMS Text Messaging ............................................... 84
Song By v oice Commands .................................... 150
Sound ........................................................................\
.. 58
Specifications .......................................................... 140
Speed Dial .................................................................. 83
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator . 11
Starter system ........................................................... 25
Steering Wheel .......................................................... 47
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ..................... 1
Steering Wheel Controls ....................................58, 85
Street Address ........................................................... 88
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .................. 24
System Guidance v olume ........................................ 87
System message ....................................................... 26
Tailgate ....................................................................... 31
Talk button .................................................................. 79
Text Messaging ......................................................... 84
Third-Row Magic Seat ............................................. 46
Tire Chains ................................................................ 134
Tire Information ....................................................... 132
DOT Tire Quality Grading .....................................136
Inflation Guidelines .............................................. 132
Tire and Loading Information Label ................... 133
Tire and Wheel Replacement ............................. 133
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ........................ 135
Tire Labeling .......................................................... 135
Tire Service Life .................................................... 134
Tire Terminology ................................................... 135
Wear Indicators .................................................... 132

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HANDSFREELINK®
HONDALINK®
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 25, 112, 137
Tires ........................................................................\
... 140
Tongue load ................................................................ 94
Touchscreen .............................................................. 66
Towing a Trailer ......................................................... 94
Towing (emergency) ............................................... 111
TPMS ........................................................... 25, 112, 137
Traffic ........................................................................\
.. 90
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 141
Turn Signal ................................................................. 39
Turn signals ................................................................ 27
Under the Hood ....................................................... 125
Unlocking the Doors ................................................. 31
Unlocking the Tailgate .............................................. 31
USB Commands ....................................................... 149
USB Flash Drive ......................................................... 62
USB Port ..................................................................... 57
v acuum ....................................................................... 50
v ehicle Controls ........................................................ 30
v ehicle Stability Assist (vSA) ........................... 25, 98
visual Index .................................................................. 1
v oice Command Index ........................................... 144
v oice Prompt ............................................................. 87
v oice Prompt v olume ............................................... 87
v oice Recognition Tips ....................................... 80, 85
vSA .................................................................. 25, 27, 98
Warranty Coverages .............................................. 143
Wear Indicators ...................................................... 132
Window ....................................................................... 36
Window Washer Fluid ............................................ 129
Winter Tires .............................................................. 134
Wiper Blades ........................................................... 130
Wiper Operation ........................................................ 40
Wireless Headphones .............................................. 76