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

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SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
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NAVIGATION
Starting the Ignition*
Insert the key into the ignition and turn to turn on the vehicle or star\
t the engine.
0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.
I ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other
accessories in this position.
II ON: This is the position when driving.
III START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON when you release the key.
Starting to Drive
Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then press the
brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal
when starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found a\
t altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off
all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, a\
nd rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
*if equipped
Changing the Power Mode*Use the eNGINe START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start the
engine.
Accessory or On mode: Press the eNGINe START/
STOP button once without pressing the brake pedal
for Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal,
then press the eNGINe START/STOP button. Keep
your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P), then press the eNGINe START/STOP
button. If you press the button and the shift lever is not in Park (P)\
, the vehicle
goes into Accessory mode.
Brake pedal
ShiftingChange the shift position based on your driving needs.
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping the
engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release
button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
D4: Press the D4 button when the shift lever is in
Drive. Used for going up or down hills or towing a
trailer in hilly terrain.
Low (L): Used for stronger engine power and braking
when driving in hilly terrain.
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a co\
mplete
stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever befor\
e the
vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Parking BrakeKeep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply: Press the parking brake with your foot.
To release: Press the brake pedal, then press the
parking brake until it releases.
Release
button
D4
button
Brake pedal
Parking
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Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appear\
s in the
display with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
eNGINe START/STOP button while the indicator is
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed, press the eNGINe
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Par\
k (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).
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.
Slot
Cover
Release
button
Shift lock
release slot
After the Engine StartsOnce 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 booster battery (\
-)
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (\
+)
terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s
battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the grounding point (as shown). Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns over slowly, make sure that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriou\
sly
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the batt\
ery.
WARNING
Booster
battery
Grounding
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Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn the vehicle off and chec\
k 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.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box - Driver Side
Located under the hood near the battery. Push the tabs to open the box.
*if equipped
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Main Fuse12 5A
2-1Fan Main 60 A
2-2Passenger Side Fuse Box 2
2-3HondaVACTM*(60 A)
2-4Interior Light, FI Main
2-5Stop & Horn, Hazard
2-6Rear Blower, Battery
Ma nagement System 30
A
30
A
30
A
2-7VSA FSR 30A
50
A
2-8VSA Moto r
3-1Driver Side Fuse Box 250 A
3-2IG1 Main*150 A
3-2Starter Moto r*240 A
3-3Rear Fuse Box 160 A
3-4Passenger Side Fuse Box 150 A
3-5Driver Side Fuse Box 150A
3-6Engine Compartment Fuse
Box (Passenger Side) Main60 A
3-7Passenger’s Side Power
Sliding Door Moto r*(40A )
3-8Front Blower40A
40 A
40
A
4Rear Defroster
5
6I G Main 2*30A
7IG Main 1*30A
*1: M odels without smart entry syste m*2: Models with smart entry system
8 Battery Management

System 7.5
A
9Stop & Hor n20 A
15 A
10 Hazard
11Interior Lights7.5 A
Engine Compartment Fuse Box - Passenger Side
Located under the hood near the windshield washer reservoir. Push the tabs to
open the box.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1
2
3ACG FR15A
4W ashe
r15 A
5VB SO L7.5 A
6E CU FR 7.5 A
7
8F I Su
b15A
9DBW15A
10 FI Main 15 A
11Ignition Coil15 A
12
13
14
15Radio20 A
16 Back Up 10A
17MG Clutch7.5A
18 Front Fog Lights*(20 A)
19
20 Right Headlight High Beam
21
22 Small Lights
23
24 Left Headlight High Bea m
25
26Right Headlight Low Beam
27Left Headlight Low Beam15 A
28 Oil Level
29Main Fa n30A
30 Sub Fan
31Wiper Main30 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A
30 A
*if equipped

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VOICE COMMAND
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SAFETY
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CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
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NAVIGATION
• Music search
• List album (specify album)
• List artist (specify artist)
• List composer (specify composer)
• List genre (specify genre)
• List playlist (specify playlist)
• Play album (specify album)
• Play artist (specify artist)
• Play composer (specify composer) •
Play genre (specify genre)
• List playlist (specify playlist)
• Play song (specify song)
• What/Who am I listening to?
• Who is this?
• What’s playing?
• Who’s playing?
• What album is this?
Song By Voice Commands
Available for tracks stored on the HDD or iPod.
Audio Commands (continued)
Rear Audio Commands
On vehicles with rear entertainment system, voice commands for certain rear
audio functions are available.
To view a list of rear audio commands in the vehicle, press the INFO butt\
on and
use the interface dial to select v oice Info. Select Rear Audio Commands, and
press the interface dial to hear the commands read aloud.
Phone Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
• Dial/call by number
• Dial/call by voice tag
Info Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
• Trip computer
• Traffic information •
Display clock
• Display wallpaper
On-screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen where applicable. All
available commands are highlighted in yellow when you press the Talk button.
• Next (or Down)
• Previous (or Up)
• Return •
OK (excluding startup screen)
• Delete
INDEX
ABS ........................................................................\
...... 25
Active Head Restraints ............................................ 43
Address ....................................................................... 88
Advanced Airbags ...................................................... 9
Aha ........................................................................\
...... 74
Aha Commands ....................................................... 149
Airbags ........................................................................\
.. 9
About Your Airbags ................................................ 11
Advanced Airbags .................................................... 9
Airbag Care ............................................................. 14
Airbag System Components ................................. 13
Airbag System Indicators ..................................... 11
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................................. 9
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 12
Side Airbags ............................................................ 10
Side Curtain Airbags .............................................. 10
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator 11
Air Conditioning System ........................................... 52
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......................... 25, 98
Audio Commands .................................................... 148
Audio Operation ........................................................ 57
Auxiliary Input Jack ......................................... 57, 58
Bluetooth Audio ................................................ 63, 72
Compact Disc (CD) ........................................... 61, 69
DvD ........................................................................\
... 75
FM/AM Radio .................................................... 60, 67
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............................... 70
HDMI ........................................................................\
76
HondaLink featuring Aha ...................................... 74
iPod ..................................................................... 62, 71
Pandora .............................................................. 64, 73
Rear Audio Commands ........................................150
Rear entertainment System .................................. 75
SiriusXM Radio ....................................................... 68
Sound ....................................................................... 58
Steering Wheel Controls ....................................... 58
Touchscreen Operation ......................................... 66
USB Flash Drive ...................................................... 62
USB Port .................................................................. 57
Wireless Headphones ........................................... 76
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .................... 48
Automatic Headlights ............................................... 39
AUX Commands ....................................................... 149
Auxiliary Input Jack ............................................ 57, 58
Battery ...................................................................... 129
Blind Spot Indicator (BSI) ........................................25
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ................................. 103
Bluetooth Audio ................................................... 63, 72
Bluetooth Audio Commands ..................................149
Bluetooth Handsfreelink (HFL) ................................ 79
Call History .............................................................. 83
e-Mail ....................................................................... 84
HFL Controls ............................................................ 79Making a Call ..........................................................
82
Pairing a Phone ...................................................... 81
Phonebook ............................................................... 82
SMS Text Messaging ............................................. 84
Speed Dial ............................................................... 83
v oice Recognition Tips .......................................... 80
Brake Assist System ................................................. 98
Brake system ....................................................... 24, 25
Braking ........................................................................\
97
Brightness Control .................................................... 38
BSI ........................................................................\
. 25, 27
Call History ................................................................. 83
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................................ 4
Cargo Area Lights ..................................................... 39
Change a Setting ....................................................... 55
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................ 112
Changing Wiper Blades .........................................130
Charging system ........................................................ 24
Child Safety ................................................................ 15
Childproof Door Locks ........................................... 33
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ......... 18
Selecting a Child Seat ........................................... 17
Child Seat ................................................................... 17
Adding Security with a Tether .............................. 20
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ......... 18
Selecting a Child Seat ........................................... 17
Climate Control Commands ................................... 147
Climate Control System ............................................ 53
Clock ........................................................................\
.... 55
Compact Disc (CD) .............................................. 61, 69
Contact Us ................................................................ 142
Coolant ...................................................................... 128
Cool Box ...................................................................... 51
Cruise Control ............................................................ 99
Customer Information ............................................. 141
Customized Features ................................................ 55
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ............................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .................................25
Destination ................................................................. 88
Detour ........................................................................\
. 90
Dialing a Number ...................................................... 82
Door Mirrors .............................................................. 48
Door Operation .......................................................... 33
Sliding Doors ........................................................... 34
Doors ........................................................................\
... 31
DOT Tire Quality Grading .......................................136
Driving ........................................................................\
. 91
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ...............................103
Braking ..................................................................... 97
Cruise Control ......................................................... 99
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ..................... 101
Ignition ..................................................................... 96
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........................ 102

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SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
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NAVIGATION
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