Shift release HONDA ODYSSEY 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the vehicle is stopped with the
driver’s seat belt unfastened and there is a chance
that the vehicle may roll unintentionally.•Press the (P button before release the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle.
2 Shift Operation P. 546
•Appears when the engine stops without the
transmission in
(P, and does not restart
automatically.
• Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop
activates.
•If you want to set the power mode to ON, change the
gear position to
(P.
• If you want to start the engine, follow the normal
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 536
•Appears when you change to (N, then release the
(N button.2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 548
•Appears when car wash mode is not available due to
hot transmission.
•When transmission is too hot, car wash mode may not
be available. Let the engine idle and cool down
transmission.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 548
•Appears when you try to change the gear position
without depressing the brake pedal.• Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
ELITE and TOURING grade models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you try to ch ange the gear position
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.•Release your foot off the accelerator pedal, then select
a shift button.
•Appears when the (P button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
• Appears if you change the gear position to
(R while
the vehicle is moving forward, or to
(D while the
vehicle is reversing.
• Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
•Appears when you set the power mode to ON
without fastening the driver’s seat belt.
• Appears when you change the gear position after
(P has been automatically se lected with the driver’s
door open, the driver’s seat belt unfastened, then
the brake pedal is released.
• Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
2 Shift Operation P. 546
•Appears when you press the (P button but it is not
engaged due to low ATF temperature.
• Depress the brake pedal until this message disappear.
•Appears when depressing the accelerator pedal
while the gear position is in
(N.
•Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. When
driving, depress the brake pedal and change the gear
position.
Except ELITE and TOURING grade models
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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding Doors uOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button
on the remote, pressing the power sliding door switches on the dashboard or door
pillars, or using the door handle.
The power sliding doors can be operated when:
• The sliding door main switch is in the ON position.
• The power sliding door is unlocked.
• The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver side sliding door only).
• The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF or the re mote engine start mode is active with
use of the remote.
• The transmission is in
(P, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is
applied (with the power mode in ON) when using the power sliding door switches
on the dashboard.
1 Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
If you shift into a position other than (P, and release
the brake pedal and the parking brake:
While opening – The sliding door stops and is left
ajar.
While closing – The beeper sounds until the door
closes.
Check that passengers, es pecially children, do not
have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door
pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in
the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause
serious injury.
Before replacing a rear ti re, turn the power sliding
door main switch to OFF.
Operate the power slidi ng doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate th e wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automati cally as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
ON: Continuous wipe
Washer OFF
INT: Intermittent
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent) Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the gear selection response may be slow.
Always depress the brake pedal before changing the gear position to
(P, and
confirm that
(P is shown on the gear position in dicator before releasing the brake.
■When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position
automatically changes to
(P;
• The vehicle is stationary with the engine running, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or
slower.
• The transmission is in other than
(P.
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually change the gear position from
(P with the brake pedal
depressed, the gear position will automatically return to
(P once you release
the brake pedal.
■When turning off the power mode
If you turn the engine off wh ile the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in
other than
(P, the gear position au tomatically changes to (P.
1When opening the driver’s door
You should always select
(P before opening the
driver’s door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place. 2 When Stopped P. 617
If you want to drive the ve hicle after the gear position
has automatically changed to
( P under the described
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear
position.
If you leave the vehicle, tu rn off the engine and lock
the doors.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the butto n to display (Neutral) (N hold mode on the driver
information interface.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and
a message will be displayed on the driver
information interface.u For 15 minutes the gear position remains
in
(N with the power mode in
ACCESSORY. After that, the position
automatically changes to
(P and the
power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to
(P cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The
(P indicator
comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always shift to
(P
when car wash mode is no longer
needed.
1 If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
NOTICE
When transmission is too hot, carwash mode may
not be available. Let the engine idle and cool down
transmission.
The transmission may not stay in
( N position while
the following indicator is on:
•Transmission system indicator.
•Malfunction indicator lamp.
•Charging system indicator.
ELITE and TOURING grade models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■Restriction on select ing a gear position
You cannot select a gear position under certain circumst ances that may lead to unexpected crashes or damage.
When the transmission
is in:1. Under the
circumstances of that:2. You cannot select:3. The gear position
remains in/changes to:How to change
the gear position
(P
The brake pedal is not
depressed.
Other gear position
(P
Release the
accelerator pedal
and depress the
brake pedal.
The accelerator pedal is
depressed.
(N
The vehicle is moving at
low speed without the
brake pedal depressed.
(N
The vehicle is moving at
low speed with the
accelerator pedal
depressed.
(N, (D or (SThe vehicle is moving
forward.(RStop your vehicle in
a safe place, depress
the brake pedal, and
select the
appropriate gear
position.
(R or (NThe vehicle is moving
backward.(D, (S
(R, (N, (D or (SThe vehicle is moving.(P
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■Sequential Mode Operation1Sequential Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range or the
protection of transmissi on system is necessary.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.
Sequential
Mode Gear
Selection
Indicator
(- Paddle Shifter
(Shift down)( + Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
Downshifting when
pulling the ( - paddle
shifter.
(Changes to a lower
gear) Upshifting when
pulling the (
+ paddle
shifter.
(Changes to a higher
gear)
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