fuel HONDA ODYSSEY 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 47
2Instrument Panel P. 83
Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Displays P. 119
2Controls P. 141
Clock P. 142 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 144
Security System P. 179 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 182
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 206 Adjusting the Seats P. 209
2Features P. 259
Audio System P. 260 Audio System Basic Operation P. 267, 285
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 396
CabinWatchTM * P. 521 CabinTalkTM* P. 522
2Driving P. 523
Before Driving P. 524 Towing a Trailer P. 530
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 628 Refueling P. 630
2 Maintenance P. 635
Before Performing Maintenance P. 636 Maintenance MinderTM P. 639
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 669
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 685
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 697
Tools P. 698 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 699
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 716 Fuses P. 722
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 731
2 Information P. 737
Specifications P. 738 Identification Numbers P. 740
Warranty Coverages P. 746 Authorized Manuals P. 748
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Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 159 Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors P. 170
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 185 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 186
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 225 Climate Control System P. 248, 252
Audio Error Messages P. 367 General Information on the Audio System P. 372
Customized Features P. 442 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 467 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 470, 495
When Driving P. 536 Braking P. 600Parking Your Vehicle P. 617
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 633
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 645 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 658
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 673 Battery P. 682 Remote Transmitter Care P. 684
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 687 Cleaning P. 688 Accessories and Modifications P. 694
Engine Does Not Start P. 708 Jump Starting P. 711Overheating P. 713
Emergency Towing P. 729 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 730
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors
* P. 733 Refueling P. 734
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 741 Reporting Safety Defects P. 743 Emissions Testing P. 744
Customer Service Information P. 749
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 141
FeaturesP. 259
DrivingP. 523
MaintenanceP. 635
Handling the UnexpectedP. 697
InformationP. 737
IndexP. 750
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P645)
❙Windshield Wipers (P197, 669)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P207)
❙Fog Lights* (P192, 661)
❙How to Refuel (P631)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P628)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P159)
❙Back-Up Lights (P667)
❙Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors (P170)
❙Taillights (P667)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle (P164)
❙Brake Lights (P665)
❙Rear Side Marker/Taillights (P665)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P665)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P668)
❙Headlights (P189, 658)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P189, 664)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights* (P189, 663)
❙Tires (P673, 699)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P189, 664)
❙Daytime Running Lights/Parking Lights* (P193, 662)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights* (P189, 663)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P668)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P147)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function*
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop indicator
(green) comes on. (P 552)
At Automatic transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Stop
Start-up
Stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal.
On
Keep the brake pedal
depressed.With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pedal when the
indicator comes on.
U.S.Canada
Off
Release the brake pedal.With the automatic brake hold system activated,
depress the accelerator pedal.Restarting
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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist® System (P 557)
Ambient Meter●Changes color to re flect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
White green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button (P 557)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 94)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
The message is displayed for a few seconds when the
ECON button is pressed.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P83)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS)
Indicator (Green/
Amber)
*
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Econ Mode Indicator
System Message
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
(Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Driver Information Interface CRUISE MAIN

Indicator
*
Tachometer
M
(Sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Gear Position Indicator/
Transmission System
Indicator Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
*
Gauges (P119)/Driver Information Interface (P120)/System
Indicators
(P84)
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
Indicator (Green/
Amber)
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Blind spot information
(BSI) Indicator
*
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*
Temperature Gauge
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
Low Fuel Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator*
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)*
Snow Mode Indicator
Normal Mode
Indicator
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
*
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator*
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® On and Off (P590)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
Cruise Control* (P 559)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
CMBSTM On and Off*
(P 611)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
(P 592, 720)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
● TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling (P 630)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline , pump octane number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 L)
aUnlock the driver’s
door.
2 Locking/Unlocking
the Doors from the
Inside (P 154)
bPress firmly and then
release the area
indicated by the
arrow to release the
fuel filler door.
cAfter refueling, wait
for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.Wait for five seconds
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
•Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to
ON.
• If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on a few seconds later.
• Blinks while driving if either you
and/or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.•The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
• Stays on after you and/or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt(s) - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 39
Low Fuel
Indicator
•Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 3.6
U.S. gal./13.7 Liter left).
• Blinks if there is a problem with
the fuel gauge.•Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the washer fluid is low.•Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 657
•Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the transmission is in other than
(P.
2 Vehicle Customization P. 133
•Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
•Appears if the battery charge becomes low.•Charge the battery.
•Appears when the fuel fill door is opened.•Close the fuel fill door.
Canadian models
Models with color audio system
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if there is a problem with the fuel pump
system.•Set the power mode to OFF for a while, then set the
power mode to ON. The message disappears if there is
no problem. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
• Appears if there is a problem with the engine
management system.•Set the power mode to OFF for a while, then set the
power mode to ON. The message disappears if there is
no problem. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
• Appears if there is a pr oblem with the ignition
system.• Set the power mode to OFF for a while, then set the
power mode to ON. The message disappears if there is
no problem. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
• Appears if there is a problem with the seat heaters*.•Turn off the seat heaters* until the message disappears.
If the message appears again, take your vehicle to a
dealer.
• Appears if there is a problem with the climate
control system.•Turn off the climate contro l system until the message
disappears. If the message appears again, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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