towing 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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Contents
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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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Accessory Power Socket* (P233)
❙Third Row Seat (P221)
❙Folding the One-Motion Third Row Stowing Magic Seat® (P222)
❙Integrated Sunshades* (P244)
❙HondaVACTM * (P245)
❙Map Lights (P226)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P67)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P233)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P72)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P74)
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P43)
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P697)
Flat Tire (P699)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire under
the floor between the front seats and the
second row seats.
Indicators Come On
(P 716)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P708)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P722)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P713)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P729)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System Indicator
•All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.•When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
• Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
• The indicated current gear
selection blinks if there is a
problem with the transmission
system.•Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission
system and the vehicle will no
longer move.•Immediately stop in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 729
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if you cannot
select
(P due to a transmission
system failure.
• The engine can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System
Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message P. 721
•Set the parking brake when parking.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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uuAdjusting the Seats uThird Row Seats
222
Controls
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert a key
into the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 43
3.Lower the head restraints to their lowest
position.
4. The right and left halves can be tucked
away separately. Pull either strap to release
the front leg lock of the third row seat.
5. Continue pulling the strap to tuck the seat
and strap away in to the cargo area.
■Tucking away the One-Motion Third Row Stowing Magic
Seat®1Tucking away the One-Motion Third Row Stowing Magic Seat®
Remove any items from the cargo area before you
tuck away the third row seat.
The instruction label is atta ched at the back of the
third row seat-back.
When you tuck away one si de of the third row seats
and use the non-recessed pa rt of the cargo area,
make sure to secure the cargo. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard.
Straps
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523
Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 524
Maximum Load Limit........................ 527
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 530
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 534
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 535
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 536
Precautions While Driving................. 542
Automatic Transmission ................... 543
Shifting ............................................ 544
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 552
ECON Button ................................... 557 Intelligent Traction Management ..... 558
Cruise Control
*............................... 559
Front Sensor Camera*..................... 562
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 564Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*... 576Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 581
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 589
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 591
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 592
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 594
Blind spot information (BSI) System*... 596LaneWatchTM*.................................. 598 Braking
Brake System ................................... 600
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 606
Brake Assist System ......................... 607
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 608
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 617
Parking Sensor System
*................... 619
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 624
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 628
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 630
How to Refuel ................................. 631
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 633
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,173 lbs (532 kg).
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,340 lbs (608 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Informatio n label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
1Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load. 2 Specifications P. 738
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 738
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Models without second row center seat
Models with second row center seat
All models
Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of av ailable cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelin es. Check the load limits before driving.
■Total trailer weight
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
weight of the trailer, cargo, and everything in
or on it shown in the table.
Towing loads in excess of this can seriously
affect vehicle handling and performance and
can damage the engine and drivetrain.
Each weight limit is calculated based on the following conditions:
• Occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back
• Each occupant weights 150 lbs (68 kg)
• Each occupant has 17 lbs (8 kg) of cargo in the cargo area.
Any additional weight, cargo or accessori es reduce the maximum trailer weight and
maximum tongue load.
■Towing Load Limits1 Towing Load Limits
Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and then
measure the tongue load with an appropriate scale or
tongue gauge or estima te it based on cargo
distribution. Refer to the trailer owner’s manual for
additional information.
Break-in Period
Avoid towing a trailer duri ng your vehicle’s first 600
miles (1,000 km).
Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information 2 Vehicle Specifications P. 738
3WARNING
Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.
Total Load
Number of
occupantsExcept ELITE and TOURING grade modelsELITE and TOURING grade models
23,000 lbs (1,360 kg)3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)
33,000 lbs (1,360 kg)3,350 lbs (1,520 kg)
43,000 lbs (1,360 kg)3,150 lbs (1,429 kg)
53,000 lbs (1,360 kg)3,000 lbs (1,360 kg)
62,000 lbs (907 kg)2,000 lbs (907 kg)
7800 lbs (363 kg)800 lbs (363 kg)
8Towing not recommended
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