towing HONDA ODYSSEY 2019 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. 523 CabinTalkTM* P. 524
2Driving P. 525
Before Driving P. 526 Towing a Trailer P. 532
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 630 Refueling P. 632
2 Maintenance P. 637
Before Performing Maintenance P. 638 Maintenance MinderTM P. 641
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 671
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 687
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 699
Tools P. 700 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 701
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 718 Fuses P. 724
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 733
2 Information P. 739
Specifications P. 740 Identification Numbers P. 742
Warranty Coverages P. 748 Authorized Manuals P. 750
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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. 445 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 470 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 473, 498
When Driving P. 538 Braking P. 602Parking Your Vehicle P. 619
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 635
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 647 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 660
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 675 Battery P. 684 Remote Transmitter Care P. 686
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 689 Cleaning P. 690 Accessories and Modifications P. 696
Engine Does Not Start P. 710 Jump Starting P. 713Overheating P. 715
Emergency Towing P. 731 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 732
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors
* P. 735 Refueling P. 736
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 743 Reporting Safety Defects P. 745 Emissions Testing P. 746
Customer Service Information P. 751
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 141
FeaturesP. 259
DrivingP. 525
MaintenanceP. 637
Handling the UnexpectedP. 699
InformationP. 739
IndexP. 752
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Visual Index
8
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
29
Handling the Unexpected (P699)
Flat Tire (P701)
● 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 718)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P710)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P724)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P715)
● 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
(P731)
●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. 731
•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. 723
•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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525
Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 526
Maximum Load Limit........................ 529
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 532
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 536
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 537
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 538
Precautions While Driving................. 544
Automatic Transmission ................... 545
Shifting ............................................ 546
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 554
ECON Button ................................... 559 Intelligent Traction Management ..... 560
Cruise Control
*............................... 561
Front Sensor Camera*..................... 564
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 566Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*... 578Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 583
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System............. 591
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 593
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 594
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 596
Blind spot information System*........... 598LaneWatchTM*.................................. 600 Braking
Brake System ................................... 602
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 608
Brake Assist System ......................... 609
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 610
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 619
Parking Sensor System
*................... 621
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 626
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 630
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 632
How to Refuel ................................. 633
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 635
* 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. 740
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 740
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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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer. 2 Towing a Trailer P. 532
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 1,340 lbs (608 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
1,040 lbs (472 kg)
Example2
Max Load 1,340 lbs (608 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
590 lbs
(268 kg)
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