remote start HONDA ODYSSEY 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator comes on for 15 seconds when
you press the electric parking brake
switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The engine will crank until it starts.1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the remote close to the ENGINE START/STOP
button if the battery in the remote is weak. 2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 715
The engine may not start if the remote is subjected to
strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the button on the remote.
■To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the
button, then press and hold the button. u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide ga s is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with
the vehicle parked in a garage or other
areas with limited ventilation.
Press the button, then press and
hold the button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed. Go within the range,
and try again.
Some exterior lights will
not flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.
Some exterior lights flash
six times if the engine runs
successfully.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•Another registered remo te is in the vehicle.•There is any antenna failure.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the remote.
•The security system alarm is not set.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•Any door is open.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The battery is low.•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on if there
is a problem with the em issions control systems.
Press and hold the
button for one second.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote
is out of the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if
the engine stops successfully.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
While the engine is r unning, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
•The seat heaters and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 244
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 246
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, press the button. Select
(R
when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 607
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 727
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Change the gear position to
(D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
The brakes remain engaged briefly as you release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when the gear position is changed
from
( P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.
You can also release the parking brake by pulling the
electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.
When the engine was started using the button on
the remote*When the engine was started using the button on the remote*
When the engine was started in any case
D/S
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is
switched off.
* Not available on all models
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703
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 704
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 705
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 714
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 715
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 716
Jump Starting .................................... 717
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 719
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears... 722
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 722
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 723
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 724
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 725
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 726
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 726 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 727
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 728
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 734
Emergency Towing ........................... 735
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 736When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 737When You Cannot Close the Power
Sliding Doors*................................. 739
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 740
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the dr iver information interface.
• If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 715
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 188
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
• If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 688
•If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 728
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and resp ond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 542
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 181
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 119
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 734
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 735
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 717
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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the engine won’t start, start the engine as follows:
1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the
remote while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
remote should be facing you.
u The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
ENGINE START/STOP button changes
from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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Index
Maintenance Minder ............................... 645
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 86, 723
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) ........................................... 85, 725
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red) ........................................ 84, 724, 725
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 97
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 89
Security System Alarm ............................... 93
Snow Mode ............................................... 94
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 59, 90
System Message ........................................ 94
Transmission System .......................... 88, 727
Turn Signal ................................................ 92
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System ............................................. 91, 596
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 91, 597
Information ............................................... 743
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 125
Instrument Panel ........................................ 83
Brightness Control ................................... 205
Integrated Sunshades ............................... 247
Interior Lights ........................................... 228
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 209
iPad ............................................................ 379
iPhone ....................................................... 379
iPod ............................................ 280, 339, 379
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 708
Jump Starting ........................................... 717
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 147
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 155
Keys ........................................................... 146
Lockout Prevention.................................. 155
Number Tag ............................................ 147
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 159
Remote Transmitter ................................. 153
Types and Functions ................................ 146
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 549
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 96
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Green) ...................................................... 96
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 605
Language (HFL) ................................ 477, 503
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 67
Lights ................................................. 192, 664
Automatic ............................................... 193
Bulb Replacement ................................... 664
Daytime Running Lights........................... 196
Fog Lights ............................................... 195
High Beam Indicator .................................. 92 Interior.................................................... 228
Light Switches......................................... 192
Lights On Indicator.................................... 93
Turn Signals ............................................ 191
Load Limits ............................................... 533
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 146
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 160
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 159
From Inside ............................................. 156
From Outside .......................................... 149
Keys........................................................ 146
Using a Key............................................. 154
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 155
Low Battery Charge ................................. 722
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 722
Low Remote Signal Strength .................. 148
Lower Anchors ........................................... 67
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 533
M
Maintenance.................................... 128, 641
Battery .................................................... 688
Brake Fluid .............................................. 662
Cleaning ................................................. 694
Climate Control System .......................... 693
Coolant .................................................. 659
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 645
Oil .......................................................... 655
Precautions ............................................. 642
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Index
Refueling................................................... 637
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 119
Gasoline .......................................... 637, 744
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Regulations ............................... 601, 682, 747
Remote Transmitter .................................. 153
Removing a Second Row Outer Seat ....... 218
Removing the Second Row Center
Seat .......................................................... 217
Replacement Battery............................................. 690, 691
Bulbs ....................................................... 664
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 675
Fuses ....................................... 728, 730, 733
Tires ........................................................ 685
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 748
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator .................................................... 97
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 33
Safety Check ................................................ 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 81
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 40
Checking ................................................... 46
Detachable Anchor .................................... 43
Fastening ................................................... 41 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 72
Pregnant Women ...................................... 45
Reminder .................................................. 39
Warning Indicator ............................... 39, 89
Seat Heaters ...................................... 245, 246
Seats .......................................................... 212
Adjusting ................................................ 212
Front Seats .............................................. 212
Seat Heaters .................................... 245, 246
Second Row Seats ................................... 215
Third Row Seats ...................................... 220
Second Row Seats Adjusting ................................................ 215
Security System ......................................... 181
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 93
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 93
Select Buttons ..................................... 23, 550
Operation................................................ 552
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 66
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 271
Settings
Arrange Apps .......................................... 132
Show Tachometer ................................... 133
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 550
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 42
Show Tachometer .................................... 133
Show/Hide Apps ....................................... 131
Side Airbags ................................................ 56
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 58
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 363 SiriusXM
® Radio ....................................... 326
Sliding Doors ............................................ 172
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 174
Sliding the Second Row Magic Slide
TM
Seats ........................................................ 219
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 149
Snow Mode Indicator ................................ 94
Snow Tires ................................................ 687
Social Playlist ............................................ 351
Spare Tire ......................................... 705, 745
Spark Plugs ............................................... 744
Specifications ........................................... 744
Specified Fuel ................................... 637, 744
Speedometer ............................................ 120
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 50
Starting the Engine .................................. 542
Does Not Start ........................................ 714
Jump Starting ......................................... 717
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 208
Stopping ................................................... 624
Summer Tires ............................................ 687
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 243
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 50
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 188
System Message Indicator ......................... 94
System Updates ........................................ 304
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