checking oil HONDA ODYSSEY 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

665
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 666
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 667
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 668
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 669
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 675
Opening the Hood ........................... 676
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 678
Oil Check ......................................... 679
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 680
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 681
Engine Coolant ................................ 683
Transmission Fluid ............................ 685
Brake Fluid ....................................... 686
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 687
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 688
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 695Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 699
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 700Tire Labeling .................................... 700DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 702Wear Indicators................................ 704 Tire Service Life ................................ 704
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 705
Tire Rotation .................................... 706
Winter Tires ..................................... 707
Battery ............................................... 708
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 710
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 711Climate Control System Maintenance.... 713Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 714
Exterior Care.................................... 717
Accessories and Modifications ........ 720
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 686
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 699
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 688
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 695
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 672
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 772
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 724
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 725
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 734
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 735
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 736
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 737
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 739
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears... 741
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 742
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 742
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 743
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 744
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 745
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 745 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 746
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 747
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 753
Emergency Towing ........................... 754
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ... 755
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 756
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors*................................. 758
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 759
* Not available on all models
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Index
Emergency Engine Stop........................... 736
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 767
Engine ....................................................... 764
Coolant .................................................. 683
Jump Starting ......................................... 737
Oil .......................................................... 678
Starting................................................... 552
Engine Coolant ........................................ 683
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 684
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 683
Overheating ............................................ 739
Temperature Gauge ................................ 127
Engine Oil ................................................. 678
Adding ................................................... 680
Checking ................................................ 679
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 670
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 741
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 678
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 198
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 85
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 717
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 220
F
Features.................................................... 275
File Manager ............................................ 323
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 713
Oil .......................................................... 681 Flat Tire
..................................................... 725
Floor Mats ................................................. 715
Fluids Automatic Transmission ........................... 685
Brake ....................................................... 686
Engine Coolant ........................................ 683
Windshield Washer .................................. 687
FM/AM Radio .................................... 291, 335
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .......... 226, 231
Foot Brake ................................................. 643
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 52
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 257
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation .............................................. 258
Front Seats ................................................ 222
Adjusting ................................................. 222
Fuel ...................................................... 28, 661
Economy ................................................. 664
Gauge ..................................................... 127
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 133
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Range ...................................................... 133
Recommendation .................................... 661
Refueling ................................................. 661
Fuel Economy ............................................ 664
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 28, 662
Fuses .......................................................... 747
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 753
Locations ................................. 747, 749, 752
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 664
Gauge ..................................................... 127
Information ............................................. 661
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 133
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Refueling................................................. 661
Gauges ...................................................... 127
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 92
Glass (care) ........................................ 714, 719
Glove Box .................................................. 241
Grocery Bag Hooks ................................... 248
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 723
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 487, 512
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 501, 521
Automatic Transferring............................ 520
Caller’s ID Information............................. 499
Displaying Messages................................ 531
Favorite Contacts .................................... 522
HFL Buttons..................................... 487, 512
HFL Menus ...................................... 489, 515
HFL Status Display ........................... 488, 514
In Case of Emergency .............................. 535
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 488, 514
Making a Call .................................. 506, 524
Options During a Call ...................... 511, 527
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Index
Moonroof.................................................. 197
MP3/WMA/AAC ................. 296, 349, 355, 358
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 659
My Honda Music ....................................... 358
N
Navigation................................................. 134
Now Playing .............................................. 139
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 764
O
Odometer.................................................. 129
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 678
Adding .................................................... 680
Checking ................................................. 679
Displaying Mainte nance Minder
Information............................................ 670
Low Oil Pressure Symbol .......................... 741
Oil Life ..................................................... 137
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 678
Viscosity .................................................. 678
One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row
Magic Seat ®........................................... 231
Open Source Licenses ............................... 405
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 676
Moonroof ................................................ 197
Power Windows ...................................... 194 Sliding Doors ........................................... 182
Tailgate ................................................... 171
Outside Temperature Display .................. 129
Overheating .............................................. 739
P
Panic Mode............................................... 193
Parking ...................................................... 648
Parking Brake ........................................... 640
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ....................................... 89, 90, 744
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .......................................... 88, 743, 744
Parking Sensor System ............................. 650
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 64
Passing Indicators ..................................... 202
Phone ........................................................ 138
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 299, 362
Power Sliding Doors ................................. 184
Unable to Close....................................... 758
Power Tailgate ......................................... 174
Unable to Open....................................... 756
Power Windows ....................................... 194
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 558
Pregnant Women ....................................... 47
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 725
R
Radiator.................................................... 684
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 291, 335
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 339
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 292, 337
Range ........................................................ 133
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 292, 337
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 767
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 213
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 411
Rear Seat Reminder ................................. 233
Rear Seats (Folding Down) .............. 226, 231
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 219
Refueling .................................................. 661
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 127
Gasoline ......................................... 661, 762
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Regulations .............................. 581, 702, 765
Remote Transmitter ................................. 163
Removing a Second Row Outer Seat ...... 228
Removing the Second Row Center
Seat ......................................................... 227
Replacement Battery ............................................ 710, 711
Bulbs ...................................................... 688
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 695
Fuses ...................................... 747, 749, 752
Tires........................................................ 705
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 766
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