engine overheat HONDA ODYSSEY 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 67Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 85Safety Labels P. 86
Tailgate P. 171 Sliding Doors P. 182
Moonroof* P. 197 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 198
Interior Convenience Items P. 239 Climate Control Syst em P. 263, 268
Audio Error Messages P. 382 General Information on the Audio System P. 387
Customized Features P. 459, 465 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 484 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 487, 512
When Driving P. 552 Honda Sensing® P. 588 Braking P. 640
Refueling P. 661 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 664
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 675 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 688
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 699 Battery P. 708 Remote Transmitter Care P. 710
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 713 Clea ning P. 714 Accessories and Modifications P. 720
Engine Does Not Start P. 734If the Battery Is Dead P. 737Overheating P. 739
Emergency Towing P. 754 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 755
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors
* P. 758 Refueling P. 759
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 765 Reporting Safety Defects P. 766 Emissions Testing P. 767
Customer Service Information P. 773
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 153
FeaturesP. 275
DrivingP. 539
MaintenanceP. 665
Handling the UnexpectedP. 723
InformationP. 761
IndexP. 774
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Quick Reference Guide
31
Handling the Unexpected (P723)
Flat Tire (P725)
●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 741)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P734)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P747)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P739)
●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 (P754)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 739
•Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.
• Manually open or close the power tailgate.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•Appears when the starter system has a problem.•As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
U.S.
CanadaModels with power tailgate
U.S.
Canada
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Driver Information Interface
Gauges
Gauges include the fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and related indicators. They are
displayed when the power mode is set to ON.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 739
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uuInterior Convenience Items uOther Interior Convenience Items
Controls
Other Interior Convenience Items
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element. This can overheat the accessory power
socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, use the accessory power
socket only when the engine is running.
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accesso ries should not exceed
180 watts (15 amps).
When the accessory power soc ket is not in use, close
the cover to prevent any small foreign objects from
getting into the accessory power socket.
Models without center pocket
Models with center pocket
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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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739Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge pointer is at th e mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
pointer at the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the driver information interface may damage the
engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
H
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
740
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge pointer comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck and put the
cap back on.
2 Radiator P. 684
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge pointer has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX
Reserve
Tank
MIN
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one minu te, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indica tor to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for three seconds with
five seconds intervals.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash tw ice every two seconds.
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Index
CD Player ................................................... 349
Center Pocket ............................................ 243
Certification Label .................................... 764
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 688
Charging System Indicator ................. 92, 742
Child Safety ................................................. 67
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 169
Child Seat .................................................... 67
Booster Seats ............................................. 84
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 69
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 70
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 77
Larger Children .......................................... 83
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 69
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 71
Using a Tether ........................................... 79
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 169
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 717
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 714
Climate Control System .................... 263, 268
Changing the Mode ........................ 263, 268
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ....................................... 264, 270
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 713
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ........... 263, 270
Sensors ............................................ 267, 274
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 263, 268
Clock .......................................................... 154
Coat Hooks ................................................ 246
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 725, 763 Console Box
.............................................. 242
Console Compartment with Lid .............. 243
Controls ..................................................... 153
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 683
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 684
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 683
Overheating ............................................ 739
Temperature Gauge ................................ 127
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 559
Cup Holders .............................................. 244
Customer Service Information ................. 773
Customized Features ................ 143, 459, 465
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 206
Dead Battery ............................................. 737
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 483
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 264, 270
Detachable Anchor .................................... 45
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 765
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 202
Rearview Mirror....................................... 219
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 679
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 201
Door Mirrors ............................................. 220 Doors
........................................................ 156
Auto Door Locking.................................. 170
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 170
Door and Tailgate Open Message ............. 39
Keys........................................................ 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 159
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 165
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 702
Driver Information Interface ................... 128
Accessing Content .................................. 130
Warning and Information Messages ........ 108
Driving ...................................................... 539
Automatic Transmission .......................... 559
Braking ................................................... 640
Shifting Gear .......................................... 560
Starting the Engine ................................. 552
Driving Position Memory System ............ 216
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 713
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 13
Econ Mode Indicator ................................................... 99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 96, 745
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 576
Emergency ................................................ 754
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