emergency towing HONDA ODYSSEY 2022 Owners Manual

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. 260, 265
Audio Error Messages P. 380 General Information on the Audio System P. 385
Customized Features P. 457, 463 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 482 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 485, 510
When Driving P. 550 Honda Sensing® P. 586 Braking P. 638
Refueling P. 659 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 662
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 673 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 686
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 697 Battery P. 706 Remote Transmitter Care P. 708
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 711 Clea ning P. 712 Accessories and Modifications P. 718
Engine Does Not Start P. 732If the Battery Is Dead P. 735Overheating P. 737
Emergency Towing P. 752 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 753
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors
* P. 756 Refueling P. 757
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 763 Reporting Safety Defects P. 764 Emissions Testing P. 765
Customer Service Information P. 771
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 153
FeaturesP. 273
DrivingP. 537
MaintenanceP. 663
Handling the UnexpectedP. 721
InformationP. 759
IndexP. 772
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Quick Reference Guide
31
Handling the Unexpected (P721)
Flat Tire (P723)
●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 739)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P732)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P745)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P737)
●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 (P752)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
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 th e 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 th e transmission
system and the vehicle will no
longer move.• Immediately stop in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 752
•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. 744
•Set the parking brake when parking.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Behind a Motorhome
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S position if the transmiss ion shifts frequently.
Towing Behind a Motorhome
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 752
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 722
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 723
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 732
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 733
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 734
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 735
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 737
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ..... 739
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 740
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 740
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 741
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 742
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 743
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 743 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 744
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 745
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 751
Emergency Towing ........................... 752
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ... 753
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 754
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors*................................. 756
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 757
* 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. 733
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 198
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior light s and check the brightness.
• If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 706
•If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 745
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 550
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 191
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 127
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 751
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 752
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 735
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after
starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 550
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the engine.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 752
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will da mage the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 77
Pregnant Women...................................... 47
Reminder .................................................. 41
Warning Indicator ............................... 41, 94
Seat Heaters ..................................... 257, 258
Seats .......................................................... 222
Adjusting ................................................ 222
Front Seats.............................................. 222
Seat Heaters ................................... 257, 258
Second Row Seats................................... 225
Third Row Seats ...................................... 230
Second Row Seats Adjusting ................................................ 225
Security System ........................................ 191
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 98
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 98
Select Buttons .................................... 25, 558
Operation ............................................... 560
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 71
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 282
Settings
Arrange Apps ......................................... 141
Show Tachometer ................................... 142
Shifting (Transmission) ............................ 558
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 44
Show Tachometer .................................... 142
Show/Hide Apps ....................................... 140
Side Airbags ............................................... 60
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 62
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 372 SiriusXM
® Radio ........................................ 337
Sliding Doors ............................................. 182
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 184
Snow Mode Indicator ................................. 99
Snow Tires ................................................. 705
Social Playlist ............................................. 362
Spare Tire .......................................... 723, 761
Spark Plugs ................................................ 760
Specifications ............................................ 760
Specified Fuel .................................... 659, 760
Speedometer ............................................ 128
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 52
Starting the Engine .................................. 550
Does Not Start ......................................... 732
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 735
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 218
Stopping .................................................... 646
Summer Tires ............................................ 705
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 249
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 52
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 198
System Message Indicator .......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 315
T
Tachometer............................................... 128
Tailgate ..................................................... 171
Unable to Open ....................................... 754 Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display ................... 129
Temperature Gauge ................................. 127
Temperature Sensor ................. 129, 264, 271
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 226
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 154
Tire Pressure ............................................. 137
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator............................................ 97, 743
Tires ........................................................... 697
Air Pressure ..................................... 698, 761
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 697
Inspection ............................................... 697
Labeling .................................................. 698
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 723
Regulations ............................................. 700
Rotation .................................................. 704
Spare Tire ........................................ 723, 761
Summer .................................................. 705
Tire Chains .............................................. 705
Wear Indicators ....................................... 702
Winter..................................................... 705
Tools .......................................................... 722
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 544
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 545
Load Limits .............................................. 544
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 549
Emergency .............................................. 752
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator............................................ 97, 743
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Index
Traffic Sign Recognition System.............. 630
Transmission .............................................. 558
Automatic ............................................... 557
Fluid ........................................................ 683
Gear Position Indicator............................... 92
Number ................................................... 762
Transmission System Indicator ............................................ 93, 744
Trip Computer ........................................... 132
Trip Meter ................................................. 133
Troubleshooting ....................................... 721
Blown Fuse .............................. 745, 747, 750
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 32
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 33
Emergency Towing .................................. 752
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 732
Noise When Braking .................................. 33
Overheating............................................. 737
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 723
Sliding Door Won’t Open................... 32, 169
Warning Indicators ............................ 88, 739
Turn Signals ............................................... 201
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 97
U
Units.......................................................... 138
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 159
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 166
USB Flash Drives ........................ 294, 353, 388 USB Ports
................................................... 275
Using the Keyless Access with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 159
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Customization ............................. 143
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 762
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 574
Off Button............................................... 575
Off Indicator.............................................. 96
System Indicator ........................................ 96
Ventilation ................................................ 260
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 676, 761
Voice Control Operation .......................... 330
Audio Commands ................................... 332
Phone Commands ................................... 332
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 331
Voice Recognition ................................... 330
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 574
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 285, 305
Warning and Information Messages ....... 108
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 739
Warning Labels ........................................... 86
Warnings ................................................... 136
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 767 Watts
........................................................ 760
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 702
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 726
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 369
Window Washers ..................................... 210
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 685
Switch .................................................... 210
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 194
Windshield ............................................... 210
Cleaning ......................................... 712, 717
Defrosting....................................... 261, 267
Washer Fluid ........................................... 685
Wiper Blades........................................... 693
Wipers and Washers ............................... 210
Winter Tires Snow Tires .............................................. 705
Tire Chains.............................................. 705
Wipers and Washers ................................ 210
Checking and Replaci ng the Front Wiper
Blades ................................................... 693
Checking and Replaci ng the Rear Wiper
Blade .................................................... 695
Wireless Charger ...................................... 253
Worn Tires ................................................ 697
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