emergency towing HONDA ODYSSEY 2023 Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 67Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 85Safety Labels P. 86
Tailgate P. 161 Sliding Doors P. 172
Moonroof* P. 187 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 188
Interior Convenience Items P. 229 Climate Control System P. 250
Audio Error Messages P. 339General Information on the Audio System P. 341
Customized Features P. 413 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 432 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 435
When Driving P. 476 Honda Sensing® P. 509 Braking P. 561
Refueling P. 582 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 585
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 597 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 610
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 621 Battery P. 630 Remote Transmitter Care P. 632
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 635 Clea ning P. 636 Accessories and Modifications P. 642
Engine Does Not Start P. 656If the Battery Is Dead P. 659Overheating P. 661
Emergency Towing P. 676 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 677
When You Cannot Close the Power S liding Doors P. 680 Refueling P. 681
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 687 Reporting Safety Defects P. 688 Emissions Testing P. 689
Customer Service Information P. 695
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 143
FeaturesP. 257
DrivingP. 463
MaintenanceP. 587
Handling the UnexpectedP. 645
InformationP. 683
IndexP. 696
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P645)
Flat Tire (P647)
●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 663)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P656)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P669)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P661)
●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 (P676)
●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. 676
•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. 668
•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. 676
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 646
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 647
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 656
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 657
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 658
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 659
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 661
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Low Warning Appears ....... 663
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 664
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 664
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 665
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 666
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 667
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 667 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 668
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 669
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 675
Emergency Towing ........................... 676
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ... 677
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 678
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors ................................... 680
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 681
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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. 657
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 188
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 675
Check the battery.
Have the battery checked by a dealer.
2 Battery P. 630
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. 476
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. 127
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 675
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 676
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. 659
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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. 476
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. 676
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed 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
Seats.......................................................... 212
Adjusting ................................................ 212
Front Seats.............................................. 212
Seat Heaters ................................... 247, 248
Second Row Seats................................... 215
Third Row Seats ...................................... 220
Second Row Seats Adjusting ................................................ 215
Security System ........................................ 181
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 98
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 98
Select Buttons .................................... 24, 484
Operation ............................................... 486
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 71
Settings Arrange Apps ......................................... 141
Show Tachometer ................................... 142
Shifting (Transmission) ............................ 484
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 44
Show Tachometer .................................... 142
Show/Hide Apps ....................................... 140
Side Airbags ............................................... 60
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 62
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 331
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 300
Sliding Doors ............................................ 172
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 174
Snow Mode Indicator ................................ 99
Snow Tires ................................................ 629
Social Playlist ............................................ 322
Spare Tire ......................................... 647, 685 Spark Plugs
................................................ 684
Specifications ............................................ 684
Specified Fuel .................................... 582, 684
Speedometer ............................................ 128
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 52
Starting the Engine .................................. 476
Does Not Start ......................................... 656
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 659
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 208
Stopping .................................................... 569
Summer Tires ............................................ 629
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 239
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 52
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 188
System Message Indicator .......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 279
T
Tachometer............................................... 128
Tailgate ..................................................... 161
Unable to Open ....................................... 678
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display ................... 129
Temperature Gauge ................................. 127
Temperature Sensor ......................... 129, 256
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 216
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 144 Tire Pressure
............................................. 137
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator............................................ 97, 667
Tires ........................................................... 621
Air Pressure ..................................... 622, 685
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 621
Inspection ............................................... 621
Labeling .................................................. 622
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 647
Regulations ............................................. 624
Rotation .................................................. 628
Spare Tire ........................................ 647, 685
Summer .................................................. 629
Tire Chains .............................................. 629
Wear Indicators ....................................... 626
Winter..................................................... 629
Tools .......................................................... 646
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 470
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 471
Load Limits .............................................. 470
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 475
Emergency .............................................. 676
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator............................................ 97, 667
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 553
Transmission ............................................. 484
Automatic ............................................... 483
Fluid ........................................................ 607
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 92
Number................................................... 686
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Index
Transmission SystemIndicator ............................................ 93, 668
Trip Computer ........................................... 132
Trip Meter ................................................. 133
Troubleshooting ....................................... 645
Blown Fuse .............................. 669, 671, 674
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 31
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 32
Emergency Towing .................................. 676
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 656
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating............................................. 661
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 647
Sliding Door Won’t Open................... 31, 159
Warning Indicators ............................ 88, 663
Turn Signals ............................................... 191
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 97
U
Units.......................................................... 138
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 149
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 156
USB Flash Drives ................................ 313, 344
USB Ports ................................................... 259
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 149
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 686
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 499
Off Button............................................... 500
Off Indicator.............................................. 96
System Indicator ........................................ 96
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 600, 685
Voice Control Operation .......................... 294
Audio Commands ................................... 296
Phone Commands ................................... 296
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 295
Voice Recognition ................................... 294
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 499
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 269
Warning and Information Messages ....... 108
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 663
Warning Labels ........................................... 86
Warnings ................................................... 136
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 691
Watts ......................................................... 684
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 626
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 650
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 329
Window Washers ..................................... 200
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 609
Switch ..................................................... 200 Windows (Opening and Closing)
............ 184
Windshield ............................................... 200
Cleaning ......................................... 636, 641
Defrosting............................................... 252
Washer Fluid ........................................... 609
Wiper Blades........................................... 617
Wipers and Washers ............................... 200
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 629
Tire Chains.............................................. 629
Wipers and Washers ................................ 200
Checking and Replaci ng the Front Wiper
Blades ................................................... 617
Checking and Replaci ng the Rear Wiper
Blade .................................................... 619
Wireless Charger ...................................... 243
Worn Tires ................................................ 621
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