1995 HONDA ODYSSEY oil pressure

Indicator Lights

The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important
information about your car.
Lamp Check
Many of the indicator lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you to see that they
are working. The instrument panel should look like the illustration. If an
indicator does not light during this
test, it cannot alert you if that system develops a problem. Have the dealer
check your car for burned-out bulbs
or other problems.
* The U.S. instrument panel is
shown. Differences for the Canadian
model are noted in the text.

Instruments and Controls

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT* PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*
CRUISE CONTROLINDICATOR
DOOR AND BRAKE
LAMP MONITOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR* CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER
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Indicator Lights

Seat Belt Reminder Light
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder
to you and your passengers to
protect yourselves by fastening theseat belts. A beeper also sounds if
you have not fastened your seat belt.
If you do not fasten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt
before turning on the ignition. Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
This indicator lights when the oil pressure in the engine drops lowenough to cause damage. It should
light when the ignition is ON (II) and
go out after the engine starts. If this
light flashes or stays on when the engine is running, there is a possi-
bility of serious engine damage. Safely pull to the side of the road andshut off the engine as soon as you
can. Turn to page 204 for in- structions and precautions on
checking the engine.
Charging System
Indicator
This light indicates the battery is not being charged. It should come on
when the ignition is ON (II), and goout after the engine starts. If this
light comes on while driving, the
battery is not being charged. Turn to
page 205 for information about what
to do. Parking Brake
and Brake

System

Indicator
This light has two functions:
1. It lights as a reminder that you have set the parking brake.Driving with the parking brake set
can damage the brakes and tires,
and cause the Anti-lock brakesystem to turn off (see page 125).
2. It can indicate the brake fluid level is low if it remains lit after you
release the parking brake orcomes on while driving. This is
normally due to worn brake pads.
Have your dealer check the
braking system for worn pads or
fluid leaks.
Instruments and Controls
BRAKE

US

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The Braking System, Driving in Bad Weather

A car with ABS may require a longer
distance to stop on loose or uneven
surfaces than an equivalent car with-
out Anti-lock. The ABS cannot make
up for road conditions or bad judg-
ment. It is still your responsibility to
drive at reasonable speeds for
weather and traffic conditions, and to leave a margin of safety.
For a technical description of the
ABS hardware, refer to page 220. Driving in Bad Weather
Rain, fog, and snow conditions re-
quire a different driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your car well- maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control should not be used in these condi-
tions. Driving Technique — Always drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your car longer to
react, even in conditions that may seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious for the first few miles of driving while you adjust to the
change in driving conditions. This is especially true in snow. A person can
forget some snow-driving techniques during the summer months. Practice
is needed to relearn those skills.
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain after a long dry spell. After
months of dry weather, the first
rains bring oil to the surface of the
roadway, making it slippery.
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Periodic Checks

You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the page given. Engine oil level — Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page 112.
Engine coolant level — Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 113.
Windshield washer fluid — Check the level in the reservoir monthly.If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers frequently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
for fuel. See page 154. Automatic transmission — Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
155.
Brakes and power steering —
Check the fluid level monthly. See
page 156.
Tires — Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
169.
Battery — Check its condition and
the terminals for corrosion monthly. See page 162. Air conditioning — Check its
operation weekly. See page 168. Lights — Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See

page 175.

Maintenance
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Engine Oil

WASHER
DRAIN BOLT
2. Open
the hood and remove the
engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt from the bottom of the
engine. Drain the oil into an
appropriate container. OIL FILTER
3. Remove the oil filter and let the remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your Honda dealer) is required to
remove the filter.
4. Install a new oil filter according to instructions that come with it.
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt.

Tighten it to:

44 N .
m(4.4 kg-m,32 Ib-ft)

6. Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):

3.8 (4.0 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt)

7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
five seconds. If it does not, turn off
the engine and reinspect your

work.

8. Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.

Maintenance
CONTINUED
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Air Conditioning
Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by

a qualified technician. There are a
couple of things you can do to make sure the air conditioning works

efficiently.

Periodically check the engine's
radiator and air conditioning
condenser for leaves, insects
, and
dirt stuck to the front surface.
These
block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency. Use a light spray from a
hose or
a soft brush to remove them. Run the air conditioning at least once
a week during the cold weather
months
. Run it for at least ten
minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engin
e at
normal operating temperature. This
circulates

the lubricating oil con-

tained in the refrigerant.
If th
e air conditioning does not get as
cold

as before, have your dealer
chec
k the system. Recharge the
syste
m with Refrigerant HFC-134a

(R-134a). (See Specifications on page
218.)
Whenever you have the air conditioning
system. This system captures the
refrigerant for reuse. Releasing
refrigerant into the atmosphere can
damage the environment.

Maintenance
AIR CONDITIONING
CONDENSER

The condenser and radiator fins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure spray
or soft-bristle brush to clean them.
NOTICE NOTICE
system serviced, make sure the service
facility uses a refrigerant recycling
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Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers the more- common problems that motorists
experience with their cars. It gives
you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do
to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again. If not, you will also find instructions
on getting your car towed. Compact Spare Tire....................... 192
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 193
If Your Engine Won't Start........... 199 Nothing Happens....................... 199
The Starter Operates
Normally................................ 200

Jump Starting................................. 200 If Your Engine Overheats............. 202Low Oil Pressure........................... 204
Charging System Indication......... 205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp/ Check Engine Light.................. 206
Closing the Sunroof....................... 207
Fuses............................................... 208
Checking and Replacing........... 209
Towing............................................ 213
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Low Oil Pressure

The low oil pressure indicator should
never come on when the engine is
running. If
this light flashes or stays
on with the engine running, take
immediate action.

Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn off

the engine as soon as you can safely get

the car stopped.
1. Safely pull off the road and shut
off the engine.
2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open the hood and check the oil level(see page 146 ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
3. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on thedipstick (see page 146 ). 4. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure light. If the light does not
go out within ten seconds, turn off
the engine. There is a mechanicalproblem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 213 .)
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LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

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