1995 HONDA ODYSSEY warning

Safety Messages

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. Please
read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and
one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
These mean:
You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and what

you can do to avoid or reduce injury. You will also see another important
symbol:

Your Honda or other property can be
damaged if you don't follow instruc-
tions.

The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your car,other property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 34
Indicator Lights................................ 35
Gauges............................................. 39

Speedometer............................... 39

Trip Meter................................... 39

Odometer..................................... 39

Temperature Gauge................... 40
Fuel Gauge.................................. 40

Maintenance Required
Indicator................................... 40

Controls Near the Steering Wheel...................................... 41

Headlights...................................
42

Daytime Running
Lights............ 42

Instrument Panel Brightness.... 43
Turn Signals................................. 43
Windshield Wipers...................... 44
Windshield Washers................... 44 Rear Window Wiper and Washer...................................... 45

Hazard Warning.......................... 45

Rear Window Defogger.............. 45
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 46
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 48 Cruise Control.............................. 48

Horn............................................. 51

Keys and Locks................................ 51
Keys............................................... 51
Ignition Switch............................. 52
Power Door Locks....................... 53Remote Transmitter.................... 54
Childproof Door Locks............... 54
Tailgate......................................... 55 Glove Box..................................... 55

Seats................................................. 56
Passenger Seating...................... 56

Seat Adjustments........................ 56

Driver's Seat Power HeightAdjustment.............................. 57
Head Restraints.......................... 58
Third Seat Access....................... 58 Removing the Second Seats
in the Six-Passenger Model.... 59
Folding the Second Seats in the Seven-Passenger

Model................................... 60

Reclining the Second Seat.......... 61
Folding the Third Seat in All Models...........................
62
Power Windows.............................. .
64

Sunroof............................................. 65

Mirrors............................................. 66
Adjusting the Power Mirrors.....

67

Parking Brake.................................
68

Digital Clock..................................... 68
Beverage Holder.............................. 69 Dashboard Compartment............... 70
Center Poket.................................... 71
Coin Box........................................... 71
Vanity Mirror................................... 71
Cigarette Lighter............................. 72

Ashtrays........................................... 72

Interior Lights.................................. 73
Ceiling Lights.............................. 73

Spotlights..................................... 73

Tailgate Light............................... 74 Courtesy Lights........................... 74
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Indicator Lights

Turn Signal andHazard WarningIndicators
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 178). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on theoutside of the car should flash.
"Daytime Running
Lights" Indicator

Canadian models only
This indicator lights when you turnthe ignition to ON (II) with the
headlight switch off and the parking
brake set. It should go off if you turnon the headlights or release the
parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high

beam headlights.

High Beam Indicator
This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 42 for
information on the headlight
controls.
Cruise Control Indicator
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page 48 for information
on operating the cruise control.

Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. Shift Lever Position Indicator
This indicator shows which shift position the shift lever is in.
The "D4" indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn theignition switch ON (II). If it flashes
while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the
transmission. Avoid rapid acceler-
ation and have the transmissionchecked by an authorized Honda
dealer as soon as possible.
Instruments and Controls
CRUISE
CONTROL
DRL
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals,headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
wipers.
The rear window defogger switch and hazard warning switch are on
the dashboard under the center air
vent.
The controls near the left air vent are for the sunroof, cruise control
and instrument panel brightness.
The lever on the underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the
steering wheel.
Instruments and Controls

HAZARD WARNING LIGHT

SHIFT LEVER
REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

SUNROOF

SWITCH

WINDSHIELD

WIPERS/WASHERS

TILT

ADJUSTMENT

HEADLIGHTS/

TURN SIGNALS

INSTRUMENT

BRIGHTNESS
CRUISE

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The rear window wiper switch is located next to the windshield wiper
switch.

To activate the rear windshield wiper, turn the switch "ON". If you wish to
use the wiper and washer, turn and
hold the switch one position up from"ON". To use the washer only, turn
and hold the switch one position
down from "OFF". Hazard Warning
Push the red button to the left of the
clock to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your car is disabled. Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The light in the
button lights to show the defogger ison. If you do not turn it off, thedefogger will shut itself off after
about 25 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you
restart the car.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Instruments and Controls
3. Move the steering wheel up or
down to the desired position.
Position the wheel so you can see
all the instrument panel gauges
and warning lights. Push the lever
up to lock the steering wheel in
that position.
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Driving in Bad Weather

Visibility — Being able to see clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important in all weather conditions. This is
more difficult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers frequently. Keep the wind- shield washer reservoir full of the
proper fluid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the defrosters and air conditioning to keep the windows
from fogging up on the inside (see page 82). Traction — Check your tires
frequently for wear and properpressure. Both are important in
preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all four
wheels for the best handling.
Watch road conditions carefully, they can change from moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. "Clear" roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when theoutside temperature is near freezing.
The road surface can become covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Be careful when downshifting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the drive wheels for a moment and cause
a skid. Be very cautious when passing, or
being passed by other vehicles. The
spray from large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buffeting can cause you to lose control.
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Changing a Flat Tire

If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
get to an exit or an area to stop that
is far away from the traffic lanes.
1. Park the car on firm, level groundaway from traffic. Turn on the
hazard warning lights and turn the ignition to LOCK (0).
2. Put the transmission in Park. Set the parking brake. 3. Open the tailgate. Fold down the
third seat's seat-back (see page
62).
4. The tool kit and jack are stored under the third seat armrest on
the driver's side. Remove the armrest pad by pulling it straight

up.

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The car can easily roll off the

jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack. TOOL KIT

JACK
SPARE TIRE
TRAY

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