1996 HONDA ODYSSEY tailgate

Keys and Locks
LOCK TAB

Each door also has a lock tab on the
top. When you push down the lock
tab on the driver's door, all the doors and the tailgate lock. Pulling up the
lock tab on the driver's door unlocks only that door. The lock tab on each
passenger's door locks and unlocks
only that door. To lock any passenger's door when
getting out of the car, push the lock
tab in and close the door. To lock thedriver's door, pull the outside door
handle and push the lock tab in or push the master switch down.
Release the handle, then close the
door.

All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using thekey in either front door. To unlockonly the driver's door from theoutside, turn the key and release it.
If you turn the key and hold it, all doors and the tailgate will unlock. All
four doors and the tailgate will
unlock when you unlock the
passenger's door with the key. Remote Transmitter

U.S. EX model

You can lock and unlock your car using the remote transmitter. If you
push "LOCK" on the transmitter, all doors and the tailgate will lock.
If you push "UNLOCK" once, only
the driver's door will unlock; if you
push "UNLOCK" again, all doors and the tailgate will unlock.

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If you use the unlock feature on the
remote transmitter, and a door or the
tailgate is not opened within 20 seconds, all doors and the tailgate
will automatically lock. The remote transmitter will not work if the key isin the ignition.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance should void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door
handle.
Tailgate
Use your key to lock and unlock the
tailgate. (On the U.S. EX model, you remote transmitter will also lock andunlock the tailgate.)
To open the tailgate, pull the handle, then lift up the tailgate.

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Interior Lights

Tailgate Light
The tailgate light has a two positionswitch. In the OFF (down) position,
the light does not come on. In the ON (up) position, the light comes on
when you open the tailgate. Courtesy Lights
Each door has a courtesy light. This
light comes on when you open the door.
Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comeson when you open the driver's door.
It remains on for several seconds
after the door is closed.

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Loading Cargo

The maximum load you can carry in your Honda is 535 kg (1,150 Ibs). It includes the total weight of all
passengers and their belongings, anyaccessories, and the tongue weight
figure is shown as the Vehicle Capacity Weight on the tire infor-
mation label attached to the driver's doorjamb. To figure out how much cargo you
can carry:
Figure the total "occupant weight"
you will be transporting. To. do this. (driver and all passengers) by 70

kg
(150 Ibs).
Subtract this number from the
Vehicle Capacity Weight (535 kg/ 1,150 Ibs).
If you are towing a trailer, subtract
the tongue weight. See Towing a
Trailer on page 128.
This final number is the total weight of cargo you can load in or on the car.
With seven occupants (driver and six passengers), the maximum recom-
mended weight for cargo is 45 kg (100 Ibs).
Where you store this cargo, and how
well you secure it, are just as important as how much it weighs.Make sure you load cargo so it will not shift while driving. Items stored
in the cargo area behind the third
seat should be placed as far forward
as possible. You could store addi-
tional items on the floor behind the
roll under the front seat and
interfere with the pedals.
For greater cargo capacity, the third seat can be folded into the floor and
the second row seats can either be
removed or folded up (depending on
model). Passengers should never sit in the open cargo area while the car
is moving. They should sit in one of
the seats and wear their seat belts.
If you must carry large objects that
prevent you from closing the tailgate
be aware that exhaust gas can enter
the interior. See Carbon Monoxide
Hazard on page 29 .

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Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks
and adjustments every day before

you drive your car.

1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside
lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
2. Check that the hood and tailgate are fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
4. Check that any items you may be carrying with you inside are stored
properly or fastened down
securely. 5. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page 54).
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see
page 64).
7. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 44).
8. Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page 7 ). 10.Turn the ignition ON (II). Check
the indicator lights in the instru-
ment panel.
11. Start the engine (see page 119 ).
12. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel (see
page 33 ).

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Lights

Replacing Rear Bulbs

1. Open the tailgate. Swing the taillight cover open and remove it.
To replace a bulb on the right side, remove the spare tire (see page
194
).
2. Determine which of the three bulbs is burned out: tail/stoplight,
back-up light or turn signal.
3. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pulling it straight outof its socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the socket. 6. Reinstall the socket into the light

assembly.

7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Reinstall the taillight assembly cover.
9. (Right side) Reinstall the spare tire.

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Lights

Replacing a Rear License Bulb

1. Remove the two screws and
remove the lens.

2. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket. 3. Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is

working.

4. Reinstall the lens. Reinstall the two screws and tighten them
securely.
Replacing Bulbs in the Interior

Lights

The courtesy lights in the doors, tailgate and ceiling come apart the same way. They do not all use the
same bulb.
1. Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with
a fingernail file or a small flat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the

lens.

Door light: pry on the bottom middle of the

lens.

Ceiling light: pry on the front edge of the lensin the middle.

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CEILING LIGHT
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs.
3. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Snap the lens back in place. SPOTLIGHT
SUN VISOR DOOR LIGHT
TAILGATE LIGHT

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