1996 HONDA ODYSSEY dimensions

Child Safety

Using Child Restraints with
Tethers

U.S. Models

35 mm (1.4 in)

Your Honda has two attachment points on the tailgate sill that allow
for a tether-style child seat to beinstalled in the third row seat. Use
the dimensions in the above illustra-
tion to locate the attachment point
you want to use. Cut a 22 mm (7/8 inch) diameter hole. Install the tether hardware that came
with the child seat.
Tighten to:
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m , 16 lbf.ft)

If you are not sure how to install the
bracket, have it installed by your Honda dealer.
If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, you can obtain
them by writing to:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Canadian Models

Your Honda has attachment points for a tether-style child seat to beinstalled on the second or third seat
as shown.

Driver and Passenger Safety
265 mm

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Technical Information

The diagrams in this section give
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the identification numbers. The expla-
nations of several electronic and
mechanical systems on your Honda
are for the more technically-orientedowner. Identification Numbers................. 216
Specifications................................. 218
Anti-lock Brake System................ 220 Tire Information............................ 221
Tire Size Designation................ 221Wheel Size Designation............ 221
Tire Speed Ratings.................... 221 Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving........ 222
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 222
Treadwear.............................. 222
Traction.................................. 223
Temperature.......................... 223 Emission Controls......................... 224
The Clean Air Act...................... 224Crankcase Emission Control System..................................... 224
Evaporative Emission Control
System.....................................224

Exhaust Emission Controls...... 225 PGM-FI System..................... 225
Ignition Timing Control System................................. 225
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System.................... 225
Three Way Catalytic Converter............................ 225
Replacement Parts..................... 225
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 226
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Index

DANGER, Explanation of................. ii

Dashboard........................................ 32 Dashboard Compartment............... 68
Daytime Running Lights................. 40Dead Battery, What to Do............ 200
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 232
Defogger, Rear Window................. 43 Defrosting the Windows................. 79
DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 155

Dimensions.................................... 218

Dimming the Headlights................ 40
Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 155

Engine Oil................................... 146

Directional Signals.......................... 43

Disabled, Towing Your Car If..... 213
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 124
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 150Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 50
Power Door Locks....................... 50
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 222
Drive Belts...................................... 169
Driving............................................ 117

Economy..................................... 114

In Bad Weather.......................... 126

In Foreign Countries................. 109

Economy, Fuel............................... 114

Emergencies on the Road............. 191
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 200
Changing a Flat Tire................. 193
Charging System Indicator...... 205
Checking the Fuses................... 209
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 206
Manually Closing Sunroof........ 207
Overheated Engine................... 202

Emergency Brake............................ 65
Emergency Flashers....................... 43

Emission Controls......................... 224

Engine
Belts............................................. 169

Coolant Temperature Gauge..... 38
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................ 34,
206

Oil Pressur e
Indicator......... 34, 204Oil, What Kind to Use............... 147
Overheating................................ 202
Specifications............................. 219
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 109
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 224
Exhaust Fumes................................ 29Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 10
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 184

Fabric, Cleaning............................. 186
Fan, Interior...................................... 74

Features, Comfort and
Convenience............................... 73

Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 110
Filter
Air................................................ 158
Oil................................................ 148

First Gear Position......................... 122
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43

Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 193

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Index

Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 155
Fluid Selection............................ 155
Identification Number............... 216
Shifting the Automatic.............. 120

Treadwear...................................... 222

Trip Meter........................................ 37 Turn Signals..................................... 41
Tires Inspection................................... 171
Replacing.................................... 172Rotating....................................... 172
Snow............................................ 174

Specifications............................. 219

Tools, Tire Changing.................... 193 Torn Seat Belts................................ 11
Towing A Trailer...................................... 128
Emergency Wrecker................. 213

Underside, Cleaning...................... 188

Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 191

Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 222
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 108

Upholstery Cleaning...................... 186

Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 150
Warning Beepers Key in Ignition..............................
50

Seat Belts..................................... .
34

WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 30
Warranty Coverages*................... 228
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 154
Operation...................................... 42

Washing.......................................... 184
Waxing and Polishing................... 184

Wheels
Adjusting the Steering............. 44
Alignment and Balance............ 171Compact Spare.......................... 192
Wrench...................................... 195
Windows Cleaning..................................... 187
Operating the Power................. 62
Rear, Defogger........................... 43
Windshield Cleaning...................................... 42
Defroster..................................... 79
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades....................... 165

Operation.................................... 42

Rear Windshield Wiper and
Washer................................... 43

Worn Tires.................................. 171

Wrecker, Emergency Towing.... 213
* : U. S. and Canada only

Vanity Mirror................................... 68

Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 116

Vehicle Dimensions....................... 218

Vehicle Identification Number..... 216

Vehicle Storage.............................. 182
Ventilation......................................... 76

VIN.................................................. 216
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 186

Viscosity, Oil................................... 148ProCarManuals.comMain Menu s t