1996 HONDA ODYSSEY torque

Automatic Transmission

Your Honda's transmission has fourforward speeds, and is electronicallycontrolled for smoother shifting. It
also has a "lock-up" torque converter
for better fuel economy. You may
feel what seems like another shift
when the converter locks. Shift Lever Positions
This display is on the instrument panel. It shows you the position ofthe shift lever.
The "D4" indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the
ignition ON (II). If it flashes whiledriving (in any shift position), it
indicates a possible problem in the
transmission. Avoid rapid acceler- ation and have the transmission
checked by an authorized Honda
dealer as soon as possible. The shift lever has seven positions.
It must be in Park or Neutral to starthe engine. When you are stopped in
D4, D3, 2,1, N or R, press firmly on
the brake pedal and keep your footoff the accelerator pedal.

Driving
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Spark Plugs

5. Torque the spark plug. (If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug 2/3 turn after itcontacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m , 13 Ibf.ft)

Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A
spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.

6. Install the spark plug cap.
7. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs.
Specifications:

NGK:

Nippondenso:

Spark Plug Gap:
ZFR5F-11

KJ16CR-L11

1.1 mm (0.04 in)

Maintenance

NOTICE
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Changing a Flat Tire
15.Lower the car to the ground and remove the jack.
16.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.

Tighten the wheel nuts to:
108 N.m (11 kgf.m , 80 Ibf.ft)
17.Put the flat tire in the supplied vinyl bag.
E
X model:
Remove the center cap.

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Taking Care of the Unexpected
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