1998 HONDA ODYSSEY tailgate

Keys and Locks

ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, you can operate the audio systemand the cigarette lighter.
ON (II) — This is the normal key
position when driving. All features and accessories on the vehicle are
usable. Several of the lights on the
instrument panel come on as a test
when you turn the ignition switch
from ACCESSORY to ON (see page 51). START (III) — Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
The engine will not start if the Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key's coding (see page 68).
Each front door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks andunlocks all doors. Push the switch
down to lock all doors, and up to
unlock them. The lock tab on the
tailgate also locks and unlocks when
you use the master door lock switch.
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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 vehicle, push the
lock tab in and close the door. To
lock the driver's door, pull theoutside 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 the
outside, 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 vehicle with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doors and the tailgate lock.
When you push the UNLOCK button once, only the driver's door unlocks.
The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you push the button asecond time.
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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.
As required by the FCC: 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 could 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, your
remote transmitter will also lock and
unlock the tailgate.)
To open the tailgate, pull the handle, then lift up the tailgate.
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Interior Lights

You can turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light
when the position lights are turned on. Push the button again to turn it
off.
Tailgate Light
The tailgate light has a two position
switch. 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 vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light
comes on when you open the driver's

door.

It remains on for several seconds
after the door is closed.
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Carrying Cargo

Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area
or on a Roof Rack Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning, follow the instructionson page 47. If you can carry any items on a
roof rack, be sure the total weight
of the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your Honda
dealer.

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Preparing to Drive

You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before
you drive your vehicle.
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 74).
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (seepage 84).
7. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 63).
8. Make sure the doors and tailgate are securely closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastenedtheir seat belts (see page 13). 10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
11. Start the engine (see page 141).
12. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel (see
page 51).

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Lights

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 224).

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 thesame way. They do not all use the
same bulb.
1. Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens witha fingernail file or a small flat-tipscrewdriver. 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 lens
in the middle. 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.

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