1999 HONDA ODYSSEY Ignition switch

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Headlights

The rotating switch on the left lever controls the lights. Turning this switch to the position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the
position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the driver's door.
To change between low beams and high beams, pull the turn signal lever
until you hear a click, then let go.
The blue high beam indicator will light (see page 61). To flash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, thenrelease it. The high beams will comeon and go off.
The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever back, no
matter what position the headlightswitch is in.
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature
On EX model

The Automatic Lighting Off feature turns off the headlights, parking
lights, taillights, side marker lights,
license plate lights and instrumentpanel lights within 15 seconds ofremoving the key from the ignitionswitch and closing the driver's door.
This feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or
position, remove the key, and
open and close the driver's door.
If you remove the key from the
ignition switch with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn off
after 10 minutes. The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver's door open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
Daytime Running Lights(Canadian Models)
With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on withreduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignitionoff, even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on
with the switch. Instrument Panel Brightness
The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob toadjust the brightness.
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Keys and Locks

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.

Remote Transmitter

Some models also come with a

remote transmitter; see page 81 for
an explanation of its operation.
Immobilizer System
The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. A properly-coded master or valet key must be
used in the ignition switch for theengine to start. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used,
the engine's fuel system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)

again.
The system may not recognize your
key's coding if any other immobilizer
key is near the ignition switch. To make sure the system recognizes the
key code, keep each immobilizer key on a separate ring.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer.
This indicator will also blink several times when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
Honda dealer.
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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 way not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This device complies with DOC
regulations in Canada.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has
four positions: LOCK (0)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
START (III)LOCK (0) — You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key inslightly as you turn it. The shift lever
must also be in Park. The anti-theft
lock will lock the steering column
when you remove the key.
If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key from LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the left or to
the right as you turn the key.
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ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket.
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 57). 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
77).
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Remove the key to
turn off the beeper. Power Door Locks
Each front door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors and the tailgate.
Push the switch down to lock all doors and the tailgate, and up to
unlock them.

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LOCK TAB
Each front door 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 the
front passenger's door locks and
unlocks only that door.
To lock the front passenger's door when getting out of the vehicle, pushthe lock tab down and close the door. To lock the driver's door, along with
the remaining doors and the tailgate,
push the lock tab down or push themaster switch down, then close the
door.

All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the
key in either front door. To unlock only the driver's door from the
outside, turn the key and release it.
If you turn the key and hold it, alldoors and the tailgate will unlock. All
four doors and the tailgate will unlock when you unlock the
passenger's door with the key.
Lockout Prevention

If you forget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, Lockout Prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver's door. With the driver's door open
and the key in the ignition, both
master door lock switches are
disabled. However, if the driver's
door is not open, the master door
lock switches are not disabled. Pushing the switch down on the
open passenger's door will lock all
doors. If you try to lock an opendriver's door by pushing in the lock
tab, the tabs on both front doors pop out and the lock knobs on the rear
sliding doors slide out. Pushing in
the lock tab on the passenger's door only locks that door.

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Remote Transmitter

On EX model
You can lock and unlock your vehicle
with the remote transmitter. When you push the LOCK button, all doorsand the tailgate lock. The parking

lights, side marker lights, taillights

and instrument panel lights flash
once.
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 a second time. The parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights and
instrument panel lights flash twice
when you push the button the first
time.

When you press the UNLOCK button, the front and rear individual
map lights and the cargo area light,depending on their switch positions,
will come on (see page 125). If you do not open any door or the tailgate,
the lights stay on for about 10 seconds, then go out. If you relock
the doors and the tailgate with the
remote transmitter before 10
seconds have elapsed, the lights will
go off immediately. If you unlock the doors and the
tailgate with the remote transmitter,
but do not open any door or the

tailgate within 30 seconds, all doors
and the tailgate automatically relock.

You cannot lock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter
if any door or the tailgate is not fully
closed. You cannot lock or unlock
the doors and the tailgate with the
key in the ignition switch.
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LED

UNLOCK
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
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Opening or Closing the Power Sliding
Doors
If the power sliding door MAINswitch on the dashboard is in the
OFF position, you cannot open or
close the sliding doors with the
remote transmitter.
Panic Mode

Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your vehicle's horn and
lights to attract attention. When activated, the horn will sound, and
the headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights and
instrument panel lights will flash for
about 30 seconds. To activate panic
mode, press and hold the PANIC
button for about one second.
To cancel Panic mode before 30 seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Panic mode will not activate if the
key is in the ON (II) position.

Instruments and Controls

You can open or close each rear
sliding door with the remote
transmitter. The right button controls the passenger's side door
and the left button controls thedriver's side door.
LED

PASSENGER'S
SIDE SLIDING
DOORBUTTON
DRIVER'S
SIDE
SLIDING
DOOR
BUTTON
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