1999 HONDA ODYSSEY audio

1999 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents


Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glanc e........................................................................\
............................................ .2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
.........................................55
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
......................129
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................181
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
......................................................................195
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................219
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Car e........................................................................\
..................................................... .277
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your\
vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................285
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................313
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a
)...............................................................
.327
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................333
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
.............................................................................. I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Owner's Identification Form
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
INDICATOR LIGHTS (P.57)
GAUGES (P.62) HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM (P.130)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 138)
SHIFT LEVER
(P.199)
REAR A/C CONTROL
(P.146)
GLOVE BOX
(P.87)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.149, l161)
CENTER TABLE
(P:117)

ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
(P.124)
PARKING BRAKE

PEDAL

(P.
116)

FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
(P.183)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.184)
POWER
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
(P.79)
POWER WINDOW
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
*
:
To use the horn, press the pad around the "H" logo.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
(P.207) HEADLIGHTS/

TURN SIGNALS
(P.66/68)
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS

(P.70)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.117)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER(P.71)
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH (P.125)

WINDSHIELD

WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.68/70)

CRUISE
CONTROL
(P.73)
HORN*

STEERING WHEEL

ADJUSTMENT (P.72)

POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES(P.90)
MIRROR
CONTROLS (P.115)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.179)
CRUISE
CONTROL
(P.73)
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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of

your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.

Control Locations............................ 56

Indicator Lights................................ 57

Gauges.............................................. 62

Controls Near the Steering
Wheel........................................65

Headlights...................................
. 66

Automatic Lightin g
Off
Feature......................................67

Daytime Running Lights............. 67

Instrument Panel Brightness..... 67

Turn Signals................................. 68

Windshield Wipers.....................

. 68

Windshield Washers..................
. 70

Rear Windo w
Wiper and
Washer......................................70
Hazard Warning........................... 70

Rear Window Defogger.............. 71

Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 72

Steering Wheel Controls ................ 73
Cruise Control.............................. 73

Remote Audio Controls .............. 76

Keys and Locks................................ 76

Keys............................................... 76

Immobilizer System..................... 77

Ignition Switch............................. 78

Power Door Locks....................... 79
Remote Transmitter.................... 81Childproof Door Locks............... 85

Tailgate......................................... 85
Glove Box..................................... 87

Sliding Doors.................................... 88
Manual Sliding Doors.................. 88
Power Sliding Doors.................... 90
Important Safety Precautions.... 94
HomeLink Universal Transmitter.................................. 95

Seats.................................................. 99

Passenger Seating....................... 99

Seat Adjustments....................... 100

Driver's Seat Power
Adjustments........................... 102
Armrests..................................... 103
Head Restraints......................... 104
Third Seat Access...................... 105 Moving the Second Row Bucket Seat............................ 106
Removing the Bucket Seats in the Second Row................. 108
Removing the Bench Seat in the Second Row................. 109
Folding the Third Seat.............. 110
Power Windows............................. 113
Mirrors............................................ 115 Parking Brake................................ 116
Digital Clock................................... 117
Center Table................................... 117
Beverage Holder............................ 118
Sunglasses Holder......................... 120
Sun Visor......................................... 121
Vanity Mirror................................. 121 Rear Compartment........................ 122Center Pocket................................ 122
Coin Holder.................................... 122
Storage Box.................................... 123 Coat Hook....................................... 123
Accessory Power Sockets............. 124 Interior Lights................................ 125
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Control Locations

Instruments and Controls
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES
(P.90)

MIRROR

CONTROLS
(P.115) DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.117) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.130)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.138)
REAR A/C UNIT
CONTROL (P.146)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.149, 161)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

(P.183)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

(P.184)

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.113)
DOOR LOCK
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Steering Wheel Controls, Keys and Locks

Remote Audio Controls

On EX model

These buttons let you control some functions of the audio system with-out removing your hands from the
wheel. Refer to page 179 for a com- plete explanation. Your vehicle comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle: Ignition
DoorsGlove box TailgateThe valet key works only in the
ignition, the door locks and the
tailgate. You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle
and the valet key at a parking facility.
You should have received a key number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Keep the plate stored in a safe place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
Instruments and Controls
KEY

NUMBER
PLATE

MASTER
KEYS
(BLACK)
VALET KEY
(GRAY)

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Keys and Locks

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.

CONTINUED

Instruments and Controls
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Comfort and Convenience Features

The heating and air conditioning systems in your Honda provide a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many features. This section de-scribes those features and how to
use them. (If you selected an optional audio system, refer to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
On EX model

Your Honda has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number

to enable it.
Heating and Cooling...................... 130
What Each Control Does.......... 130How to Use the System............. 133
To Turn Everything Off........... 137
Climate Control System ................138 Fully-automatic Operation........ 140
Semi-automatic Operation........ 141
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor............. 145
Rear A/C Unit............................ 146
Audio System (LX)........................ 149 AM/FM/Cassette StereoAudio System......................... 149
Operating the Radio.................. 150
Adjusting the Sound.................. 153
Audio System Lighting............. 154
Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 154
Tape Search Functions............. 154 Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer..................... 157
CD Changer Error
Indications.............................. 160
Audio System (EX)........................ 161
AM/FM/CD Audio System..... 161
Operating the Radio.................. 162
Adjusting the Sound.................. 166
Audio System Lighting............. 167 Radio Frequencies..................... 167
Radio Reception......................... 167Operating the CD Player.......... 169
Operating the CD Changer...... 171
Protecting Compact Discs........ 172 CD Player Error Indications..... 173
CD Changer Error
Indications.............................. 174
Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 175
Tape Search Functions............. 176 Caring for the Cassette Player...................................... 178
Remote Audio Controls ............ 179
Theft Protection........................ 180
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