1999 HONDA ODYSSEY brake light

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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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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Indicator Lights

The instrument panel has many indicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle.
Seat Belt Reminder Light
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not fasten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt
before turning on the ignition.
* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian model
are noted in the text.

Instruments and Controls

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROLINDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE

REQUIRED

INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR*
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR*
POWER SLIDING
DOOR INDICATOR
SEAT BELTREMINDER
LIGHT
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
DOOR AND BRAKE LAMP MONITOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Indicator Lights

Malfunction IndicatorLamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged
if this light flashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete

information, see page 301.

Charging System
Indicator
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not

being charged. For complete
information, see page 302 .
Supplemental Restraint

System Indicator
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, itindicates a problem in thesupplemental restraint system. For
complete information, see page 50 . Parking Brake
and Brake

System

Indicator
This light has two functions:
1. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II) as a
reminder to check the parking
brake. If the parking brake is not set, it goes off after the engine
starts. If the parking brake is set,
it goes off when you release the
parking brake with the engine running. Driving with the parking
brake applied can damage the
brakes and tires.
2. If it remains lit after you release the parking brake while the engine
is running, or comes on whiledriving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
information, see page 304 .
Instruments and Controls

See page 303 .

S R S


U.S.


Canada

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Indicator Lights

U.S.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn theignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the ABS. If this happens, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With the light on, your
vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock. Traction Control System
(TCS) Indicator

On EX model

This indicator has three functions:
1. It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the TractionControl System.
2. It flashes when the TCS is regulating wheelspin.
3. If it comes on and stays on when the Traction Control System is on,
it indicates that there is a problemin the TCS.
This light also comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. See page 207 for more information on the

TCS.
Immobilizer System
Indicator
This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page 77).
This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

Instruments and Controls

Canada

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Power Sliding Door
Indicator

EX model only

This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition

switch ON (II). If it comes on at anyother time, there is a problem in the
power sliding door system. With this
light on, move the main switch on
the dashboard to the OFF position, and have the system checked by
your Honda dealer as soon as possible. You can still open or closeeach sliding door manually. For

more information on the power
sliding doors, see page 90 . Turn Signal and
Hazard WarningIndicators
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 267). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on theoutside of the vehicle should flash. Door and Brake Lamp Monitor
The appropriate light comes on in this display if the tailgate or any door
is not closed tightly. If a brake lightdoes not work, the BRAKE LAMP
indicator comes on when you push
the brake pedal with the ignition switch ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell you are braking. Have your brake
lights repaired right away.
All the lights in the monitor display come on when you turn the ignitionswitch ON (II). The lights go off
after the engine starts and the
tailgate and all doors are closed

tightly.

Instruments and Controls

SLIDING
DOOR
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"Daytime Running
Lights" Indicator

Canadian models only

This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go off if
you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. If it comes on atany other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
Cruise Control Indicator
This lights when you set the cruise control. See page 73 for informationon operating the cruise control. High Beam Indicator
This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 66 forinformation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 67).
Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. Washer Level Indicator

Canadian models only

This light comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washerfluid when you see this light come on (see page 242 ).

Instruments and Controls
DRL

CRUISE

CONTROL
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

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.
Instruments and Controls
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
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