1999 HONDA ODYSSEY headlights

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)
ProCarManuals.comMain Menu s t

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
Instruments and ControlsProCarManuals.comMain Menu s t

Indicator Lights

"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
ProCarManuals.comMain Menu Table of Contents s t

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The switches for the hazard warning lights and rear window defogger are
located to the right of the steering

column.

The controls under the left air vent are for the TCS, the cruise control,
the power sliding doors and the
power mirrors.
The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
* To use the horn, press the pad around the "H" logo.
HAZARD

WARNING
LIGHTS

LIGHT CONTROL

SWITCH

MIRROR
CONTROL
HEADLIGHTS/

TURN SIGNALS REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

Instruments and Controls

POWER

SLIDING

DOOR
TRACTION

CONTROLSYSTEM WINDSHIELD

WIPERS/WASHERS

SHIFT

LEVER

HORN'
CRUISE
CONTROL TILT
ADJUSTMENTProCarManuals.comMain Menu Table of Contents s t

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.
Instruments and ControlsProCarManuals.comMain Menu Table of Contents s t

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
CONTROL KNOBProCarManuals.comMain Menu Table of Contents s t

Keys and Locks

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
POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCHProCarManuals.comMain Menu Table of Contents s t

Mirrors

TAB

Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night

position.
Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the left side of
the dashboard:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's

side).
3. Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to move the

mirror right, left, up or down.
4. When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)

position. This turns off the
adjustment switch so you can't

move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.

Instruments and Controls

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
CONTINUED
Adjusting the Power MirrorsProCarManuals.comMain Menu Table of Contents s t