1999 HONDA ODYSSEY spare wheel

Towing a Trailer

Spare Vehicle Tire
When towing a trailer, you should carry a full-size wheel and tire as aspare in case you have a flat. If you
use the compact spare tire that came
with the vehicle, it may adversely affect vehicle handling. See page 317 for information on proper tire
size, and page 293 for information on
how to store a full-size tire. When storing a full-size spare tire in the
trailer, follow the trailer maker's
instructions.

Additional Trailer equipment
Many states and provinces require
special outside mirrors when towing
a trailer. Even if they don't, you should install special mirrors if you
cannot clearly see behind you, or if
the trailer creates a blind spot.
Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are
recommended or required for your
towing situation. Pre-Tow Checklist
When preparing to tow, and before driving away, be sure to check the
following:
The vehicle has been properlyserviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
All weights and loads are within limits (see pages 212 and 213).
The hitch, safety chain, and any other attachments are secure.
All items on and in the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift
while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your vehicle and the trailer are workingproperly. Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inflated (see page 317),and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
You may want to fill the fuel tank with premium fuel. Premium fuelprovides improved performance.

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Compact Spare Tire

Your vehicle has a compact spare tire that takes up less space. Use thisspare tire as a temporary replace-
ment only. Get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on
your vehicle as soon as you can.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2)
Follow these precautions whenever
you are using the compact spare tire: Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances. This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
faces than the regular tire. Use
greater caution while driving on this tire. Do not mount snow chains on the

compact spare.

Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer. The wheel of the compact spare
tire is designed especially to fit
your vehicle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle
unless it is the same make and

model.

On EX model
Turn off the Traction Control
System (see page 207 ). Driving
with the compact spare tire may activate the TCS.
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR

The compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular tire. Replace

it when you can see the tread wear

indicator bars. The replacement
should be the same size and design

tire, mounted on the same wheel.

The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular

wheel, and the compact wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.

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Changing a Flat Tire

8. Open either of the rear sliding doors. Pull the floor carpet up by
lifting up on the edge, then raise
the floor lid by pulling up on the
handle. To keep the floor carpet and lid out of the way, pull out the
hook on the back of the floor lid and attach it into the seat-back
handle on the driver's seat.
SPARE TIRE

BASKET

SPARE TIRE
WING BOLT

9. On EX model
Remove the spare tire basket.
10. Unscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tire out of its well. After
you have removed the spare tire, screw this wing bolt back into

place.
WHEEL NUTS

11.On EX model
If you are changing a rear tire,
close the sliding door. Then turnoff the sliding door MAIN switch.
12. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 turn with the wheel wrench.
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On LX model
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover off with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot

be removed without first removing

the wheel nuts.
16.Before mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt off the mountingsurface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully, it may be hot from

driving.
17.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully.

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COVER

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Adjust the seat-back of the thirdseat to the upright position (see
page 101). Install the bracket and
the bracket mounting bolt to the attachment point as shown, and
tighten the bolt. Make sure the
bracket is securely locked.
BRACKET

TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT

Install the flat tire on the bracket
with the inside of the wheel facing toward you. Put the tire mounting
wing bolt in the attachment point

through one of the five wheel nut

holes and the bracket as shown.

Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the flat tire by tightening the wing

bolt.
23. Storing the Flat Tire on the Floor

When the third seat is folded, theflat tire is secured to the floor on
top of the folded seat. Pull up thecarpet on the attachment point and
remove the plastic screw as
described in the previous

procedure.

Remove the wing bolt from the
bracket that is attached to the spare tire lid.
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TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT

Place the flat tire face down on the

attachment point. Put the tire

mounting wing bolt in the

attachment point through one of

the five wheel nut holes as shown.
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure

the flat tire by tightening the wing

bolt. 24. Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack's end bracket clockwise to
lock it in place. Store the tools.Replace the cover.

25. Close the tailgate.

26. Store the plastic screw in the spare tire well.

On LX model

Store the wheel cover in the spare
tire well. Make sure it will not get scratched or damaged.

On EX model

Store the spare tire basket in the spare tire well. 27.Unclip the hook from the seat
back handle on the driver's seatand lower the floor lid and the
carpet.
Make sure to adjust the frontseats properly before you start
driving (see page 100).

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Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
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Index

Checklist, Before Driving............. 196
Childproof Door Locks................... 85
Child Safety...................................... 22
Cleaner Element, Air..................... 246

Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels..................... 279
Carpeting.................................... 280

Exterior....................................... 278

Fabric.......................................... 280

Interior........................................ 280

Seat Belts.................................... 280

Vinyl............................................280

Windows..................................... 281
Climate Control System................ 138
Clock, Setting the.......................... 117
Coat Hook....................................... 123
Code, Audio System...................... 180
CO in the Exhaust......................... 323
Coin Holder.................................... 122

Cold Weather, Starting in............. 197

Compact Spare............................... 286
Consumer Information*................ 328
Controls, Instruments and.............. 55

Coolant
Adding......................................... 237
Checking..................................... 187
Proper Solution.......................... 237

Replacing.................................... 239

Temperature Gauge.................... 63

Corrosion Protection..................... 282

Crankcase Emissions Control
System.........................................323

Cruise Control Operation............... 73
Customer Relations Office........... 328

DANGER, Explanation of................. ii

Dashboard.................................... 2, 56

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

Dead Battery, What to Do............ 297

Defects, Reporting Safety............. 332

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

Defrosting the Windows.......135, 144

DEXRON ®
III Automatic

Transmission Fluid.................... 243

Dimensions..................................... 316

Dimming the Headlights................ 66

Dipstick
Automatic Transmission........... 243

Engine Oil................................... 186

Directional Signals........................... 68
Disabled, Towing Your

Vehicle If..................................... 311

Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 204
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 236

Doors
Locking and Unlocking............... 79Lockout Prevention..................... 80
Manual Sliding Doors.................. 88
Monitor Light............................... 60
Power Door Locks....................... 79
Power Sliding Doors.................... 90
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 319
Drive Belts...................................... 256
Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5
Driving............................................ 195 Economy..................................... 188
In Bad Weather.......................... 210
In Foreign Countries................. 322

Economy, Fuel............................... 188

Emergencies on the Road............. 285
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 297

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Index

Safety Labels, Location of.............. 54 Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 45
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 47
Seat Belt System Components... 45
Seat Belts..................................... 8, 45
Cleaning...................................... 280
Maintenance................................. 47
Reminder Light and Beeper................................. 45, 57
System Components.................... 45
Tether Attachment Points.......... 43 Use During Pregnancy................ 20
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15

Seats.................................................. 99
Adjustments............................... 100

Folding the Third Seat.............. 110
Head Restraints......................... 104

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

Reclining the Second Seat........ 101
Reclining the Third Seat........... 101
Removing the Second
Seats................................108, 109

Third Seat Access...................... 105

Serial Number................................ 314
Service Intervals............................ 224
Service Manual* ............................ 333
Service Station Procedures .......... 183
Setting the Clock........................... 117 Shifting the Automatic Transmission.............................. 199
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 198
Shift Lock Release......................... 201
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 267

Signaling Turns................................ 68

Sliding Doors.................................... 88

Snow Tires...................................... 263

Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 278
Sound System.........................149, 161
Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 286
Specifications............................. 317
Spark Plugs..................................... 248
Specifications Charts..................... 316
Speed Control................................... 73 Speedometer.................................... 62
SRS, Additional Information........... 48 Additional Safety Precautions.... 52How the Automatic Seat belt Tensioners Work..................... 50
How the SRS Indicator
Works........................................50

How Your Airbags Work............ 48

SRS Components......................... 48
SRS Service................................... 51
SRS Indicator............................. 50, 58
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 79
Starting the Engine........................ 197 In Cold Weather at HighAltitude................................... 197
With a Dead Battery ................. 297
Steam Coming from Engine......... 299
Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 72
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 78
Stereo Sound System............149, 161 Storing Your Vehicle..................... 275
Storage Box.................................... 123 Sunglasses Holder......................... 120

Sun Visor......................................... 121
Supplemental Restraint System Servicing....................................... 51

SRS Indicator..........................50, 58

System Components.................... 48

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