2000 HONDA ODYSSEY Ignition

Keys an d Lock s
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 directsunlight, 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. Immobilize
r Syste m
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 another immobilizer
key or other metal object is near the ignition switch when you insert the
key. To make sure the system recognizes the key code: Do not keep other immobilizer
keys on the same key ring.
Use a plastic or leather key fob,
not metal.
Keep other keys away from your
vehicle's key and the ignition switch while trying to start the
engine.
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 may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Ignitio n Switc h
The ignition switch is on the right
side of the steering column. It has
four positions:
LOCK (0)
ACCESSORY (I) ON (II)
START (III)
LOC K (0 ) — You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. The shift levermust also be in Park. The anti-theft
lock will lock the steering column
when you remove the key.
If the front wheels are turned, theanti-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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ACCESSOR Y (I ) — In this position,
you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket.
O N (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. STAR
T (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 toturn off the beeper. Powe
r Doo r Lock s
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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MASTE
R DOO R LOC K SWITC H

Keys and Locks

LOCKTAB

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, push
the

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 the
master

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, all
doors
and the tailgate will unlock. All
four doors and the tailgate will unloc
k when you unlock the
passenger's door with the key.

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Lockout Prevention

I
f 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.Pushin

g the switch down on the
open

passenger's door will lockall
doors. If you try to lock an open driver'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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Remot e Transmitte r
On EX model
You can lock and unlock your vehicle
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doors
and 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 asecond 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 individualmap 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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UNLOCK
BUTTO N LOC
K
BUTTO N
PANI C
BUTTO N
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Opening or Closing the Power Sliding
Doors
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.
POWE R SLIDIN G DOO R MAI N SWITC H
If the power sliding door MAIN
switch 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.
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DRIVER'
S
SIDESLIDIN G
DOO R
BUTTO NPASSENGER' S
SID E
SLIDIN G
DOO R
BUTTO N
LED

Manual Slidin g Door s (L X Model) , Powe r Slidin g Door s (E X Model )
Parking Facing Downhill
When parking facing downhill, make
sure the manual doors are latched in
the fully-open position, then hold the door open while allowing your
passengers to enter or exit the
vehicle. Do not pull the inside or outside door handle, or the latch will
release and the door will slam shut. Powe
r Slidin g Door s
Your Honda is equipped with dual power sliding doors. The doors onthe EX model are electrically
powered and can be operated with
the remote transmitter, the door
handles, or the switches on thedashboard.
Be sure all passengers are clear of
the sliding doors before closing them. The power sliding doors operate
with the ignition switch in any
position. In addition: The shift lever must be in Park.
The MAIN switch on thedashboard must be in the ON
position.
The sliding door you want to operate must be unlocked.
To open the door with the inside handle, the childproof door lockon the door you want to operate
must be unlocked (see page 85).
Make sure both sliding doors are
closed before you start driving.
If you shift out of Park while a door
is closing, you will hear a beep until
the power sliding door closes
completely.
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Closing a power sliding door
while any part of a passenger is in the door's path can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all passengers are
clear of the doorway before
closing a sliding door.

Seats
Driver' s Sea t Powe r Adjustment s
On EX model
See pages 12 — 13 for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position seats and seat-backs.
The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of
the seat bottom. The horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in
several directions. The short vertical
switch adjusts the seat-back angle.
You can adjust the seat with the ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments before you start
driving.
Push the horizontal switch forward
or backward to move the seat
forward or backward. Pull up or push down on the front of
the switch to move the seat bottom's
front edge up or down. Pull up or
push down on the rear of the switch to move the rear of the seat bottom
up or down.
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