2000 HONDA ODYSSEY glove box

Instrument
s an d Control s

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 Lighting Off

Feature......................................

67

Daytime Runnin
g Lights.............

67

Instrument
Pane
l Brightness.....

67

Turn
Signals................................
.

68

Windshield
Wipers.....................
. 68

Windshield Washers................... 70
Rear Window Wiper and Washer...................................... 70

Hazard Warning........................ 70

Rear Windo
w 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.................... 81
Childproof Door Locks............... 85

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

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

Power Sliding Doors........................ 89
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
Folding the Third Seat.............. 109
Power Windows............................. 112
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........................ 122
Center Pocket................................ 122Coin Holder.................................... 122
Storage Box.................................... 123
Coat Hook....................................... 123
Accessory Power Sockets............. 124 Interior Lights................................ 125
Instrument s an d Control s

Steering Whee l Controls , Key s an d Lock s
Remot e Audi o Control s
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.
Keys
Your vehicle comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle:
Ignition
DoorsGlove box
Tailgate The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the glove box locked when you
leave your vehicle and 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.
Instrument s an d Control s
KEYNUMBE RPLATE
MASTE R
KEY S
(BLACK )
VALET KE Y(GRAY )

Keys an d Lock s
Glove Bo x
Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
Instrument s an d Control s
GLOVE BO X
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passengerin a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Carryin
g Carg o

Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo

safely.

The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-backs, aredesigned for small, lightweight items.
The cargo area is intended for larger, heavier items. In addition, the seats
in the second row can be removed
and the bench seat in the third row
can be folded into the floor to allow
you to carry more cargo or longer items.
However, carrying too much cargo,or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicle's handling, stability and operation and make it unsafe. Before
carrying any type of cargo, be sure to
read the following pages.

Before Drivin g

REA
R COMPARTMEN T
FRONT DOO R POCKE T

CENTE R POCKE T

SEAT-BAC K POCKE T

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GLOV E BO X
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CARG
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Carrying Carg o
Load Limi t
The maximum load for your vehicle
is 1,277 Ibs (580 kg).
This figure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer.
To figure out how much cargo you
can carry:
Add up the weight of all occupants.
If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above.
Subtract the total from 1,277 Ibs
(580 kg).
The final number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry.
When you load luggage, the total
weight of the vehicle, all passengers, cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). The load for the front and rear axles also must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). The GVWR andGAWR are printed on the tire
information label attached to the
driver's doorjamb (see page 322). Carryin
g Item s i n th e Passenge r
Compartmen t
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with the driver's ability to operate the
pedals, or with the properoperation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop.
Befor e Drivin g
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

Index
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)........................................ 219
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating)........................................ 219
Gearshift Lever Positions............. 205
Glass Cleaning............................... 287
Glove Box........................................ . 87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)........................................ 219
Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 272
Hazard Warning Flashers.............. . 70
Headlights........................................ . 66
Aiming......................................... 272
Automatic Lighting Off............... 67
Daytime Running Lights............. 67
High Beam Indicator .................. 6 1
High Beams, Turning on
........... 66
Low Beams, Turning on ............
66
Reminder Chime.......................... 66
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 272
Turning on.................................... 66
Head Restraints ............................ 104
Heated Mirror ............................... 116Heating and Cooling .....................
130
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 203
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 66
HomeLink Universal
Transmitter.................................. 95
Hood Latch..................................... 254
Hood, Opening the ........................ 190
Horn.................................................. . 65
Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 243
Hydroplaning.................................. 217
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 320
If Your Vehicle Has to be
Towed ....................................... . 317
Ignition
Keys............................................... 76
Switch........................................... . 78
Timing Control System............. 329
Immobilizer System......................... 77
Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
Panel............................................. . 57
Individual Map Lights.................. 127
Infant Restraint............................... . 30
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 263
Inside Mirror.................................. 115
Inspection, Tire.............................. 265
Instrument Panel......................... 2, 56
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 67
Interior Cleaning............................ 286
Interior Lights................................ 125
Introduction ....................................... i
Jacking up the Vehicle.................. 296
Jack, Tire........................................ 294
Jump Starting................................. 303
Keys................................................... 76
Label, Certification........................ 320
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 68
Lap/Shoulder Belts................... 15, 45
CONTINUED

Index
Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle ... 53
Light Control Switch..................... 125
Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 272
Indicator........................................ 57
Interior........................................ 125
Parking.......................................... 66
Turn Signal................................... 68
Load Limits............................. 198, 218
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 7 8
Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 78
Fuel Fill Door............................ . 189
Glove Box.................................... . 87
Lockout Prevention..................... 80
Power Door.................................. 79
Sliding Doors................................ 88
Tailgate......................................... 85
Low Coolant Level......................... 193
Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 61
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 58, 307
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 322
Luggage.......................................... 197 Maintenance...................................
225
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 237
Record.................................. 235-236
Required Indicator...................... . 64
Safety.......................................... . 226
Schedule.............................. 230-234
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 58, 309
Manual Sliding Doors...................... 88
Maximum Allowable Speeds........ 207
Meters, Gauges................................ 62
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 326
Mirrors, Adjusting.........................
115
Moving the Second Row Bucket
Seat.............................................. 106
Neutral Gear Position.................... 206
New Vehicle Break-in ................... 188
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i
Numbers, Identification................ 320
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 188
Odometer.......................................... 62
Odometer, Trip............................... . 63
Oil
Change, How to......................... 241
Change, When to....................... 230
Checking Engine....................... 192
Pressure Indicator............... 58, 307
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 240
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 79
Opening the Hood......................... 190
Operation in Foreign Countries... 327
Outside Mirrors............................ . 115
Overheating, Engine..................... 305
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 237
Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 327
Paint Touch-up.............................. . 285
Panel Brightness Control............... 67
Park Gear Position......................... 205
Parking............................................ 209