2001 HONDA ODYSSEY lock

Storing the Flat Tire on the Floor
When the third seat is f olded, the
f lat tire is secured to the f loor on
topof thefoldedseat.Pullupthe
carpet 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
sparetirelid.
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 f ive wheel nut
holes and the bracket as shown.
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the f lat tire by tightening the wing
bolt.
Adjust the seat-back of the third
seat to the upright position (see
page ). 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.
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Unclip the hook f rom the seat
back handle on the driver’s seat
and lower the f loor lid and the
carpet.
Make sure to adjust the f ront
seats properly bef ore you start
driving (see page ).
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket clockwise to
lock it in place. Store the tools.
Replace the cover.
Close the tailgate.
Store the plastic screw in the spare
tire well.
Store the wheel cover in the spare
tire well. Make sure it will not get
scratched or damaged.
Storethesparetirebasketinthe
spare tire well.
Place the flat tire face down on the
attachment point. Put the tire
mountingwingboltinthe
attachment point through one of
the f ive wheel nut holes as shown.
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the f lat tire by tightening the wing
bolt. 24.
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interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack and tools
securely before driving.

Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page
).
Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
orNeutralorthestarterwillnot
operate.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things: Your vehicle has the Immobilizer
System. You should use a
properly-coded master or valet key
to start the engine (see page ).
A key that is not properly coded
will cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the dash panel to blink
rapidly.
Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
thefusesareOK,thereisproba-
bly something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. (See
on page .)
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Jump Starting
Nothing Happens or the Starter
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If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See
on page .)
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pagesand , or the diagram on the
f use box lid (the diagram f or the
driver’s side interior f use box is on
the kick panel below the f use box),
which f use or f uses control that
component. Check those f uses f irst,
but check all the f uses bef ore
deciding that a blown f use is not the
cause. Replace any blown f uses and
check the component’s operation.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
The secondary f use box is in the
engine compartment next to the
battery.
The primary under-hood f use box is
located in the back of the engine
compartment on the passenger’s side.
To open it, push the tabs as shown.
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10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
10 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirror
Daytime Running Light
ECU(PCM),CruiseControl
Rear Wiper
ACC Relay
Back-up Lights, Instrument
Lights
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Front Wiper
Starter Signal 1 2 345 6 78 9
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20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A Driver’s Side Automatic
Sliding Door
Power Seat Reclining
BSC
Power Seat Sliding
Passenger’s Side Automatic
Sliding Door
Daytime Running Light
Left Power Vent
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
ACC Socket
Small Light, License Light
Interior Light, Radio
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back Up
ABS Motor Check
Driver’s Power Window
Right Power Vent
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Canadian models
No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
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If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I) so
the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
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The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing. Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.

The Transmission Number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block. It is on the f ront.
Identif ication Numbers
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