2001 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

Your vehicle has two accessory
power sockets. The f ront accessory
power socket is located under the
center pocket. The rear socket is
behind the third seat on the driver’s
side.To use an accessory power socket,
pull out on the cover. The ignition
switch must be in ACCESSORY (I)
or ON (II).
These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
When both sockets are being used,
the combined power rating of both
accessories should be 120 watts orless (10 amps).
They will not power an automotive
type cigarette lighter element.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
A ccessory Power Socket s
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The light control switch controls the
interior lights: the individual map
lights by the sun visors, the
individual map lights above the
second and third row passengers,
and the cargo area light. This switch
has three positions: OFF, Door
Activated, and ON.When this switch is in the OFF
position:
None of the lights come on when a
door or the tailgate is opened.
The individual map lights in the
f ront can be turned on and of f with
the switches next to the lights.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on.
The cargo area light can be turned
on with the switch in the light. The individual map lights in the
f ront come on when any door or
thetailgateisopened.Whenthe
doors and the tailgate are closed,
eachlightcanbeturnedonandoff
with the switch next to the light.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows come on
whenanydoororthetailgateis
opened. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, each light can
be turned on and of f by pushing
on the lens.
When the switch is in the Door
Activated position:
CONT INUED
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Interior Lights
L ight Control Switch
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The cargo area light comes on
whenanydoororthetailgateis
opened if the switch in the light is
in the door activated (center)
position. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, it can be turned
on with the switch in the light.When the switch is in the ON
position:
All the individual map lights come
onandstayonaslongasthe
switch remains in the ON position.
The cargo area light comes on and
stays on if the switch in the light is
in the door activated (center)
position. The lights go out about six seconds
after all the doors and the tailgate
are closed.
With the light control switch in the
Door Activated position, all the
individual map lights and the cargo
area light (with the switch in the
center position) come on when you
unlock the door with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
With any door or the tailgate left
open, the lights stay on about three
minutes, then go out.
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Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Turn on the f ront individual map
lights by pushing the button next to
each light. Push the button again to
turn it off. You can also operate
these lights with the light control
switch (see page ).Turn on each rear individual map
light by pushing the lens when the
ignition switch is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Push the lens again to turn it off.
You can also operate these lights
with the light control switch (see
page ).The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, it comes on when
you open the tailgate. In the ON
position, it stays on continuously.
This light also works with the light
control switch (see page ).
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Interior Lights
Individual Map L ights Cargo A rea L ight
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The ignition switch light comes on
when you open the driver’s door, and
stays on several seconds after you
close the door.
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ignition Switch L ight 134

The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it......................
Heating and Cooling . 136
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What Each Control Does . 136
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How to Use the System . 139
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To Turn Everything Of f . 143
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Climate Control System . 144
(EX model without Navigation
System)
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Fully-automatic Operation . 146
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Semi-automatic Operation . 148
(EX model with Navigation System)
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Fully-automatic Operation . 152
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Semi-automatic Operation . 153
Sunlight Sensor/
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Temperature Sensor . 157
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Rear A/C Unit . 158
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Audio System (LX) . 161
AM/FM/Cassette Stereo
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Audio System . 161
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Operating the Radio . 162
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Adjusting the Sound . 165
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Audio System Lighting . 166
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 166
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Tape Search Functions . 166 Operating the Optional CD
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Player/Changer . 169
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 172
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Audio System (EX) . 173
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 173
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Operating the Radio . 174
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Adjusting the Sound . 178
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Audio System Lighting . 179
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Radio Frequencies . 179
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Radio Reception . 179
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Operating the CD Player . 181
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Operating the CD Changer . 183
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Protecting Compact Discs . 184
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CD Player Error Indications . 185
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 186
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 187
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Tape Search Functions . 188
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 190
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Remote Audio Controls . 191
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Thef t Protection . 192
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Security System . 193
On EX model
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures 135

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or best
visibility.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator above this button is lit,
air f rom the vehicle’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode).This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
With this dial, you can adjust the
rear A/C unit heating, cooling, and
air flow (see page ).
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
Rear A /C Control Dial
On L X model
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Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C. In this case you cannot turn it
off.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Mode Buttons
137