2001 HONDA ODYSSEY CD player

When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, f elt-tip
pens, and labels can cause the CD to
not play properly, or possibly jam in
the drive.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
AnewCDmayberoughonthe
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the disc, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine.
Protecting Compact Discs
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If you see an error indication in the
display while operating the CD
player,findthecauseinthechartto
the right. If you cannot clear the
error indication, take the vehicle to
your Honda dealer.Indication Cause Solution
System Error
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
Communication Error
LSI Error Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check if the disc is inserted correctly in CDplayer.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error
indication does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your Honda dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
Consult your Honda dealer.
CD Player Error Indications
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The cassette system f eatures Dolby
B noise reduction, automatic
sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO )
tape, and autoreverse f or continuous
play.
Make sure the tape opening on the
cassette is facing to the right, then
insert the cassette most of the way
into the slot. The system will pull it
in the rest of the way, and begin to
play.
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Dolby noise reduction manuf actured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-
ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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Operating the Cassette Player
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187
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The tape direction indicator will light
to show you which side of the
cassette is playing. The indicates
thesideyouinsertedfacingupward
is now playing. If you want to play
the other side, press the PROG
button.
Dolby B noise reduction turns on
when you insert a cassette. If the
tape was not recorded with Dolby B
noise reduction, turn it of f by
pressing the NR button. With a cassette playing, you can use
the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT
f unction to f ind a desired program.
If you turn the system of f while a
tape is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL knob or by turning of f the
ignition, the cassette will remain in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the cassette player will be in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the PLAY button.
To switch to the radio or CD player
while a tape is playing, press the
AM/FM, or CD button. To change
back to the cassette player, push the
CD button. Fast Forward and
Rewind move the tape rapidly. Press
and release the side of the
TUNE bar to fast forward the tape,
or the side to rewind. You will
see FF or REW f lashing in the
display. To stop f ast f orward or
rewind, press either side of the
TUNE bar or the PLAY button. If the
system reaches the end of the tape
while in f ast f orward or rewind, it
automatically stops that function,
reverses direction, and begins to play.
Dolby remains of f until you turn it on
by pressing the button again.
When the system reaches the end of
the tape, it will automatically reverse
direction and play the other side. If
you want to remove the cassette
f rom the drive, press the EJECT
button on the cassette player.
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures T ape Search Functions
FF/REW
188

The cassette player picks up dirt and
oxides f rom the tape. This contami-
nation builds up over time and
causes the sound quality to degrade.
To prevent this, you should clean the
player af ter every 30 hours of use.
Your dealer has a cleaning kit
available.
If you do not clean the cassette
player regularly, it may eventually
become impossible to remove the
contamination with a normal
cleaning kit.
Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes.
Cassettes longer than that use
thinner tape that may break or jam
the drive.Look at the cassette before you
insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten
it by turning a hub with a pencil or
your f inger.
If the label is peeling of f , remove it
from the cassette or it could cause
the cassette to jam in the player.
Never try to insert a warped or
damaged cassette in the player.
When they are not in use, store
cassettes in their cases to protect
them f rom dust and moisture. Never
place cassettes where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
or high humidity. If a cassette is
exposed to extreme heat or cold, let
it reach a moderate temperature
bef ore inserting it in the player.
Never try to insert f oreign objects
into the cassette player.If you see the error indication
‘‘ ’’ (LX model)/‘‘ ’’
(EX model) on the display, press the
EJECT button and remove the
cassette from the unit. Make sure
the tape is not damaged. If the
cassette will not eject or the error
indication stays on after the cassette
ejects, take the vehicle to your
Honda dealer.
If a problem develops in the connec-
tion between the cassette player and
the radio, you will see ‘‘ ’’ in
the display. Take the vehicle to your
Honda dealer.
On LX model
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Caring f or the Cassette Player 190

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Bulb Replacement
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Rear Bulbs . 284, 285
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Specif ications . 335
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Turn Signal Lights . 283
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Bulbs, Halogen . 282
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Cancel Button . 79
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Capacities Chart . 334
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
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Cargo Area Light . 133
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Cargo Net . 208
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Carrying Cargo . 205
Cassette Player
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Care . 190
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Operation . 166, 187
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 169, 183
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CD Player . 169, 181
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Center Pocket . 128
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Center Table . 123
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Certif ication Label . 332
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Chains . 279
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 251 ......................................
When to . 240
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Changing a Flat Tire . 303
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Changing Engine Coolant . 255
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 319
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 210
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Childproof Door Locks . 89
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Child Saf ety . 22
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Child Seat . 28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Cleaner Element, Air . 262
Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels . 295
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Carpeting . 296
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Exterior . 294
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Fabric . 297
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Interior . 296
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Seat Belts . 297
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Vinyl . 297
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Windows . 298
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Climate Control System . 144
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Clock, Setting the . 123
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Coat Hook . 129
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Code, Audio System . 192
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CO in the Exhaust . 340
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Coin Holder . 128
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 211 ..............................
Compact Spare . 302
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Consumer Inf ormation . 346
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 253
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Checking . 201
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Proper Solution . 253
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Replacing . 255
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Corrosion Protection . 299
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 340
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Cruise Control Operation . 77
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 346
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 350
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 141, 151
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Dimensions . 334
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Index
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Tachometer . 66
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Tailgate . 89
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Opening the . 89
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Open Monitor Light . 64 ......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 285
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 301
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Tape Player . 166, 187
Technical Descriptions
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Emissions Control Systems . 340
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Oxygenated Fuels . 338
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 342
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 54
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 192
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 342
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Time, Setting the . 123
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Timing Belt . 273
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Tire Chains . 279
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 303
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Tires . 273
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Air Pressure . 273
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Balancing . 276
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Checking Wear . 275
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Compact Spare . 302
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 336
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Inf lation . 273
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Inspection . 275
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Replacing . 277 ......................................
Rotating . 276
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Snow . 279
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Specif ications . 335
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Tire Chains . 279
Towing .....................................
A Trailer . 226
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Emergency Wrecker . 329
..
Traction Control System (TCS) . 221
Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 259
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Fluid Selection . 259
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Identif ication Number . 333
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Shif ting the Automatic . 213
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Treadwear . 336
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Trip Meter . 67
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Turn Signals . 72
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Tools, Tire Changing . 303
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Underside, Cleaning . 299
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 301
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 336
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Unleaded Gasoline . 196
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Upholstery Cleaning . 296
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Starting the Engine . 211
In Cold Weather at High
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Altitude . 211
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With a Dead Battery . 313
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State Emissions Testing . 343
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 315
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
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Stereo Sound System . 161, 173
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Storing Your Vehicle . 291
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Storage Box . 129
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Sunglasses Holder . 126
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Sun Visor . 127
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 55
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SRS Indicator . 54, 62
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System Components . 52
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Synthetic Oil . 250
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