2001 HONDA ODYSSEY Oil

Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way and remove the bulb.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs, one on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel
base and protect the glass from
contactwithyourskinorhard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Open the hood.
If you need to change the head-
light bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the air intake cover (see
page ).
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should
be perf ormed by a Honda technician
or other qualif ied mechanic.
1.2. 3. 4.
262
Lights
Maint enance Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Headlight A iming 282
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Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
Disconnect the battery.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals. Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Nonporous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months/30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
251
240
St oring Your Vehicle
Maint enance291

This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 302
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 303
..........
If Your Engine Won’t Start . 312
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ........................
Very Slowly . 312
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 313
................................
Jump Starting . 313
............
If Your Engine Overheats . 315
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 318
..........
Charging System Indicator . 319
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 320
.......................
Readiness Codes . 321
...............
Brake System Indicator . 322
..............................................
Fuses . 323
..........
Checking and Replacing . 324
......................
Emergency Towing . 329
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 301

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood and check the oil
level (see page ). Although oil
levelandoilpressurearenot
directly connected, an engine that
is very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
1. 2. 3. 4.
200 249 329
Emergency
Towing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
318
LLOOWWOOIILLPPRREESSSSUURREEIINNDDIICCAATTOORR Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

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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
10 111213141516 20 A
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
1:2: EX
Canadian models
No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
1 1
2
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
328
Driver’s Side
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
334 Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities
201.2 in (5,110 mm)
75.6 in (1,920 mm)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
2.48 US gal (9.4
, 2.07 Imp gal)
3.1 US qt (2.9
, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2, 6.3 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
66.1 in (1,680 mm)
66.1 in (1,680 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm)
68.5 in (1,740 mm)
32 34 oz (850 900 g) ND-OIL8 20.00 US gal (75.7
, 16.65 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5, 1.65 Imp gal)
69.7 in (1,770 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
8,160 lbs (3,700 kg) Approx.
FrontRear
1: 2:Change Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1: LX
2: EX 1 2
1 2

CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 203
................................
Accessories . 203
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 204
............................
Modif ications . 204
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 83
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 130
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 251
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 53
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 262
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 272
......
Air Conditioning System . 136, 144
..............................
Maintenance . 271
.....................
Rear A/C Control . 158
.................................
Usage . 136, 144
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 138, 144
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 273
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 338
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 295
......................................
Antif reeze . 253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 63, 220
...................................
Operation . 219
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 192 .
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 82
..........................
Appearance Care . 293
........................................
Armrests . 109
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 191
........................
Audio System . 161, 173
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 54
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
...............
Automatic Speed Control . 77
..............
Automatic Transmission . 212
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .334
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 259
.......................................
Shif ting . 213
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 212
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 213
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 216
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 319
............................
Jump Starting . 313
..............................
Maintenance . 267
............................
Specif ications . 335
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 195
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,49 ...........................
Beverage Holder . 124
...................................
Body Repair . 300
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 219
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 196
....................
Bulb Replacement . 284
...........................................
Fluid . 260
.......................................
Parking . 122
.................
System Indicator . 62, 322
........................
Wear Indicators . 218
.............................
Braking System . 218
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 196
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 285
..............................
Brake Lights . 284
......................
Cargo Area Light . 288
................
Front Parking Lights . 283
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 283
.................................
Headlights . 282
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 286
..............
Individual Map Lights . 288
...................
License Plate Light . 287
Index
A
B I

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Bulb Replacement
.........................
Rear Bulbs . 284, 285
............................
Specif ications . 335
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 283
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 282
..................................
Cancel Button . 79
............................
Capacities Chart . 334
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
..........................
Cargo Area Light . 133
......................................
Cargo Net . 208
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 205
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 190
...........................
Operation . 166, 187
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..........................
CD Changer . 169, 183
..............................
CD Player . 169, 181
...............................
Center Pocket . 128
..................................
Center Table . 123
........................
Certif ication Label . 332
............................................
Chains . 279
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 251 ......................................
When to . 240
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 303
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 255
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 319
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 210
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 89
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 22
.........................................
Child Seat . 28
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 262
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 295
...................................
Carpeting . 296
......................................
Exterior . 294
.........................................
Fabric . 297
.......................................
Interior . 296
...................................
Seat Belts . 297
...........................................
Vinyl . 297
....................................
Windows . 298
...............
Climate Control System . 144
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 123
......................................
Coat Hook . 129
.....................
Code, Audio System . 192
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 340
...................................
Coin Holder . 128
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 211 ..............................
Compact Spare . 302
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 346
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 253
....................................
Checking . 201
.........................
Proper Solution . 253
...................................
Replacing . 255
...................
Temperature Gauge . 67
....................
Corrosion Protection . 299
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 340
..............
Cruise Control Operation . 77
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 346
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 60
................
Daytime Running Lights . 71
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 350
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
......
Def rosting the Windows . 141, 151
....................................
Dimensions . 334
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Index
C
D
II