2001 HONDA ODYSSEY airbag

Thepurposeof theSRS
light is to alert you to a
potential problem with your
Supplemental Restraint System.
This light will also alert you to a
potential problem with your
automatic seat belt tensioners.
When you turn the ignition ON (II),
this indicator will light brief ly then
go out. This tells you that the system
is working properly.
If the light comes on at any other
time, or does not come on at all, you
should have the system checked by
your dealer. For example:
If the SRS indicator light does not
come on after you turn the ignition
ON (II).
If the light stays on after the
engine starts.
If your airbags inf late, the tensioners
immediately tighten the f ront seat
belts to help hold the occupants in
place. The belts will remain tight
until you unbuckle them in the
normal way.
Your Honda has automatic seat belt
tensioners f or added protection
during a moderate to severe frontal
collision. How the SRS Indicator L ight
Works
How the Automatic Seat Belt
T ensioners Work
Additional Inf ormation About Your SRS
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
54

Your Supplemental Restraint System
is virtually maintenance-f ree, and
there are no parts you can saf ely
service. However, you must have
your vehicle serviced if :The
airbags, seat belt tensioners, and
control unit must be replaced. Do
not try to remove or replace the
airbags yourself .
This must be done by a Honda
dealer or a knowledgeable body
shop.
Take your vehicle to
an authorized Honda dealer as
soon as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inf late when you need them (see
page ).
If the light comes on or f lashes on
andoff whileyoudrive.
If you see any of these indications,
your airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not deploy when you need them.
See your Honda dealer as soon as
possible.
54
SRS Service
Your airbags ever inf late.
T he SRS indicat or light alert s yout o a problem.
Additional Inf ormation About Your SRS
Driver and Passenger Saf ety 55
Ignoring the SRS indicator light
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbags do not
inflate when needed.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS light alerts you to a
potential problem.

Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection in a moderate to severe
f rontal collision.
Do not tamper with SRS
components or wiring f or any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
See page f or f urther inf ormation
and precautions relating to your SRS. 204
Additional Inf ormation About Your SRS
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Saf ety Precautions 56

Your dealer has genuine Honda
accessories that allow you to
personalize your vehicle. These
accessories have been designed and
approved f or your vehicle, and are
covered by warranty.However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your vehicle’s electrical system
capacity, they can interf ere with theoperation of your vehicle, or even
cause the airbags to deploy.
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ).
Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory.
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the f inal installation.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Bef ore installing any accessory:
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.
Non-Honda accessories are usually
designed f or universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on page f or
additional information.)
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
203
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

Do not remove any original
equipment or modif y your vehicle in
any way that would alter its design or
operation. This could make your
vehicle unsaf e and illegal to drive.
Such modif ications can adversely
af f ect handling, and interf ere with
the operation of the vehicle’s anti-
lock brakes and other systems.In addition, any modif ications that
decrease ground clearance increase
the chance of undercarriage parts
striking a curb, speed bump, or other
raised object, which could cause
your airbags to deploy.
Do not modif y your steering wheel
or any other part of your
Supplemental Restraint System.
Modif ications could make the
system inef f ective.
Any object attached to
or placed on the covers marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG,’’ in the center of the
steering wheel and on top of the
dashboard, could interf ere with the
proper operation of the airbags. Or,
if the airbags inf late, the objects
could be propelled inside the vehicle
and hurt someone.
For example, do not make any
modif ications that would change the
ride height of your vehicle, or install
wheels and tires with a dif f erent
overall diameter.
Modif ications
Additional Saf ety PrecautionDo not at t ach or place object s on t he
airbag covers.
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
204

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Accessories and Modif ications . 203
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Accessories . 203
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Additional Safety Precaution . 204
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Modif ications . 204
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 83
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Accessory Power Sockets . 130
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Additives, Engine Oil . 251
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 53
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Air Cleaner Element . 262
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Air Conditioning Filter . 272
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Air Conditioning System . 136, 144
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Maintenance . 271
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Rear A/C Control . 158
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Usage . 136, 144
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 138, 144
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Air Pressure, Tires . 273
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 338
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 295
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Antif reeze . 253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 63, 220
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Operation . 219
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 192 .
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 82
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Appearance Care . 293
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Armrests . 109
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Audio Controls, Remote . 191
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Audio System . 161, 173
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 54
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
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Automatic Speed Control . 77
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Automatic Transmission . 212
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Capacity,Fluid .334
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Checking Fluid Level . 259
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Shif ting . 213
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 212
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Shif t Lever Positions . 213
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Shif t Lock Release . 216
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 319
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Jump Starting . 313
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Maintenance . 267
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Specif ications . 335
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Bef ore Driving . 195
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Belts,Seat .8,49 ...........................
Beverage Holder . 124
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Body Repair . 300
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 219
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Break-in, New Linings . 196
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Bulb Replacement . 284
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Fluid . 260
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Parking . 122
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System Indicator . 62, 322
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Wear Indicators . 218
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Braking System . 218
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 196
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 285
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Brake Lights . 284
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Cargo Area Light . 288
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Front Parking Lights . 283
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Front Side Marker Lights . 283
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Headlights . 282
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High-mount Brake Light . 286
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Individual Map Lights . 288
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License Plate Light . 287
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Wiper Blades . 269
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 51
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 201
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Reverse Gear Position . 214
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Rotation, Tire . 276
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 49
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 350
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Air bags . 9
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Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 58
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 49
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Additional Information . 49
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 54
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Cleaning . 297
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 49
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Maintenance . 51 Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 49, 61
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System Components . 49
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Use During Pregnancy . 20
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats . 104
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Adjustments . 105
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Folding the Third Seat . 115
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Head Restraints . 110
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Manual Height Ajustment . 107
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Passenger Seating . 104
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Reclining the Second Seat . 106
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Reclining the Third Seat . 106
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Removing the Second Seats . 114
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Third Seat Access . 111
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Security System . 193
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Serial Number . 332
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Service Intervals . 240
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Service Manual . 351
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Service Station Procedures . 197
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Setting the Clock . 123
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 212
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Shif t Lock Release . 215
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement . 283
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Signaling Turns . 72 ...................................
Sliding Doors . 92
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Snow Tires . 279
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 294
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Sound System . 161, 173
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 302
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Specif ications . 335
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Spark Plugs . 264
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Specif ications Charts . 334
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Speed Control . 77
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Speedometer . 66
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 52
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 56
How the Automatic Seat Belt
....................
Tensioners Work . 54
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 54
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How Your Airbags Work . 52
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SRS Components . 52
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SRS Service . 55
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SRS Indicator . 54, 62
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 83
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