2001 HONDA ODYSSEY service

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ÎÎHowever, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system’s dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore the
vehicle begins to slow down, and you
will have to press harder on the
pedal. The distance needed to stop
will be much longer.
If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with the vehicle’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
f luid level is low, take the vehicle to
your dealer and have the brake
system inspected f or leaks or worn
brake pads.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See
on page .)
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
If the ABS indicator and the TCS
indicator (on EX model) come on
with this indicator, have the vehicle
inspected by your dealer
immediately.
The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake. 260
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Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Brake System Indicator
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or,
if youbelongtoone,anorganization
that provides roadside assistance.
Never tow your vehicle behind
another vehicle with just a rope or
chain. It is very dangerous. The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the vehicle
of f the ground. Your vehicle’s sus-
pension and body can be seriously
damaged.
If your Honda cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lif t equipment with the f ront
wheels of f the ground. If , due to
damage, your vehicle must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD ,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. 4
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Sling-t ype Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his method of towing
is unacceptable.
This is the best way to trans-
port your Honda.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Honda.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be trans-
ported with the f ront wheels of f the
ground.

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The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width.
For example:
T echnical Inf ormation
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T readwear
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
DOT Quality Grades Traction AA, A, B, C
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
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Some conventional gasolines are
being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines
are collectively ref erred to as
oxygenated f uels. To meet clean air
standards, some areas of the United
States and Canada use oxygenated
f uels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated f uel, be
sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirement.
Bef ore using an oxygenated f uel, try
to conf irm the f uel’s contents. Some
states/provinces require this
informationtobepostedonthepump.The f ollowing are the U.S. EPA and
Canadian CGSB approved
percentages of oxygenates:
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 15 percent MTBE by volume. (ethyl or grain alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 10 percent ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’
(methyl or wood
alcohol)
Your vehicle was not designed to use
fuel that contains methanol.
Methanol can corrode metal parts in
the fuel system, and also damage
plastic and rubber components. This
damage would not be covered by
your warranties. If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or perf ormance
problems resulting f rom the use of
an oxygenated f uel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates
given above are not covered under
warranty.
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T echnical Inf ormation
Oxygenated Fuels
338

When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
Service Manager or General
Manager can help. Almost all
problems are solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Relations Zone Of f ice.
Refer to the U.S. and Canadian Zone
Of f ice maps on the f ollowing pages.
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Cust omer Relat ions Inf ormat ion
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Additional Safety Precautions . 56
How the Automatic Seat Belt
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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
Index
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