2001 HONDA ODYSSEY brake

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Stopping in traf f ic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
gettoanexitoranareatostopthat
is far away from the traffic lanes.Turn on the hazard warning lights
andturntheignitionswitchto
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground away f rom
traf f ic. Put the transmission in
Park. Apply the parking brake.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 303
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The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.

To jump start your vehicle, f ollow
these directions closely:
If your vehicle’s battery has run
down, you may be able to start the
engine by using a booster battery.
Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery
(see page ). In very cold
weather, check the condition of
the electrolyte. If it seems slushy
or like ice, do not try jump starting
until it thaws.
You cannot start a Honda by pushing
or pulling it.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to
on page .
Do you have f uel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the f uel gauge.
The low f uel level warning light
may not be working, so you were
not reminded to f ill the tank.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ). Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . 1. 2.
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T he Starter Operates Normally Jump Starting
Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing
If Your Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 313
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.
Turn of f the heating and cooling/
climate control system and all
otheraccessories.Turnonthe
hazard warning indicators.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading
(climbing a long, steep hill on a
hot day with the A/C running, f or
example), the engine should start
to cool down almost immediately.
If it does, wait until the tempera-
ture gauge comes down to the mid-
point then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Wait until you see no more signs
of steam or spray, then open thehood.Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page ). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks.
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If Your Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed Emergency
Towing
316

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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
322
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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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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
335
Lights Battery
Fuses
Engine
Alignment
Tires
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
9.4 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°
0°30’
2°07’
P215/65R16 96T
T135/80D16 101M
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
24/2.2 CP
12 V 1.8 W
12 V 8 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
2CP
21 CP (18 W)
4CP
10 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
60/55 W (HB2)
12 V
65 AH/20 HR
52 AH/5 HR
12 V
12 V
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights/Rear side
marker lights
Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate light
High-mount brake light
Individual map lights
Cargo area light
Vanity mirror lights
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
CamberCaster Size
Pressure
See page 328 or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
See page 328 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 327 or the fuse box
cover. See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion page 266 .
High/Low
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
FrontRear
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC, 6-cylinder, gasoline engine

Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to90km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T). Do not use the cruise
control. When traf f ic allows, drive
f or 90 seconds without moving the
accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If
you cannot do this f or a
continuous 90 seconds because of
traf f ic conditions, drive f or at least
30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90
seconds). 4
St at e Emissions T est ing
T echnical Inf ormation
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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)
...............................
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
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 54
...
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
...........
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
..........................
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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