2001 HONDA ODYSSEY audio

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 60
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Indicator Lights . 61
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Gauges . 66
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 69
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Headlights . 70
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Turn Signals . 72
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Windshield Wipers . 72
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Windshield Washers . 74 Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer . 74
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Hazard Warning . 75
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 76
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Steering Wheel Controls . 77
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Cruise Control . 77
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Remote Audio Controls . 80
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Keys and Locks . 80
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Keys . 80
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Immobilizer System . 81
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Ignition Switch . 82
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Power Door Locks . 83
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Remote Transmitter . 85
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Childproof Door Locks . 89
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Tailgate . 89
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Glove Box . 91
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Manual Sliding Doors . 92
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Power Sliding Doors . 93
HomeLink Universal
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Transmitter . 99
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Seats . 104
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Passenger Seating . 104
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Seat Adjustments . 105
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
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Adjustment . 107 Driver’s Seat Power
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Adjustments . 108
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Armrests . 109
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Head Restraints . 110
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Third Seat Access . 111
Moving the Second Row
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Bucket Seat . 112
Removing the Bucket Seats ................
in the Second Row . 114
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Folding the Third Seat . 115
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Power Windows . 118
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Mirrors . 121
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Parking Brake . 122
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Digital Clock . 123
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Center Table . 123
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Beverage Holder . 124
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Sunglasses Holder . 126
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Sun Visor . 127
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Vanity Mirror . 127
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Rear Compartment . 128
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Center Pocket . 128
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Coin Holder . 128
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Storage Box . 129
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Coat Hook . 129
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Accessory Power Sockets . 130
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Interior Lights . 131
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 59

Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
the plate stored in a saf e place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
Your vehicle comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
These buttons let you control some
f unctions of the audio system with-
out removing your hands f rom the
wheel. Ref er to page f or a com-
plete explanation. The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:
 Ignition
 Doors
Glovebox
 TailgateThe valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keepthegloveboxlockedwhenyou
leave your vehicle and valet key at a
parking f acility.
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On EX model
Keys
Remote Audio Controls
Steering Wheel Controls, K eys and L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
This is the normal key
position when driving. All f eatures
and accessories on the vehicle are
usable. Several of the lights on the
instrument panel come on as a test
when you turn the ignition switch
f rom ACCESSORY to ON. The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key’s coding (see page
).
In this position,
you can operate the audio system
and the accessory power socket.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.Each f ront door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors and the tailgate.
Push the switch down to lock all
doors and the tailgate, and up to
unlock them.
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ST A RT (III) Power Door L ocks
ON (II)
A CCESSORY (I)
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it......................
Heating and Cooling . 136
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What Each Control Does . 136
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How to Use the System . 139
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To Turn Everything Of f . 143
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Climate Control System . 144
(EX model without Navigation
System)
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Fully-automatic Operation . 146
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Semi-automatic Operation . 148
(EX model with Navigation System)
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Fully-automatic Operation . 152
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Semi-automatic Operation . 153
Sunlight Sensor/
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Temperature Sensor . 157
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Rear A/C Unit . 158
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Audio System (LX) . 161
AM/FM/Cassette Stereo
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Audio System . 161
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Operating the Radio . 162
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Adjusting the Sound . 165
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Audio System Lighting . 166
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 166
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Tape Search Functions . 166 Operating the Optional CD
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Player/Changer . 169
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 172
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Audio System (EX) . 173
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 173
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Operating the Radio . 174
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Adjusting the Sound . 178
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Audio System Lighting . 179
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Radio Frequencies . 179
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Radio Reception . 179
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Operating the CD Player . 181
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Operating the CD Changer . 183
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Protecting Compact Discs . 184
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CD Player Error Indications . 185
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 186
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 187
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Tape Search Functions . 188
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 190
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Remote Audio Controls . 191
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Thef t Protection . 192
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Security System . 193
On EX model
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures 135

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Your Honda’s audio system provides
clear reception on both AM and FM
bands, while the preset buttons allow
you to easily select your f avorite
stations.
The cassette system f eatures Dolby
B noise reduction, automatic
sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO )
tape, and autoreverse f or continuous
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.
On LX model
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
A M/FM/Cassette Stereo A udio
System
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The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to
operate the audio system. Turn the
system on by pushing the PWR/
VOL knob.
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
Adjust the volume by turning the
PWR/VOL knob.
You can use any of f our methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the
Preset buttons.
Use the TUNE bar to tune
the radio to a desired f requency.
Press the upper part ( ) to tune
toahigherfrequency,orthelower
part ( ) to tune to a lower
f requency. The f requency numbers
will start to change rapidly. Release
the bar when the display reaches the
desired f requency. To change the
f requency in small increments, press
and release the TUNE bar quickly. The SEEK f unction
searches the band for a station with
a strong signal. To activate it, push
the SEEK switch up or down, then
release it. Depending on which way
you push the switch, the system
scans upward or downward f rom the
current f requency. It stops when it
finds a station with a strong signal.
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Operating the Radio
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The SCAN f unction
samples all the stations with strong
signals on the selected band. To
activate it, press the SCAN button,
then release it. SCN shows in the
display. The system will scan up the
band f or a station with a strong
signal. When it f inds a strong signal,
it will stop and play that station f or
approximately f ive seconds. If you do
nothing, the system will then scan
f or the next strong station and play
that f or f ive seconds. When it plays a
station that you want to continue
listening to, press the SCAN button
again.
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
SCAN
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µYou can store the
f requencies of your f avorite radio
stations in the six preset buttons.
Each button will store one f requency
on the AM band, and two
f requencies on the FM band.
To store a f requency:
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two f requencies with each Preset
button.
Use the TUNE or SEEK f unction
to tune the radio to a desired
station.
Pick the Preset button you want
for that station. Press the button
and hold it until you hear a beep.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total
of six stations on AM and twelve
on FM. Once a station’s frequency is stored,
simply press and release the proper
Preset button to tune to it.
The preset f requencies will be lost if
your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio f use is
removed.
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Preset
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
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