2001 HONDA ODYSSEY fuel cap

Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the vehicle, park
with that side closest to the
service station pumps.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emission control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malf unction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Honda dealer f or service.
Bef ore ref ueling, make sure the rear
sliding door on the driver’s side is
closed.
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Bef ore Driving
Filling the Fuel Tank
Gasoline, Service Station Procedures
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.Shift to Park or Neutral and set
the parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on,
tighten it until it clicks several
times. If you do not properly
tighten the cap, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may come on (see
page ).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Your vehicle has an on-board
ref ueling vapor recovery system to
help keep f uel vapors f rom going
into the atmosphere. If the fuel
pump keeps clicking of f even though
the tank is not full, there may be a
problem with this system. Consult
your dealer. 1.
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5. 6.
320
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving Opening the Hood
198
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If the indicator remains on past three
driving trips, or the f uel cap was not
loose or missing, have the vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible. Drive moderately until the
dealer has inspected the problem.
Avoid full-throttle acceleration and
driving at high speed.
Youshouldalsohavethedealer
inspect your vehicle if this indicator
comes on repeatedly, even though it
may turn of f as you continue driving.This indicator may also come on
along with the ‘‘D ’’ indicator.
This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, it indicates one of
the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
your vehicle to put out excessive
emissions. Continued operation may
cause serious damage. If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the cause of this indicator
coming on could be a loose or
missing f uel f ill cap. Check the cap
and tighten it until it clicks several
times. Replace the fuel fill cap if it is
missing. Tightening the cap will not
make the indicator turn of f
immediately; it takes at least three
driving trips.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Malf unction Indicator L amp
320
MMAALLFFUUNNCCTTIIOONNIINNDDIICCAATTOORRLLAAMMPP If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 332
................................
Specif ications . 334
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 336
.................................
Treadwear . 336
......................................
Traction . 336
.............................
Temperature . 337 .........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 338
......
Driving in Foreign Countries . 339
.......................
Emissions Controls . 340
.....................
The Clean Air Act . 340
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System . 340
Evaporative Emissions Control
....................................
System . 340
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery . 340
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 341
....................
PGM-FI System . 341
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System . 341
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 341
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter . 341
....................
Replacement Parts . 341
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 342
..............
State Emissions Testing . 343
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation 331

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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

Fluids..................
Windshield Washer . 258
FM Stereo Radio
...........................
Reception . 162, 174
.................
Folding the Third Seat . 115
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 339
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 75
.................................................
Fuel . 196
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 197
...........................................
Gauge . 67
................
Octane Requirement . 196
...............................
Oxygenated . 338
........................
Reserve Indicator . 65
........................
Tank, Filling the . 197
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 324
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 202
..........................................
Gasohol . 338
.........................................
Gasoline . 196
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 65
...........................................
Gauge . 67
................
Octane Requirement . 196
........................
Tank, Filling the . 197
................
Gas Station Procedures . 197 Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
...............................................
Fuel . 67
...............................
Speedometer . 66
.................................
Tachometer . 66
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
.......................................
Rating) . 228
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) . 228
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 213
..............................
Glass Cleaning . 298
........................................
Glove Box . 91
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) . 228
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 282
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
........................................
Headlights . 70
........................................
Aiming . 282
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 71
............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
..................
High Beam Indicator . 65
.........................
Reminder Chime . 70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 282 ...................................
Turning on . 70
............................
Head Restraints . 110
...............................
Heated Mirror . 122
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 136
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 211
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 70
HomeLink Universal
.................................
Transmitter . 99
....................................
Hood Latch . 264
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 198
..................................................
Horn . 69
.................................
Hydroplaning . 225
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 332
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 80
...........................................
Switch . 82
............
Timing Control System . 341
........................
Immobilizer System . 81
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
..................
Individual Map Lights . 133
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 32
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-30
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 249
261
260
259
20.00 US gal (75.7
, 16.65 Imp gal)