2002 HONDA ODYSSEY warning

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood and check the oil
level (see page ). Although oil
levelandoilpressurearenot
directly connected, an engine that
is very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
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Emergency
Towing
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed354
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

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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.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according
to Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
T echnical Inf ormation
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
372

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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation
Temperature A,B,C
373

CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .238
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Emergencies on the Road . 337
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Battery, Jump Starting . 349
Emergencies on the Road ...........
Brake System Indicator . 358
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Changing a Flat Tire . 339
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Charging System Indicator . 355
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Checking the Fuses . 359
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 354
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 356
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Overheated Engine . 351
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Emergency Brake .117
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Emergency Flashers .77
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Emergency Towing .365
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Emissions Controls .376
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Emissions Testing, State . 379
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 69
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Drive Belts .308
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .64, 356
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,354
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 285
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Overheating .351 ............................
Specif ications .371
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Starting .247
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Ethanol in Gasoline .374
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 376
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .59
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .377
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .20
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 330
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Fabric, Cleaning .333
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Fan, Interior .132, 145
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .131
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 233
Filters ...............................................
Air .298
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Dust and Pollen .308
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Oil .287
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 77
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 339
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Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 295
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Engine Oil .236
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Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 254
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Disposal of Used Oil .288
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 82
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Lockout Prevention . 83
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Manual Sliding Doors . 91
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Monitor Light .66
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Power Door Locks .82
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Power Sliding Doors . 92
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 372
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Drive Belts .308
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .245
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Economy .238
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In Bad Weather .260
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In Foreign Countries . 375
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 298
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DVD Player .205
Index
E
F
III

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Floor Mat .332
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 295
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Brake .296
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Power Steering .297
Fluids ..................
Windshield Washer . 294
FM Stereo Radio ...................
Reception . 158,170,191
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Folding the Third Seat . 109
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 375
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Four-way Flashers .77
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Fuel .232
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Fill Door and Cap .233
...........................................
Gauge .69
................
Octane Requirement . 232
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Oxygenated .375
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Reserve Indicator .67
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Tank, Filling the .233
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Fuses, Checking the .360
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 238
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Gasohol .374 .........................................
Gasoline .232
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 67
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Gauge .69
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Octane Requirement . 232
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Tank, Filling the .233
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Gas Station Procedures . 233
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 69
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Fuel .69
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Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .264
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .264
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 249
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Glass Cleaning .334
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Glove Box .90
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .264
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 318
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 77........................................
Headlights .72
........................................
Aiming .318
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Automatic Lighting Off . 73
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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High Beam Indicator . 67
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Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 318
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Turning on .72
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Headphones .219
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Head Restraints .104
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Heated Mirror .117
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Heating and Cooling .132
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High Altitude, Starting at . 247
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High-Low Beam Switch . 72
HomeLink Universal ...............................
Transmitter .225
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Hood Latch .300
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Hood, Opening the .234
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Horn .71
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Hydroplaning .261
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 368
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
Index
GHI
IV

ÎÎ
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Shif ting the Automatic . 249
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Treadwear .372
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Trip Meter .69
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Turn Signals .74
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Tools, Tire Changing . 340
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Underside, Cleaning .335
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .337
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 372
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Unleaded Gasoline .232
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Upholstery Cleaning .332
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 288
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Vanity Mirror .123
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 242,262
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Vehicle Dimensions .370
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 368
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Vehicle Storage .327
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Ventilation .135, 140
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VIN .368
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Vinyl Cleaning .333 ..................................
Viscosity, Oil .285
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 60
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Warranty Coverages .383
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 294
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Level Indicator .67
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Operation .76
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Washing .330
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Waxing and Polishing . 331
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Alignment and Balance . 312
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Compact Spare .338
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Wrench .342
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .334
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Operating the Power . 113
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Rear .115
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .74
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Def roster .137, 147 .......................................
Washers .76
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .305
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Operation .74
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
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Wireless Headphones . 219
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Worn Tires .311
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 365
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