2002 HONDA ODYSSEY parking brake

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However, 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.
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. If the ABS indicator and the TCS
indicator come on with this indicator,
have the vehicle inspected by your
dealer immediately.
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265Emergency
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. 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. Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
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 ormation371
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
)
10 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°
0°30’
2°07’
225/60R16 98T
T135/80D16 101M
36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5 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
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
See page 364or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
See page 364or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 363or the fuse box
cover. See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion page
302.
High/Low
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side (Amber)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,
6-cylinder, gasoline engine

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Accessories and Modif ications . 239
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Accessories .239
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Additional Safety Precaution . 240
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Modif ications .240
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .82
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Accessory Power Sockets . 126
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Additives, Engine Oil . 287
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 53
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Air Cleaner Element .298
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Air Conditioning System . 132,140
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Maintenance .307
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Rear A/C Control .154
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Usage .132, 140
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 134,140
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Air Pressure, Tires .309
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Alcohol in Gasoline .374
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 331
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Antif reeze .289
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .65, 256
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Operation .255
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 188
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 81..........................
Appearance Care .329
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Armrests .104
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Audio Controls, Remote . 187
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Audio System . 157,169,189
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 51
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 73
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Automatic Speed Control . 222
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Automatic Transmission . 248
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Capacity, Fluid .370
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Checking Fluid Level . 295
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Shif ting .249
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 248
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Shif t Lever Positions . 249
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Shif t Lock Release . 251
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .64, 355
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Jump Starting .349
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Maintenance .303
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Specif ications .371
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Bef ore Driving .231
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Belts,Seat .8,49
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Beverage Holder .120 ...................................
Body Repair .336
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 255
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Break-in, New Linings . 232
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Bulb Replacement .320
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Fluid .296
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Parking .117
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System Indicator . 64,358
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Wear Indicators .254
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Braking System .254
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 232
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Brights, Headlights .72
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .321
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Brake Lights .320
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Cargo Area Light .325
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Front Parking Lights . 319
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Front Side Marker Lights . 319
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Headlights .318
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High-mount Brake Light . 322
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Individual Map Lights . 324
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License Plate Light . 323
Index
A
B
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 232
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Odometer .68
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Odometer, Trip .69
Oil ........................
Change, How to .287
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Change, When to .276
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Checking Engine .236
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Pressure Indicator . 64,354
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .286
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 375
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Outside Mirrors .116
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Overheating, Engine .351
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 283
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Oxygenated Fuels .374
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Neutral Gear Position . 250
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New Vehicle Break-in . 232
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 368..............................
Paint Touch-up .331
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Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position .249
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Parking .253
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Parking Brake .117
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Parking Lights .72
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
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PGM-FI System .377
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Polishing and Waxing . 331
Power Sliding Doors .................................
Indicator .66, 97
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Operation .92
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Switches .93
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children .22
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Protecting Inf ants .32
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Protecting Larger Children . 41
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Protecting Small Children . 37
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .45 .............................
Using LATCH .47
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Radiator Overheating . 351
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Radio/CD Sound System . 169
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Readiness Codes .357
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Rear A/C Unit .154
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Rear Compartment .124
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Rear Entertainment System . 205
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .320, 321
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Rear View Mirror .116
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Rear Windows .115
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 100,103
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Reclining the Second Seats . 100
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Reclining the Third Seat . 100
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Reminder Lights .63
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Remote Audio Controls . 187
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Remote Control .211
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Remote Transmitter .84
Removing the Second ...........................................
Seats .108
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