2002 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance ........................................................................\
....................................................... 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
............................................... 5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls ........................................................................\
................................................... 61
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
............................... 131
How t o operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
....................................................... ..............
231
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new ve hicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
................................................................................... 245
The proper way to start the engine, shift the tr ansmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance ........................................................................\
....................................................... ..................
271
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
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329
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ........................................................................\
....................................... 337
This section covers several prob lems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information ........................................................................\
....................................................... 367
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................381
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) ........................................................................\
....................................... 385
How t o order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need wh en you pull up to the fuel pump.
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 . 368
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Specif ications .370
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 372
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Treadwear .372
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Traction .372
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Temperature .373 .........................
Oxygenated Fuels .374
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 375
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Emissions Controls .376
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The Clean Air Act .376
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .376
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .376
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .376
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 377
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PGM-FI System .377
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .377
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 377
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .377
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Replacement Parts . 377
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 378
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State Emissions Testing . 379
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation367
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation370
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)
3.5 US qt (3.3
, 2.9 Imp qt)
8.3 US qt (7.9, 7.0 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
8,265 lbs (3,750 kg) Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1: LX
2: EX,EX-L1
2
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Bulb Replacement.........................
Rear Bulbs .320, 321
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Specif ications .371
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Turn Signal Lights . 319
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Bulbs, Halogen .318
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 62
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 384
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 137,147
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Dimensions .370
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Cancel Button .224
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Capacities Chart .370
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 59
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Cargo Area Light .129
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Cargo Hooks .244
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Cargo Net .244
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Carrying Cargo .241
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .186
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Operation . 162,183,197
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 165,179,202
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CD Player .165, 177,200
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Center Pocket .124
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Center Table .118
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Certif ication Label .368
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Chains .315 Changing Oil
........................................
How to .287
......................................
When to .276
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Changing a Flat Tire .339
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Changing Engine Coolant . 291
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Charging System Indicator . 64,355
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 246
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
.....................................
Child Saf ety .22
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Child Seat .28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Cleaner Element, Air . 298
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .331
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Carpeting .332
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Exterior .330
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Fabric .333
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Interior .332
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Seat Belts .333
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Vinyl .333
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Windows .334
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Climate Control System . 140
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Clock, Setting the .118
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Coat Hook .125
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Code, Audio System .188
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CO in the Exhaust .376 ...................................
Coin Holder .124
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 247
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Compact Spare .338
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Consumer Inf ormation . 382
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Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .289
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Checking .237
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Proper Solution .289
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Replacing .291
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Temperature Gauge . 69
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Corrosion Protection .335
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .376
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Cruise Control Operation . 222
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 382
Index
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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
: U.S. and Canada only
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