2002 HONDA ODYSSEY glove box

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 .62
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Indicator Lights .63
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Gauges .68
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .71
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Headlights .72
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .73
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Turn Signals .74 .....................
Windshield Wipers .74
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Windshield Washers . 76
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
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Hazard Warning .77
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Keys .79
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Immobilizer System . 80
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Ignition Switch .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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Remote Transmitter . 84
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Tailgate .88
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Glove Box .90
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Manual Sliding Doors .91
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Power Sliding Doors .92
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Seats .98
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Passenger Seating .98
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Seat Adjustments .99
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ............................
Adjustment .101
Driver’s Seat Power ..........................
Adjustments .102
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 103....................................
Armrests .104
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Head Restraints .104
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Third Seat Access .105
Moving the Second Row ...........................
Bucket Seat .106
Removing the Bucket Seats ................
in the Second Row . 108
Folding the Third Row .........................
‘‘Magic Seat’’ .109
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Seat Heaters .112
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Power Windows .113
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Mirrors .116
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Parking Brake .117
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Digital Clock .118
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Center Table .118
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Beverage Holder .120
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Sunglasses Holder .122
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Sun Visor .123
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Vanity Mirror .123
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Rear Compartment .124
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Center Pocket .124
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Coin Holder .124
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Storage Box .125
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Coat Hook .125
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Accessory Power Sockets . 126
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Interior Lights .127
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols61

Your vehicle comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
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.
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.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Some models also come with a
remote transmitter; see page for
an explanation of its operation. 84
Keys
Remote Transmitter
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols79
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Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key. Glove Box
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols90
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An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas so you can stow cargo
saf ely.
The glove box, and the pockets in
the f ront doors and seat-backs, are
designed f or small, lightweight items.
The cargo area is intended f or larger,
heavier items. In addition, the seats
in the second row can be removed
andthebenchseatinthethirdrow
can be f olded into the f loor to allow
you to carry more cargo or longer
items.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
operation and make it unsafe. Before
carrying any type of cargo, be sure to
read the f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving241
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper
operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop.
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer.
The f inal number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry.
If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above. Add up the weight of all occupants.
To f igure out how much cargo you
can carry: When you load luggage, the total
weight of the vehicle, all passengers,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). The load
for the front and rear axles also must
not exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). The GVWR and
GAWRareprintedonthetire
information label attached to the
driver’s doorjamb (see page ).
Subtract the total f rom 1,267 lbs
(575 kg).
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 1,267 lbs (575 kg).
370Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving242
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

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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
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Gauge .69
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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
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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
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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
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CONT INUED
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Switch .81
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Timing Control System . 377
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 63
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Individual Map Lights . 129
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Inf ant Restraint .32
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Inf ant Seats .28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 309
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Inside Mirror .116
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Inspection, Tire .311
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Instrument Panel .2 ,62
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Interior Cleaning .332
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Interior Lights .127
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 342
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Jack, Tire .340
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Jump Starting .349 .......................
Label, Certif ication .368
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,49
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LATCH .47
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Light Control Switch .127
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .318
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Indicator .63
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Interior .127
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Parking .72
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Turn Signal .74
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Load Limits .242, 262
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door .233
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Glove Box .90
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Lockout Prevention . 83
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Power Door .82
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Sliding Doors .92 ........................................
Tailgate .88
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Low Coolant Level .237
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Low Fuel Indicator .67
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,354
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 370
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Luggage .241
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Keys .79
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Maintenance .271
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 283
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Record .281-282
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Required Indicator .70
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Saf ety .272
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Schedule .274-280
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 64,356
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Manual Sliding Doors .91
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Meters, Gauges .68
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Methanol in Gasoline . 374
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Mirrors, Adjusting .116
Moving the Second Row Bucket .............................................
Seat .106
Index
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