2002 HONDA ODYSSEY sensor

Your Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) includes:Two f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.’’
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal
collision. An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
a possible problem with the
system (see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash. A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition is ON (II).
If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, the sensors
will detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration. If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the
control unit will instantly inf late the
f ront airbags.
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SRS Components
How Your Front A irbags Work
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder f rom the airbag’s surf ace.
Although the powder is not harmf ul,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomf ort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is saf e to do
so.
For additional information on how
your airbags work, see the booklet
titledthat came with your
owner’s manual.
The total time for inflation and
def lation is approximately one-tenth
of a second, so f ast that most
occupants are not aware that the
airbags deployed until they see them
lying in their laps. For additional information on how
your airbags work, ask your dealer
f or a copy of the booklet titled
During a f rontal crash, your seat
belts help restrain your lower body
and torso. Your airbag provides a
cushion to help restrain and protect
your head and chest.
Since both airbags use the same
sensors, both airbags normally
inf late at the same time. However, it
is possible f or only one airbag to
inf late.
This can occur when the severity of
a collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
suf f icient protection, and the
supplemental protection of f ered by
the airbag would be minimal.
Af ter inf lating, the f ront airbags
immediately def late, so they won’t
interf ere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
SRS: What You Need to Know
About Airbags
SRS:
What You Need to Know About Airbags
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
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Your vehicle is equipped with side
airbags f or the driver and a f ront
seat passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the f ront
seat-backs, and both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG.’’If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, the sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inf late
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag.
Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
To get the best protection f rom the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
Thepurposeof theSRS
indicator light is to alert
you to a potential problem with your
f ront airbags. This light will also
alert you to a potential problem with
your automatic seat belt tensioners
(page );oryoursideairbagsor
passenger’s side airbag automatic
cutof f system (page ).
When you turn the ignition ON (II),
this indicator will light brief ly then
go out. This tells you that the system
is working properly. 45
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
How Your Side A irbags Work
How the SRS Indicator L ight
Works
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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The HI or LO indicator lights and
remains lit until you turn it of f by
pushing the opposite side of the
switch lightly. The indicator will turn
off.
In HI, the heater turns of f when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat’s temperature drops. It
continues to cycle as long as you
leave it set on HI. The HI indicator
remains lit as a reminder that you
have the heater on.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes.Do not use the seat heaters, even
on the LO setting, if the engine is
lef t idling f or an extended period.
They can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting. Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly. Select the LO
setting when the seats f eel warm.
The HI setting draws large
amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Because of the sensors f or the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger’s seat-back.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The ignition switch
must be ON (II) to use them.The
seat heater switch is located on each
f ront door. Push the f ront of the
switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat.
After the seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the back of the switch. This will keep
the seat warm.
On EX-L model
Seat Heaters
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Heating and Cooling .132
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What Each Control Does . 132
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How to Use the System . 135
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To Turn Everything Of f . 139
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Climate Control System . 140
(EX model and EX-L model without Navigation System) .......
Fully-automatic Operation . 142
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Semi-automatic Operation . 144
(EX-L model with Navigation System) .......
Fully-automatic Operation . 148
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Semi-automatic Operation . 149
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 153
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Rear A/C Unit .154
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Audio System (LX) .157
AM/FM/Cassette Stereo ........................
Audio System .157
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Operating the Radio . 158
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Adjusting the Sound . 161
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Audio System Lighting . 162
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .162
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Tape Search Functions . 162Operating the Optional CD
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Player/Changer .165
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .168
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Audio System (EX, EX-L) . 169
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 169
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Operating the Radio . 170
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Adjusting the Sound . 174
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Audio System Lighting . 175
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Radio Frequencies . 175
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Radio Reception .175
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Operating the CD Player . 177
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Operating the CD Changer . 179
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Protecting Compact Discs . 180
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CD Player Error Indications . 181
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .182
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .183
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Tape Search Functions . 184
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .186
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Remote Audio Controls . 187
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Thef t Protection .188 Audio System (Optional on
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U.S. EX-L model) . 189
AM/FM/CD/DVD Audio ....................................
System .189
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Operating the Radio . 191
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Adjusting the Sound . 195
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Audio System Lighting . 196
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .197
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Operating the CD Player . 200
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Operating the CD Changer . 202
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CD Player Error Indications . 203
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .204
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Rear Entertainment System . 205
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Security System .221
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Cruise Control .222
HomeLink Universal .................................
Tranceiver .225
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures131

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is located
in the top of the dashboard and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them. Sunlight Sensor/T emperature
Sensor
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
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Two f actors normally contribute to
causing corrosion in your vehicle:Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Dirtandroadsaltthatcollectsin
hollows on the underside of the
vehicle stays damp, promoting
corrosion in that area.
Removal of paint and protective
coatings f rom the exterior and
underside of the vehicle. Repair chips and scratches in the
paint as soon as you discover them.
Many corrosion-preventive measures
are built into your Honda. You can
help keep your vehicle f rom
corroding by perf orming some
simple periodic maintenance:
Inspect and clean out the drain
holes in the bottom of the doors
and body.
Check the f loor coverings f or
dampness. Carpeting and f loor
mats may remain damp f or a long
time, especially in winter. This
dampness can eventually cause
the f loor panels to corrode. Use a high-pressure spray to clean
the underside of your vehicle. This
is especially important in areas
that use road salt in winter. It is
also a good idea in humid climates
and areas subject to salt air. Be
caref ul of the ABS wheel sensors
and wiring at each wheel.
Have the corrosion-preventive
coatings on the underside of your
vehicle inspected and repaired
periodically.
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Corrosion Prot ect ion
Appearance Care335

If you are planning to take your
Honda outside the U.S. or Canada,
contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to f ind
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane
rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available,
be aware that using leaded gasoline
in your Honda will af f ect perf or-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your vehicle back
into compliance will require the re-
placement of several components,
such as the oxygen sensors and the
three way catalytic converter. These
replacements are not covered under
warranty.
T echnical Inf ormation
Driving in Foreign Countries
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