2003 HONDA ODYSSEY spare wheel

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When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
If you tow f requently, f ollow the
Severe Conditions maintenance
schedule.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ). The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.
Since lighting and wiring vary in
trailer type and brand, you should
also have a qualif ied mechanic install
a suitable connector between the
vehicleandthetrailer.
When towing a trailer, you should
carry a f ull-size wheel and tire as a
spare in case you have a flat. If you
use the compact spare tire that came
with the vehicle, it may adversely
af f ect vehicle handling. See page
f or inf ormation on proper tire
size, and page f or inf ormation on
how to store a f ull-size tire. When
storing a f ull-size spare tire in the
trailer, f ollow the trailer maker’s
instructions. Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
Pre-T ow ChecklistAdditional Trailer Equipment
Spare Vehicle T ire
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Your vehicle has a compact spare
tire that takes up less space. Use this
sparetireasatemporaryreplace-
ment only. Get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put it back
on your vehicle as soon as you can.Thecompactsparetirehasashorter
tread lif e than a regular tire. Replace
it when you can see the tread wear
indicator bars. The replacement
should be the same size and design
tire, mounted on the same wheel.
Thecompactsparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the compact wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces than the regular tire. Use
greater caution while driving on
this tire. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
Follow these precautions whenever
you are using the compact spare tire: Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare.
Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer.
The wheel of the compact spare
tire is designed especially to f it
your vehicle. Do not use your
sparetireonanothervehicle
unlessitisthesamemakeand
model.
Turn off the Traction Control
System (see page ). Driving
withthecompactsparetiremay
activate the TCS.
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Compact Spare Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed352
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)

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Open either of the rear sliding
doors. Pull the f loor carpet up by
lif ting up on the edge, then raise
the f loor lid by pulling up on the
handle. To keep the f loor carpet
and lid out of the way, pull out the
hook on the back of the f loor lid
and attach it into the seat-back
handle on the driver’s seat.Remove the spare tire basket.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well. After
you have removed the spare tire,
screw this wing bolt back into
place.
Loosen the f ive wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel wrench. If you are changing a rear tire,
close the sliding door. Then turn
of f the sliding door MAIN switch.
8.
9.
11.
12.
10.On EX and EX-L models
On EX and EX-L models
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed355
HOOK
HANDLESPARE TIRE
BASKET
SPARE TIRE WING BOLT WHEEL NUTS

Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully,itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without f irst removing
the wheel nuts. 16.
17.
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On LX model
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed357
WHEEL
COVER
HUB

Storing the Flat Tire on the Floor
When the third seat is f olded, the
f lat tire is secured to the f loor on
topof thefoldedseat.Pullupthe
carpet on the attachment point and
remove the plastic screw as
described in the previous
procedure.
Remove the wing bolt from the
bracket that is attached to the
spare tire lid.
Install the flat tire on the bracket
with the inside of the wheel facing
toward you. Put the tire mounting
wing bolt in the attachment point
through one of the f ive wheel nut
holes and the bracket as shown.
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the f lat tire by tightening the wing
bolt.
Adjust the seat-back of the third
seat to the upright position (see
page ). Install the bracket and
the bracket mounting bolt to the
attachment point as shown, and
tighten the bolt. Make sure the
bracket is securely locked.
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BRACKET
TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT

Unclip the hook f rom the seat
back handle on the driver’s seat
and lower the f loor lid and the
carpet.
Make sure to adjust the f ront
seats properly bef ore you start
driving (see page ).
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket clockwise to
lock it in place. Store the tools.
Replace the cover.
Close the tailgate.
Store the plastic screw in the spare
tire well.
Store the wheel cover in the spare
tire well. Make sure it will not get
scratched or damaged.
Storethesparetirebasketinthe
spare tire well.
Place the flat tire face down on the
attachment point. Put the tire
mountingwingboltinthe
attachment point through one of
the f ive wheel nut holes as shown.
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the f lat tire by tightening the wing
bolt. 24.
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26.
27.
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Changing a Flat T ire
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TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT
ATTACHMENT POINT
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

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Bulb Replacement.........................
Rear Bulbs .334, 335
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Specif ications .387
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Turn Signal Lights . 333
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Bulbs, Halogen .332
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 83
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 400
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 87
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Cancel Button .237
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Capacities Chart .386
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 66
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Cargo Area Light .141
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Cargo Hooks .256
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Cargo Net .256
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Carrying Cargo .253
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .198
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Operation . 174,195,209
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 177,191,214
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CD Player .177, 189,212
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Center Pocket .136
..................................
Center Table .130
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Certif ication Label .384
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Chains .329 Changing Oil
........................................
How to .299
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When to .288
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Changing a Flat Tire .353
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Changing Engine Coolant . 303
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Charging System Indicator . 72,370
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 258
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Childproof Door Locks . 98
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Child Saf ety .24
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Child Seats .30
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Cleaner Element, Air . 311
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .345
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Carpeting .346
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Exterior .344
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Fabric .347
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Interior .346
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Leather .347
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Seat Belts .347
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Vinyl .347
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Windows .348
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Climate Control System . 152
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Clock, Setting the .130
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Coat Hook .137 .....................
Code, Audio System .200
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CO in the Exhaust .392
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Coin Holder .136
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 259
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Compact Spare .352
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Consumer Inf ormation . 398
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Controls, Instruments and . 69
Coolant ........................................
Adding .301
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Checking .249
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Proper Solution .301
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Replacing .303
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Temperature Gauge . 79
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Corrosion Protection .349
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .392
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Cruise Control Operation . 235
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 398
Index
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Tachometer .78
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Tailgate .98
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Opening the .98
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Open Monitor Light . 75
.
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 334,335
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 351
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Tape Player . 174,195,209
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 392
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Oxygenated Fuels .390 Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .394
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Temperature Gauge .79
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 52
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection .200
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 394
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Time, Setting the .130
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Timing Belt .323
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Tire Chains .329
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 353
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Tires .323
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Air Pressure .323
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Balancing .326
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Checking Wear .325
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Compact Spare .352
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
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Inf lation .323
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Inspection .325
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Replacing .327
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Rotating .326
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Snow .329
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Specif ications .387
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Tire Chains .329
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Tools, Tire Changing . 353
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Signaling Turns .84
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Sliding Doors .101, 103
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Snow Tires .329
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 344
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Sound System . 169,181,201
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .352
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Specif ications .387
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Spark Plugs .313
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Specif ications Charts . 386
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Speed Control .235
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Speedometer .78
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 54
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 65
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Airbag Service .64
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 59
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How Your Airbags Work . 55,59
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SRS Components .54
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SRS Indicator .59 ,73
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 92
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Starting the Engine .259
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .259
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With a Dead Battery . 364
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State Emissions Testing . 395
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 366Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .88
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 91
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Stereo Sound System . 169,181,201
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Storing Your Vehicle .341
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Storage Box .137
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Sunglasses Holder .134
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Sun Visor .134
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .64
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SRS Indicator .59 ,73
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System Components . 54
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Synthetic Oil .298
Index
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