2004 HONDA ODYSSEY Dial

You can adjust the heating, cooling,
and airf low of the rear A/C unit with
the rear A/C control dial. The rear
passengers can also adjust the
direction and the amount of airf low
with the rear ceiling vents. Using the Rear A /C Unit
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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REAR CEILING VENTREAR A/C PASSENGER
CONTROL PANELREAR A/C
CONTROL DIAL
TAB
LEVER OFF POSITION

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No air flows to the rear
vents, and the rear control panel is
turned off.
increases the rear f an speed, and air
f lows f rom the rear ceiling vents.
increases the rear f an speed, and air
f lows f rom the rear f loor vents. The rear A/C passenger
control panel is enabled. A second
row passenger can then adjust the
fanspeedandairflow.
You can use the rear control panel
when the f ront panel dial is in the RR
position. When the dial is in the position,
cooled air f lows f rom the rear ceiling
vents. Cooled air can be selected
when the A/C switch on the f ront
control panel is turned on. When the dial is in the position,
heated air f lows f rom the rear f loor
vents. Turn the f an speed control dial
clockwise to increase fan speed and
airflow.
Rear Climate Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Rear A /C Control
OFF
Turning the dial to the lef t
Turning the dial to the rightRR
Rear A /C Passenger Control
Panel
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REAR A/C CONTROL DIAL
FAN SPEED
CONTROL DIALHEATING/COOLING/
AIRFLOW
CONTROL DIAL

Some state and local government
agencies prohibit the use of
headphones by the driver of a motor
vehicle. Always obey applicable laws
and regulations.The audio f or the rear entertainment
system is sent to the wireless
headphones that come with the
system. To turn on the headphones,
presstheredbuttonontheearpiece.
Adjust the volume level with the dial
at the bottom of the same earpiece.
To adjust the comf ort of the
headphones, slide the earpieces up
or down the headband.
For greater battery lif e, turn of f the
headphones when they are not in use
by pressing the red button again.
They will turn of f automatically if
they do not receive an audio signal
f rom the system f or several minutes.
When not in use, store the
headphones in the pocket on the
back of either f ront seat.
Each headphone uses two AAA
batteries. The batteries are under
the domed covers on the back of
each earpiece. To remove a cover,
put a coin in the notch at the bottom
of the earpiece, and turn it one-
quarter to pop up the cover. Slide the
upper side of the cover backward
(away f rom the headband), then lif t
it up.
Rear Entertainment System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Wireless HeadphonesReplacing Bat t eries
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ON/OFF BUTTON
VOLUME
DIAL

There are three headphone
connectors f or the third seat
passengers. Each connector has its
own volume control.
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VOLUME DIALS
HEADPHONE CONNECTORS

Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your vehicle can
reduce braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy. Using tires of a
dif f erent size or construction can
cause the ABS to work inconsistently.
TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel
speed and may cause the system to
work.It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, and pagef or tire size explanation.
Replacement wheels are available at
your Honda dealer. Wheel:
Tire: 268
270
Replacing T ires
Wheels and T ires
Tires
Maint enance233
225/60R16 98T16x61/2JJ
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

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Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations. Because your Honda has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’
cable-type traction devices, with
rubber chain tensioners on the f ront
tires. Use traction devices only when
required by driving condition or local
laws.Makesuretheyarethecorrect
size f or your tires. Metal link-type
‘‘chains’’ should not be used.
When installing cables, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
Tires
Maint enance
Winter Driving
Snow T ires
Tire Chains
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NOTICE:
Traction devices that are the
wrong size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.

Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise without pushing
down to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly. Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (seeon page ).
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
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Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN. Date of manuf acture.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Tire type code. Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
P
225
55
R 94
V 16
DOT
B97R
FW6X 2202
Tire Labeling
T echnical Inf ormation
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
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P225/55R16 94VDOT B97R FW6X 2202