2004 HONDA ODYSSEY maintenance

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ÎThe burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on pages
and .
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a Positive
Crankcase Ventilation System. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The Positive Crank- case Ventilation valve routes them
from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
205
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The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation271

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) This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
This manual complements the Service Manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 252
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Jump Starting .248
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Maintenance .235
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Specif ications .267
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Bef ore Driving .167
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .106
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Booster Seats .51
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 190
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Break-in, New Linings . 168....................
Bulb Replacement .223
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Fluid .218
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Parking .103
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System Indicator . 60,254
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Wear Indicators .189
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Braking System .189
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 168
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights .71
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .224
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Brake Lights .223
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Front Parking Lights . 222
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Front Side Marker Lights . 222
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Headlights .220
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High-mount Brake Light . 225
Bulb Replacement .........................
Rear Bulbs .223, 224
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Specif ications .267
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Turn Signal Lights . 222
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Bulbs, Halogen .220
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Accessories .174
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
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Accessory Power Sockets . 109
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Additives, Engine Oil . 212
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 27
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
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Air Conditioning System . 116
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Rear A/C Control .123
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Usage .119, 121
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Air Outlets (Vents) .118
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Air Pressure, Tires .230
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Alcohol in Gasoline .168
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Antenna .227
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Antif reeze .214
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 190
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Operation .190
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 144
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
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Armrests .92
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Audio Controls, Remote . 143
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Audio System .126
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22 ...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 72
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Automatic Speed Control . 160
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Automatic Transmission . 184
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Capacity, Fluid .266
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Checking Fluid Level . 216
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Shif ting .184
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .184
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Shif t Lever Positions . 185
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Shif t Lock Release . 186
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Index
A
B
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Maintenance .201
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 204
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Record .207-209
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Required Indicator .65
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Saf ety .202
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Schedule .203-206
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,253
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Manual Sliding Doors .84
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Meters, Gauges .66
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Mirrors, Adjusting .102
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Modif ications .175
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Additional Safety Precautions . 175
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 175
Moving the Second Row Bucket ...............................................
Seat .94
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Neutral Gear Position . 185
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New Vehicle Break-in . 168
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 264 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 168
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Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .212
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Change, When to .205
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Checking Engine .171
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Pressure Indicator . 60,252
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .211
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .271
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Outside Mirrors .102
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Overheating, Engine .250
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 204
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Oxygenated Fuels .168
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Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position .185
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Parking .188
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Parking Brake .103 Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 60,254
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Parking Lights .71
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 188
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 32
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PGM-FI System .272
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Power Door Locks .78
Power Sliding Doors .................................
Indicator .62, 87
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Operation .84
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Switches .85
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Power Socket Locations . 104
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Power Windows .99
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .35
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Protecting Inf ants .40
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Protecting Larger Children . 50
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Protecting Small Children . 41
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .48
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Using LATCH .44
Index
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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 280
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22 .....................................
Cleaning .226
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .20, 60
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Replacement .22
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seat Heaters .98
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Seats .88
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Adjustments .89, 91
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Drivers Lumbar Support . 92
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Folding the Third Seat . 96
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Head Restraints .92
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Manual Height Adjustment . 90
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Passenger Seating .88
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Reclining the Second Seat . 90
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Reclining the Third Seat . 90
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Removing the Second Seats . 95
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Third Seat Access .93
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Security System .159
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Radiator Overheating . 250
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Radio/CD Sound System . 126,132
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Readiness Codes .253
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 149
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Rear A/C Unit .123
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Rear Compartment .108
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Rear Entertainment System . 145
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .223, 224
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Rear View Mirror .102
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Rear Windows .101
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 90,91
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Reclining the Second Seats . 90
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Reclining the Third Seat . 90
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Remote Audio Controls . 143
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Remote Control (RES) . 151
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Remote Transmitter .81
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Removing the Second Seats . 95
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 212
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Fuses .257 ................................
Light Bulbs .220
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Schedule .203
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Timing Belt .219
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Tires .233
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Wiper Blades .228
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 172,214
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Reverse Gear Position . 185
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Roof Rack .178
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Rotation, Tire .232
Index
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