2004 HONDA ODYSSEY phone

Your Honda is equipped with a Rear
Entertainment System that includes
a DVD player f or the enjoyment of
the rear passengers.
With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a dif f erent
entertainment source (radio, tape
player, CD player, or DVD player)
than the front seat occupants. The
audio is broadcast through the
supplied wireless headphones.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position
to operate the Rear Entertainment
System.Press the REAR PWR button. To
turn on the rear controls (ceiling
panel or remote), press the RR
CTRL knob. The system’s icon
shows in the right side display. Your
passengers can then operate the rear
system with the control panel in the
ceiling or with the remote control.
Press the RR CTRL knob again to
turn the rear controls off. You will
seetheRearControlsOff iconinthe
right display.
The rear system selects the source it
waslastsetto.Ifthatsourcehas
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected f rom the player, f or example),
youwillsee‘‘____’’inthedisplay.
You must select another source.Whenyouturnonthesystem,the
rear speakers are automatically
turned off. You will see the Rear
Speakers Of f icon in the display. The
sound f or the rear system is sent to
the wireless headphones.
If youwanttoturntherearspeakers
on again, press and hold the REAR
PWR button until the Rear Speakers
Of f icon goes of f .
The rear speakers are
connected to the f ront system, so
they will always play the source that
the f ront system is set to.
Optional on EX-L model
Rear Entertainment System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
To Turn On the System Rear Speakers
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NOTE:

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

Remove the batteries and note their
polarity. Install the new batteries in
the earpiece with the same polarity.
Set the cover in place, then slide it up
until it locks.Auxiliary input jacks and headphone
connectors f or the rear
entertainment system are under the
third seat armrest on the driver’s
side. To access these connectors,
open the cover by pulling up on the
lever.The system will accept auxiliary
inputs f rom standard video games
and video equipment.
Some video game power supplies
may cause poor picture quality.
V=Videojack
L = Lef t audio jack
R = Right audio jack
CONT INUED
Rear Entertainment System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Auxiliary Input Jacks
157
COVER
BATTERY ARMREST
LEVER
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS

There are three headphone
connectors f or the third seat
passengers. Each connector has its
own volume control.
Rear Entertainment System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures158
VOLUME DIALS
HEADPHONE CONNECTORS

Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on page f or
additional information.)When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation.
Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory. 257
175
A ccessories
A ccessories
Bef ore Driving174
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
Service Manager or General
Manager can help. Almost all
problems are solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Service Office.U.S. Owners:
Canadian Owners:
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you 264
Cust omer Service Inf ormat ion
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions278
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776 Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 250-4318

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procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
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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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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Brake .218
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Power Steering .219
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Windshield Washers . 216
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .130
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Folding the Third Seat . 96
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9 ,25
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Front Seat .88
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Adjusting .88
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Heaters .98
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Airbags .9, 25
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Fuel .168
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Fill Door and Cap .169
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 168
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Ref ueling .169
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Fuses, Checking the .260
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 220
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .71
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Aiming .220
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Automatic Lighting Off . 72 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 64
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Reminder Chime .71
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 220
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Turning on .71
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Headphones .156
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Head Restraints .92
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Heated Mirror .103
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Heater, Seat .98
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Heating and Cooling .116
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High Altitude, Starting at . 183
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High-Low Beam Switch . 71
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .163
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Hood Latch .220
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Hood, Opening the .170
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Horn .3,68
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 173.........................................
Gasoline .168
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 168
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Ref ueling .169
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Gas Station Procedures . 169
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
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Glove Box .109
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 264
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .75
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Switch .77
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Timing Control System . 272
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Immobilizer System .76
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