2004 HONDA ODYSSEY steering wheel adjustment

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE
CONTROL
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
CRUISE
CONTROL MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.192)
(P.71)(P.73)CLOCK
(P.105)
(P.73)
(P. 32)
(P.69)
(P.160)
(P.74)
(P.160) (P.102) (P.85)
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
(P.126, 145)
(P. 112 )
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.143) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 65
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Gauges .66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signal .71
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Headlights .71
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Hazard Warning .73
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Immobilizer System .76
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Ignition Switch .77
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Door Locks .78
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Power Door Locks .78
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Tailgate .79
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Remote Transmitter .81
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Sliding Doors .84
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Seats .88
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Seat Heaters .98
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Power Windows .99 ...........................................
Mirrors .102
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Parking Brake .103
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Interior Convenience Items . 104
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Clock .105
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Center Table .105
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Beverage Holders .106
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Sunglasses Holder .107
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Sun Visor .108
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Vanity Mirror .108
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Rear Compartment . 108
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Glove Box .109
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Accessory Power Sockets . 109
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Center Pocket .110
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Coin Holder .110
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Storage Box .111
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Coat Hook .111
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Interior Lights .112
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols68
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
HORN
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE
CONTROL WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
POWER SLIDING DOOR
(EX and EX-L models)
MIRROR CONTROL SHIFT LEVER
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR

Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down. Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
towardyourface.Makesureyou
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.
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See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 17
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Steering Wheel A djustment
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LX model
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
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10. 88
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Preparing to Drive
Driving182

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SensorsFront Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .28
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Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 28
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Serial Number .264
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Service Intervals .205
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Service Manual .281
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Service Station Procedure . 169
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Setting the Clock .105
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 184
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Shif t Lock Release .186
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Side Airbags .9 ,24
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Of f Indicator .31, 61
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .222
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Signaling Turns .71
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Sliding Doors .84
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Snow Tires .234
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Sound System .126
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .238
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Specif ications .267
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Spark Plugs .267
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Specif ications Charts . 266
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Speed Control .160
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Speedometer .66 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 34
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Airbag Service .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
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How Your Airbags Work . 25,29
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SRS Components .24
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SRS Indicator .30 ,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
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Starting the Engine .183
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .183
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With a Dead Battery . 248
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State Emissions Testing . 274
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 250
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
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Buttons .143
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Stereo Sound System . 126
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Storing Your Vehicle .236
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Storage Box .111
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Sunglasses Holder .107
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Sun Visor .108
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .33
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SRS Indicator .30 ,61 ...................
System Components . 24
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Synthetic Oil .212
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Tachometer .66
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Tailgate .79
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Opening the .79
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Open Monitor Light . 63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 223,224
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 237
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Tape Player .139
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 271
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .273
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Temperature Gauge .67
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 125
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Thef t Protection .144
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 273
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 74
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Time, Setting the .105
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Timing Belt .219
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Tire Chains .234
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