2005 HONDA ODYSSEY automatic transmission

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .314
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Maintenance Minder . 315
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Maintenance Record .325
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Fluid Locations .327
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Adding Engine Oil .328
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 329
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Engine Coolant .331
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Windshield Washers .333
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 334
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Brake Fluid .335
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Power Steering Fluid . 336
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Timing Belt .336
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Lights .337
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 343
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Floor Mats .343
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Wiper Blades .344
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Tires .346
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Checking the Battery . 352
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Vehicle Storage .353
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the
odometer/trip meter display or
multi-Inf ormation display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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U.S. Vehicles:
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the odometer/
trip meter display or the multi-
inf ormation display.
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334 335
347 337
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards. Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
323

Fluid Locations
Maint enance
327
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR

Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can af f ect the shif t quality.
Have the transmission flushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut of f the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick, all the way into
the transmission as shown.If the level is below the lower
mark, remove the f ill plug, and add
f luid to bring it to the upper mark.
Remove the dipstick, and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks. 5.
3.
4.
1.
2.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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DIPSTICK
UPPER MARKLOWER MARK
DIPSTICK

Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
To thoroughly f lush the transmission,
the technician should drain and ref ill
it with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
vehicle f or a short distance. Do this
three times. Then drain and ref ill the
transmission a f inal time.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid when this
service is indicated on a maintenance
message on the odometer/trip meter
display or on the multi-inf ormation
display.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer. Replace the brake f luid according to
thetimerecommendationsinthe
maintenance minder schedule.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid
Maint enance
335
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Specif ications
386
Dimensions
WeightsCapacities Air Conditioning
Engine 201.0 in (5,106 mm)
77.1 in (1,958 mm)
66.8 in (1,697 mm) 66.7 in (1,694 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm) 68.8 in (1,748 mm)
70.0 in (1,778 mm)
8,210 lbs (9,815 kg)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
8.5 US qt (8.0
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
2.48 US gal (9.4
)
1.85 US gal (7.0)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
32 34 oz (850 900 g)
ND-OIL8
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC, 6-cylinder, gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
PKJ16DR-M11 IZFR5K-11
10.0 : 1
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
Front
Rear
1: LX
2 : EX, Touring
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles Approx.
21 US gal (80
)
NGK:
DENSO:
1
2 1
2

If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission). Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (approximately 3 minutes).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
CONT INUED
T esting of Readiness Codes
St at e Emissions T est ing
T echnical Inf ormation
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .284
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .130
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Accessory Power Sockets . 182
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AC Power Outlet .182
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Additives, Engine Oil . 329
Adjustable Driver’s Foot .........................................
Pedals .169
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 29
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 25
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Air Conditioning System . 188
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Rear A/C Control . 194,197
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Air Outlets (Vents) .191
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Air Pressure, Tires .346
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Alcohol in Gasoline .278
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Antif reeze .331
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .65, 300
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Operation .300
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 229
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .130
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Armrests .152
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Audio Controls, Remote . 228................................
Audio System .199
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 124
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Automatic Speed Control . 264
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Automatic Transmission . 294
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Capacity, Fluid .386
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Checking Fluid Level . 334
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Shif ting .294
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .294
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Shif t Lever Positions . 294
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Shif t Lock Release . 297
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 371
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Jump Starting .367
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Maintenance .352
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Specif ications .387
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Bef ore Driving .277
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Belts, Seat .10, 22
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Beverage Holders .171
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Booster Seats .53 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 300
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Break-in, New Linings . 278
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Bulb Replacement .341
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Fluid .335
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Parking .169
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System Indicator . 63,373
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Wear Indicators .299
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Braking System .299
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 278
Brightness Control, Instruments . 125
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Brights, Headlights .122
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .342
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Brake Lights .341
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Front Parking Lights . 339
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Front Side Marker Lights . 339
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Front Turn Signal Light . 338
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Headlights .337
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Rear Bulbs .341, 342
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Rear Turn Signal Light . 341
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Specif ications .387
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Bulbs, Halogen .337
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