2005 HONDA ODYSSEY brake

Door and Tailgate Open
If the tailgate or any door(s) is not
closed tightly, the display reminds
you to close the tailgate or the
door(s) bef ore you start driving.
This display continues until you
close the door(s) or the tailgate.
Pressing the INFO button on the
steering wheel momentarily change
the display to the normal display, but
it will come back af ter 5 seconds.Release Parking Brake
If you start driving without releasing
the parking brake, the multi-
inf ormation display interrupts the
current display and shows
‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE.’’
This message continues, and a
chime sounds, until you release the
parking brake, or the vehicle speed
slows down to less than 0.5 mph (0.8
km/h).
If you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door, you will see
‘‘REMOVE KEY’’ in the display and
hear a reminder beeper. Remove Key
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Brake Fluid Low
If the brake f luid level is at or below
theMINmarkonthesideof the
brake f luid reservoir in the engine
compartment, you will see ‘‘BRAKE
FLUID LOW.’’ If you see this
message, have the brake system
checked by your dealer (see page). Check Fuel Cap
The CHECK FUEL CAP message
should go of f af ter tightening the
f uel cap, turning the ignition switch
of f and on, then driving over 30 mph
(48 km/h) f or at least 45 seconds.
Due to dif f erent driving conditions, it
may take a few driving trips to make
the message go of f .
If a loose or missing f uel cap was not
the cause of the CHECK FUEL CAP
message coming on, the message
will turn off and the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp will come on. If this
happens, have your vehicle checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
If the f uel f ill cap is missing or not
tightened properly, you will see
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP.’’ Make sure
the f uel cap is installed and tightened
at least 3 clicks.
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Check Charging System
If you see ‘‘CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEM’’ in the multi-inf ormation
display, it means the battery is not
being charged. See page f or
more inf ormation.Check Emission System
If you see ‘‘CHECK EMISSION
SYSTEM’’ in the multi-inf ormation
display, it means one of the engine’s
emission systems may have a
problem. Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer (see page ).
If there is a problem with the brake
system, you will see ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM’’ in the multi-
inf ormation display. The parking
brake and brake system indicator in
the instrument panel will also come
on. See page f or more
inf ormation. Check Brake System
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Check Transmission
If there is a problem with the
automatic transmission, you will see
‘‘CHECK TRANSMISSION’’ in the
multi-inf ormation display. Avoid
rapid acceleration, and have the
transmission checked by a dealer as
soon as possible.If there is a problem in the anti-lock
brake system (ABS), you will see
‘‘CHECKABSSYSTEM’’inthe
multi-inf ormation display. If you see
this message, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer (see page ). Check ABS System
Check Airbag System
If there is a problem with your f ront
airbags, side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, or
side curtain airbags, you will see
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ in the
multi-inf ormation display. Take your
vehicle to a dealer as soon as
possible (see page ).
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The level of brightness is shown on
the multi-information display on the
Touring model or in the odometer/
trip meter display on LX and EX
models while you adjust it. It goes
out 5 seconds af ter you f inish
adjusting.
The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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BRIGHTNESS LEVEL
SELECT/RESET KNOB Touring model shown

To open, pull the inside or outside
door handle, and slide the door back.
It will latch in the f ully open position.
When opening f rom the inside, the
childproof door lock must be
unlocked.
To close, pull either handle, and slide
the door closed. Make sure the door
is closed and latched securely bef ore
driving, and all passengers are clear
of the sliding doors bef ore closing
them.
If youcannotopenthetailgate,
remove the cover on the back of the
tailgate(seepage ).Usethekey
to unlock the tailgate as shown, then
pull the outer handle to open the
tailgate. The doors are electrically powered
and can be operated with the remote
transmitter, the door handles, or the
dashboard switches. To operate the
doors:
When opening a sliding door, it stops
about halfway if the window is open
morethan3in(8cm).If thevehicle
is f acing downhill, the sliding door
will slam shut when you release the
door handle. Always close the
window f ully bef ore opening the
sliding door. The shift lever must be in Park or
Neutral. To operate the doors with
the shift lever in Neutral, the
ignition switch must be in the ON
(II) position with the brake pedal
pressed or the parking brake
applied.
TheMAINswitchmustbeinthe
ON position.
The doors must be unlocked.
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On EX and Touring models
On LX and EX models
Power Sliding Doors
Opening and Closing Manual
Sliding Doors
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When the shift lever is in Park:When the shift lever is in Neutral andthe ignition switch is in the ON position:
If you shif t out of Park while a door
is closing, you will hear a beep until
the door closes.
If you shif t out of Park while a door
is opening, you will hear a
continuous tone and the door will
stop moving. Stop the vehicle and
close the door.
If you shif t out of Neutral or release
the brake pedal or the parking brake
while a door is closing, you will hear
a beep until the door closes.
If you shif t out of Neutral or release
the brake pedal or the parking brake
while a door is opening, you will hear
a continuous tone and the door will
stop moving. Stop the vehicle and
close the door. To open the door with the inside
door handle, pull the handle
backward. Push it f orward to close
the door. If you pull backward or
push f orward on the door handle
while a door is opening or closing,
the door stops moving. Pull
backward or push f orward to open or
close the door f ully.
To open or close the door with the
outside door handle, pull the door
handle. If you pull the door handle
while a door is opening or closing,
the door stops moving. If you pull the
door handle again, the door will open
f ully.
The dashboard switches to the lef t
of the steering column allow you to
open or close the power sliding doors.
The MAIN switch on the dashboard
controls power to the sliding doors.
Sliding Doors
Door Handles
Dashboard Switches
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POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCH
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES

Pull the seat-back upright with the
strap. Make sure the seat is
securely locked.
To return the seat to the upright
position:
Pull the seat out of the recess by
pulling on the handle. Pivot the
seat forward all the way. The front
seat legs will automatically latch.
Pull the handle on each seat-back
to unlock the f ront seat legs.
Pivot the seat into the cargo area
f loor recess.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard. See
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
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HANDLE