2005 HONDA ODYSSEY service

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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
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(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
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phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you 384
Cust omer Service Inf ormat ion
398
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2005 Honda Odyssey Service Manual
2005 Honda Odyssey
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2005 Honda OdysseyBody Repair Manual
2005 Honda Odyssey Owner’s Manual
2005 Honda Odyssey
Navigation System Owner’s Manual 2005 Honda Odyssey
Honda Service History 2005 Honda Odyssey Quick Start Guide
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It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
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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.
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 125
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .69
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Dead Battery .367
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 400
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 126
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Def rosting the Windows . 192
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Dimensions .386
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Dimming the Headlights . 122
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Cancel Button .266
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Capacities Chart .386
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Cargo Area Light .185
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Cargo Hooks .289
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Cargo, How to Carry .286
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Cargo Net .289
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .221
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CD Changer .215
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CD Changer Error Message . 222
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CD Player .212
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Center Pocket .181
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Center Tray .171
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Certif ication Label .384
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Chains, Tires .350
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .329
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When to .315
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Changing a Flat Tire .360
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Charging System Indicator . 63,371
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 292
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Childproof Door Locks . 138.....................................
Child Saf ety .36
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Booster Seats .53
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Child Seats .43
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 40
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Inf ants .41
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Larger Children .51
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LATCH .45
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Risks with Airbags .37
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Small Children .42
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Tethers .51
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Where Should A Child Sit? . 37
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Child Seats .43
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LATCH Anchorage System . 45
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .343
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Climate Control System . 193
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Clock .227
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Code, Audio System .229
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CO in the Exhaust .392
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 293
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Compact Spare Tire .359
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Consumer Inf ormation . 398
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
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Conversation Mirror .174 Coolant
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Adding .331
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Checking .282
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Proper Solution .331
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .392
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Cruise Control Indicator . 69
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Cruise Control Operation . 264
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Cup Holders .171
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Customer Service Of f ice . 398
Index
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Tachometer .71
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Tailgate .138
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Opening the .138
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Open Monitor Light . 67
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 341,342
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Seats .148
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Adjustments .149, 151
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Drivers Lumbar Support . 152
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Folding the Third Seat . 158
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Head Restraints .152
Installing the Stowable Second ...............
Row Plus-One Seat . 156
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Manual Height Adjustment . 150
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Passenger Seating .148
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Reclining the Second Seat . 150
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Reclining the Third Seat . 150
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Removing the Second Seats . 155
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Third Seat Access .153
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Security System .263
Sensors Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .29
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Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 29
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Serial Number .384
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Service Intervals .315
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Service Manual .401
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Service Station Procedure . 279
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Setting the Clock .227
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 294
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Shif t Lock Release .297
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Side Airbags .11, 30 ..........................
Of f Indicator .33, 64
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .339
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Signaling Turns .122
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Sliding Doors .142
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Snow Tires .350
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Sound System .199
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .359
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Specif ications .387
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Spark Plugs .387
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Specif ications Charts . 386
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Speed Control .264
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Speedometer .71
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 25
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Additional Safety Precautions . 35
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Airbag Service .34
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 32
How Your Airbags ............................
Work .27, 30,32
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SRS Components .25
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SRS Indicator .32 ,64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 130
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Starting the Engine .293
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .293 ................
With a Dead Battery . 367
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State Emissions Testing . 395
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 369
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .127
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 130
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Buttons .75, 228
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Stereo Sound System . 199
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Storing Your Vehicle .353
Stowable Second Row Plus-One .............................................
Seat .156
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Sunglasses Holder .174
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Sun Visor .175
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .34
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SRS Indicator .32 ,64
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System Components . 25
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Synthetic Oil .329
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Front:
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
334 336
335
328 LX, EX, and U.S. Touring models:
EX with Leather and Canadian
Touring models:
21 US gal (80
)