2005 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the tailgate open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system/climate control system as
shown below.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconfined area, adjust
the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
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2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which is removed by
the owner), contact your dealer f or a
replacement.
CONT INUED
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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RADIATOR CAP
HOOD DASHBOARD

U.S. modelsCanadian models
Canadian models
U.S. models
Saf ety L abels
58
SUN VISOR
DOORJAMB

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60 ............................
Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 63
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Gauges .71
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 74
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .120
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .121
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .122
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 122
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 125
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Hazard Warning Button . 126
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Rear Window Def ogger . 126
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 127
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Keys and Locks .128
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Immobilizer System .129
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Ignition Switch .130
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Remote Transmitter .131
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Door Locks .137
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Power Door Locks . 137
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Childproof Door Locks . 138
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Tailgate .138
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Power Tailgate .139
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Sliding Doors .142
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Seats .148 ..................................
Seat Heaters .160
Driver’s Seat Position Memory ........................................
System .161
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Power Windows .163
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Moonroof .166
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Mirrors .167
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Parking Brake .169
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Adjustable Driver’s Foot Pedals . 169
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Interior Convenience Items . 170
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Retractable Center Tray . 171
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Beverage Holders .171
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Integrated Sunshade . 173
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Sunglasses Holder .174
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Conversation Mirror . 174
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Sun Visor .175
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Vanity Mirror .175
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Rear Compartment . 175
Removable Second Row ..................................
Console .176
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In-Floor Storage Area . 177
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Lower Glove Box .180
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Upper Glove Box .180
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Center Pocket .181
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Accessory Power Sockets . 182
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AC Power Outlet .182
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Interior Lights .183
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
SHIFT LEVER
MIRROR
CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.61,
62)
GAUGES (P.71)
(P.137)
(P.279) (P.280) (P.182)(P.171)(P.199,
230)
(P.180)
(P.188)
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM/
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
(P.294)
CENTER TRAY
(P.168)
(P.163)
(P.169)SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
(P.160)
GLOVE BOXES

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
POWER SLIDING
DOOR INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
DOOR AND
TAILGATE OPEN
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
IND ICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LIGHTS-ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(LX and EX models)
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATORVEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP (P.67)
(P.67)
(P.66) (P.70)
(P.63)
(P.70) (P.63)
(P.64)
(P.69)
(P.63)
(P.64)(P.64)(P.
67)
(P.
68)
(P.
69)
(P.
69)
(P. 65)
(P.
65)
(P.65)
(P.372) MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORCRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS-ON
INDICATOR
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(Touring models)
FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
SYSTEM
MESSAGE
INDICATOR
(P.66)
(P.63)
(P.69)
(P.70)
(P.372) (P.63)(P.70)
(P.69)
(P.64) (P.64)(P.64)
(P.63) (P.68)
(P.67)
(P.65) (P.65)
(P.
69)
(P. 66)
(P. 69)
(P. 65)
(P. 67)

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
See page .If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEM’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display.
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL
LEVEL’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display. The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page . This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires. If it stays on af ter you f ully release
the parking brake while the engine
is running, or if it comes on while
driving, there could be a problem
with the brake system. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a chime will sound.
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING
BRAKE’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display.
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372 373
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada