2005 HONDA ODYSSEY ECO mode

Your vehicle displays engine oil lif e
and maintenance service items in the
odometer/trip meter display on the
LX and EX models, or in the multi-
inf ormation display on the Touring
model, to show you when you should
have your dealer perf orm engine oil
replacement and indicated
maintenance service.
Based on the engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil lif e and displays it as a
percentage.To see the current engine oil lif e,
turn the ignition switch to ON (II),
and push and release the SELECT/
RESET knob on the instrument
panel 3 times.If the oil lif e is 15 percent or less,
you will see the oil lif e indicator f or
several seconds every time you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II). The
maintenance minder indicator will
also come on, and the maintenance
item code(s) f or other scheduled
maintenance items needing service
will be displayed next to the engine
oil lif e indicator.
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On LX and EX models
Maintenance Minder
Engine Oil L if e Indicator
Maint enance
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MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE
ENGINE OIL LIFE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR

Press the SELECT/RESET knob
f or more than 5 seconds. The
maintenance items code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to ‘‘100.’’
Press the SELECT/RESET knob
f or about 10 seconds. The engine
oil lif e and the maintenance item
code(s) will blink.
Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the odometer/
trip meter display the next time you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Press the SELECT/RESET knob
until the engine oil lif e indicator is
displayed. 3.
4.
1.
2.
On LX and EX models
Maintenance Minder
Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Indicator
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Press the SEL/RESET knob in the
instrument panel f or about 10
seconds. The display will change
to the ‘‘CUSTOM SETUP’’ mode.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Press the SEL/RESET button on
the steering wheel until the engine
oil lif e is displayed.
Press the SEL/RESET button on
the steering wheel. The
maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil lif e
will reset to ‘‘100.’’If you want to cancel resetting,
presstheINFObuttononthe
steering wheel. The display
changesasshown.PresstheSEL/
RESET button. This cancels the
resetting procedure, and the
screen returns to the normal
display mode.
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1.
2.
4.5.
On Touring model
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge. Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
303 LX and EX
EX with Leather and Canadian
Touring modelsTire Size
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Front:
Rear:
Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Front:
Rear:
On U.S. Touring model only
Tires
Inf lation Guidelines
346
235/65R16 103T 33 psi (230 kPa ,
2.3 kgf/cm)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
235/65R16 103T 35 psi (240 kPa ,
2.4 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

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Excessive tread wear. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier f or you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
If you check the pressure when the
tires are hot [driven f or several miles
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4
to6psi(30to40kPa,0.3to
0.4 kgf /cm ) higher than the cold
reading. This is normal; do not
release air to match the cold
pressure. The tires will be
underinf lated.
Tubeless tires have some ability to
self -seal if they are punctured. You
should look closely f or punctures if a
tire starts losing pressure.
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold air pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Tire pressure f or high speed driving
is the same as f or normal driving.
For additional technical inf ormation,
see page .
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure at least once a month. Even
tires that are in good condition may
lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1
to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per month.
Remember to check the spare tire at
thesametime. Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least
three hours, or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if
needed, to match the recommended
cold tire pressures.
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U.S. Touring model
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Front:
Rear:
Tires
Tire Inspection
Maint enance
347
235-710R460A
104T 33 psi (230 kPa ,
2.3 kgf/cm)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)

Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your vehicle can
reduce braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy. Using tires of a
dif f erent size or construction can
cause the ABS to work inconsistently.See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, and pagef or tire size inf ormation.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair. If you
replace just the f ront tires, move the
rear tires to the front, and install the
new tires on the rear. Replacing just
onetirecanseriouslyaffectyour
vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels. Wheel:
Tire: LX, and EX models
Touring model
LX, and EX models
Touring model
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390
Replacing T ires
Wheels and T ires
Tires
Maint enance
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16x7J
235/65R16 103T 225 x 460A
235-710R460A 104T
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

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Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
When installing cables, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations.
For snow tire inf ormation on the
Touring model, see page . Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’
cable-type traction devices, with
rubber chain tensioners on the f ront
tires. Use traction devices only when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Make sure they are the
correct size f or your tires. Metal link-
type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.
For tire chain inf ormation on the
Touring model, see page .
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Tires
Winter Driving
Snow T iresTire Chains
350
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.

Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Turn of f the VSA system (see
pages and ). Driving with
thecompactsparetiremay
activate the VSA. Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel. Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer.
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces. Use greater caution while
driving. Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
Follow these precautions: Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to: Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
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All models except U.S. Touring
Compact Spare T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)