2005 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.......................................................4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...............................................7
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
.................................................. .59
Instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Features............................................................................\
..........................................................................\
...187
How to
operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
...................................................... ...............277
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................... .............................291
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
...................................................... ...................313
T he Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................355
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experienc e, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
...................................................... .383
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti
es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................397
A summary of the warranties covering y our new Honda, and how to con tact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................401
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual
helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda
dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to
your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of
Calif ornia to cause cancer and birth def ects or other reproductive harm. As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a
symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 Honda Odyssey was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or
more recording devices commonly
ref erred to as ‘‘event data recorders’’
or ‘‘sensing and diagnostic modules.’’
Introduction
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