2006 HONDA ODYSSEY sensor

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ÎIf you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
go of f . With the driver’s door open,
you will hear a lights-on reminder
chime. The lights turn on again when you
unlock or open the driver’s door.
On the Touring models, this time is
changeable. See page f or how to
select and set the time.
This turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, side marker
lights, license plate lights, and
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds of removing the key f rom
the ignition switch and closing the
driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the or
position, remove the key, then
open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights turn off after
10 minutes.
The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it. 111
On EX, EX-L and Touring models only
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Headlights
128

The power tailgate has an auto-
reverse f eature. If it meets
resistance while opening or closing,
it will beep three times and reverse
direction. However, the tailgate may
not reverse immediately. Always
make sure passengers and objects
are clear of the tailgate before
opening or closing it.Also check that passengers,
especially children, do not have their
hands on the edge of the tailgate or
on the tailgate sill. The auto reverse
featurestopsworkingwhenthe
tailgate is about to latch so the motor
can pull the tailgate shut.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, goes dead, or the f use
is removed while the tailgate is f ully
open, the power tailgate needs to be
reset. After connecting the battery
or installing the f use, close the
tailgate f ully by hand.
The power tailgate may not open or
close under the these conditions: Whenthetailgateortheroof is
covered with snow or ice.
Do not install any accessories on the
tailgate. It may cause the tailgate not
to f unction properly. If there is snow
or ice on the tailgate, make sure to
remove it bef ore you operate the
tailgate.
If you pull the tailgate release handle
while the tailgate is opening or
closing, it will stop moving. You need
to open or close it the rest of the way
manually.
The tailgate has sensors on both
sides. Be caref ul not to damage them.
If the sensors are damaged, the
power tailgate does not f unction
properly.
When the vehicle is swayed in a
strong wind. The vehicle is parked on a steep
hill.
A ut o-Reverse
Tailgate
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Closing a power tailgate while
anyone is in the path of the
tailgate can cause serious
injury.
Make sure everyone is clear
before closing the power
tailgate.

If the battery is disconnected or goes
dead, close the sliding door
completely by hand. If it still does
not operate properly af ter the
battery is reconnected, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. If there is a problem in the power
sliding door system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK LEFT SLIDING DOOR’’ or
‘‘CHECK RIGHT SLIDING DOOR’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ). If this
message stays on, turn the MAIN
switch to OFF, and have the system
inspected by your dealer.
If the power sliding door indicator
comesonandstayson,thereisa
problem in the system. Turn the
MAIN switch to OFF, and have the
system inspected by a dealer.
Each sliding door has a pinch sensor
on the f ront edge. Do not damage
this sensor, or the power sliding door
may not operate properly. 88
On Touring model
On EX, EX-L and Touring models On EX and EX-L models
Sliding Doors
Power Sliding Door Problems
Pinch Sensor
Inst rument s and Cont rols
151
PINCH SENSOR
POWER SLIDING DOOR INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown

The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on.
The cargo area light can be turned
on with the switch in the light.Door
Activated
The light control switch has three
positions: OFF, Door Activated, and
ON. None of the lights come on when a
door or the tailgate is opened.
The individual map lights in the
f ront can be turned on and of f by
pressing the lenses.
The maximum capacity f or this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 100 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch of f and turn it on
again.
The AC power outlet is not
designed f or electric appliances
which require high initial peak
wattage such as cathode-ray tube
type televisions, ref rigerators,
electric pumps, etc. It is also not
suitable f or devices that process
precise data such as medical
equipment or measuring instruments.
Any appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply such
as microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.,
should not be connected to this
outlet. The individual map lights in the
f ront come on when any door is
opened. When the doors are
closed, each light can be turned on
and of f by pressing the lenses.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows come on
when any door is opened. When
the doors are closed, each light
canbeturnedonandoff by
pushingonthelens.
When the switch is in the
position:
When the switch is in the OFF position:
CONT INUED
L ight Control Switch
Interior Convenience Items, Interior L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
187
NOTE:
ON DOOR ACTIVATED
POSITION
OFF
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.) The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle. Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .192
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .197
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Using the Rear A/C Unit .198
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Rear Climate Control .201
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Climate Control Sensors .202
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .203
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AM/FM Radio Reception .209
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Playing the XM Satellite Radio .211
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Playing a CD .217
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CD Changer .220
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Protecting Your CDs .226
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CD Changer Error Messages .227
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Playing a Tape .228
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Steering Wheel Controls .233
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Radio Thef t Protection .234
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Rear Entertainment System .235
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Playable DVDs .263
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Security System .268
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Cruise Control .269
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .272
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Parking Sensor System .277
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .281
Features
Features
191

The direction and quantity of airf low
f rom each rear ceiling vent is
adjustable.
To adjust the direction of air coming
f rom a rear ceiling vent, move the
tab in the center of each vent back-
and-forth, and rotate the vent with
the tab. The lever next to each vent
can be opened and closed to regulate
the amount of airf low.Theclimatecontrolsystemhasthree
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. There is also a rear
sensor on the rear sidewall near the
exhaust vent. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them. Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
Rear Ceiling Vents
Rear Climate Control, Climate Control Sensors
202
SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
TAB
LEVER

Your vehicle has a parking sensor
system. The system lets you know
theapproximatedistancebetween
your vehicle and most obstacles
while you are parking. When the
system is on and your vehicle is
nearinganobstacle,youwillhear
beeping and see parking messages in
the multi-information display.To activate the system, push the
button on the dashboard with the
ignition in the ON (II) position. The
indicator in the button comes on
when the system is on. To turn the
system of f , push the button again.The system has two front corner
sensors, two rear corner sensors,
and a rear center sensor.
The rear center sensor works only
when the shif t lever is in Reverse (R),
and the vehicle speed is less than 5
mph (8 km/h).
The corner sensors work only when
the shif t lever is in any position other
than P and the vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
All obstacles may not always be
sensed. Even when the system is on,
you should look f or obstacles near
yourvehicletomakesureitissafeto
park.
On Touring models
Parking Sensor System
Features
277
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM BUTTON
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

Example shown: Obstacle is at the lef t f ront of the vehicle
When the system senses an obstacle,
the appropriate indicator comes on,
and a beeper sounds as shown in the
f ollowing tables. When you turn the system on, all
indicators come on in the multi-
inf ormation display, and a beeper
sounds once. Distance
BeeperAbout 16-20 in
(40-50 cm)
About 12-16 in
(30-40 cm)
Upper lef t
indicator stays on
Short beeps Continuous
beep
Very short beeps About 12 in
(30 cm) or less
Upper lef t
indicator stays on Upper lef t
indicator stays on
Indicator
Corner Sensor Operat ionMulti-Inf ormation Display
Messages and Beeper Operation
Parking Sensor System
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