2006 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, seeon page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant. Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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A dding
Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Check Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Service Station Procedures
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MAX RESERVE TANK
MIN

Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages. See
(page ).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
f uel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
329For example,
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Bef ore Driving
289

Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsaf e. Bef ore you make any
modif ications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the f ollowing
inf ormation.
Although non-Honda accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability (see page ). Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
the proper operation of your
vehicle.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer. If possible,
have your dealer inspect the f inal
installation.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows as these may interf ere
with proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
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Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Honda suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
af f ect the handling and stability. Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
saf ety systems could make the
systems inef f ective.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer. See
on page .
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with
non-Honda components could
seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components and problems with
the tire pressure monitoring
system. 35
Modif ying Your Vehicle
Additional Saf ety Precautions
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
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ÎÎYour vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
In-f loor storage (with Lazy
Susan ) Glove box (upper and lower)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Roof -rack (if installed) Rear compartment
Center pocket
Removable second row console Rear cargo area, including the
second row seats when removed,
andthethirdrowseatwhenfolded
flat Front door and seat-back pockets
: :
Touring models only
EX, EX-L and Touring models only
Carrying Cargo
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REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET
CARGO AREA LOWER
GLOVE BOX
UPPER GLOVE
BOX
REMOVABLE
SECOND ROW
CONSOLE
CENTER
POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
IN-FLOOR STORAGE
(with Lazy Susan )

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The resulting f igure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is:
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
the maximum load.
This f igure includes, cargo,
accessories, and the tongue weight if
you are towing a trailer.
To determine the correct cargo and
luggage load limit:
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle. Locate the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 1,208
lbs’’ on your vehicle’s placard (on
the driver’s doorjamb) if your
vehicle is the Touring model, f or
example. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, the load f rom your trailer
will be transf erred to your vehicle.
To determine how this reduces
the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle, see
page .
For example, if the maximum load is
1,388 lbs (EX model), and there will
be f ive 150 lbs passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
638 lbs [1,388 750 (5 150) = 638
lbs]. Determine the combined weight
of accessories, luggage, and cargo
beingloadedinthevehicle.The
weight may not saf ely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4
(458lbsinthisexample).
1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
6.
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LX model: 1,349 lbs (612 kg)
EX model: 1,388 lbs (630 kg)
EX-L model: 1,322 lbs (600 kg)
Touring models: 1,208 lbs (548 kg)
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
293
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as f ar f orward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
Keep the glove boxes closed while
driving. If either are open, a
passenger could be injured during
a crash or sudden stop.
If you place items near the rear
windows, be sure they are below
the bottom of the windows. If
cargo is higher, it could interf ere
with proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 150 lb (68 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
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Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
294

You can use the cargo net to secure
items in the cargo area, and store
small items between the two halves
of the net. To install the cargo net,
hook the loops on the f our corners of
the net to the tabs at both sides of
the tailgate sill.There are cargo hooks f or plastic
grocery bags on the back of the third
row seat. They are designed to hold
light items. Heavy objects may
damage the hooks.
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Carrying Cargo
Cargo Net
Cargo Hooks
Bef ore Driving
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CARGO HOOKS