2006 HONDA ODYSSEY display

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CLOCK
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HORN (P.33)
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH DRIVER’S PEDAL
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY SWITCHESCRUISE
CONTROL
(P.75)
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VSA OFF SWITCH MOONROOF
(P.173)
(P.170)
(P.308)
(P.277)
(P.233) (P.131) (P.125) (P.187)
(P.203,235)
(P.130) (P.232)
(P.130)
(P.269)
(P.126)
(P.146)
(P.143)

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
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Wheel .124
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .125
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .126
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Turn Signal and Headlights .126
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Instrument Panel Brightness .129
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Hazard Warning Button .130
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Rear Window Def ogger .130
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .131
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Keys and Locks .132
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Immobilizer System .133
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Ignition Switch .134
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Remote Transmitter .135
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Door Locks .141
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Power Door Locks .141
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Childproof Door Locks .142
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Tailgate .142
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Power Tailgate .143
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Sliding Doors .146
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Seats .152..................................
Seat Heaters .164
Driver’s Seat Position Memory ........................................
System .165
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Power Windows .167
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Moonroof .170
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Mirrors .171
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Parking Brake .172
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Adjustable Driver’s Foot Pedals .173
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Interior Convenience Items .174
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Retractable Center Tray .175
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Beverage Holders .175
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Integrated Sunshade .177
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Sunglasses Holder .178
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Conversation Mirror .178
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Sun Visor .179
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Vanity Mirror .179
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Rear Compartment .179
Removable Second Row
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Console .180
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In-Floor Storage Area .181
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Lower Glove Box .184
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Upper Glove Box .184
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Center Pocket .185
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Accessory Power Sockets . 186
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AC Power Outlet .186
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Interior Lights .187
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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 information, see page . This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. 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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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

This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your f ront
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your belt, the beeper sounds and the
indicator f lashes. If you do not f asten
your seat belt bef ore the beeper
stops, the indicator stops f lashing
but remains on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. On the
Touring model, you will also see a
‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ message in
the multi-information display.
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
OFF’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Side Airbag Of f
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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U.S. Canada

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This indicator has three f unctions:It comes on as a reminder that you
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
On the Touring model, you will
also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. See page f or more
inf ormation.It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to START (III). If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the ABS; have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With the
ABS indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock braking. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display. If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement.
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.
For more inf ormation, see page .1.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator VSA A ctivation Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If it comes on while driving, it means
that one or more of your vehicle’s
tires are extremely low on pressure.
You will also see a ‘‘LOW TIRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. The multi-
inf ormation display will show you
which tire has lost the pressure and
how much pressure it has lost (see
page ).This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
On the Touring model, this indicator
also comes on when the light switch
is in AUTO and the lights turn on
automatically.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multi-
inf ormation display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
have the flat tire repaired as soon as
possible. If two or more tires are
underinf lated, call a prof essional towingservice(seepage ).For
more information, see page .
Your vehicle has Michelin PAX tires.
Repair or replacement of PAX tires
must be done by a Honda dealer or
an authorized Michelin PAX system
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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On U.S. Touring model only
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Tire Pressure
IndicatorLights On Indicator
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
gooffifyouhaveinserteda
properly-coded ignition key. If it is
not a properly-coded key, the
indicator will blink and the engine
will not start (see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK
(0) position.The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the tailgate or any door
is not closed tightly.
All the lights in the monitor come on
f or a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK LEFT SLIDING
DOOR’’ or ‘‘CHECK RIGHT
SLIDING DOOR’’ message in the
multi-inf ormation display. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the power sliding door
system. With this indicator on, move
themainswitchonthedashboardto
the OFF position, and have the
system checked by your dealer as
soon as possible. You can still open
or close each sliding door manually.
For more inf ormation on the power
sliding doors, see page .
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On EX and EX-L models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Immobilizer System
Indicator Door and T ailgate Open Monitor
Power Sliding
Door Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada

The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 1.93 U.S. gal (7.3
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
On Touring models, you will also see
a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message in the
multi-inf ormation display.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR