2006 HONDA ODYSSEY fuel cap

2006 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.............................................4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................7
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
.........................................59
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
......................191
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................283
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
......................................................................297
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................319
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................361
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................389
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................403
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................407
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
On the Touring model, the odometer,
trip meter, and the outside
temperature indicator are displayed
in the multi-inf ormation display. See
page f or more inf ormation.(Odometer/trip meter message)
If the system still detects a loose or
missing f uel cap, the malf unction
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Turn the engine of f and check or
retighten the f uel cap at least3clicks.
The MIL goes out af ter3days of
normal driving once the cap is
tightened or replaced. If it does not
go out, have your dealer inspect the
vehicle. For more inf ormation, see
page .
If your f uel cap is loose or missing, a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the odometer/trip meter
display af ter you start the engine.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel cap is installed. If it is, loosen
the cap, then retighten it 1 click.
When you restart the engine, the
message appears again. To clear the
message, press and hold the select/
reset button until the message goes
away.
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378
On LX, EX and EX-L models
Gauges
Check Fuel Cap Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
73

Remove Key
If you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door, you will see
‘‘REMOVE KEY’’ in the display and
hear a reminder beeper.Tighten Fuel Cap
If the f uel f ill cap is missing or not
tightened properly, you will see
‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP.’’ Make sure
the f uel cap is installed and tightened
1 click.
The TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message
should go of f af ter tightening the
f uel cap, turning the ignition switch
of f and on, then driving over 30 mph
(48 km/h) f or at least 45 seconds.
Due to dif f erent driving conditions, it
may take a few driving trips to make
the message go of f .
If a loose or missing f uel cap was not
the cause of the TIGHTEN FUEL
CAP message coming on, the
message will turn of f and the
Malf unction Indicator Lamp will
come on. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer as
soon as possible.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
82

Bef ore ref ueling, make sure the rear
sliding door on the driver’s side is
closed.Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even
though the tank is not full, there may
be a problem with your vehicle’s f uel
vapor recovery system. The system
helps keep f uel vapors f rom going
into the atmosphere. Consult your
dealer.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
on the handle under the lower lef t
corner of the dashboard. Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Insert the
attachment on the f uel f ill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
1.
2. 3.
4.
CONT INUED
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Ref ueling
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
285
FUEL FILL CAP
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood. The hood latch
handle is above the ‘‘H’’ logo. Pull
this handle until it releases the
hood, then lif t the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stif f ly,
or you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the odometer/
trip meter display (LX, EX and
EX-L models) or ‘‘TIGHTEN
FUEL CAP’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (Touring
models).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
1.
5.
6.
2.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
286
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH

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Specif ications
392
Dimensions
WeightsCapacities Air Conditioning
Engine 201.0 in (5,106 mm)
77.1 in (1,958 mm)
66.8 in (1,697 mm) 66.7 in (1,694 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm) 68.8 in (1,748 mm)
70.0 in (1,778 mm)
8,410 lbs (3,815 kg)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
8.5 US qt (8.0
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
2.48 US gal (9.4
)
1.85 US gal (7.0)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
32 34 oz (850 900 g)
ND-OIL8
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC, 6-cylinder, gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
PKJ16DR-M11 IZFR5K-11
10.0 : 1
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles Approx.
21 US gal (80
)
NGK:
DENSO:
1: LX
2 : EX, EX-L and Touring models
1
2
1
2

Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .340
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Brake .341
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Power Steering .342
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Windshield Washers .125
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .209
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Folding the Third Seat .162
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Four-way Flashers .130
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Front Airbags .11,27
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Front Seat .152
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Adjusting .153,155
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Heaters .164
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Airbags .11,27
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Fuel .284
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Fill Door and Cap .285
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement .284
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Ref ueling .285
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Reserve Indicator .68
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Fuses, Checking the .382
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Gas Mileage, Improving .289 .........................................
Gasoline .284
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement . 284
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Ref ueling .285
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Gas Station Procedures . 285
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel .71
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Speedometer .71
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Tachometer .71
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
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Glove Box .184
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 343
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
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Headlights .126
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Aiming .343
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Automatic Lighting Off . 128 .........
Daytime Running Lights . 129
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Chime .126
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 343
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Turning on .126
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Headphones .265
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Head Restraints .156
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Heated Mirror .172
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Heater, Seat .164
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Heating and Cooling .192
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High Altitude, Starting at . 299
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High-Low Beam Switch . 126
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .272
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Hood, Opening the .286
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Horn .5,124
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 390
Ignition ............................................
Keys .132
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Switch .134
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Timing Control System . 399
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Immobilizer System .133
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Front:
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) LX, EX, and U.S. Touring models:
21 US gal (80
) 334
340 342
341 EX-L and Canadian Touring
models: