2006 HONDA ODYSSEY low beam

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
POWER SLIDING
DOOR INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
DOOR AND
TAILGATE OPEN
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LIGHTS-ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP (P.67)
(P.67)
(P.66) (P.70)
(P.63)
(P.70) (P.63)
(P.64)
(P.69)
(P.63)
(P.64)(P.64)(P.67) (P.68)(P.69) (P.69)
(P.65)
(P.65)
(P.65)
MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR
(LX, EX and EX-L models)
(P.378)

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORCRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATORCRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS-ON
INDICATOR
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(Touring models)
FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
SYSTEM
MESSAGE
INDICATOR
(P.66)
(P.63)
(P.69)
(P.70)
(P.63)(P.70)
(P.69)
(P.64) (P.64)(P.64)
(P.63) (P.68)
(P.67)
(P.65) (P.65)
(P.69)
(P.66)
(P.69)
(P.65)
(P.67)
(P.378)

This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
comes on (see page ).
On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position with the headlight
switch of f and the parking brake set.
It should go of f if you turn on the
headlights or release the parking
brake. If it comes on at any other
time, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights.This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the master button (see page
).
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. See page f or inf ormation on f og light
operation. On the Touring model, you will also
see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ in
the multi-information display.
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339
Canadian models only
Canadian models only
Touring models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
High Beam Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To turn on the automatic lighting,
turn the light switch to AUTO at any
time. The lights will come on
automatically when the outside light
level becomes low (at dusk, f or
example). The lights on indicator
comesonasareminder.Thelights
and indicator turn off automatically
when the system senses high
ambient light.
Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
structures. The lights turn of f automatically
when you turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position. To turn them
on again, either turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, or
turn the light switch to .
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights, all
other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights when it
senses low ambient light. You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam. Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch. To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
Rotating the
switch on the lef t lever to the
‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position, you will
hear a reminder chime when you
open the driver’s door.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position. 69
Touring models only
On Touring models
Headlights
AUTO Fog Lights High Beams
Headlights On
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs, two on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its base
and protect the glass from contact
with your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denaturedalcoholandacleancloth.The high beam headlight bulb and
the low beam headlight bulb are
replaced the same way.Open the hood. To change the
high beam headlight bulb on the
passenger’s side, remove the
power steering f luid reservoir
f rom its holder by pulling it
straight up.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied mechanic.
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Lights
Headlight A imingReplacing a Headlight Bulb
Maint enance
343
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .340
..........................................
Brake .341
..........................
Power Steering .342
................
Windshield Washers .125
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .209
.................
Folding the Third Seat .162
........................
Four-way Flashers .130
............................
Front Airbags .11,27
......................................
Front Seat .152
............................
Adjusting .153,155
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Heaters .164
...................................
Airbags .11,27
.................................................
Fuel .284
......................
Fill Door and Cap .285
...........................................
Gauge .71
................
Octane Requirement .284
....................................
Ref ueling .285
........................
Reserve Indicator .68
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .382
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .289 .........................................
Gasoline .284
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
...........................................
Gauge .71
................
Octane Requirement . 284
....................................
Ref ueling .285
................
Gas Station Procedures . 285
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
...............................................
Fuel .71
...............................
Speedometer .71
.................................
Tachometer .71
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
......................................
Glove Box .184
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 343
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
.....................................
Headlights .126
........................................
Aiming .343
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 128 .........
Daytime Running Lights . 129
..................
High Beam Indicator . 69
.......................
Reminder Chime .126
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 343
.................................
Turning on .126
...................................
Headphones .265
............................
Head Restraints .156
...............................
Heated Mirror .172
...................................
Heater, Seat .164
.....................
Heating and Cooling .192
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 299
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 126
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .272
.......................
Hood, Opening the .286
...........................................
Horn .5,124
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 390
Ignition ............................................
Keys .132
.........................................
Switch .134
............
Timing Control System . 399
......................
Immobilizer System .133
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Jacking up the Vehicle .367
.......................................
Jack, Tire .366
................................
Jump Starting .373
................................................
Keys .132.......................
Label, Certif ication .390
...............
Lane Change, Signaling .126
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .17,22
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .45
.....................................
Lazy Susan .183
....................
Light Control Switch .187
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .343
.......................................
Indicator .63
.......................................
Interior .187
.......................................
Parking .126
................................
Turn Signal .126
............................
Load Limits .293,312
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .134
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .134
............................
Fuel Fill Door .285
..................................
Glove Box .184
..................
Lockout Prevention .141
...............................
Power Door .141
.............................
Sliding Doors .146
......................................
Tailgate .142
.........................................
Indicators .63
......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .65,306
Brake (Parking and Brake
...........................
System) .63,379
................
Charging System .63,377
.............................
Cruise Control .69
DRL (Daytime Running .....................................
Lights) .69
.....................................
Fog Light .69
.............................
Fuel Economy .70
...................................
High Beam .69
.......
Key (Immobilizer System) .67
.....................................
Lights On .66
......................................
Low Fuel .68
................
Low Oil Pressure .63,377
......................
Low Tire Pressure .66
..................
Maintenance Minder .70
.....................
Side Airbag Of f .33,64
.........................................
SRS .32,64
.........................
System Message .70
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .68
Vehicle Stability Assist ..........................
(VSA) System .65
............................
VSA Activation .65
..............................
Washer Level .69..................
Individual Map Lights .188
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .41
......................................
Inf ant Seats .43
......
LATCH Anchorage System .45
...........................
Lower Anchors .45
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .50
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .353
...................
In-Floor Storage Area .181
.................................
Inside Mirror .171
.............................
Inspection, Tire .354
........................
Instrument Panel .4,60
......
Instrument Panel Brightness .129
....................
Integrated Sunshade .177
...............................
Interior Lights .187
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Introduction .i
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