2006 HONDA ODYSSEY maintenance

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........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
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Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
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Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
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How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
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What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
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The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
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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)........................................................................\
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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.

Accord Value Package Audio System

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual
helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda
dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to
your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a
symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2006 Honda Odyssey was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains
or emits chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or
more recording devices commonly
ref erred to as ‘‘event data recorders’’
or ‘‘sensing and diagnostic modules.’’
Introduction
WARNING:
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
inf ants and children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 9
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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1 . Close and Lock the Doors . 13
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2 . Adjust the Front Seats . 13
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 14
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 15
5. Fasten and Position the Seat .....................................
Belts .16
6 . Maintain a Proper Sitting
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Position .19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20Additional Inf ormation About Your
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Seat Belts .22
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Seat Belt System Components . 22
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
Automatic Seat Belt .............................
Tensionners .23
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 23
Additional Inf ormation About Your .....................................
Airbags .25
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Airbag System Components . 25
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .27
How Your Side Airbags .........................................
Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
How the Passenger Airbag ...............
Of f Indicator Works . 33
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Airbag Service .34
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Additional Safety Precautions . 35
Protecting Children General ................................
Guidelines .36
...... 36 All Children Should Sit in a Back
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Seat .37
The Passenger’s Front Airbag .........
Can Pose Serious Risks . 37
If You Must Drive with .....................
Several Children .39
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention .39
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Additional Safety Precautions . 40
Protecting Inf ants and Small ...................................
Children .41
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Protecting Inf ants .41
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Protecting Small Children . 42
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Selecting a Child Seat .43
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Installing a Child Seat .44
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With LATCH .45
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With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 48
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With a Tether .50
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Protecting Larger Children . 52
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 52
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Using a Booster Seat . 53
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When Can a Child Sit in Front . 54
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Additional Safety Precautions . 55
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Saf ety Labels .57
All Children Must Be Restrained
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual. Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not in the front seat. Infants
andsmallchildrenshouldbe
restrained in a child seat. Larger
childrenshoulduseaboosteranda
lap/shoulder belt until they can use
the belt properly without a booster
(see page ). Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Don’t Drink and Drive Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Restrain All ChildrenControl Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
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For added protection, the f ront seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a f ront passenger in place.The tensioners are designed to
activate in any collision severe
enough to cause the f ront airbags to
deploy, or if a sensor detects your
vehicle is about to rollover (see page
).
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled in the normal
manner. The tensioners can also be activated
during a collision in which the f ront
airbags . In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
additional restraint could be helpf ul. If a side curtain airbag deploys
during a side impact, the tensioner
on that side of the vehicle will also
deploy.
If the f ront seat belt tensioners ever
activate, they must be replaced as
the belts will no longer retract
properly. For saf ety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out f ully and look f or
f rays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. Any belt that
is not in good condition or working
properly will not provide good
protection and should be replaced as
soon as possible.
Honda provides a lif etime warranty
on seat belts f or U.S. models. See
your
booklet f or details.
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CONT INUED
do not deploy
Honda Warranty Inf ormation
A utomatic Seat Belt T ensioners Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor and the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors to
make sure they are operating
properly.
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
f ront airbag inf lates, the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by your dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
If no one is riding in the f ront seat,
the airbag will be automatically shut
of f . However, the indicator will not
come on.
If the indicator comes on with no
passenger in the f ront, or with an
adult in the seat, there may be a
problem with the advanced airbag
system. Have the vehicle checked by
the dealer as soon as possible.
The passenger airbag of f indicator
may also come on and of f repeatedly
if total weight on the seat is near the
airbag cutoff threshold.
If this happens, have the passenger
ride properly restrained in a back
seat. If the passenger must ride in
front, move the seat as far to the
rear as possible, and have the
passenger sit upright and wear the
seat belt properly.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
If your vehicle has a moderat e t o
severe impact .
An airbag ever inf lates.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o aproblem.Airbag Service
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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)

This indicator comes on when there
is a system message in the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel to see
the message (see page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
While the engine is operating in its
most economical range, this
indicator may come on and stay on.
It goes of f when your vehicle uses
extra f uel.
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
odometer/trip meter display. See
page f or more inf ormation on
the maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service. 79
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On Touring model
On EX-L and Touring models On LX, EX and EX-L models
Instrument Panel Indicators
System Message
Indicator
Fuel Economy
Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator
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