2006 HONDA ODYSSEY timing belt

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the
odometer/trip meter display or
multi-Inf ormation display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .320
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Maintenance Minder .321
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Maintenance Record .331
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Fluid Locations .333
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Adding Engine Oil .334
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Changing the Oil and Filter .335
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Engine Coolant .337
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Windshield Washers .339
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .340
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Brake Fluid .341
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Power Steering Fluid .342
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Timing Belt .342
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Lights .343
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .349
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Floor Mats .349
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Wiper Blades .350
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Tires .352
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Checking the Battery .359
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Vehicle Storage .360
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Minder
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information
display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
NOTE: 1:
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Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher
transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more
frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regulary drive your vehicle under these
conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under-20°F,
29°C), replace every 60,000 mile (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada)
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
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Maintenance Minder

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Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles
(100,000 km) if you regularly drive
your vehicle in one or more of these
conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark. The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spill
immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment. Power Steering Fluid T iming Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
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UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

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Power Windows .167
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .20
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Protecting Adults and Teens .13
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Additional Safety Precautions .20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .20
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Protecting Children .36
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Protecting Inf ants .41
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Protecting Larger Children .52
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Protecting Small Children .42
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .50
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Using LATCH .45 ................................
Saf ety Belts .10,22
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Safety Defects, Reporting .406
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .10,22
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Additional Information .22
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .349
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .22,64
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Replacement .23
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System Components .22
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Use During Pregnancy .20
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .16
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Radiator Overheating .375
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Radio/CD Sound System .203
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Readiness Codes .378
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Rear Audio Control Panel .239
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Rear A/C Unit .198
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Rear Entertainment System .235
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement .347,348
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .281
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Rear View Mirror .171
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Rear Window Def ogger .130 Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer .126
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Reclining the Seat Backs .154,155
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Reclining the Second Seats .154
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Reclining the Third Seat .154
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Reminder Indicators .63
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Remote Audio Controls .233
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Remote Control (RES) .262
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Remote Transmitter .135
Removable Second Row ......................................
Console .180
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Removing the Second Seats .159
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .335
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Fuses .382
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Light Bulbs .343
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Timing Belt .342
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Tires .356
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Wiper Blades .350
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant .288,337
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Retractable Center Tray .175
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Reverse Gear Position .301
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Roof Rack .294................................
Rotation, Tire .354
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .361
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .394 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline .284
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Upper Glove Box .184
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .336
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WARNING, Explanation of. ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .57
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Warranty Coverages .405
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .339
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Level Indicator .69
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Operation .125
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .361
Technical Descriptions
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Emissions Control Systems .398
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .399,400
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Temperature Gauge .71
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Temperature, Inside Sensor .202
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .23
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Thef t Protection .234
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .400
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .131
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Time, Setting the .232
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Timing Belt .342
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Tire Chains .357
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .366
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Tires .353
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Air Pressure .353
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Balancing .355
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Checking Wear .354
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Compact Spare .365
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .394
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Inf lation .353
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Inspection .354
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Labeling .396
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Replacing .356......................................
Rotating .355
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Snow .357
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Specif ications .393
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Tire Chains .357
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Tools, Tire Changing .366
Towing
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A Trailer .312
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Emergency Wrecker .387
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Equipment and Accessories .314
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Weight Limit .312
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Trailer Loading .312
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Trailer Towing Tips .317
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .340
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Fluid Selection .340
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Identif ication Number .390
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Shif ting the Automatic .300
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Treadwear .394
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Trip Meter .72,77
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Turn Signals .126................................
Vanity Mirror .179
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Vehicle Capacity Load .293,312
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Vehicle Dimensions .392
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .390
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Vehicle Storage .360
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Ventilation .195
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VIN .390
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Viscosity, Oil .334
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