2008 HONDA ODYSSEY heater

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P .9, 27)
(P .65, 66)
(P .77)
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES GLOVE BOXES
HEATING AND
COOLING SYSTEM/
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL RETRACTABLE CENTER TRAY
AUXILIARY
INPUT JACK
(P
.191)
(P .151)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
(P .184)
(P .186) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER
(P .378)
(P.183)
(P.201)
(P. 210 )
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P
.195)
(P
.283)
(P .203)
(P
.361)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P
.192)
(P
.362) (P.
9, 27 )
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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 .64
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Instrument Panel .65
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Instrument Panel Indicators .67
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Gauges .77
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .81
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .133 Windshield Wipers and
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Washers .134
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer .135
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 135
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 139
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Hazard Warning Button . 140
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Rear Window Def ogger . 140
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 141
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Keys and Locks .142
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Immobilizer System .143
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Ignition Switch .144
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Remote Transmitter .145
Opening or Closing the Power .........................
Sliding Doors .148
Opening or Closing the Power ..................................
Tailgate .148
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Door Locks .151
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Power Door Locks . 151
Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .152
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Childproof Door Locks . 157
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Tailgate .157
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Power Tailgate .158
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Sliding Doors .161
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Seats .167 ..................................
Seat Heaters .183
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
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Power Windows .186
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Moonroof .189
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Mirrors .190
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Parking Brake .192
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Adjustable Driver’s Foot Pedals . 193
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Interior Convenience Items . 194
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Retractable Center Tray . 195
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Beverage Holders .195
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Integrated Sunshade . 197
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Sunglasses Holder .197
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Conversation Mirror . 198
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Sun Visor .198
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Vanity Mirror .199
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Rear Compartment . 199
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Second Row Console . 199
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In-Floor Storage Area . 200
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Glove Boxes .201
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Center Pocket .202
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Coin Pocket .202
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Accessory Power Sockets . 203
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AC Power Outlet .203
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Interior Lights .205
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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SEAT HEATER
SWITCHESRETRACTABLE
CENTER TRAY
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETAUXILIARY
INPUT JACK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P
.192)
(P.203) (P
.283) (P.195)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHIFT LEVER
(P
.378)
(P.183) (P.
210 )
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
(P
.65, 66)
GAUGES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P .191)
POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P .151)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
(P .184)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P .186)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P .361)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P .362) (P
.77)
GLOVE BOXES
(P.201 )
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM/
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
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If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting. Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Follow these precautions when using
the seat heaters: In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
In LO, the heater does not cycle with
temperature change.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The passenger seat
only has heaters in the seat bottom
because of the side airbag system.
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use them. The
seat heater switches are located on
the dashboard above the center
pocket. Push the top of the switch,
HI, to rapidly heat up the seat.
After the seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
On EX-L and Touring models
Seat Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
Passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat
HEATERS
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your f oot. To
release it, push on the pedal again.
The parking brake indicator on the
instrument panel should go out when
the parking brake is fully released
(see page ).You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).
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Except U.S. LX model
On Touring models
Heated Mirrors
Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE PEDALDriving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red mark,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Press the A/C button. The
indicator in the button comes on
(LX and Canadian DX models) or
‘‘A/C ON’’ is shown in the display
(EX, EX-L and Touring models)
when a f an speed is selected.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
Set the temperature control dial or
button to the lower limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial or
buttons.
Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A/C
Ventilation Using the Heater
Features
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To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The indicator in the A/C button
will not come on (LX and Canadian
DX models), or the A/C ON
indicator will not come on (EX,
EX-L, and Touring models), if the
A/C was off to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C turns of f . But
if it was on to start with, it stays on.Set the f an to high.
Select . The system
automatically switches to the fresh
air mode and turns on the A/C.
The indicator in the A/C button
will not come on (LX and Canadian
DX models), or the A/C ON
indicator will not come on (EX,
EX-L, and Touring models), if the
A/C was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Def og and Def rost
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Dehumidif y the Interior
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.The numbers in the illustration
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
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Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BOOSTER
BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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