2008 HONDA ODYSSEY height

When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:All items in or on the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
below.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Use the D position when towing a
trailer on level roads. Do not exceed
55 mph (88 km/h). At higher speeds,
the trailer may sway or affect vehicle
handling.
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the suspension,
cooling system, and lights are in
good operating condition.
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
You may want to fill the fuel tank
with premium f uel. Premium f uel
provides improved perf ormance.
Pre-T ow Checklist
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
T owing Speeds and Gears
Towing a Trailer
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Specif ications
486
Dimensions
Capacities Air Conditioning
Weights
Engine 202.0 in (5,132 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)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0.190 US gal (0.72
)
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
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
8.0 US qt (7.6
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
2.56 US gal (9.7
)
1.85 US gal (7.0)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g)
ND-OIL8
HFC-134a (R-134a)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
8,410 lbs (3,815 kg)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.0 : 1
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC
VTEC or i-VTEC · VCM ,
6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
10.5 : 1
SKJ16DR-M11 IZFR5K11
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Front
Rear
1:
2:Approx.
21 US gal (80
)
Change
Total
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
1 : LX and Canadian DX models
2 : EX, EX-L and Touring models
1 : LX, EX and Canadian DX models
2 : EX-L and Touring models
12 1
2
1
2
1
2 1 1
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches. Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
R
DOT
B97R
235
T
60
17 102
Tire Labeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number (T IN)
Tire Size
490
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
(1)
(4) (2)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Tire Size
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
235/60R17 102T
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Seat Belts .8, 21
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Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .436
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
................................
Maintenance .24
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper .21, 68
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Replacement .24
...................
System Components . 21
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 19
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
..................................
Seat Heaters .183
...............................................
Seats .167
..............
Adjustments . 168, 169, 170
..........
Drivers Lumbar Support . 170
....
Folding the Third Row Seat . 181
........................
Head Restraints .171
.....
Manual Height Adjustment . 169
....................
Passenger Seating .167
.
Reclining the Third Row Seat . 169
Removing the Second Row .......................................
Seats .177
Removing the Second Row ........................
Plus-One Seat .178 ............
Third Row Seat Access . 174
............................
Security System .318
Sensors
Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .30
....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 30
...............................
Serial Number .484
...........................
Service Intervals .407
.............................
Service Manual .505
...........
Service Station Procedure . 361
..........................
Setting the Clock .281
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 378
........................
Shif t Lock Release .381
................................
Side Airbags .9, 31
..........................
Of f Indicator .35, 68
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .431
.............................
Signaling Turns .136
.................................
Sliding Doors .161
.....................................
Snow Tires .447
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Sound System .221
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .457
............................
Specif ications .487
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Specif ications Charts . 486
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Speed Control .319 ...................................
Speedometer .77
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 25
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
.............................
Airbag Service .36
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags ............................
Work .27, 31, 33
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SRS Components .25
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SRS Indicator .34, 67
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 144
.......................
Starting the Engine .377
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .377
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With a Dead Battery . 467
..............
State Emissions Testing . 498
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 469
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .141
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 144
.........................
Buttons .82, 282, 319
...................
Stereo Sound System . 221
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .451
..........
Second Row Plus-One Seat . 178
........................
Sunglasses Holder .197
........................................
Sun Visor .198
Index
VIII
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