2008 HONDA ODYSSEY Instrument panel

If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem in the high beam headlight’s
circuit. Take your vehicle to a dealer
to have it checked (see page ).
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also 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 pagef or inf ormation on f og light
operation.
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
On Touring models, this indicator
also comes on when the light switch
is in AUTO and the lights turn on
automatically. 89
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On Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Lights On Indicator
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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
INDICATOR
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You will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ).
This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. When the indicator
comes on, there is about 1.08 US gal
(4.1
) of f uel remaining in the tank
bef ore the reading reaches E. There
is a small reserve of f uel remaining
in the tank when the reading does
reach E.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
comes on (see page ).
You will also see a ‘‘WASHER
FLUID LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). 89
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On Canadian models
On Canadian Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
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 comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the power sliding door
system. With this indicator on, move
themainswitchonthedashboardto
the OFF position, and have the
system checked by your dealer as
soon as possible. You can still open
or close each sliding door manually.
For more inf ormation on the power
sliding doors, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK LEFT
SLIDING DOOR’’ or ‘‘CHECK
RIGHT SLIDING DOOR’’ message
on the multi-information display (see
page ).
The appropriate light comes on in
this indicator if the tailgate or any
door is not closed tightly.
All the lights in the indicator come
on f or a f ew seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
The door and tailgate open indicator
also appears on the multi-inf ormation
display.
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On Touring models
On EX and EX-L models
On EX-L and Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Fuel Economy Indicator
Power Sliding
Door Indicator
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator
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This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) 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. This indicator comes on when thesecurity system is set. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation 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. 82
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On LX, EX, EX-L and Canadian DX
models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Maintenance Minder
Indicator System Message
IndicatorSecurity System Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the select/reset knob.
The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
will appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message of f .If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Maintenance Minder
Check Fuel Cap Message
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The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.
You can also customize some vehicle
control settings to your liking with
the multi-inf ormation display and the
two buttons on the steering wheel
(see page ).When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the remote
transmitter, the display shows
‘‘Welcome DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘Welcome
DRIVER 2’’ depending on which
remote transmitter you use. The
driver’s ‘‘ID’’ is detected by the
transmitter. For more information
about driver’s ‘‘ID’’, see page .If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the display only shows
‘‘Welcome.’’ This means the system
cannot recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’
or ‘‘DRIVER 2.’’ In this case, you
cannot use the customized settings
on the multi-information display (see
page ).
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) position, the
display shows ‘‘Goodbye.’’
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On Touring models onlyNormal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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AVERAGE FUEL A/B: This
shows your vehicle’s average f uel
economy in mpg (U.S. models) or
/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset Trip A or Trip
B. When you select Trip B in the
lower segment by pressing the
SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel, or the select/reset
knob on the instrument panel,
AVERAGE FUEL B appears on
the upper segment. You can customize the Trip A and
AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition
on the multi-information display (see
page ).
The average f uel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.
ELAPSED TIME: The time
traveled since you last reset the
trip computer.
When you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED
TIME is reset.
You can customize the ELAPSED
TIME reset condition on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page
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AVERAGE SPEED: The average
speed you are traveling.
When you reset Trip A,
AVERAGE SPEED is also reset. 112
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In the lower segment, each time you
press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel, the display changes
f rom ‘‘Trip A/Odometer’’ to ‘‘Trip A/
Outside Temperature’’ to ‘‘Trip B/
Outside Temperature’’ to ‘‘Engine
Oil Lif e’’, and then back to the ‘‘Trip
A/Odometer’’ as shown in the next
column.You can also change the display by
pushing the select/reset knob in the
instrument panel.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Odometer
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Press the
SEL/RESET
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