2008 HONDA ODYSSEY heating

The direction and quantity of airf low
f rom each rear ceiling vent is
adjustable.
To adjust the direction of air coming
f rom a rear ceiling vent, move the
tab in the center of each vent back-
and-forth, and rotate the vent with
the tab. The lever next to each vent
can be opened and closed to regulate
the amount of airf low.Theclimatecontrolsystemhasthree
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. There is also a rear
sensor on the rear sidewall near the
exhaust vent. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
Rear Ceiling Vents
Vents, Heating, and A/C, Climate Control Sensors
220
SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
TAB
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Any hitch used on your vehicle must
be properly bolted to the underbody,
using the six threaded holes
provided. A hitch and the required
f luid coolers designed especially f or
your Odyssey can be obtained f rom
your Honda dealer.
If the total trailer weight is more
than 1,850 lbs (840 kg), you must
also use a weight distributing hitch.
This device transf ers weight f rom
the vehicle’s rear wheels to the f ront
wheels, and to the trailer’s wheels.
Caref ully f ollow the hitch maker’s
instructions f or proper installation
and adjustment.Always use saf ety chains when you
tow a trailer. Make sure the chains
are secured to the trailer and hitch,
and that they cross under the tongue
and can catch the trailer if it
becomes unhitched. Leave enough
slack to allow the trailer to turn
corners easily, but do not let the
chains drag on the ground.
If the total trailer weight exceeds
2,000 lbs (900 kg), you should install
a sway control device to minimize
swaying that can occur in crosswinds
and in normal and emergency
driving maneuvers. Your trailer
maker can tell you what kind of sway
control you need and how to install it.
To help prevent overheating, a
transmission f luid cooler and a
power steering f luid cooler are
required f or trailer towing. These
coolers are available only f rom your
Honda dealer.
Hitches
Weight Distributing Hitch Saf et y Chains Sway Cont rol
T ransmission Fluid Cooler andPower St eering Fluid Cooler
Towing a Trailer
Driving
399
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .365 ..................................
Emergencies .453
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Battery, Jump Starting . 467
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Brake System Indicator . 473
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Changing a Flat Tire . 458
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Charging System Indicator . 471
..................
Checking the Fuses . 475
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 449
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 140
............................
Jump Starting .467
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 471
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 472
..................
Overheated Engine . 469
.......................................
Towing .480
.........................
Emergency Brake .192
....................
Emergency Flashers .140
......................
Emergency Towing .480
.......................
Emissions Controls .495
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 498
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 380
.........................
If It Won’t Start .465
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .67, 472
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 67, 471
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 418...............................
Overheating .469
............................
Specif ications .486
.......................................
Starting .377
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 495
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .60
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .496
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...................................
Fan, Interior .211
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .209
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 361
Filters ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 436
...............................................
Oil .420
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 140
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 458
.............................
Floor Mats .176, 436
.......................
Floor Storage Area .200
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators .383
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .421
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ...............................
unlocking .152
............
Locking and Unlocking . 151
..................
Lockout Prevention . 151
..............
Manual Sliding Doors . 161
........................
Open monitor .75, 91
....................
Power Door Locks . 151
.................
Power Sliding Doors . 161
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 488
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .375
....................................
Economy .365
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 436
....................
DVD Error Message .314
...................................
DVD Player .285
Index
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .429
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HandsFreeLink
. 325
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Hazard Warning Flashers .140
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Headlights .136
........................................
Aiming .429 ............
Automatic Lighting Off . 138
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 138
..................
High Beam Indicator . 73
.......................
Reminder Chime .136
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 429
.................................
Turning on .136
...................................
Headphones .315
............................
Head Restraints .171
...............................
Heated Mirror .192
...................................
Heater, Seat .183
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Heating and Cooling .210
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 377
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 135
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .322
.......................
Hood, Opening the .362
...........................................
Horn .4,133
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 484
Ignition ............................................
Keys .142
.........................................
Switch .144
............
Timing Control System . 496
......................
Immobilizer System .143
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 425
..........................................
Brake .427
..........................
Power Steering .428
................
Windshield Washers . 424
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .275
........
Folding the Third Row Seat . 181
........................
Four-way Flashers .140
..............................
Front Airbags .9, 25
......................................
Front Seat .168
...................
Adjusting . 168, 169, 170
.......................................
Heaters .183
.....................................
Airbags .9, 25
.................................................
Fuel .360
......................
Fill Door and Cap .361
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement . 360
....................................
Ref ueling .361
........................
Reserve Indicator .74
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .475
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 366.........................................
Gasoline .360
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 74
...........................................
Gauge .77
................
Octane Requirement . 360
....................................
Ref ueling .361
................
Gas Station Procedures . 361
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
...............................................
Fuel .77
...............................
Speedometer .77
.................................
Tachometer .77
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .397
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .397
...................................
Glove Boxes .201
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .397
Index
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .144
............................
Fuel Fill Door .361
..................................
Glove Box .201
..................
Lockout Prevention .151
...............................
Power Door .151
.............................
Sliding Doors .161
......................................
Tailgate .157
........................
Low Coolant Level .364
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .74
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 67, 471
.........................
Lower Anchors .48, 50
..........................
Lower Glove Box .201
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 486
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 370
..................................
Maintenance .405
................................
Minder .407-416
.........................
Minder Indicator .76
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 415
..........................................
Saf ety .406
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 67, 472
...................
Manual Sliding Doors . 161
...............................
Meters, Gauges .77 ..................
Michelin PAX System . 454
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .190
.................................
Modif ications .369
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 368
.......................................
Moonroof .189
Moving the Second Row Bucket .............................................
Seat .175
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 81
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 379
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 360
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 484
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 360
...................................
Odometer .78, 85
.........................
Odometer, Trip .78, 86
Oil ........................
Change, How to .420
......................
Change, When to .407
......................
Checking Engine .363
..............
Pressure Indicator . 67, 471Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .419
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 144
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .495
............................
Outside Mirrors .191
....................
Overheating, Engine .469
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 415
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .360
............
Panel Brightness Control . 139
........................
Park Gear Position .379
...........................................
Parking .382
...............................
Parking Brake .192
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 69, 473
...............................
Parking Lights .136
................
Parking Sensor System . 352
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 382
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 35
...................................
PAX System .454
.............................
PGM-FI System .496
........................
Power Door Locks .151
Index
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CONT INUED
Power Sliding Doors.......................................
Indicator .75
...................................
Operation .161
.....................................
Switches .162
...............
Power Socket Locations . 194
..............................
Power Tailgate .158
............................
Power Windows .186
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
........................
Protecting Children .38
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .43
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 56
.........
Protecting Small Children . 44
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .53
.............................
Using LATCH .48 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 21
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 504
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 61
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
...................
Radiator Overheating . 469
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 221
...........................
Readiness Codes .472
............
Rear Audio Control Panel . 290
...............................
Rear A/C Unit .216 ........
Rear Entertainment System . 285
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .433, 434
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 356
..........................
Rear View Mirror .190
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 140
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .135
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 168, 170
.
Reclining the Second Row Seats . 168
.....
Reclining the Third Row Seat . 169
.................
Reminder Indicators . 65, 66
................
Remote Audio Controls . 282
................
Remote Control (RES) . 312
.....................
Remote Transmitter .145
Removing the Second Row ...........................................
Seats .177
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 420
..........................................
Fuses .474
................................
Light Bulbs .429
................................
Timing Belt .428
...........................................
Tires .446
.............................
Wiper Blades .437
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .24 Reserve Tank,
.................
Engine Coolant . 364, 422
..............
Retractable Center Tray . 195
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 379
......................................
Roof Rack .373
................................
Rotation, Tire .445
Index
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