2008 HONDA ODYSSEY tailgate

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle twice).
Pref erably, do this once a month.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
451
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The jack is behind a cover in the
cargo area on the driver’s side,
and tools are on the back of the
cover. Remove the cover by
pushing the tabs down and pulling
the cover out. Open the tailgate.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
it.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
2. 1.
3.
Models without Michelin PAX System
Changing a Flat Tire
458
JACK
SPARE TIRE
TOOLS
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps.
Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 Left Headlight Low
Rear Defroster Coil
Left Headlight High
Small Lights
Right Headlight High
Right Headlight Low
Back Up
FI ECU (PCM)
Condenser Fan
Not used
Cooling Fan
MG Clutch
1
2
3
4
5
6 40 A
40 A
40 A
20 A
20 A Not Used
Left Power Sliding Door
Right Power Sliding Door
Power Tailgate
Premium
AC Inverter 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
7
8
9
10
11 Horn, Stop
Rear Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
VSA Motor
VSA
Option 1
Option 2
Heater Motor
Passenger’s Fuse Box
Battery
IG1 Main
Power Window Main
Fog Light
ACM
AS power Seat Slide
AS power Seat Recline
Rear Entertainment System
10 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
30 A
7.5 A 20 A
30 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
70 A
120 A 50 A
50 A
40 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
For some types
:
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
477
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 7.5 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A 30 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A 15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
TPMS
IG Coil
Daytime Running Light
LAF
Radio
Interior Lights
Back Up
Not Used
Front Accessory Socket
OPDS
IG Wiper
Rear Accessory Socket
Left Power Sliding Door
Closer
Driver Power Seat Slide
Pedal Position Adjustment
Dr Power Seat Recline
Power Tailgate Closer IG ACG
IG Fuel Pump
IG Washer
IG Meter
IG SRS
IGP
Left Rear Power Window
Right Rear Power Window
Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Moonroof
Not Used
IG HAC
IG SOL
ACC
HAC OP
For some types
:
Fuse Locations
478
Front
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s Side
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Locks.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .144
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Fuel Fill Door .361
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Glove Box .201
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Lockout Prevention .151
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Power Door .151
.............................
Sliding Doors .161
......................................
Tailgate .157
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Low Coolant Level .364
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Low Fuel Indicator .74
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 67, 471
.........................
Lower Anchors .48, 50
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Lower Glove Box .201
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 486
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 370
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Maintenance .405
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Minder .407-416
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Minder Indicator .76
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 415
..........................................
Saf ety .406
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 67, 472
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Manual Sliding Doors . 161
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Meters, Gauges .77 ..................
Michelin PAX System . 454
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Mirrors, Adjusting .190
.................................
Modif ications .369
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 368
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Moonroof .189
Moving the Second Row Bucket .............................................
Seat .175
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 81
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Neutral Gear Position . 379
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New Vehicle Break-in . 360
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 484
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 360
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Odometer .78, 85
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Odometer, Trip .78, 86
Oil ........................
Change, How to .420
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Change, When to .407
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Checking Engine .363
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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
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Panel Brightness Control . 139
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Park Gear Position .379
...........................................
Parking .382
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Parking Brake .192
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 69, 473
...............................
Parking Lights .136
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Parking Sensor System . 352
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 382
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 35
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PAX System .454
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PGM-FI System .496
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Power Door Locks .151
Index
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Power Sliding Doors.......................................
Indicator .75
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Operation .161
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Switches .162
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Power Socket Locations . 194
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Power Tailgate .158
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Power Windows .186
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .38
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children . 56
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Protecting Small Children . 44
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .53
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Using LATCH .48 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 21
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 504
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 61
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Radiator Overheating . 469
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Radio/CD Sound System . 221
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Readiness Codes .472
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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
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Rear View Mirror .190
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 140
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .135
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 168, 170
.
Reclining the Second Row Seats . 168
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Reclining the Third Row Seat . 169
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Reminder Indicators . 65, 66
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Remote Audio Controls . 282
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Remote Control (RES) . 312
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Remote Transmitter .145
Removing the Second Row ...........................................
Seats .177
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 420
..........................................
Fuses .474
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Light Bulbs .429
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Timing Belt .428
...........................................
Tires .446
.............................
Wiper Blades .437
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .24 Reserve Tank,
.................
Engine Coolant . 364, 422
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Retractable Center Tray . 195
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Reverse Gear Position . 379
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Roof Rack .373
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Rotation, Tire .445
Index
S
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INDEX
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Supplemental Restraint System......................................
Servicing .36
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SRS Indicator .34, 67
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System Components .25
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Synthetic Oil .419
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .453
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 488
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Unleaded Gasoline .360
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Upper Glove Box .201
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 421
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Vanity Mirror .199
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Tachometer .77
..........................................
Tailgate .157
.......................
Opening the .157, 158
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Open Monitor Indicator . 75, 91
..
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 433, 434
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 453
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 495
Three Way Catalytic .......................
Converter .496, 497
.......................
Temperature Gauge .77
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 220
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 23
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Tether Anchorage Points . 54
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Thef t Protection .284
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 497
Tilt and Telescoping the .........................
Steering Wheel .141 ..........................
Time, Setting the .281
....................................
Timing Belt .428
....................................
Tire Chains .447
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 458
...............................................
Tires .442
..............................
Air Pressure .442
...................................
Balancing .445
.........................
Checking Wear .444
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Compact Spare .457
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 488
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Inf lation .442
..................................
Inspection .444
.....................................
Labeling .490
...................................
Replacing .446
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Rotating .445
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Service Lif e .445
...........................................
Snow .447
............................
Specif ications .487
................................
Tire Chains .447
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 388, 391
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 458
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .396
................
Emergency Wrecker . 480
....
Equipment and Accessories . 398.............................
Weight Limit .396
.............................
Trailer Loading .396
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .402
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 425
...........................
Fluid Selection .426
..............
Identif ication Number . 485
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 378
.....................................
Treadwear .488
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Trip Meter .78, 86
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Turn Signals .136
Index
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