2009 HONDA ODYSSEY lamp

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed................
Driving with a Flat Tire .462
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Michelin
PAXSystem .462
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Compact Spare Tire .465
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Changing a Flat Tire .466
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If the Engine Won’t Start .473
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Jump Starting .475
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If the Engine Overheats .477
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .479
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Charging System Indicator .479
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .480
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Readiness Codes .480
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Brake System Indicator .481
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Fuses .482
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Fuse Locations .485
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Emergency Towing .488
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.The indicator may also come on with
the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks 5 times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to
f or more inf ormation (see
page ).
If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
If this indicator comes on while
driving, it means one of the engine’s
emissions control systems may have
a problem. Even though you may
f eel no dif f erence in your vehicle’s
perf ormance, continued operation
may cause serious damage.
88
506
On Touring models
Malf unction Indicator L amp, Readiness Codes
Readiness Codes Emissions
Testing
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
480
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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CONT INUED
Disc Brake Pad Wear...................................
Indicators .391
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Disposal of Used Oil .429
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .152
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Locking and Unlocking .151
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Lockout Prevention .151
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Manual Sliding Doors .161
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Open monitor .75,91
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Power Door Locks .151
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Power Sliding Doors .161
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .496
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .383
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Economy .373
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
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Dust and Pollen Filter .444
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DVD Error Message .314
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DVD Player .285
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Economy, Fuel .373..................................
Emergencies .461
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Battery, Jump Starting .475
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Brake System Indicator .481
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Changing a Flat Tire .466
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Charging System Indicator .479
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Checking the Fuses .483
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Driving with a Flat Tire .457
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Hazard Warning Flashers .140
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Jump Starting .475
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .479
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .480
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Overheated Engine .477
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Towing .488
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Emergency Brake .192
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Emergency Flashers .140
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Emergency Towing .488
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Emissions Controls .503
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Emissions Testing, State .506
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .77
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Engine Speed Limiter .388
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If It Won’t Start .473
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .67,480
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Oil Pressure Indicator .67,479
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Oil, What Kind to Use .426 ...............................
Overheating .477
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Specif ications .494
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Starting .385
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .503
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Exhaust Fumes .60
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .504
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Fan, Interior .211
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .209
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Filling the Fuel Tank .369
Filters
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Dust and Pollen Filter .444
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Oil .428
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .140
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Flat Tire, Changing a .466
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Floor Mats .176,444
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Floor Storage Area .200
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .144
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Fuel Fill Door .369
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Glove Box .201
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Lockout Prevention .151
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Power Door .151
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Sliding Doors .161
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Tailgate .157
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Low Coolant Level .372
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Low Fuel Indicator .74
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .67,479
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Lower Anchors .48,50
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Lower Glove Box .201
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .494
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .378
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Maintenance .413
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Minder .415-424
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Minder Indicator .76
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Owner Maintenance Checks .423
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Saf ety .414
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .67,480
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Manual Sliding Doors .161
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Meters, Gauges .77..............
MichelinPAXSystem .462
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Mirrors, Adjusting .190
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Modif ications .377
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .376
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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 .387
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New Vehicle Break-in .368
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .492
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .368
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Odometer .78,85
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Odometer, Trip .78,86
Oil ........................
Change, How to .428
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Change, When to .415
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Checking Engine .371
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Pressure Indicator .67,479 Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .427
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .144
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .503
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Outside Mirrors .191
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Overheating, Engine .477
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Owner Maintenance Checks .423
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Oxygenated Fuels .368
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Panel Brightness Control .139
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Park Gear Position .387
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Parking .390
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Parking Brake .192
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .69,481
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Parking Lights .136
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Parking Sensor System .361
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Parking Over Things that Burn .390
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .35
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PAX
System .462
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PGM-FI System .504
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Power Door Locks .151
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