2009 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

Turn on the f ront and rear individual
map lights by pushing the lens of
each light. Push the lens again to
turn it of f . You can also operate
these lights with the light control
switch (see page ).
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light(s) dims slightly, then f ades out
in about 30 seconds.
With the light control switch in the
door activated position, all the
individual map lights come on when
you unlock the door with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
With any door lef t open, the lights
stay on about 3 minutes, then go out.
All the individual map lights come
onandstayonaslongasthe
switch remains in the ON position.
You can change the ‘‘INTERIOR
LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting on
the multi-information display (see
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When the switch is in the ON position:
On Touring modelsIndividual Map L ights
Interior Lights
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Front
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The ignition switch light comes on
when you open the driver’s door, and
stays on several seconds af ter you
close the door.
The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, it comes on when
you open the tailgate. In the ON
position, it stays on continuously. Ignition Switch L ight
Cargo Area Light
Interior Lights
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OFF
ON
Rear
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The courtesy lights in the f ront
doors come on when you open any
door.The courtesy light between the map
lights come on when you turn the
parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the select/reset
knob on the instrument panel.
Courtesy Lights
Interior Lights
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .210
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .215
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Using the Rear A/C Unit .216
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Climate Control Sensors .220
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Audio System .221
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .222
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Playing a Disc .226
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Disc Player Error Messages .233
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .234
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Playing the XM
Radio .238
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Playing Discs .244
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Disc Changer Error Messages .251
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .252
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Playing the XM
Radio .257
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Playing Discs .263
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Disc Changer Error Messages .271
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Protecting Your Discs .272
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AM/FM Radio Reception .275
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Playing a Tape .277
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Setting the Clock .281
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Remote Audio Controls .282 ......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .283
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Radio Thef t Protection .284
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Rear Entertainment System .285
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Security System .318
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Cruise Control .319
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .322
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.325
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Parking Sensor System .361
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Reaview Camera and Monitor .365
LX and Canadian DX models
EX and EX-L models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
Features
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTONREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
MODE
CONTROL
DIAL
AUTO
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
REAR
CONTROLLER
DIAL
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
OFF BUTTON MODE
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
SYNC BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
DIAL
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR
ON/OFF
BUTTON
REAR LOCK
BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
SWITCH PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH
LX and Canadian DX models
REAR TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
EX, EX-L and Touring models
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Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease
them.
Press the button to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Press the
button to decrease it.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Your vehicle has two temperature
control switches, one f or the driver,
and one f or the f ront passenger.
When the rear passenger’s zone is
turned on using the REAR ON/OFF
button on the f ront control panel, a second row passenger also can
adjust the temperature, f an speed
and air flow.
The rear passenger compartment
temperature can also be set
separately. Press the top ( ) of the
appropriate temperature control
button to increase the temperature
of airflow. Press the bottom ( ) of
the button to decrease it. Each set
temperature is shown in the display.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit or its upper limit, it will be
displayed as ‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.
When you press this button, the
indicator in the button comes on, and
the passenger’s side temperature
and the rear passenger compartment
is synchronized to the driver’s side
set temperature. Changing thepassenger’s side temperature or the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment makes the indicator to
go off, and takes the system out of
SYNC mode.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . On LX and
Canadian DX models, the indicator in
thebuttonisonwhentheA/Cison.
On EX, EX-L, and Touring models,
you will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in
the display.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
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On EX, EX-L and Touring models
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On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation Button
SYNC Button
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When you switch to f rom, the A/C stays on, and you
canturnitonandoff manually.
When you switch to another mode,
the A/C returns to its original setting,
either on or of f , as displayed by the
A/C indicator.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard. In this mode, you cannot
turn of f the A/C and also cannot
switch to f resh air mode.
The passenger’s temperature cannot
be set separately f rom the driver’s.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Use the mode control dial or button
to select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode.
When you want to change the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment, press the REAR
button. The indicator in the button
comes on, and you can change the
temperature using the rear
temperature control button. When
you press the REAR LOCK button,
the indicator in the button comes on,
the rear A/C passenger control
panel is disabled, and you cannot
change any settings f rom it.
See page f or how to operate the
rear passenger control panel.
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On LX and Canadian DX modelsOn EX, EX-L and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
REAR/REAR LOCK Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red mark,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then exhausts it through
vents near the rear side panels.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial or
buttons.
Set the temperature control dial or
button to the lower limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Press the A/C button. The
indicator in the button comes on
(LX and Canadian DX models) or
‘‘A/C ON’’ is shown in the display
(EX, EX-L and Touring models)
when a f an speed is selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A/C
Ventilation Using the Heater
Features
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