2009 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .......................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ......................................... 63
Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control and HomeLink® )....... 209
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ............................................................................ 367
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...................................................................................................... 383
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...................................................... 413
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ..................................... 461
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ................................................ 491
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ......... 509
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ........................................................................................... 513
Index ............................................................................................................................... ...................................... I
Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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00X31-SHJ-6400
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment and other convenience f eatures.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Maintenance
Driving
Bef ore Driving
Overview of Contents
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTONREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
HORN (P.35)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTLIGHT
CONTROL
SWITCH
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
(P.162)
(P.282) (P.141) (P.134)
(P.135)
(P.319)
(P.140) (P.140)
(P.221,285)
(P.205)
PEDAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCH
MOONROOF
SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
CLOCK
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.193)
(P.189) (P.281)
(P.135,138)
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P.82)
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH (P.158)/
(P.395)
(P.361) (P.395) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS(P.327)
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT (P.35)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM
BUTTONS HORN
(P.193)
(P.189) (P.282)
(P.352) (P.141) (P.134)
(P.135)
(P.319)
(P.281)
(P.140)
(P.221,285)
(P.205) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.140)
PEDAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
POWER SLIDING DOOR
SWITCH
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCHPARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONSAUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
CLOCK
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.162)
(P.158)/
(P.82)
(P.135,138)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.395)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH (P.395) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS (P.327)
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only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key to the LOCK (0)
position, the shif t lever must be in
Park, and you must push the key in
slightly.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ).
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.89
On Touring models
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0)
ON (II)
A CCESSORY (I)
Ignition Switch
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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
Features
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An audio system is standard on all
models. Read the appropriate pages
(as shown below) to use your
vehicle’s audio system.
On LX and Canadian DX models, see
pages through .
For vehicles without navigation
system, see pages through .
For vehicles with navigation system,
see pages through .
For vehicles with rear entertainment
system, see pages through .234251
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Audio System
Features
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EX and EX-L models
EX-L model with Rear Entertainment
System U.S. EX-L and Touring models with
Rear Entertainment System with
Navigation System
LX and Canadian DX models
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Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob
repeatedly to display the bass, treble,
balance, and f ader settings.
Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the SOUND
(TUNE) knob to adjust the setting to
your liking. When the level reaches
the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the
display. The system will
automatically return the display to
the selected audio mode about 5
seconds af ter you stop adjusting a
mode. Use the TRE/BAS
modes to adjust the tone to your
liking.
These two
modes adjust the strength of the
sound coming f rom each speaker.
BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength,
while FAD adjusts the f ront-to-back
strength. You can use the instrument panel
brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the system is turned
of f .
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Playing the AM/FM Radio (LX and Canadian DX models)
Adjusting the Sound
Treble/Bass
Balance/Fader A udio System L ighting
Features
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