2011 HONDA ODYSSEY emergency towing

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
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Flat -bed Equipment Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle. T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
Taking Care of the Unexpected
683
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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Emergency Towing684
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .546
..................................
Emergencies .653
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 665
...........
Brake System Indicator . 672
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 655
.....
Charging System Indicator . 670
..................
Checking the Fuses . 674
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 655
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 142
............................
Jump Starting .665
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 669
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 671
..................
Overheated Engine . 667
.......................................
Towing .588
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Emergency Brake .199 ....................
Emergency Flashers .142
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Emergency Towing .683
.......................
Emissions Controls .697
........................
Emissions Testing .700
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 564
.........................
If It Won’t Start .662
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .66, 671
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,669
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 614
...............................
Overheating .667
............................
Specif ications .688
.......................................
Starting .559
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 697
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .58
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .698
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 139
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .73
.................................
Dead Battery .665
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 706
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 142
......
Def rosting the Windows . 220,229
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Dimensions .688
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 136
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 621,622
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Engine Oil .545
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Directional Signals .136
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .567
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Disposal of Used Oil .617
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .157
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L ocking and Unlocking .
155
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Lockout Prevention . 156
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Manual Sliding Doors . 167
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Open monitor .11, 75
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Power Door Locks . 155
.................
Power Sliding Doors . 167
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 690 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .557
....................................
Economy .546
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .190
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 636
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DVD Error Message . 441,469
...........................
DVD Player .418, 446
Index
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INDEX
III
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 59
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Warranty Coverages .705
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 620
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Level Indicator .74
...................................
Operation .135
Wheels
.............
Adjusting the Steering . 143
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Alignment and Balance . 645
..........................
Compact Spare .654 ......................................
Wrench .657
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .193
................
Operating the Power . 192
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Rear, Def ogger .142
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .135
...........................
Def roster .220, 229
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Washers .135
Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades .638
...................................
Operation .135
Rear Windshield Wiper and ...................................
Washer .136
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Wireless Headphones . 471
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Worn Tires .644
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 683
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Vanity Mirror .208
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 552,588
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Vehicle Dimensions .688
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 686
Vehicle Stability Assist .................................
(VSA
) .69, 570
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Vehicle Storage .651
.....................................
Ventilation .221
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VIN .686
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Viscosity, Oil .615
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XM
Radio .260, 332
Index
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X
V
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