2011 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

Turn on the f ront row individual map
lights by pushing the lens. Push the
lens again to turn it off. With the
light control switch in the door
activated position, the second row
and third row map lights can be
turned on by pushing the lens. Push
the lens again to turn it off.
Withanydoororthetailgateleft
open, the lights stay on about 15
minutes, then go out.
You can change the ‘‘INTERIOR
LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
All the individual map lights come
onandstayonaslongasthe
switch remains in the ON position. 113
When the switch is in the ON position:
On Touring models
Individual Map L ights
Interior Lights214
Front
Second and Third Row
Push PushPush
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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.To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
.
Your vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comesonwhenyouopenthedriver’s
door. It f ades out in about 30
seconds af ter the door is closed.
The courtesy light in each f ront door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is closed.
With the tailgate open, the light
stays on about 30 minutes, then goes
out. 113
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On Touring models
Cargo Area Light
Courtesy Lights
Interior Lights
Instruments and Controls
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OFFON
FRONT DOOR LIGHTIGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
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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.
In addition to the courtesy light on
the ceiling, the driver’s and f ront
passenger’s ambient f oot light (if
equipped) comes on.Interior Lights216
COURTESY LIGHT
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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.
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 . 218
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Rear A/C Controls . 224
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Climate Control System . 225
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Audio System .234 ..........
Playing the FM/AM Radio . 236
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Playing a Disc .243
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Disc Player Error Messages . 250
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Audio System .251
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 252
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Playing the XM
Radio . 260
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Playing a Disc .266
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Disc Player Error Messages . 275
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Playing CD Library Audio . 276
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PlayinganiPod
. 286
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iPod
Error Messages . 294
.. 295
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .303
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Audio System . 304
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Wallpaper Setup .309
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Display Setup .312
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Setting the Clock .315
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Setting the Language . 317
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Audio System .318
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 319
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Playing the XM
Radio . 332 ................................
Playing a Disc .339
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Disc Player Error Messages . 351
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Protecting Your Discs . 352
..... 355
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PlayinganiPod
. 383
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iPod
Error Messages . 391
.. 392
.. 403
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Audio System . 404
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 409
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Remote Audio Controls . 411
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Auxiliary Input Jack .412
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Radio Thef t Protection . 413
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Rear Entertainment System . 414
Ultrawide Rear Entertainment ........................................
System .442
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Compass .475
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Security System .479
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Cruise Control .480
...... 483
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Parking Sensor System . 486
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Reaview Camera and Monitor . 493HandsFreeLink
.....495
HandsFreeLink
....516
LX model
EX, EX-L models without navigation system
BluetoothModels with navigation system Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
On vehicles with navigation systemPlaying a USB Flash Memory Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver
(Models with navigation system)
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
(Models without navigation system)USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C218
LX models: MODE CONTROL
BUTTON
REAR FAN
CONTROL
BUTTONS RECIRCULATION BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON
REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
FAN CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON ON/OFF BUTTON
REAR CONTROL DISPLAY
FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
REAR ON/OFF BUTTON REAR MODE CONTROL BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
Canadian models
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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).
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode. 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.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease
them.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
T emperature Control
Features
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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. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard. Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes. Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f . This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ). When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. For
f aster def rosting, manually set the
fanspeedtohigh.Youcanalso
increase airf low to the windshield by
closing the corner vents on the
dashboard.
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C. In these modes, the A/C stays
on with the indicator off.
This button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
def rosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made.
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If equippedVents, Heating, and A/CMode Control Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Windshield Def rost er But t on
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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.
Pressing the A/C button turns the
air conditioning ON and OFF. The
indicator in the button comes on
when the A/C is ON.
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.
The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then exhausts it through
vents near the rear side panels.
Set the temperature 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.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , the
MAX A/C button, or the mode
control button cancels MAX A/C,
but the A/C stays on.
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.you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode. 1.
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If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A /C
Using the Heater Ventilation
MAX A/C Button
Features
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