2011 HONDA ODYSSEY sensor

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2:Controls Near the Steering Wheel134
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
HORN WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.136)
(P.169)
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(P.486)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.143)(P.83) (P.209)(P.412) (P.414,
442)
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AUDIO SYSTEM
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(P.135)
(P.480)
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(P.496, 517)
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HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) OFF SWITCH
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
COOL BOX SWITCHREAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) OFF SWITCH
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µThe automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights, all
other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights when it
senses low ambient light.
To turn on the automatic lighting,
turn the light switch to the AUTO
position. The lights will come on
automatically when the outside light
level becomes low (at dusk, f or
example). The lights on indicator
comesonasareminder.Thelights
and indicator turn off automatically
when the system senses high
ambient light.
The lights turn of f automatically
when you turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position. To turn them
on again, either turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, or
turn the light switch to the position. Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page
.
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On all models except LX
On Touring modelsAUTOHeadlights138
LIGHT SENSOR
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The power tailgate has an auto-
reverse f eature. If it meets
resistance while opening or closing,
it will beep three times and reverse
direction. However, the tailgate may
not reverse immediately. Always
make sure passengers and objects
are clear of the tailgate before
opening or closing it.Also check that passengers,
especially children, do not have their
hands on the edge of the tailgate or
on the tailgate sill. The auto reverse
featurestopsworkingwhenthe
tailgate is about to latch so the motor
can pull the tailgate shut.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, goes dead, or the f use
is removed while the tailgate is f ully
open, the power tailgate needs to be
reset. After connecting the battery
or installing the f use, close the
tailgate f ully by hand.
The power tailgate may not open or
close under the these conditions:
Whenthetailgateortheroof is
covered with snow or ice. Do not install any accessories on the
tailgate. It may cause the tailgate to
malf unction. If there is snow or ice
on the tailgate, make sure to remove
it bef ore you operate the tailgate.
When the vehicle is swayed in a
strong wind. The vehicle is parked on a steep
hill. If you push the tailgate release
button inside the handle while the
tailgate is opening or closing, the
power tailgate f unction shuts OFF.
You need to open or close it the rest
of the way manually.
The tailgate has sensors on both
sides. Be caref ul not to damage them.
If the sensors are damaged, the
power tailgate does not f unction
properly.A ut o-ReverseTailgate164
Closing a power tailgate while
anyone is in the path of the
tailgate can cause serious
injury.
Make sure everyone is clear
before closing the power
tailgate.
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If the power sliding door indicator
comesonandstayson,thereisa
problem in the system. Turn the
MAIN switch to OFF, and have the
system inspected by a dealer.
If there is a problem in the power
sliding door system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK LEFT SLIDING DOOR’’ or
‘‘CHECK RIGHT SLIDING DOOR’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ). If this
message stays on, turn the MAIN
switch to OFF, and have the system
inspected by your dealer.
Each sliding door has a pinch sensor
on the f ront edge. Do not damage
this sensor, or the power sliding door
may not operate properly.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead while the
sliding door is open, the power
sliding door system needs to be reset.
Af ter reconnecting the battery, close
the sliding door completely by hand.
If the power sliding door is closed,
the system will reset itself
automatically once the battery has
been reconnected.
If the power sliding door does not
operate properly af ter resetting,
have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
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On all models except LXOn Touring models
On EX, EX-L models
Sliding Doors
Pinch Sensor
How to Reset the Power Sliding
Door Power Sliding
Door Indicator
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Canada
U.S.
PINCH SENSOR
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Follow these precautions when using
the seat heaters:If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting. Donotusetheseatheaterinthe
HI setting f or an extended period,
because it draws large amounts of
current f rom battery.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag cutof f system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters. To use the heaters, press the seat
heater switch. The indicator (amber)
in the switch will come on. There are
three settings in the heaters: HI, LO,
and OFF.
When you press the seat heater
switch once, the heater is set to HI.
Select LO by pressing the seat
heater switch again. To shut down
the heater, press the seats heater
switch until the indicators go of f . The heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn of f
af ter a period of time.
On all models except LX
Seat Heaters
Instruments and Controls
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Passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat
HEATERS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
of f this f eature.
On EX-L and Touring models
On LX, EX models
Mirrors
Instruments and Controls
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There is also a sensor on the back of
the mirror. Items hung on the mirror
may block this sensor and af f ect its
perf ormance.
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The AC power outlet is not
designed f or electric appliances
which require high initial peak
wattage such as cathode-ray tube
type televisions, ref rigerators,
electric pumps, etc. It is also not
suitable f or devices that process
precise data such as medical
equipment or measuring instruments.
Any appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply such
as microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.,
should not be connected to this
outlet.
The maximum capacity f or this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 150
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 150 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch of f and turn it on
again.
Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet. There is a 115 volt AC power outlet
above the third seat armrest on the
driver’s side. To use the AC power
outlet, open the outlet cover. Insert
the plug into the receptacle slightly,
turn it 90° clockwise, then push in
the plug all the way.
If equippedAC Power OutletInterior Convenience Items212
NOTE:
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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
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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
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Parking Sensor System . 486
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Reaview Camera and Monitor . 493HandsFreeLink
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HandsFreeLink
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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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