2011 HONDA ODYSSEY lights

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models), and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .598
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Maintenance Minder . 599
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Fluid Locations .613
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Adding Engine Oil .614
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .616
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Engine Coolant .618
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Windshield Washers .620
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 621
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Brake Fluid .623
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Power Steering Fluid . 624
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Timing Belt .624
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Lights .625
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 636
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 636
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Floor Mats .637
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Wiper Blades .638
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Wheels .642
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Tires .642
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Checking the Battery . 649
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Vehicle Storage .651
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Interior Care .652
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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U.S. Vehicles:
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the odometer/
trip meter display or the multi-
inf ormation display.
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied technician.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it replaced.
On Touring Elite and Canadian Touring
models
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Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
High Voltage Discharge Tube
Headlights
Maint enance
625
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Open the hood.
To change a bulb on the driver’s
side, remove the upper part of the
air intake duct.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip, then
remove the upper part.To change a bulb on the
passenger’s side, use a f lat-tip
screwdriver to remove the holding
clip f rom the engine coolant
reserve tank, and then remove the
engine coolant reserve tank out of
its stay.
Remove the power steering
reservoir f rom the stay bracket to
get enough working space.
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HOLDING CLIPS
STAY
COOLANT RESERVE TANK
HOLDING CLIP POWER STEERING RESERVOIR
STAY BRACKET
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Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. Reinstall the air intake duct
securely.
Reinstall the engine coolant
reserve tank and power steering
reservoir. Open the hood.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
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Driver’s sidePassenger’s side
Lights
L ow Beam Headlight s
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TAB
CONNECTOR BULB
BULBTAB
CONNECTOR
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Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.Open the hood.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working. Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place. Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
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Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb
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BULB
SOCKET
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Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb,
handle it by its plastic case, and
protect the glass f rom contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustment should be done by your
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
Start the engine. If you are
replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel all the way to
theright.If youarereplacinga
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the lef t. Turn of f
the engine. Use a 10 mm wrench to remove
the mounting bolt, and remove the
screws with a Phillips-head
screwdriver. Pull the inner f ender
cover back.
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2.On Touring models
Lights
ReplacingaFogLightBulb
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SCREWS
MOUNTING BOLT
Halogen light bulbs get very hot when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on
the glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Reinstall the inner f ender. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the f ront bumper.
Reinstall the screws and mounting
bolt on the inner f ender cover, and
tighten them securely. Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Open the tailgate.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the two mounting bolts.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Rear Pillar)
630
BULB
TAB CONNECTOR Pull up
Slide
MOUNTING BOLTS
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