2011 HONDA ODYSSEY sensor

BSI may be adversely af f ected under
the f ollowing circumstances:When objects such as guard rails,
poles, trees, etc., are detected.
When an object that doesn’t
reflect radio waves well, such as a
motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
A vehicle is behind or approaching
your vehicle while on a curved
road.
When towing a trailer.
A vehicle is moving f rom a f ar lane
to the adjacent lane.
The system picks up external
electrical interf erence.
The rear bumper has been
def ormed, or improperly repaired. The system is f or your convenience.
Even if an object is within the alert
zone, the system may not detect it,
depending on its shape.
Always look in your mirrors, to
either side of your vehicle, and
behind you f or other vehicles bef ore
changing lanes.
The orientation of the sensors has
been changed.
Bad weather conditions, such as
heavy rain, snow and f og.Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)584
EXAMPLES
GUARD RAILPOLE OR TREE
MOTORCYCLE
: BSIAlertindicatorison BSIAlertindicatorisoff
:
10/07/19 14:54:53 31TK8600_589
2011 Odyssey

Î
µ
Î
SystemStatus
ON
OFF
ON/OFF OFF Multi-Inf ormation
Display Message BSI Indicator
Description
When you push the BSI OFF button, a BSI ON or OFF message is displayed on the multi-
information display for about 5 seconds.
The BSI indicator will remain on while the system is off.
A chime sounds to indicate that the system has been turned ON or OFF.
If while driving, mud, snow, or ice accumulates in the vicinity of sensor:
The system may shut down
The BSI indicator illuminates, a message is displayed on the multi-information display, and a
chime sounds.
The BSI indicator will turn off and the system will return to normal once the obstacle is removed,
and you begin to drive.
Always keep the area around the radar sensors clean. BSI may not operate properly if the sensors
are obstructed.
The BSI alert indicator: May come on when a vehicle enters one of the alert zones, even if this message is displayed.
May not come on due to obstruction (splashes, etc.) even if this message is not displayed.
: System status may remain on even when the BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE message is displayed.
If the system is faulty, the BSI indicator illuminates and a message is displayed on the multi-
information display.
Have your vehicle inspected by your Honda dealer.
Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)BSI Status Displays586
10/07/17 10:53:01 31TK8600_591
2011 Odyssey

The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over the f loor mat
anchors. This keeps the f loor mats
f rom sliding f orward (possibly
interf ering with the pedals), or
backwards (making the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective).
To lock or unlock each anchor, turn
the knob.If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use non-Honda f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
Make sure the rear f loor mats are
also properly hooked. If not, the f loor
mat will interf ere with the seat
operation and make the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective.
Floor Mat s
Maint enance
637
Front
Rear
Passenger’s side
Driver’s side KNOB To Unlock
To Unlock
KNOB To Unlock
KNOB
10/07/17 10:59:36 31TK8600_642
2011 Odyssey

The sensor on the negative terminal
monitors your vehicle’s battery
condition.
If there is a problem with the sensor,
you will see a ‘‘CHECK BATT
SENSOR’’ message on the
inf ormation display. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer.
CONT INUED
Except Touring modelsTires, Checking the BatteryChecking the Battery
Maint enance
649
Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
10/07/17 11:01:19 31TK8600_654
2011 Odyssey

µ
If there is a problem with the sensor,
you will see a ‘‘CHECK BATTERY
SENSOR’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f uture corrosion.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting will be reset to 1:00. To set
the time again, f ollow the setting
procedure (see page ).
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.315
On vehicles without navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
On Touring models
Checking the BatteryWARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.650
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.
10/07/17 11:01:27 31TK8600_655
2011 Odyssey

Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. Seeon page .
If you see a ‘‘CHECK BATTERY
SENSOR’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (or ‘‘CHECK
BATT SENSOR’’ message on the
inf ormation display on some
models) when you try to start the
engine, the battery is discharged.
If it will not start, see on page . Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).
665
665 665
649
683
If theEngineWon’tStart
Jump Starting
Jump
Starting Emergency T owing
Taking Care of the Unexpected
663
10/07/17 11:03:00 31TK8600_668
2011 Odyssey

The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM)
uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into the
engine. It then controls how much
f uel to inject under all operating
conditions.This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
2
2
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement PartsPGM-FI SystemIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Three Way Catalytic ConverterEmissions Controls698
10/07/17 11:07:25 31TK8600_703
2011 Odyssey

CONT INUED
Parking Brake and Brake.................
System Indicator . 67,672
...............................
Parking Lights .136
................
Parking Sensor System . 486
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 566
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 33
.............................
PGM-FI System .698
........................
Power Door Locks .155
Power Sliding Doors .......................................
Indicator .75
...................................
Operation .167
.....................................
Switches .169
...............
Power Socket Locations . 211
..............................
Power Tailgate .163
............................
Power Windows .192
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children .36
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .41
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 54
.........
Protecting Small Children . 42
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .52
.............................
Using LATCH .46 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 667
...........
Radio/Disc Sound System . 234
...........................
Readiness Codes .700
....
Rear Audio Control Panel . 414,442
.......................
Rear A/C Unit .224, 230
Rear Entertainment ................................
System .414, 442
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .631, 632
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 493
..........................
Rear View Mirror .197
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 142
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .136
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 175,177
.
Reclining the Second Row Seats . 177
.....
Reclining the Third Row Seat . 177
.......................
Reminder Indicators .65
................
Remote Audio Controls . 411
........
Remote Control (RES) . 414,442
.....................
Remote Transmitter .148
.........
Removable Center Console . 202
Removing the Second Row ...........................................
Seats .184 Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 616
..........................................
Fuses .675
................................
Light Bulbs .625
................................
Timing Belt .624
...........................................
T ires
.646
.............................
Wiper Blades .638
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
.............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 706
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 545,618
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 563
......................................
Roof Rack .554
................................
Rotation, Tire .645
..................................
Safety Belts .8 ,20
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 706
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 59
Index
S
R
INDEX
VII
10/07/17 11:09:04 31TK8600_720
2011 Odyssey