2011 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.If you see a ‘‘REPLACE BATTERY’’
message on the multi-information
display (‘‘CHANGE BATT’’ message
on the inf ormation display on some
models), along with this indicator on,
you may need to replace the battery.
Have your vehicle’s battery checked
andreplacedbyyourdealer.
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGE SYSTEM’’ message on the
inf ormation display.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display.
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If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer tofor
more information (see page ).
The indicator may also come on with
the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. Tighten the cap until it
clicks at least once. Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it can take several days
of normal driving.
If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
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Malf unction Indicator L amp
Emissions T esting
Readiness Codes
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If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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The brake system
indicator normally
comesonwhenyou
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully release the
parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
indicator come on with the brake
system indicator, have the vehicle
inspected by your dealer
immediately. If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID
LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
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On Touring models
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator672U.S. Canada
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The vehicle’s f uses are located in
five fuse boxes.
Thedriver’ssideinteriorfuseboxis
under the dashboard on the driver’s
side. The fuse label is attached to the
side panel.Therearfuseboxislocatedatthe
lef t side of cargo area.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
cover to prevent scratches, then
remove it by caref ully prying in the
notch on its middle edge with a small
f lat-tip screwdriver.
The passenger’s side interior f use
box is under the dashboard. Push
down the tab and slide the cover
upward to remove it.
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INTERIOR (Driver’s side)
INTERIOR (Passenger’s side)INTERIOR (Rear)
FUSE LABEL NOTCH
COVER
COVER
NOTCH
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The primary under-hood f use box is
locatedonthepassenger’sside.The
secondary f use box is located next to
the battery.
To open each under-hood f use box,
pushthetabsasshown. If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
, or the diagram on the
f use box lid or the f use label, which
f use or f uses control that component.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is not the cause. Replace
any blown fuses and check if the
device works.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
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Except the interior f use box on the
driver’s side
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TAB
TAB
UNDER-HOOD (Primary)
UNDER-HOOD (Secondary)
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Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the side window
at the wire inside. Removing these
f uses requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.Also check the combined f use box
in the under-hood f use box.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse boxes by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the primary
under-hood f use box.
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FUSEFUSE
BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
from one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
fuse.If itisblown,replacethefuse
withoneof thesparefusesof the
same rating or lower.
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BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper
rating f or the circuit, install one with
a lower rating.
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.Your vehicle has spare fuses on the
back of the primary under-hood f use
box cover.
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SPARE FUSES
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