2011 HONDA ODYSSEY headlights

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .62
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 65
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Gauges .77
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 83
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .134 Windshield Wipers and
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Washers .135
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .136
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 136
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Fog Lights .139
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 140
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Hazard Warning Button . 142
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Rear Window Def ogger . 142
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 143
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Keys and Locks .144
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Immobilizer System .145
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Ignition Switch .147
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Remote Transmitter .148
Opening or Closing the Power .........................
Sliding Doors .151
Opening or Closing the Power ..................................
Tailgate .151
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Door Locks .155
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Power Door Locks . 155
Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .156
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Childproof Door Locks . 162
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Tailgate .162
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Power Tailgate .163
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Sliding Doors .167 ...............................................
Seats .175
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Seat Heaters .189
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .190
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Power Windows .192
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Moonroof .195
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Mirrors .197
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Parking Brake .199
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Interior Convenience Items . 201
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Removable Center Console . 202
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Flip-up Trash Bag Ring . 203
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Beverage Holders .203
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Integrated Sunshades . 205
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Sunglasses Holder .206
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Conversation Mirror . 207
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Sun Visor .207
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Vanity Mirror .208
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Coat Hooks .208
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Glove Box .208
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Center Pocket .209
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C ool Box
.209
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Coin Box .211
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Accessory Power Sockets . 211
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AC Power Outlet .212
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Interior Lights .213
Instruments and Controls
Instruments and Controls
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If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door without the key in
the ignition switch. If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem in the high beam headlight’s
circuit. Take your vehicle to a dealer
to have it checked (see page ).This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. See page
f or inf ormation on f og light
operation.
This indicator also comes on when
the light switch is in AUTO and the
lights turn on automatically. 92137
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On all models except LX On Touring models
On Touring models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator
Daytime Running Lights
IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
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MIN
LANGUAGE
SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET WITH
REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME
RESET
MEMORY POSIT ION
LINK
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT AUT O
OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY Changes the language used in the display.
Changes the outside temperature reading above or
below its current reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy
to reset when you refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.
Changes the driver’s seat and the outside mirror
positions to a stored setting.
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate.
Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.
Changes the timing of when the headlights come
on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position.
MET ER SET UP
(P.100)
POSITION SETUP
(P.109)
LIGHTING
SETUP
(P.112)
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103
105
107
110
113
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ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
5°F 0°F 5°F (U.S.)
3°C 0°C 3°C
(Canada)
ON
OFF
IGN OFF
TRIP A RESET
TRIP B RESET
ON
OFF
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
0sec
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
MAX
HIGH
MID
Default setting
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Menu Item Description
Group Setup Page
Setting Option
Multi-Inf ormation Display94
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Ý Select the desired setting (60 sec, 30
sec, 15 sec or 0 sec) by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
The headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights, and license
plate lights go of f af ter the selected
time when you remove the key f rom
the ignition switch and close the
driver’s door. To change how long
thelightsstayonbeforetheygooff,
f ollow these instructions:
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘LIGHTING
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
CONT INUED
Headlight A uto Of f T imer
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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The headlights automatically come
on when the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position and the ambient
light reaches a changeable level. You
can select the auto light sensitivity
f rom the f ollowing f ive levels:
MAX
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
bright.
HIGH
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
somewhat bright.
MID
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitisas
bright as sunset or sunrise.
LOW
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
somewhat dark.
MIN
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
dark.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘LIGHTING
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /
) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select the desired setting (MAX,
HIGH, MID, LOW or MIN) by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
CONT INUED
Auto Light Sensitivity
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Of f
Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
If equipped
Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON. When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position. OFF
The wiper operates every 7
seconds af ter completing two
sweeps.
Hold past ON to activate the rear
window wiper a f ew times and to
spray the rear window washer. Rotate the switch
counterclockwise also to spray the
window washer and turn the wiper
on.
When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
therearwiperswitchisoff.
When the wiper control lever is
positioned as f ollows: The rear window wiper
operates intermittently.
The rear window wiper
operates continuously.
Therearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer. 1.
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Turn Signal and Headlights
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
INT
LO or HI
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull it back to
return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position. 73
CONT INUED
Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights On
Turn Signal and Headlights
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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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