2011 HONDA ODYSSEY power steering fluid

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
707
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.
Maint enance
597
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under 20°F,
29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
1
1
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear within 12 months
after the display was last reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
611
Maintenance Minder
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
613
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)RADIATOR CAP
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark. The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
Maintenance Minder schedule.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spill
immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment. If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (100,000 km) if you regularly
drive your vehicle in any of the
f ollowing conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently towing a trailer.
Power Steering Fluid
T iming Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt624
LOWER LEVEL
UPPER LEVEL
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Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .549
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .147
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Accessory Power Socket . 211
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AC Power Outlet .212
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Active Head Restraints . 181
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Additives, Engine Oil . 614
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 28
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
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Air Conditioning System . 218,225
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Rear A/C Control . 224,230
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Air Outlets (Vents) .232
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Air Pressure, Tires .643
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Antif reeze .618
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .68, 568
...................................
Operation .568
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 413
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .147
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Armrests .178
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Audio Controls, Remote . 411
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Audio System .234
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 140
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Automatic Speed Control . 480
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Automatic Transmission . 621
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Capacity, Fluid .688
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Checking Fluid Level . 621,622
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Shif ting .562
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .561
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Shif t Lever Positions . 563
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Shif t Lock Release . 565
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Auxiliary Input Jack .412
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .66, 670
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Jump Starting .665
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Maintenance .649
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Specif ications .689
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Bef ore Driving .539
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Belts,Seat .8,21
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Beverage Holders .203
Blind Spot Inf ormation System ...........................................
(BSI) .579
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HandsFreeLink
. 495, 516
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Booster Seats .55
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 568
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Break-in, New Linings . 540
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Bulb Replacement .631
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Fluid .623
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Pad Wear Indicators . 567
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Parking .199
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System Indicator . 67,672
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Braking System .567
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 540
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .140
Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
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Gauge 81
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Fan, Interior .219, 228
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Features .217
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 541
Filters
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 636
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Oil .616
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 142
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 655
.....................................
Floor Mats .637
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 621
..........................................
Brake .623
..........................
Power Steering .624
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Windshield Washers . 620
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .409
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Folding the Third Row Seat . 185
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Four-way Flashers .142
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Front Airbags .9, 26
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Front Seat .175
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Adjusting .175, 176
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Heaters .189
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Airbags .9, 26 .................................................
Fuel .540
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Economy .546
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Fill Door and Cap .541
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Gauge .77
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Octane Requirement . 540
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Ref ueling .541
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Reserve Indicator .74
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Fuses, Checking the .674
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 625
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HandsFreeLink
. 495, 516
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 142
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Headlights .136
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Aiming .625
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Automatic Lighting Off . 140
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Daytime Running Lights . 139
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High Beam Indicator . 73
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Reminder Chime .137
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 625
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Turning on .136
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Headphones .471
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Head Restraints .179
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Heated Mirror .199
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Heater, Seat .189
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Heating and Cooling .218
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High Altitude, Starting at . 559
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High-Low Beam Switch . 136
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 547
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Gasoline .540
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 74
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Gauge .77
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Octane Requirement . 540
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Ref ueling .541
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Gas Station Procedures . 541
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
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Fuel .77
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Speedometer .77
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Tachometer .77
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .589 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
.......................................
Rating) .589
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Glove Box .208
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .589
Index
H
G
F
IV
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Battery Charge Low 81
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 59
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Warranty Coverages .705
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 620
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Level Indicator .74
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Operation .135
Wheels
.............
Adjusting the Steering . 143
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Alignment and Balance . 645
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Compact Spare .654 ......................................
Wrench .657
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .193
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Operating the Power . 192
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Rear, Def ogger .142
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .135
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Def roster .220, 229
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Washers .135
Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades .638
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Operation .135
Rear Windshield Wiper and ...................................
Washer .136
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Wireless Headphones . 471
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Worn Tires .644
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 683
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Vanity Mirror .208
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 552,588
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Vehicle Dimensions .688
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 686
Vehicle Stability Assist .................................
(VSA
) .69, 570
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Vehicle Storage .651
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Ventilation .221
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VIN .686
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Viscosity, Oil .615
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XM
Radio .260, 332
Index
W
X
V
X
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Service Inf ormation SummaryGasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Front/Rear:
Front/Rear:
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). 21 US gal (79.5
)
Touring models: LX, EX and EX-L models:
614
621 624
623
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