2012 HONDA ODYSSEY display

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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure indicator comes on
while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the indicator will go
off and the TPMS indicator comes on, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the low tire pressure or TPMS
indicator will go off after a few miles (kilometers).
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the
multi-information display and the TPMS indicator will go off after a few miles
(kilometers).■
TPMS and the Spare Tire
1TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
Models with information displayModels with multi-information display

409
uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
■
Reasons for the indicator to come on
A tire pressure is significantly low. If the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator stays on for a while, and then goes off.
■
What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On
■
Reasons for the indicator to come on
•Comes on when there is a problem with the TPMS.
•If the compact spare is installed, the indicator comes on after driving
for a few miles (kilometers).
■
What to do when the indicator comes on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire has triggered the indicator to comes on, change the tire to a
full-size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.
Models with information display
1If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
Models with information display

410
uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■
Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■
What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■
What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire has triggered the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-
size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.
Models with multi-information display
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Index
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Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 316
AC Power Outlet...................................... 177
Accessories and Modifications................ 329
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 176
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 350
Engine Oil ............................................... 345
Washer ................................................... 354
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 345
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 168
Front Seats.............................................. 154
Head Restraints ....................................... 157
Mirrors.................................................... 152
Rear Seats ............................................... 162
Steering Wheel ....................................... 151
Temperature ........................................... 100
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System)....................... 187
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows........................................ 188
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 384
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 187
Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)...................................... 183
Cooling................................................... 185Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 185
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 184
Air Pressure....................................... 371, 421
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................. 23
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 76, 80
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 52
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Radio.................................... 198, 205
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 316
Indicator .................................................... 75
Armrest..................................................... 168
Audio Remote Controls............................ 203
Audio System............................................ 194
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 197, 204
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 195
Error Messages ........................................ 235
General Information ................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 226
Reactivating ............................................. 196
Recommended CDs ................................. 238Recommended Devices............................ 240
Remote Controls ..................................... 203
Security Code .......................................... 196
Theft Protection ...................................... 196
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 195
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 240
Audio/Information Display........................ 91
Authorized Manuals................................ 429
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 116
Customize ............................................... 117
Automatic Lighting.................................. 143
Automatic Transmission........................... 300
Creeping ................................................. 300
Fluid ........................................................ 352
Kickdown ................................................ 300
Operating the Shift Lever................... 17, 302
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 403
Shifting ................................................... 301
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 195
Average Fuel Economy.................. 88, 92, 99
Average Speed................................... 92, 100
BBattery...................................................... 379
Charging System Indicator................. 73, 406
Jump Starting .......................................... 401
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 379
Maintenance (Replacing) ................. 380, 382
Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders..................................... 174

434Index
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System........ 312
Bluetooth
® Audio..................................... 230
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink
®..................... 259
Booster Seats (For Children)....................... 67
Brake System............................................. 314
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 316
Brake Assist System ................................. 317
Fluid ........................................................ 353
Foot Brake ............................................... 315
Indicator ............................................ 72, 408
Parking Brake .......................................... 314
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 147
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System........ 312
Bulb Replacement..................................... 355
Back-Up/Taillight...................................... 363
Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight
and Rear Turn Signal Lights .................... 361
Fog Lights ................................................ 359
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights ................................. 360
Headlights ............................................... 355
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 365
Rear License Plate Light............................ 364
Bulb Specifications.................................... 420
CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 68
Cargo Hooks.............................................. 178
Carrying Cargo.................................. 287, 289
CD Library.................................................. 216CD Player........................................... 200, 212
Center Pocket........................................... 173
Certification Label.................................... 422
Changing Bulbs........................................ 355
Charging System Indicator................. 73, 406
Child Safety................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 115
Child Seat.................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 67
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................. 62
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 64
Childproof Door Locks............................. 115
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 387
Cleaning the Interior................................ 385
Climate Control System............................ 187
Changing the Mode ................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 188
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 384
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 187
Clock.......................................................... 108
Coat Hooks............................................... 178
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 391, 421Controls.................................................... 107
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 350
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 351
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 350
Overheating ............................................ 404
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 300
Cruise Control.......................................... 303
Indicator ................................................... 81
Cup Holders.............................................. 174
Customer Service Information................ 430
Customized Features............................... 101
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 144
Dead Battery............................................ 401
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows................................. 185, 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 423
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 142
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 152
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 346
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 142
Display/Information Button...................... 98
Door Mirrors............................................. 153
Doors........................................................ 110
Auto Door Locking.................................. 116
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 116
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 29, 77

435
Index
Keys........................................................ 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside...................................... 114
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 112
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 113
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 373
Driving...................................................... 285
Automatic Transmission .......................... 300
Braking ................................................... 314
Cruise Control ........................................ 303
Shifting Gear .......................................... 301
Starting the Engine ................................. 297
Driving Position Memory System............ 149
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 384
EElapsed Time........................................ 92, 99
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 306
Emergency................................................ 417
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 425
Engine....................................................... 422
Coolant .................................................. 350
Jump Starting ......................................... 401
Oil .......................................................... 345
Starting................................................... 297
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 141
Engine Coolant........................................ 350
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 351
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 350Overheating ............................................ 404
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Engine Oil................................................. 345
Adding .................................................... 347
Checking ................................................. 346
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 335, 339
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 72, 406
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 345
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide).................................. 68
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 387
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 153
FFeatures..................................................... 193
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 384
Oil ........................................................... 348
Flat Tire..................................................... 391
Flip-up Trash Bag Ring............................. 172
Floor Mats................................................. 386
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 352
Brake ....................................................... 353
Engine Coolant ........................................ 350
Power Steering ........................................ 354
Windshield Washer .................................. 354
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 80
Folding Down the Rear Seats.......... 162, 166
Foot Brake................................................. 315Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Fuel...................................................... 18, 325
Economy ................................................. 328
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 92, 99
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Range ........................................... 88, 92, 99
Recommendation .................................... 325
Refueling................................................. 325
Fuel Economy........................................... 328
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 18, 327
Message.................................................. 407
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 18, 326
Fuses.......................................................... 411
Inspecting and Changing......................... 416
Locations................. 411, 412, 413, 414, 415
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 328
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 325
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 92, 99
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Refueling................................................. 325
Gauges........................................................ 86
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 301

436Index
Glass (care)................................................ 388
Glove Box.................................................. 171
Grocery Bag Hooks................................... 179HHalogen Bulbs................................... 355, 359
Handling the Unexpected........................ 389
HandsFreeLink
® (HFL)............................... 259
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)
Automatic Answering .............................. 270
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 272
Automatic Transferring ............................ 270
HFL Buttons ............................................. 259
HFL Menus .............................................. 261
HFL Status Display.................................... 260
Making a Call .......................................... 276
Options During a Call .............................. 281
Phone Setup ............................................ 264
Receiving a Call ....................................... 280
Speed Dial ............................................... 273
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)
To Clear the System ................................. 271
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)
To Create a Security PIN........................... 269
Hazard Warning Button............................... 2
Head Restraints......................................... 157
Headlights................................................. 142
Aiming .................................................... 355
Automatic Operation ............................... 143Dimming ......................................... 142, 144
Operating................................................ 142
Heaters (Seat)........................................... 181
Heating and Cooling System................... 183
Cooling ................................................... 185
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 185
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 184
HFL (HandsFreeLink
®)............................... 259
High Beam Indicator.................................. 79
IIdentification Numbers............................ 422
Engine and Transmission ......................... 422
Vehicle Identification ............................... 422
Ignition Switch......................................... 141
Illumination Control................................. 147
Knob ....................................................... 147
Immobilizer System.................................. 134
Indicator.................................................... 80
Indicators.................................................... 72
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 75
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ........... 83
Charging System ............................... 73, 406
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 81, 304
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 81, 303
Daytime Running Lights............................. 77
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 29, 77
Fog Light ................................................... 80Fuel Economy ........................................... 81
High Beam ................................................ 79
Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Lights On .................................................. 79
Low Fuel ................................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 72, 406
Low Tire Pressure .............................. 78, 308
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 78, 308, 309
Maintenance Minder......................... 82, 335
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 73, 407
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 72, 408
Parking Sensor .......................................... 77
Power Sliding Door ................................... 83
Power Tailgate .......................................... 82
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 31, 75
Security System Alarm............................... 81
Shift Lever Position.................................... 74
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 80
Starter System........................................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 76
System Message ....................................... 79
TPMS ................................................ 78, 310
Transmission ............................................. 74
Turn Signal ............................................... 79
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 76, 306
VSA® OFF .......................................... 76, 307
Washer Level ............................................ 82
Information.............................................. 419
Information Display................................... 87
Instant Fuel Economy.................... 88, 92, 99