2012 HONDA ODYSSEY fuel

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the / (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
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Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 407
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Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
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Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 340
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Appears when the ignition key is turned to
ACCESSORY
(q
from ON
(w
. (The driver’s door is
closed.)
—
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Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0
.
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Remove the key from the ignition switch.
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Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 404
* Not available on all models

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Gauges and DisplaysGaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicator.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■
Speedometer
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Tachometer
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Fuel Gauge
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Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
E
1Temperature Gauge
If the temperature gauge pointer is in the upper
zone, the engine is in danger or overheating.
Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safety to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2Overheating P. 404

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Information Display
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The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (SEL/RESET) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.■
Switching the Display
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Odometer
Engine oil life
Trip meter B
Average fuel economy
Trip meter A
Instant fuel economyRange
(estimated distance)
Outside temperature
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Odometer
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display
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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips.■
Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder™ P. 335
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.■
Trip Meter
■
Instant Fuel Economy
■
Average Fuel Economy
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Engine Oil Life
■
Range
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.

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Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 407
Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the battery.
2Checking the Battery P. 379
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Check Fuel Cap
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Check Batt Sensor

uuGauges and DisplaysuAudio/Information Screen
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Shows the current audio information.
2Audio System Basic Operation P. 197
Shows the instant fuel economy, average fuel economy, distance (trip meter),
average speed, elapsed time, and range.
2Instant Fuel Economy P. 88
2Trip Meter P. 88
2Range P. 88
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Average speed
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
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Elapsed time
Shows the time during one drive cycle.
Shows a clock screen or an image you import.2Wallpaper Setup P. 94
Minimizes the display by only showing the compass, audio status, and clock on the
upper part of the display.■
Audio Display
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Trip Computer
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Wallpaper
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Minimum Display
1Trip Computer
You can reset the trip computer.
2Trip Computer Reset P. 96

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display
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The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.■
Switching the Display
SEL/RESET
ButtonAverage fuel economy/
Instant fuel economy
Average Speed
/ Button
Engine oil lifeTrip meter B Trip meter AOdometer
Customize SettingsElapsed TimeRange
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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■
Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
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Odometer
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Trip Meter
■
Average Fuel Economy
■
Instant Fuel Economy
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Range
■
Elapsed Time
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.1Average Fuel Economy
You can choose to reset either Trip A or average fuel
economy A when you refuel.
2Customized Features P. 101