2012 HONDA ODYSSEY tailgate

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on if any door or the tailgate
is not completely closed.
●
The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if any door or the tailgate
is opened while driving.
●
Goes off when all doors and tailgate are
closed.
Parking Sensor
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
A corresponding indicator comes on
when an obstacle is detected while
parking.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the parking sensor system. The
beeper sounds.
●
Comes on without any obstacles or
when you are not parking - Check if
the area around the sensor(s) is covered
with mud, ice, snow, etc. If the
indicator(s) stays on even after you
clean the area, have the system checked
by a dealer.
—
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the DRL system.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 144
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Washer Level
Indicator
*
●
Comes on when washer fluid gets
low.
●
Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 354
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
*
●
Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2Maintenance Minder™ P. 335
—
Power Tailgate
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the power tailgate system.
●
Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - You can still open or
close the tailgate manually. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
*
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settingsDoor Setup
Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature.
Shift from
(P
/With VEH SPD
*1/
OFF
Auto Door Unlock
Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.
Shift to
(P
*1/IGN Off/OFF
Driver Door
*1/All Doors
Key and Remote Unlock
Mode
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter on a first push.
Driver Door
*1/All Doors
PSD Keyless Open Mode
Changes the setting for when the power sliding door
opens.
Any Time
*1/When Unlocked
PTG Keyless Open Mode
*
Changes the setting for when the power tailgate
opens.
Any Time
*1/When Unlocked
Keyless Lock
Acknowledgment
LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper sounds
ON
*1/OFF
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle
without opening any door.
90sec/60sec/30sec
*1
Default All Sets/Cancels all the customized settings as default. Set/Cancel* Not available on all models

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 112
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 114
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 116
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 120Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors
...... 126
Security System................................ 134
Immobilizer System .......................... 134
Security System Alarm
*.................... 134
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 137Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*...... 140
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 141
Turn Signals ..................................... 142
Light Switches.................................. 142
Fog Lights
*...................................... 144
Daytime Running Lights ................... 144
Wipers and Washers ........................ 145
Brightness Control ........................... 147
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 148
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 149
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 151Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 152
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 152
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 153
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 154
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 154
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 169
Interior Lights .................................. 169
Interior Convenience Items .............. 171
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 183
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 183
Climate Control System*.................. 187
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 187
Automatic Climate Control Sensors . 192
* Not available on all models

110Controls
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate. You can also use the remote transmitter to lock and unlock the doors and
to open the tailgate.
There is a panic button in the remote transmitter.■
Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2Immobilizer System P. 134
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Models with remote
transmitter
Models with power
sliding door
Models with power sliding
door and power tailgate

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■
Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights will flash, all the
doors and the tailgate will lock, and the
security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system
* is set.
■
Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and the tailgate
unlock.
■
Using the Remote Transmitter
*
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2Interior Lights P. 169
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 380
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
Models with multi-information display
LED Unlock
ButtonLock
ButtonUnlock
Button
LED Lock
Button
Passenger’s
Side Sliding
Door ButtonDriver’s Side
Sliding Door
Button
Unlock
Button
LED Lock
Button
Passenger’s
Side Sliding
Door ButtonDriver’s Side
Sliding Door
Button
Tailgate Button
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.■
Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab rearward
a
or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b
, and close the door.
■
Locking the passenger's doors
Push the lock tab rearward and close the door.
■
Lockout prevention system
The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and
any door or the tailgate is open.
■
Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all of the
other doors and the tailgate lock at the same time.
When unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn
the key a second time within a few seconds to unlock
the remaining doors and the tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
Models with multi-information display
Lock
Unlock
■
Locking a Door Without Using a Key
1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors
and the tailgate lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
■
Locking a door
Pull the lock tab.
■
Unlocking a door
Push the lock tab in.
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.
■
Using the Lock Tab
1Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, all of the other doors and the tailgate
lock at the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, only the driver's door will unlock.
To UnlockLock TabTo Lock
■
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
*
1Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock the driver's door using the
master door lock switch, all the other doors and the
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.
The front passenger’s door also has the master door
lock switch.
To Unlock
Master Door
Lock SwitchTo Lock
* Not available on all models