2012 HONDA ODYSSEY dashboard

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Controls
Heating and Cooling
*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
Mode ButtonChange airflow.
Floor and
defroster
vents Floor vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Dashboard
vents
Fan Control Dial
Adjusts the fan speed.
Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow from the dashboard
vents, and switches the mode to recirculation.A/C ButtonPress to cool the interior or
dehumidify while heating.
Windshield Defroster ButtonTurns on the A/C, selects airflow from
the defroster vents at the base of the
windshield, and switches the mode to
fresh air.
Temperature Control DialAdjusts the interior temperature.
(Recirculation) Button
Press the button and switch
the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s
interior through the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation.
Keep the system in fresh air mode
in normal situations.
(On/Off) Button
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Controls
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2.Adjust the interior temperature using the temperature control dial.
3.Press the button to cancel.■
Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in AUTO, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
The compressor may turn on to prevent window
fogging, even if the display reads A/C OFF.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
Once you have set the desired temperature, do not
use the temperature control dials more than
necessary.
Doing so may delay the time it takes to reach the set
temperature.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Floor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons

(Recirculation)
Button
(On/Off) Button
SYNC (Synchronized)
Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial (Windshield
Defroster) Button
Mode Button
* Not available on all models

uuRefuelinguHow to Refuel
326Driving
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
"TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline" standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.■
Fuel tank capacity: 21 US gal (79.5 liters)
How to Refuel
1.Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.
2.Turn off the engine.
3.Pull on the fuel fill door release handle
under the lower left corner of the
dashboard.
uThe fuel fill door opens.
1How to Refuel
3
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
•Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
•Handle fuel only outdoors.
•Wipe up spills immediately.
Pull

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1.Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2.Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
uThe hood will pop up slightly.
3.Slide the hood latch lever in the center of
the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4.Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
1Opening the Hood
NOTICEDo not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
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Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■
Driver Side Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock)
7.5 A
2
Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock)
7.5 A
3
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock)
7.5 A
4
Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock)
7.5 A
5
Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock)
7.5 A
6
Driver’s Door Unlock
7.5 A
7
Door Lock Main
20 A
8
Not Used
−
9
Driver’s Side Power Slide
Door Closer
*
20 A
10 Rear Fuse Box 15 A
11
Meter
7.5 A
12Primary Under-hood Fuse
Box20 A
13
Accessory
7.5 A
14 STS 7.5 A
15
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
16 Moonroof
*
20 A
17
Rear Left Power Window
20 A
18 − −
19
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
20 − −
21
Fuel Pump
20 A
22 Passenger’s Side Fuse Box 15 A
23
VSA
7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A25
STRLD
7.5 A
26 HAC 7.5 A
27
DRL
7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29
Driver’s Power Seat
*
Lumbar Support
7.5 A
30 − −
31
TPMS
7.5 A
32Driver’s Power Seat
*
Reclining20 A
33
Driver’s Side Power Slide
Door Motor
*
40 A
34 − −
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models