2012 HONDA ODYSSEY reset

uuMaintenance Minder™uTo Use Maintenance Minder
TM
342Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
2.Display the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the SEL/RESET button.
3.Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for 10 seconds or more.
uThe oil life reset mode is displayed on the multi-information display.
4.Select RESET with the / button, then press the SEL/RESET button.
uThe service code will disappear and the engine oil life display will return to
100%.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button.
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Resetting the Display
1Resetting the Display
NOTICEFailure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the system showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after
completing the required maintenance service. If
someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
Maintenance
Item Codes
Engine Oil
Life
/
(information)
Button
SEL/RESET
Button

379
Maintenance
BatteryChecking the Battery
The battery condition is being monitored by
the sensor on the negative terminal. If there is
a problem with the sensor, the warning
message on information display
*/multi-
information display
* will let you know. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Check the battery terminals for corrosion
monthly.
If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead:
•The audio system is disabled.
2Reactivating the audio system P. 196
•The clock resets.
2Setting the Clock P. 108
•The navigation system
* is disabled.
2Refer to the navigation system manual
Charging the BatteryDisconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle's electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
1BatteryWARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.When you find corrosion, clean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Rinse the terminals with water. Cloth/towel dry the
battery. Coat the terminals with grease to help
prevent future corrosion.
3
WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear protective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
* Not available on all models

438Index
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 422OOdometer.............................................. 87, 99
Oil (Engine)............................................... 345
Adding .................................................... 347
Checking ................................................. 346
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 335, 339
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 72, 406
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 345
Viscosity .................................................. 345
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 344
Moonroof ................................................ 140
Power Windows ...................................... 137
Sliding Door............................................. 126
Tailgate ................................................... 120
Outside Temperature Display............ 89, 100
Overheating.............................................. 404PPanic Mode............................................... 136
Parking...................................................... 318
Parking Brake............................................ 314
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 72, 408
Parking Sensor System.............................. 319
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 51Passing Indicators..................................... 142
Power Sliding Door.................................. 128
Power Tailgate......................................... 122
Power Windows....................................... 137
Precautions While Driving....................... 299
Rain ........................................................ 299
Pregnant Women....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 391
RRadiator.................................................... 351
Radio (AM/FM)................................. 198, 205
Radio Data System (RDS)................. 199, 208
Range.............................................. 88, 92, 99
RDS (Radio Data System)................. 199, 208
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 425
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 148
Rear Entertainment System..................... 241
Rear Seats (Folding Down).............. 162, 166
Rearview Camera..................................... 323
Rearview Mirror....................................... 152
Refueling.................................................. 325
Fuel Gauge................................................ 86
Gasoline .......................................... 325, 420
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Regulations............................... 309, 373, 423
Remote Transmitter................................. 112
Removable Center Console...................... 171
Removing a Second Row Outer Seat...... 163Removing the Second Row
Center Seat............................................. 165
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 380, 382
Bulbs ...................................................... 355
Fuses ...................... 411, 412, 413, 414, 415
Tires........................................................ 376
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 366
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 424
Resetting a Trip Meter......................... 88, 99
SSafe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check............................................... 29
Safety Labels.............................................. 69
Safety Message.......................................... 24
Seat Belts.................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ........... 34, 35
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 32
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 33
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................. 62
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 31
Warning Indicator ............................... 31, 75
Seat Heaters............................................. 181
Seats.......................................................... 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Front Seats.............................................. 154

439
Index
Rear Seats ............................................... 162
Seat Heaters ........................................... 181
Security System........................................ 134
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 81
SEL/RESET Knob.................................... 87, 98
Select Lever........................................ 17, 301
Operation ......................................... 17, 302
Releasing ................................................ 403
Won’t Move ........................................... 403
Selecting a Child Seat................................ 58
Selector Knob (Audio)............................. 202
Setting the Clock...................................... 108
Shift Lever.......................................... 17, 301
Shift Lever Position Indicator............ 74, 302
Shifting (Transmission)............................ 301
Shoulder Anchor.................................. 34, 35
Side Airbags............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 49
Sliding Door............................................. 126
Power Sliding Door ................................. 128
Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats
Outward................................................. 164
Snow Tires................................................ 378
Spare Tire......................................... 391, 421
Spark Plugs............................................... 420
Specifications........................................... 420
Specified Fuel................................... 325, 420
Speedometer.............................................. 86SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 42
Starting the Engine.................................. 297
Does Not Start ......................................... 400
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 141
Jump Starting .......................................... 401
Steering Wheel......................................... 151
Adjusting ................................................. 151
Stopping.................................................... 318
Summer Tires............................................ 378
Sunglasses Holder..................................... 180
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 42
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel)........ 2, 3, 141
System Message Indicator.......................... 79
TTachometer................................................. 86
Tailgate..................................................... 120
Unable to Open ....................................... 418
Temperature
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Outside Temperature Display ............. 89, 100
Temperature Gauge................................... 86
Temperature Sensor................... 89, 100, 192
Time (Setting)........................................... 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 308
Indicator .................................... 78, 409, 410
Tires........................................................... 370
Air Pressure ..................................... 371, 421Checking and Maintaining ...................... 370
Inspection ............................................... 370
Labeling .................................................. 371
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 391
Regulations ............................................. 373
Rotation .................................................. 377
Spare Tire ........................................ 391, 421
Summer .................................................. 378
Tire Chains .............................................. 378
Wear Indicators ....................................... 375
Winter..................................................... 378
Tools.......................................................... 390
Towing a Trailer....................................... 291
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 292
Load Limits .............................................. 291
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 417
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 308
Indicator.................................... 78, 409, 410
Transmission............................................. 301
Automatic ............................................... 301
Fluid ........................................................ 352
Number................................................... 422
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 74, 302
Trip Meter....................................... 88, 92, 99
Troubleshooting....................................... 389
Blown Fuse.............. 411, 412, 413, 414, 415
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 22
Emergency Towing .................................. 417