2012 HONDA ODYSSEY Alarm sensor

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P71)
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System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA
® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
*/
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Security System Alarm
Indicator
*
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Starter System
Indicator
*
System Message
Indicator
*
Parking Brake
and Brake System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator/
Parking Sensor IndicatorCruise Main Indicator TachometerInformation Display
*/
Multi-Information Display
*
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Power Sliding Door
Indicator
*
Gauges
(P86)
/Information Display
* (P87)
/
Multi-Information Display
* (P98)
/System Indicators
(P72)
Power Tailgate
Indicator
*
Fuel Economy
Indicator
TPMS Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
*
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
Washer Level
Indicator
*
Blind Spot Information
System Indicator
*
Cruise Control
Indicator
Temperature
Gauge
Low Fuel
Indicator

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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

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

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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