2012 HONDA ODYSSEY headlights

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® System
Buttons
* (P259)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons
* (P203)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P151)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P303)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P145)
❙
(SEL/RESET) Knob
(P87, 98)
❙Brightness Control
(P147)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P300)
❙SEL/RESET Button
* (P101)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Ignition Switch
(P141)
❙
/ (Information) Button
* (P101)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P142)
❙Fog Lights
* (P144)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P343)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P145, 366)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P112)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P153)
❙Headlights
(P142, 355)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights
(P142, 360)
❙Tires
(P370, 391)
❙Fog Lights
* (P144, 359)
❙How to Refuel
(P326)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P365)
❙Rearview Camera
* (P323)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P120)
❙Back-Up/Taillights
(P363)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P361)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P361)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P361)
❙Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors (P126)

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
System Message
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●
While the indicator is on, press the
/ (information) button to see the
message again.
●
Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for
the message.
●
The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the / (information)
button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal
Indicators
●
The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.
●
If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●
Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 360, 361
—
High Beam
Indicator
●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●
Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO
* when the exterior
lights are on.
●
If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver's door is
opened.
—
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
*
Continued
Instrument Panel
■
List of customizable options
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Meter SetupLanguage Selection Changes the displayed language. English
*1/French/Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
DisplayAdjust the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip A Reset with RefuelSets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.ON/OFF
*1
Elapsed Time Reset Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed time. IGN OFF
*1/Trip A/Trip B
Position Setup
Memory Position Link
Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored setting.
ON
*1/OFF
Lighting SetupInterior Light Dimming
TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.60sec/30sec
*1/15sec
Headlight Auto Off TimerChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay on
after you close the driver’s door.60sec/30sec/15sec
*1/0sec
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High/Mid
*1/Low/Min

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.■
High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■
Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■
Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■
Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2Lights On Indicator P. 79
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs. If you sense that
the level of the headlights is abnormal, have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Models with high voltage discharge tube bulb
High Beams
Flashing the high beamsLow Beams
Turns on side marker, tail, and
rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
When you turn the light switch to
#Y
, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the AUTO light
sensitivity setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
#Y
position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■
Automatic Lighting Control
*
1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the AUTO light sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
■
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
* Not available on all models

144
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
*
Controls
Fog Lights
*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
•The ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
•The headlight switch is off.
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2Fog Light Indicator
* P. 80
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

152Controls
Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the AUTO
button to turn this function on and off.
When activated, the AUTO indicator comes
on.■
Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 154
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down■
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R
.
Sensor
AUTO Button Indicator
* Not available on all models