2012 HONDA ODYSSEY oil viscosity

328Driving
Fuel EconomyImproving Fuel EconomyFuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and
other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
information display
*/multi-information display
*.
•Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
•Maintain the specified tire pressure.
•Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
•Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
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Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles drivenGallons of
fuelMiles per
Gallon
100L per 100 km Liters of
fuelKilometers
driven
* Not available on all models

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduRecommended Engine Oil
Maintenance
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown.
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Synthetic oil
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity grade.•Genuine Honda Motor Oil
•Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container.
1Recommended Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.
Ambient Temperature

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

440Index
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 400
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating............................................. 404
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 391
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 403
Sliding Door Won’t Open................... 21, 115
Warning Indicators .................................... 72
Tucking away the One-Motion Third row
magic Seat............................................... 166
Turn Signals............................................... 142
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 79
UUnlocking the Doors................................. 112
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside........................................ 114
USB Adapter Cable........................... 194, 195
USB Flash Drives........................................ 240VValet Key................................................... 111
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................. 422
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®).................. 306
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
Off Button ............................................... 307
Off Indicator .............................................. 76
System Indicator ........................................ 76
Ventilation........................................ 183, 187Viscosity (Oil).................................... 345, 421
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 306
WWallpaper................................................... 94
Warning and Information Messages......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 406
Warning Labels........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 427
Watts......................................................... 420
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 375
Wheel Cover............................................. 395
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 394
Window Washers..................................... 145
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 354
Switch ..................................................... 145
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 137
Windshield................................................ 145
Cleaning ................................................. 388
Defrosting ....................................... 185, 188
Washer Fluid ........................................... 354
Wiper Blades ........................................... 366
Wipers and Washers................................ 145
Winter Tires.............................................. 378
Snow Tires .............................................. 378
Tire Chains .............................................. 378
Wipers and Washers................................. 145
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 366
WMA......................................... 200, 212, 226Worn Tires................................................ 370