2012 HONDA ODYSSEY window

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 25For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 392Instrument Panel P. 71Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Displays P. 862Controls P. 107Setting the Clock P. 108 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 110
Security System P. 134 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 137
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 152
Heating and Cooling
* P. 183
2Features P. 193Audio System P. 194 Audio System Basic Operation P. 197
Rear Entertainment System
* P. 241 HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
* P. 257
2Driving P. 285Before Driving P. 286 Towing a Trailer P. 291
Rearview Camera
* P. 323 Refueling P. 325
2Maintenance P. 331Before Performing Maintenance P. 332 Maintenance Minder™ P. 335
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 366
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 382
2Handling the Unexpected P. 389Tools P. 390 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 391
Overheating P. 404 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 406
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate P. 4182Information P. 419Specifications P. 420 Identification Numbers P. 422
Warranty Coverages P. 427 Authorized Manuals P. 429

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) System OFF) Button
(P306)
❙
(Blind Spot Information (BSI) System) OFF Button
* (P312)
❙Power Sliding Door Switch
* (P128)

❙Power Tailgate Switch
* (P122)

❙Parking Sensor System Switch
* (P319)

❙System Indicators
(P72)
❙Gauges
(P86)
❙Information Display
* (P87)
❙Multi-Information Display
* (P98)
❙Rear Window Defogger
(P148)

❙Heated Mirror Button
* (P148)

❙Hazard Warning Button❙Heating and Cooling System
* (P183)
❙Climate Control System
* (P187)
❙Seat Heater Switches
* (P181)
❙Audio System
(P194)
❙Rear Entertainment System
* (P241)
❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Accessory Power Sockets
(P176)
❙Cool Box Switch
* (P173)
❙Center Pocket
(P173)
❙Driving Position Memory System
Buttons
* (P149)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P195)

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P153)
❙Master Door Lock Switch
(P114)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P344)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P326)
❙Coin Pocket❙Parking Brake Pedal
(P314)
❙Power Window Switches
(P137)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P152)
❙Driver’s Side Fuse Box (P413)❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P42)❙Glove Box
(P171)
❙Driver's Front Airbag
(P42)
❙USB Adapter Cable
* (P195)
❙Passenger’s Side Fuse Box (P414)

10Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel
(P151)
●To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
pull up the lever back in place.
Power Sliding Door
*
(P128)
●When the main switch is ON, the power
sliding door opens and closes
automatically when you press OPEN or
CLOSE side of the / switch.
Tailgate
(P120)
●To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
release button, and lift up.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Power Door Mirrors
(P153)
●With the ignition switch in ON (w
, move
the selector switch to L or R.
●Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
●Place the selector switch in the L or R
position to use the reverse tilt door mirror
feature.
Tailgate
Release
ButtonModels with the power tailgate
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows
(P137)
●With the ignition switch in ON
(w
, open
and close the power windows.
●If the power window lock button is in the
OFF position, the passenger's window can
be opened and closed with its own
switch.
●If the power window lock button is in the
ON position (indicator is on), the
passenger's window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window SwitchIndicator

11Quick Reference Guide
Heating and Cooling System
* (P183)
●Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed.
●Press the Mode button to select the vents air flows from.
●Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.
●Use the button for maximum cool setting.
●Press the button to turn the system on or off.
●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
Fan Control Dial
(Rear Window
Defogger/Heated
Mirror
*) Button
(Windshield
Defroster) Button
A/C (Air
Conditioning)
Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard
vents.
Button
(Recirculation) Button
Temperature
Control Dial (ON/OFF)
Button
Mode Control Button
* Not available on all models

12Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
* (P187)
●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
●Press the button to turn the system on or off.
●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete
details.
Models with navigation system
Fan Control
Button (Rear Window
Defogger/Heated
Mirror) Button
(Windshield
Defroster) Button
A/C (Air
Conditioning)
Button Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard
vents.
(Recirculation)
ButtonPassenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Dial AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
Mode Control Button SYNC
(Synchronized) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
Rear Climate Control
●Press the AUTO button to activate the
rear climate control system.
●Press the button to turn the system
on or off.Rear Passenger
Compartment
Temperature
Control Buttons (Fan Control)
ButtonAirflows
from the
rear floor
ventsAirflow is
divided
between the
rear floor
vents and
rear ceiling
vents.Airflows
from the
rear ceiling
vents (ON/OFF)
ButtonAUTO Button

19Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P331)
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(P343)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.
Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
●Check the battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever, and lift up the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P355)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P366)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P370)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. The airbag
system includes:a
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked "SRS
AIRBAG."
b
Two side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked "SIDE AIRBAG."
c
Two side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
"SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG."
d
An electronic control unit that continually
monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
.
e
Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver's and front passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.
f
A driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.
g
Weight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
h
Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front or side collision.
i
An indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.
j
Sensors that can detect if a child or small
statured adult is in the deployment path
of the front passenger's side airbag.
k
An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
l
An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you that the front passenger's side
airbag has been turned off.
m
A rollover sensor that can detect if your
vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain
airbag.