2013 HONDA ODYSSEY ESP

15Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System
(P189)
The rear passengers can enjoy a wide array of audio/visual sources with the Rear Entertainment System (RES). The rear passengers can use
wireless headphones and operate the system with the remote control panel.
Overhead Screen and Rear Control PanelRESPress the Release button to
remove the rear control panel. Select the audio source.
Press the buttons to
select items.
Pull down the bottom
edge of the screen.
(Light-up) Button
Illuminate the buttons on the
rear control panel.
9 (Power) Button
Turn on the rear control panel.
CH/FOLDER Bar
Select a channel (Radio) or a
folder (Disc/USB). TUNE/SKIP Bar
Find stations (FM/AM). Skip to
start/end of tracks, or press
and hold to fast reverse/fast
forward (Disc/USB/DVD). CATEGORY Bar
Select a category (XM).
(Play/Pause) Button
Play or pause the playback.
TITLE SCROLL Bar
Display track title, artist, and
other text information. Select the audio source.
Rotate the Interface Dial
to select items.
Ultrawide RES
Press the Open button to
open and pull down the
screen.
Press the Release button to
remove the rear control panel.
Basic Operationa
Open the overhead screen.bPress the REAR
POWER button on
the front control
panel.cPress the 9 (Power)
button on the rear
control panel.d Select the audio source.
 RES : Press the desired button.
 Ultrawide RES : Press the SOURCE
button and rotate the Interface
Dial to select an audio source.
Press the ENTER button.

16Quick Reference Guide
Troubleshooting
For more Information
(P219)
Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a
short distance behind my actual position, especially at
intersections?
This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the
width of intersections. Large differences in vehicle position
can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.
Why does the “time to destination” display sometimes
increase even though I am getting closer to my
destination?
The “time to destination” is based on the posted road
speed signs and your actual road speed to give you a
better estimate of arrival time.
Why does my clock frequently change the time forward
and backward by one hour?
The clock setting is automatically updated based on your
GPS location. If you normally drive between two time
zones, the clock may keep adjusting the time. You can
turn this feature off.
2Clock Adjustment
P. 58
How do I specify a destination when an entered city or
street could not be found?
Try entering the street first. Some cities are lumped in with
a major metro area. In rural “unverified” areas or new
subdivisions, streets may be missing or only partially
numbered.
How do I turn on the navigation system voice guidance?
1. Press the INFO button. Rotate i to select Setup and
press u. Check that Volume is not set to OFF.
2. Move y to select Other, rotate i to select Basic
Settings , and press u. Set Voice Recognition Tutor
to ON if you want the system to provide confirmations
and system prompts.
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find it?
Your vehicle comes with a card in the glove box that
includes the 5-digit security code and serial number. You
should keep this card in a safe place outside your vehicle. If
you cannot find it, contact your dealer.

22System Setup
Voice Control SystemYour vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of
the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio and climate control
system, and make and rece ive phone calls using Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
The voice control system uses the d (Talk) and K (Back) buttons on the steering
wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
A “Voice Help” feature provides a tutorial that explains how to use the voice control
system.2 Voice Help
P. 5
Command InputIf the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a
command, it responds with “Pardon,” “Please repeat,” or “Would you say again.”
When you give a command, the system ge nerally either repeats the command as a
confirmation or asks you for further informa tion. If you do not wish to hear this
feedback, you can turn it off. However, list ening to the feedback will help familiarize
you with the way the system expe cts commands to be phrased. 2Basic Settings
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If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the
screen you are on, the system beeps.
If the system responds with prompts such as “Please use the Interface Dial to…” or
“Please choose an area with the Interface Di al,” the system is asking for input that
cannot be performed using the voice control system.
On character input screens, a list of possi ble characters is displayed if the system
does not recognize your command.
You can find out which voice commands are available for a particular screen using
the d Help command. The system will disp lay and read the list of available
commands to you.
1 d (Talk) Button
When you press the d (Talk) button, a helpful
prompt asks what you would like to do. Press
and release the d (Talk) button again to bypass
this prompt and give a command.1 Command Input
The audio system is muted while using the voice
control system.

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
Interface Settings
Language
System Setup
LanguageHINFO button
 Setup
 Other
 Language
Set the system language used on all scr eens. You can choose from three languages:
English , Français (French), Español (Spanish).
Rotate i to select the system
language. Press u.
1Language
Voice confirmation of ci ties and streets only
occurs when English is the system language.
When Français or Español is selected, some
messages continue to be displayed in English.

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
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Say d “Hands-free help” or d “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of
commands.2 Voice Help
P. 5
■Help Features
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth ® name and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and
any use of such marks by Honda Motors Co.,
Ltd., is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt
Bluetooth ® Audio when it is playing. Audio will
resume when the call is ended.

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
Rear Control Panel Operation
Screen and Surround Settings
Rear Entertainment System
Screen and Surround SettingsHSETUP button (in the DVD mode)
 Search/NumInput
Select an item. Press the ENTER
button.
The following item s are available:
• Display Adjust : Adjusts the screen’s preferences.
2Adjusting the Screen
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• Aspect Ratio : Selects an aspect ratio of the image
2Setting the RES Aspect Ratio
P. 198
2Setting the Ultrawide RES Aspect Ratio
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• PERSONAL SURROUND : Sets the surround of the rear speakers. You can choose
from three options: Music, Cinema , or Voice . Select Off to disable the feature.
• Language : Sets the system language used on all screens. You can choose from
three languages: English, Français (French), or Español (Spanish).
• Brightness : Adjusts the screen’s brightness. Adjust the brightness using the
Interface Dial and press the ENTER button.
• Appearance : Selects the color of the rear menu screen. When you select Front
sync , the menu screen color can be synchronized with the front navigation screen.
Ultrawide RES Only

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
Troubleshooting
Guidance, Routing
Troubleshooting
Guidance, Routing
Problem
Solution
The navigation system does not route me the same
way I would go or the same way as other mapping
systems.
The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change the
route preferences used when calculating a route. 2Changing the Route Preference
P. 91
The street I’m on is not shown on the map screen.
The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most
recent information on the internet. 2Map Coverage
P. 237
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and
the “GPS icon” text in th e upper left hand corner of
the screen is white or missing.
• Check that the GPS antenna (located in the dashboard) is not blocked. For best reception, remove items from the dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones,
or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devi ces can interfere with the GPS reception.
Please consult your dealer. 2 GPS System
P. 234
The blue highlighted route and voice guidance
stopped or turned into a blue/pink dashed line before I
got to my destination.
Your route has entered an unverified area. 2Unverified Area Routing
P. 51
How do I stop the map from rotating as I drive along?
Press the MAP/GUID E button. Select Map Information > North-up , or say d
“Display north-up” to change the map orientation.
Sometimes, I cannot select between the North-up and
Heading-up map orientations.
The Heading-up map orientation can only be shown in the lower scales (1/20 - 1 mile
scales). 2Map Scale and Functions
P. 111
The “time to destination” display sometimes increases
even though I am getting closer to my destination.
If your speed reduces due to slower traffic, the navigation system updates the “time to
destination” based on your actual road speed to give you a better estimate of arrival
time.
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short
distance behind, especially when I arrive at an
intersection.
This is normal. The navigation system is un aware of the width of intersections. Large
differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal. 2 GPS System
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Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous Questions
Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous Questions
Problem
Solution
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by
one hour.
The clock setting is automatically updated based on your GPS location. If you live and
work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this feature. 2Clock Adjustment
P. 58
The clock changes even when I am not driving near a
time zone boundary.
The time zone boundaries are only approximated in the navigation system. Depending
on the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can be
erratic. 2Clock Adjustment
P. 58
My state does not observe daylight saving time. How
do I turn off this feature?
Press the INFO button. Select Setup > Other > Clock Adjustment , and set Auto
Daylight to OFF . 2Clock Adjustment
P. 58
Daylight saving time has started, but the navigation
system did not change time even though Auto
Daylight is set to ON.
The automatic daylight saving time feat ure does not work in regions where the
daylight saving time system has not been adopted.
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature
is not switching the navigation system clock on the
correct dates.
Press the INFO button. Select Setup > Other > Clock Adjustment , and set Auto
Daylight to ON . Note that the automatic daylight saving time feature does not work
in regions where the daylight saving time system has not been adopted. 2 Clock Adjustment
P. 58
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for
no apparent reason.
You may be driving near a time zone boundary. 2Clock Adjustment
P. 58
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code.
Your vehicle comes with a card that included the 5-digit security code and serial
number. You should keep this card in a safe place outside your vehicle. If you cannot
find it, see your dealer.
How do I change the interface language?
Press the INFO button. Select Setup > Other > Language, and set the language to
English , Français , or Español .