2013 HONDA ODYSSEY Rear AC

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uuRear Entertainment System
*uAudio Sources for Front and Rear Seats
Features
Audio Sources for Front and Rear SeatsThe table shows the possible audio source combinations of the front audio system
and rear entertainment system’s simultaneous use.
*1: The front seat passengers are only able to hear the DVD’s sound from the front
speakers.
*2:There are two cases. Two different CDs can be played, one for the front seats,
and the other for the rear seats if the upper and lower slots are used. If only one
slot is used, the front and rear seats can share the same audio source.
Front
AM/FM
Radio
XM
Radio
CD
CD
Library
DVD
*1
USB
iPod®
RearAM/FM
Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
XM
Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
CD
Yes
Yes
Yes
*2
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD
Library
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DVD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB
iPod®
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats
Yes: These audio sources are simultaneously playable.
No: These audio sources are not simultaneously
playable.

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uuRear Entertainment System
*uPlayable Discs
Features
Playable Discs
The discs that come with these labels can be
played in your vehicle’s rear entertainment
system.
Also look for the region code of 1 or ALL on
the package or jacket on the disc.
DVD-ROMs are not playable in this unit.
1Playable Discs
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent’s:
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are
registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, MLP Lossless and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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uuRear Entertainment System
*uDVD Player Error Messages
Features
DVD Player Error Messages
Error Message
Cause
Solution
CHECK DISC
FOCUS Error
Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc. Check for an error
indication. Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear or
the disc cannot removed, consult a dealer.
PUSH EJECT
Mechanical Error
CHECK REGION
Invalid region code
The disc is not playable in this unit. Eject the disc, and insert a disc
compatible with this system.
UNSUPPORTED FILE
DVD format not supported

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 280
Maximum Load Limit........................ 283
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation .......................... 285
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 289
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 290
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 291
Precautions While Driving................. 293
Automatic Transmission ................... 294
Shifting ............................................ 295Cruise Control ................................. 297
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 300
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 302
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 303BSI (Blind Spot Information) System
*.... 306
Braking
Brake System ................................... 308
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 310
Brake Assist System.......................... 311Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 312
Parking Sensor System
*................... 313
Rearview Camera............................. 317
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 318
How to Refuel ................................. 319
Fuel Economy.................................... 321
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 321
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 322
Modifications................................... 322
* Not available on all models

uuTowing a TraileruTowing Preparation
286Driving
■Tongue load
The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded
trailer on the hitch should be approximately
10% of the total trailer weight.
•Excessive tongue load reduces front tire traction and steering control. Too little
tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
•To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60% of the load toward the
front of the trailer and 40% toward the rear. Readjust the load as needed.
■Hitches
The hitch must be of an approved type and properly bolted to the underbody.■Weight distribution hitches
A weight distributing hitch is not recommended for use with your vehicle.
An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch may reduce handling, stability, and
braking performance.■Safety chains
Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do not allow the chains to drag on the ground.
Tongue LoadTongue Load
■
Towing Equipment and Accessories
1Towing Equipment and Accessories
Make sure that all equipment is properly installed and
maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/
territory, and local regulations.
Consult your trailer sales or rental agency if any other
items are recommended or required for your towing
situation.
The lighting and wiring of trailers can vary by type
and brand. If a connector is required, it should only
be installed by a qualified technician.

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Continued
Driving
When DrivingStarting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2.Check that the shift lever is in
(P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
uAlthough it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N
, it is safer to start it in
(P
.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and
cooling system
*/climate control system
*, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22
°F (-30
°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be charged to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Brake Pedal
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguBSI (Blind Spot Information) System
*
Driving
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System
*
Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”
When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the
appropriate indicator comes on, providing assistance when you change lanes.■How the system works■When the system detects a vehicle
1BSI (Blind Spot Information) System
*
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over
reliance on BSI may result in a collision.
The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.•The BSI alert indicator may not come on due to
obstruction (splashes, etc.) even without the BLIND
SPOT NOT AVAILABLE multi-information display
appearing.•The BSI alert indicator may come on even with the
message appearing.
The BSI alert indicator may not come on under
following conditions:•A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.•A vehicle is parked in a side lane.•The speed difference between your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10
km/h).•An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.
3
WARNING
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system when changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.
●The shift lever is in
(D or .
●Your vehicle speed is between
6 mph (10 km/h) and 100 mph
(160 km/h)
D4
Alert zone range
A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)Alert Zone Radar Sensors:
underneath the
rear bumper
corners
A
B
C
Comes on when:●A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind to
overtake you with a speed difference of no
more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.●You pass a vehicle with a speed difference of
no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).Comes On BSI Alert Indicator: Located near the outside
rearview mirror on both sides.
Blinks when:
You use the turn signal lever and change lanes
in the direction of a detected vehicle.Blinks
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguBSI (Blind Spot Information) System
*
Driving
Press the BSI OFF button until you hear a beep to turn on and off the system. A
message on the multi-information display appears for five seconds and indicates
that the system is on or off.
When BSI is off, the BSI indicator in the instrument panel stays on.
BSI is in the previously selected on or off setting each time you start the engine.■
BSI On and Off
1BSI (Blind Spot Information) System
*
Turn the system off when towing a trailer. The system
does not work properly for the following reasons:•The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.•The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the BSI alert indicators to come
on.
BSI may be adversely affected when:•Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc,.) are
detected.•An object that does not reflect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.•Driving on a curved road.•A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.•The system picks up external electrical interference.•The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed.•The orientation of the sensors has been changed.•In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).
For a proper BSI use:•Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.•Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind. •Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be
repaired, or the rear bumper corner area is strongly
impacted.
BSI
IndicatorMulti-information
display
BSI OFF Button* Not available on all models