2013 HONDA ODYSSEY instrument panel

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Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
.
●If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on
about a few seconds later.●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 31
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 3.0 U.S.
gal./11.4 Liter left).●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.●Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
P. 310
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Indicator

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Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
-Side airbag system
-Side curtain airbag system
-Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●Blinks when VSA® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka
ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System P. 300
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
2VSA® On and Off P. 301
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*

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Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●Comes on if any door or the tailgate
is not completely closed.●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if any door or the tailgate
is opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors and tailgate are
closed.
Parking Sensor
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●A corresponding indicator comes on
when an obstacle is detected while
parking.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the parking sensor system. The
beeper sounds.
●Comes on without any obstacles or
when you are not parking - Check if
the area around the sensor(s) is covered
with mud, ice, snow, etc. If the
indicator(s) stays on even after you
clean the area, have the system checked
by a dealer.
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Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 143
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
* Not available on all models

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TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the TPMS, or when a compact spare
tire is temporarily installed.
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is
fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
—
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.●Comes on for a while and then goes
off when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Models with
information
displayModels with
information
displayModels with
multi-
information
display
Models with information displayModels with multi-information display
Models with multi-information display

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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.
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
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. 352, 353
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High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
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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.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
* Not available on all models

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Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
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—
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem
with your side airbags.●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.●Comes on when someone is sitting
in the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes
off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
(w
again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.●Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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Security System
Alarm Indicator
*
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm
* P. 133
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Starter System
Indicator
*
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the starter system.
●As a temporary measure, hold the
ignition switch to START
(e
for up to
15 seconds and start the engine. Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Fuel Economy
Indicator
●Comes on and stays on while you are
driving with good fuel economy.
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CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control P. 297
—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2Cruise Control P. 297
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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Washer Level
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the washer fluid
gets low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 346
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
*
●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2Maintenance Minder™ P. 327
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Power Tailgate
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the power tailgate system.
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - You can still open or
close the tailgate manually. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models