2013 HONDA ODYSSEY climate control

Contents
Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68 Safety Labels P. 69Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 119 Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors P. 125
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
* P. 139 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 140
Adjusting the Seats P. 153 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 168
Climate Control System
* P. 186
Audio Error Messages P. 230 General Information on the Audio System P. 232
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 254 Compass
* P. 277
When Driving P. 291 Braking P. 308 Parking Your Vehicle P. 312
Fuel Economy P. 321 Accessories and Modifications P. 322Maintenance Under the Hood P. 335 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 347
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 362 Battery P. 371 Remote Transmitter Care P. 372
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System
* Maintenance P. 376 Cleaning P. 377
Engine Does Not Start P. 392 Jump Starting P. 393 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 395
Fuses P. 403 Emergency Towing P. 409Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 415 Reporting Safety Defects P. 416 Emissions Testing P. 417
Customer Service Information P. 422 Gracenote® End User License Agreement P. 423
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 25
Instrument Panel
P. 71
Controls
P. 107
Features
P. 193
Driving
P. 279
Maintenance
P. 323
Handling the Unexpected
P. 381
Information
P. 411
Index
P. 425

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button
(P300)
❙
(Blind Spot Information (BSI) System) OFF Button
* (P306)
❙Power Sliding Door Switch
* (P127)

❙Power Tailgate Switch
* (P121)

❙Parking Sensor System Switch
* (P313)

❙System Indicators
(P72)
❙Gauges
(P86)
❙Information Display
* (P87)
❙Multi-Information Display
* (P98)
❙Rear Window Defogger
(P147)

❙Heated Mirror Button
* (P147)

❙Hazard Warning Button❙Heating and Cooling System
* (P182)
❙Climate Control System
* (P186)
❙Seat Heater Switches
* (P180)
❙Audio System
(P194)
❙Rear Entertainment System
* (P236)
❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Accessory Power Sockets
(P175)
❙Cool Box Switch
* (P172)
❙Center Pocket
(P172)
❙Driving Position Memory System
Buttons
* (P148)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P195)

12Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
* (P186)
●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

68Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
•The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling
*/climate control
*
system as shown below.
1.Select the fresh air mode.
2.Select the mode.
3.Set the fan speed to high.
4.Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling
*/climate control
* system in the same manner if you
sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models

73
uuIndicatorsu
Continued
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, and goes
off either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the engine
is not started. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 417
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 399
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Stays on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling
*/climate control
*
system and rear defogger in order to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 398
* Not available on all models

107
Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 109
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 113
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 114
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 115
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 119Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors
...... 125
Security System................................ 133
Immobilizer System .......................... 133
Security System Alarm
*.................... 133
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 136Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*...... 139
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 140
Turn Signals ..................................... 141
Light Switches.................................. 141
Fog Lights
*...................................... 143
Daytime Running Lights ................... 143
Wipers and Washers ........................ 144
Brightness Control ........................... 146
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 147
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 148
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 150Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 151
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 151
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 152
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 153
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 153
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 168
Interior Lights .................................. 168
Interior Convenience Items .............. 170
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 182
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 182
Climate Control System*.................. 186
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 186
Automatic Climate Control Sensors . 191
* Not available on all models

147
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors*
automatically switch off after 20 minutes.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
* Button
NOTICEWhen cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.
Models with heating and cooling systemModels with climate control system
* Not available on all models

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
172Controls
Press the button to open the center pocket.
■Using the center pocket as a cool box
*
While the air conditioner is in use, you can
store items in the center pocket to keep them
cool.
Press the COOL BOX button to cool inside the
center pocket (indicator on).
■
Center PocketButton
1Using the center pocket as a cool box
*
NOTICEDo not put opened cans, or uncovered containers
with loose ice inside the cool box. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery and electrical components in
and around the cool box.
The cool box is not a refrigerator. It only keeps chilled
beverages cool.
The climate control system continues to cool the cool
box when the heater is turned on.
Pressing the COOL BOX button automatically turns
on the air conditioning system.
The cool box automatically turns off if:•The air conditioning system is turned off•You turn the ignition switch to LOCK
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* Not available on all models