2013 HONDA ODYSSEY fuel

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. 109
Security System P. 133 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 136
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 151
Heating and Cooling
* P. 182
2Features P. 193Audio System P. 194 Audio System Basic Operation P. 197
Rear Entertainment System
* P. 236 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
* P. 252
2Driving P. 279Before Driving P. 280 Towing a Trailer P. 285
Rearview Camera P. 317 Refueling P. 3182Maintenance P. 323Before Performing Maintenance P. 324 Maintenance Minder™ P. 327
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 358
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 374
2Handling the Unexpected P. 381Tools P. 382 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 383
Overheating P. 396 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 398
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate P. 4102Information P. 411Specifications P. 412 Identification Numbers P. 414
Warranty Coverages P. 419 Authorized Manuals P. 421

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

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P152)
❙Master Door Lock Switch
(P113)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P336)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P319)
❙Coin Pocket❙Parking Brake Pedal
(P308)
❙Power Window Switches
(P136)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P151)
❙Driver’s Side Fuse Box (P405)❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P42)❙Glove Box
(P170)
❙Driver's Front Airbag
(P42)
❙USB Adapter Cable
(P195)
❙Passenger’s Side Fuse Box (P406)

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P335)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P144, 358)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P111)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P152)
❙Headlights
(P141, 347)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights
(P141, 352)
❙Tires
(P362, 383)
❙Fog Lights
* (P143, 351)
❙How to Refuel
(P319)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P357)
❙Rearview Camera
(P317)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P119)
❙Back-Up/Taillights
(P355)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P353)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P353)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P353)
❙Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors (P125)

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P71)
U. S.Canada
U. S.
Canada
U. S.
Canada
Canada
U. S.
U. S.
Canada
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
*/
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Security System Alarm
Indicator
*
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Starter System
Indicator
*
System Message
Indicator
*
Parking Brake
and Brake System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator/
Parking Sensor IndicatorCruise Main Indicator TachometerInformation Display
*/
Multi-Information Display
*
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Power Sliding Door
Indicator
*
Gauges
(P86)
/Information Display
* (P87)
/
Multi-Information Display
* (P98)
/System Indicators
(P72)
Power Tailgate
Indicator
*
Fuel Economy
Indicator
TPMS Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
*
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
Washer Level
Indicator
*
Blind Spot Information
System Indicator
*
Cruise Control
Indicator
Temperature
Gauge
Low Fuel
Indicator

17Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P301)
●The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P297)
●Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
●To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press once you
have achieved the desired speed (above
25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P302)
●TPMS monitors tire pressure.
●TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
DECEL/SET
Refueling
(P318)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 21 US gal (79.5 L)a
Pull the fuel fill door
release handle.
b
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
c
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
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

81
uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Security System
Alarm Indicator
*
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm
* P. 133
—
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.
—
—
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
—
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models