2013 HONDA ODYSSEY radio

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

15Quick Reference Guide
●Audio Remote Controls (P198)
●VOL (Volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
●MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/XM1
*/XM2
*/CD/CD-L/
AUX.
●CH (Channel) Button
Radio: Press and release to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/CD Library/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
CD/CD Library:
Press and hold to change a folder/
album.
MODE Button
CH Button
VOL Button
3
4
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Controls
Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:
•Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
•Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.Security System Alarm
*
The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer SystemNOTICELeaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
*
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 194
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 195
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 195
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 196
Audio System Basic Operation........ 197
Audio Remote Controls .................... 198
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 199
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 200
Playing the XM® Radio
*................... 204
Playing a CD .................................... 207
Playing CD Library ............................ 211
Playing an iPod®............................... 217Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 221
Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 225
Audio Error Messages
CD Player ......................................... 230
iPod®/USB Flash Drive....................... 231
General Information on the Audio
System
XM® Radio Service
*......................... 232
Recommended CDs ......................... 233
Compatible iPod
® and USB Flash Drives ... 235
Rear Entertainment System
*........... 236
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
*.. 252Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 254
HFL Menus ...................................... 256
Compass
*.......................................... 277
* Not available on all models

194Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemOn models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system, Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio Service
*. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPod®
*, USB flash drives
*, and Bluetooth®
* devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel
*.
1About Your Audio System
XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2General Information on the Audio System
P. 232
XM® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® Radio is a registered trademark of Sirius XM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Control
iPod®
USB Flash
DriveXM® Radio
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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.■Reactivating the audio system
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, and turn on the audio system.
uIf you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q
, you will be requested to
enter the audio security code. See step 3.
2.Press and hold the power volume knob again for more than two seconds.
uThe audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, ENTER CODE appears on the audio/
information screen.
3.Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit
a dealer to have the system reset.
1Audio System Theft Protection
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Owner Link
(owners.honda.com.), and find information on how
to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.honda.com.U.S. models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1FM2AMXM1
*XM2
*CDCD
-LAUX
VOL Button
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
CH Button
•When listening to the radio
Press
(+
: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press
(-
: Selects the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
(+
: Selects the next strong station.
Press and hold
(-
: Selects the previous strong station.
•When listening to a CD, CD Library, iPod® or USB flash drive.
Press
(+
: Skips to the next song.
Press
(-
: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
•When listening to a CD or CD Library.
Press and hold
(+
: Skips to the next folder/album.
Press and hold
(-
: Goes back to the previous folder/album.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls:•iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable•Bluetooth® Audio (with some phones only)
MODE Button
CH
(Channel)
Button
VOL
(Volume)
Button
34
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
Selector Knob
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency. SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest
stations on the selected band for 10
seconds. To turn off scan, press the
button again.VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON
and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SKIP Bar
Press and hold to search up and down the
selected band for a station with a strong
signal.CATEGORY Bar (FOLDER Bar)
Press either side to display and
select an RDS category. TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name on and off. AM/FM Button
Press to select a band.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to the previous display.SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Models without rear entertainment system