2013 HONDA ODYSSEY winter tires

18Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P323)
Under the Hood
(P335)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.
Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
●Check the battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever, and lift up the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P347)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P358)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P362)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter
driving.

323
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 324Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 325Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 326
Maintenance Minder™.................... 327
Maintenance Under the HoodMaintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 335Opening the Hood ........................... 336
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 337
Oil Check ......................................... 338
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 339Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 340
Engine Coolant ................................ 342
Transmission Fluid ............................ 344
Brake Fluid ....................................... 345
Power Steering Fluid Check.............. 346
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 346
Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 347Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
.... 358
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 362Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 363Tire Labeling .................................... 363DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 365Wear Indicators................................ 367Tire Service Life ................................ 367
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 368
Tire Rotation .................................... 369
Winter Tires ..................................... 370
Battery............................................... 371
Remote Transmitter Care................. 372
Remote Control and Wireless
Headphone Care
*........................... 374
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System
* Maintenance....... 376
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 377
Exterior Care.................................... 379
* Not available on all models

370
uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter TiresIf driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked “M+S” tires, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles
when driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
•Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
•Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
•Install them on the front tires only.
•Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
•Follow the chain manufacturer's instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
•Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
•Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Super Z-6# SZ-429
1Winter TiresNOTICETraction devices that are the wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle's brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3
WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.

431Index
Security System........................................ 133
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 81
SEL/RESET Knob.................................... 87, 98
Select Lever........................................ 16, 295
Operation ......................................... 16, 296
Releasing ................................................ 395
Won’t Move ........................................... 395
Selecting a Child Seat................................ 58
Selector Knob (Audio)............................. 197
Setting the Clock...................................... 108
Shift Lever.......................................... 16, 295
Shift Lever Position Indicator............ 74, 296
Shifting (Transmission)............................ 295
Shoulder Anchor.................................. 34, 35
Side Airbags............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 49
Sliding Door............................................. 125
Power Sliding Door ................................. 127
Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats
Outward................................................. 163
Snow Tires................................................ 370
Spare Tire......................................... 383, 413
Spark Plugs............................................... 412
Specifications........................................... 412
Specified Fuel................................... 318, 412
Speedometer.............................................. 86
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................ 42Starting the Engine.................................. 291
Does Not Start ......................................... 392
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 140
Jump Starting .......................................... 393
Steering Wheel......................................... 150
Adjusting................................................. 150
Stopping.................................................... 312
Summer Tires............................................ 370
Sunglasses Holder..................................... 179
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 42
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel)........ 2, 3, 140
System Message Indicator.......................... 79
TTachometer................................................. 86
Tailgate..................................................... 119
Unable to Open ....................................... 410
Temperature
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Outside Temperature Display ............. 89, 100
Temperature Gauge................................... 86
Temperature Sensor................... 89, 100, 191
Time (Setting)........................................... 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 302
Indicator .................................... 78, 401, 402
Tires........................................................... 362
Air Pressure ..................................... 363, 413
Checking and Maintaining....................... 362Inspection ............................................... 362
Labeling .................................................. 363
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 383
Regulations ............................................. 365
Rotation .................................................. 369
Spare Tire ........................................ 383, 413
Summer .................................................. 370
Tire Chains .............................................. 370
Wear Indicators ....................................... 367
Winter..................................................... 370
Tools.......................................................... 382
Towing a Trailer....................................... 285
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 286
Load Limits .............................................. 285
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 409
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)........ 302
Indicator.................................... 78, 401, 402
Transmission............................................. 295
Automatic ............................................... 295
Fluid ........................................................ 344
Number................................................... 414
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 74, 296
Trip Meter....................................... 88, 92, 99
Troubleshooting....................................... 381
Blown Fuse.............. 403, 404, 405, 406, 407
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 409
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 392

432Index
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating............................................. 396
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 383
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 395
Sliding Door Won’t Open................... 20, 114
Warning Indicators .................................... 72
Tucking away the One-Motion Third row
magic Seat............................................... 165
Turn Signals............................................... 141
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 79UUnlocking the Doors................................. 111
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside........................................ 113
USB Adapter Cable........................... 194, 195
USB Flash Drives........................................ 235VValet Key................................................... 110
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................. 414
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 300
Off Button ............................................... 301
Off Indicator .............................................. 76
System Indicator ........................................ 76
Ventilation........................................ 182, 186
Viscosity (Oil)..................................... 337, 413
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 300
WWallpaper................................................... 94
Warning and Information Messages......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 398
Warning Labels........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 419
Watts......................................................... 412
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 367
Wheel Cover............................................. 387
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 386
Window Washers..................................... 144
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 346
Switch ..................................................... 144
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 136
Windshield................................................ 144
Cleaning ................................................. 380
Defrosting ....................................... 184, 187
Washer Fluid ........................................... 346
Wiper Blades ........................................... 358
Wipers and Washers................................ 144
Winter Tires.............................................. 370
Snow Tires .............................................. 370
Tire Chains .............................................. 370
Wipers and Washers................................. 144
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 358
WMA................................................. 207, 221
Worn Tires................................................ 362