2014 HONDA ODYSSEY Technology Reference Guide

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H O N D A V A C ™
Clean up dry spills and debris inside your vehicle with the incar vacuum system.
Available on Touring Elite.
How It Works
1. Make sure the vehicle is in Park (P). Set the power mode to Accessory\b or startthe engine.
2. Open the vacuum storage lid in the driver’s side rear cargo area.
3. Pull out the vacuum hose\b and install one of the attachments if desired.
4. Press the power button and begin to vacuum (dry use only).
Make sure you are using the vacuum in a well ventilated\b open area to
minimize the likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure.
See your Owner’s Manual for instructions on canister or bag removal.
Accessory mode operation
• After 7 minutes\b an intermittent beep begins to sound as a ti\1me limit alert.
• After 8 minutes\b a beep sounds\b PWR SAVE comes on\b and the vacuum turns off. You must start the engine if you want to continue using the vacuum. The
vacuum will restart after the engine has been running for about one minute.
Engine on operation
hose
attachments power button
hose
attachments power button
How It Works
O N E T O U C H T U R N S I G N A L
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
• Lightly push the turn signal
lever up or down for a three
blink sequence.
• For a continuous signal\b push the lever up or down until it
locks into place.
A U T O H E A D L I G H T S W I T H W I P E R I N T E G R A T I O N
For your convenience\b your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn on when you activate
the windshield wipers.
How It Works
Make sure your headlights are in
the AUTO position. Turn on your windshield wipers.
The headlights also turn on.
When you turn off the windshield
wipers\b the headlights turn off
shortly after.
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Helps you check your right blind spot when you make a lane change to the right.
Available on Touring.
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L A N E W A T C HT M
Visibility Area
How It Works
When the right turn signal is activated\b a camera located in the passenger side
door mirror shows the right rear area outside your vehicle on the display.
Display
C O O L B O X
Store beverages in a conveniently located box to keep them cool.
Usage Tips
• The Cool Box is not a refrigerator or cooler. It does not cool down warm drinks.
• Do not use ice.
• Do not store perishable items inside for an extended amount of time.
• Keep the box closed for best results.
• The box cannot be removed for cleaning.
• Because the air conditioning system is always on when the Cool Box is in use\b fuel economy may be slightly reduced.
• If the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (\f)\b the box maintains its temperature for one hour.
How It Works
• Store up to four 2\founce bottles or six 12ounce cans. Keep already cold drinks from becoming warm.
• Press COOL BOX to turn the system on or off. A green indicator light appears when the Cool Box is on. Cold air from the air conditioning
system flows into and circulates within the box.
LaneWatch Display
Press the LaneWatch button on the turn signal switch to view a constant realtime
display. Press it again to turn the display off. The display still appears when the right
turn signal is activated.
See your Owner’s Manual for more information on adjusting LaneWatch settings.
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F O R W A R D C O L L I S I O N W A R N I N G ( F C W )
How It Works
At 1\f mph or higher\b if the camera mounted in the center of the upper windshield
detects a vehicle in front of you and the system determines a collision is likely\b the
system warns you with the following visual and audible alerts:
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing\b or turn the system off.
FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Short
Normal
Long
Alerts you to the possibility of a frontend collision.
If you do not brake in time or take
preventive action\b a message appears in
the MID and a beep sounds.
How It Works
Turning LDW On or Off
Press the LDW button to turn the system on or off. A green indicator light appears
on the button when the system is on.
LDW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
L A N E D E P A R T U R E W A R N I N G ( L D W )
Alerts you if your vehicle begins to move out of a detected lane without the turn sig\1nal
activated.
If you cross a detected lane line
without using your turn signal\b a
message appears in the MID and a
beep sounds. Steer the vehicle to
return to your lane.
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines
if your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while
driving between 4\f _
9\f mph.
1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface
dial to make and enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Driver Assist System Setup.
4. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance.
5. Select Long\b Normal\b Short\b or Off.
6. Press BACK to exit the menu.
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How It Works
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION (BSI) SYSTEM
Assists you in determining if there are detected vehicles in your blind spots. Available on
Touring Elite.
A radar sensor on each corner of the rear bumper alerts you when it detects a vehicle
in your left or right blind spots. Minimum operating speed is 2\f mph.
When a vehicle is detected in your
blind spot\b the blind spot indicator turns
on and stays lit until the area is clear.
When your turn signal is on and a
vehicle is detected\b the blind spot
indicator blinks and a beep sounds until
the area is clear or the turn signal is off.
Left BSI indicator shown
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P A R K I N G S E N S O R S Y S T E M
Warns you of the proximity between your vehicle and nearby surrounding objects
when parking or backing up.
How It Works
Turning the System On and Off
Corner sensorsRear center sensors
Within about 2 ft. Within about 3.5 ft.
When the system senses an object\b an indicator appears on the MID and center display
screen and a beep sounds. As you get closer to the object\b the beep rate increases.
Press the parking sensor
button. A light appears
when the system is on.
Changing Settings
Determine the warning type\b or turn the system off.
1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Driver Assist System Setup.
4. Select Blind Spot Info.
5. Select an alert type\b or turn the system off.
6. Press BACK to exit the menu.
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I N T E L L I G E N T M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( i M I D )
Choose what to display in the upper screen.
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Info
Shows trip
computer and
other options.
Display Options
Audio*
Shows current
audio information. Navigation
Shows map or navigation
information.
Changing the Display
Phone
Shows phone screen.
H O M E L I N K®
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remotecontrolled devices around your
home\b such as garage doors\b lighting\b or home security systems.
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, press and hold
the programmed HomeLink button
for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
Training a Button
If you have any problems programming HomeLink\b see the owner’s manual included
with the device you are trying to program\b call HomeLink at (8\f\f) 35535\115\b or
visit www.homelink.com.
*Front audio information is shown by default. Press REAR AUDIO to display rear audio information.
Press the display
button to change
the main displays.
You can also press
each display’s
corresponding
button on the
audio system.
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O NTo keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel\b use voice commands for
handsfree calling\b navigation\b audio\b and climate control. For a full list of commands\b
say “Voice Help.”
How It Works
The voice control system uses the steering wheel buttons and th\1e ceiling
microphone.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions
may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving\b Voice
commands are always available\b
Voice Command Portal
The system recognizes
your command.
Press the Talk button
again\b and the system waits
for you to say a command.
When you press the Talk button from any of the main screens (NAV\b PHONE\b
INFO\b AUDIO)\b the voice portal screen appears and the system gives you examples
of voice commands that can be used. For more examples\b see page 26.
PickUp button:
Answer an incoming
call.
HangUp/\fack button: End a call\b
decline an incoming call\b or cancel an
operation.
Talk button: Give phone\b navigation\b
audio\b or climate control commands.
Voice Command Tips
• When the Talk button is pressed\b all available voice commands are highlighted in
yellow.
• To bypass the system prompts\b press and release the Talk button again to give a command.
• To hear a list of available commands at any time\b press and release the Talk button\b then say “Voice help.”
• Speak in a clear\b natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
The system confirms the
command.
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Commonly Used Voice Commands
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands\b most of which are
accepted on the Voice Portal screen. Try some of these to familiarize yourself
with the voice command system.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s
• Display map
• Display menu
• Display phone
• Display information
• Display audio screen
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s
• Find nearest: ATM Honda dealer
gas station airport
Mexican hospital restaurant bank
post office charging station
12\fV/24\fV
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s
• Display (or hide): ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
• Display north up/heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
A u d i o C o m m a n d s
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• DISC play
• DISC play track #
• DISC skip forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD play
P h o n e C o m m a n d s
• Call by name
• Call by number
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s
• Air conditioner on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/ fresh air
• Fan speed up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/cold
H e l p C o m m a n d s
• Voice help (list of all available commands by category)
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Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Entering a Destination Using Voice Commands
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N A V I G A T I O NRealtime navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
For information on setting other destination options\b see your Navigation Manual.1. Say “Address.”
2. Say “Street,” then say the street name
on the next screen. Do not include
the direction (N\b S\b E\b W) or type
(St.\b Ave.\b Blvd.\b etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the street you
want to select.
4. Say the entire street address number. For example\b “123\f.” If
necessary\b say “OK” to proceed.
5. If the street address is in more than one city\b a list of city names appears.
Say the number next to the city you
want to select.
6. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
1. From the map screen\b say “Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in your area is displayed by shortest distance
to destination.
3. Say the number next to the destination you want to select.
4. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
Using the “Find Nearest” Command
Entering a Street Address
Note:
It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving or when
the vehicle is stopped.
Map Screen Legend
Calculated route
Time to go
Distance to go Next guidance
point
Current vehicle
location
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