2015 HONDA ODYSSEY aux

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SAFETYVISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
6
1097
351
2
8
4
1  Intelligent Multi-Information 
Display (i-MID)   p. 64
2  Touchscreen*   p. 65
3  Hazard warning button 
4  Audio/phone/navigation* buttons
p. 64, p. 78, p. 84
5 Climate control system p. 53
6  Seat heater switches*   p. 54
7 USB port p. 56
Auxiliary input jack p. 56
8  Moonroof switch*   p. 37
Map lights p. 38
HomeLink
® buttons*  p. 49
9  Cool Box button*   p. 51
Center pocket
10  Rear entertainment system*   p. 74
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important and operatin\
g this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed 
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the 
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must 
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help 
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions • 
Always wear your seat belt.
•  Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• 
Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
•  Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•  Control your speed.
•  Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying 
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe 
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Port
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device,
such as an iPod
® or iPhone®. Install the flash drive 
or cable connector to the USB port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch 
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device 
into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.State or local laws may prohibit the operation  of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings using the selector knob.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Audio Settings.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select one of the options, and adjust
as necessary.
5. Press BACK to exit.Models with one
display Models with two
displays
Steering Wheel Controls
You can operate certain functions of the audio
system using the steering wheel controls.
MODE button:
 Cycle through available audio modes.
CH buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or 
folders.
VOL buttons: Adjust audio volume.
FM/AM/XM® Radio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®
Press (+) for the next song.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC 
formats.
CD eject buttonCD slotCD button: Play a CD.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types 
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Seek/Skip buttons: Press
to change tracks.
Press and hold to move
rapidly within a track. Selector knob: Turn to
change tracks.
Press and turn to
select an item, then
press to set your
selection.
CD display
Models with one display
Seek/Skip buttons: Press
to change tracks.
Press and hold to move
rapidly within a track. AUX button: Play iPod
or USB.
Selector knob: Turn to
change tracks.
Press and turn to
select an item, then
press to set your
selection.
iPod® or USB Flash Drive
Play and operate an iPod or USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod or USB flash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option or folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Models with one display
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 56).
iPod display

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s 
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca
(Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Change audio tracks. AUX button: Play
Bluetooth
® Audio.
Preset button 1:
Resume playing
audio.
Preset button 2:
Pause audio.
Bluetooth® Audio display
Models with one display
Connect your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com
 to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. 
Available in the U.S. only.
Skip buttons: Go to the
next song.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change stations. AUX button: Play
Pandora.
Preset button 1: Pause or
resume songs.
Preset button 3:
 Dislike the current song. Preset button 2: Like the
current song.
Pandora display
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Models with one display
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• 
Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80) or USB port (see page 56).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• 
If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if necessary.
For Android or BlackBerry:
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Rear Entertainment System (RES)*
Rear passengers can enjoy a different audio or entertainment source than\
front
passengers.
Rear audio display
DVD slot
REAR POWER button:
Turn the rear entertainment
system on or off. REAR AUDIO button:
Display rear audio information.
FRONT AUDIO button:
Display front audio information.
DVD eject button
Operating the System from the Front
You can operate the rear entertainment system using the front audio contr\
ols.
1. Press REAR POWER to turn the system on.
2. Press REAR AUDIO.
3. Use the front audio controls to choose a media source for the rear syste\
m.
4. Press FRONT AUDIO to return to the front audio source.
Playing a DVD
Insert a DVD into the DVD slot. It begins playing automatically. Use the front or 
rear controls to navigate the DVD.
*if equipped
System ComponentsOpen the overhead screen to use the system.
9-inch screen*:
 Pull down the bottom edge of the 
screen, and extend it until it locks into place.
Ultrawide screen*:
 Press OPEN. Extend the screen 
until it locks into place.
Fold the screen back into the ceiling when not in 
use.
Press the release button to detach the rear control 
panel, if desired.
Wireless HeadphonesYour vehicle comes with two sets of wireless
headphones.
Pivot the left earpiece to turn on the headphones.
Turn the dial at the bottom of the right earpiece to 
adjust the volume.
Overheadscreen Release
button
Auxiliary inputs can be used for video game systems and
other devices.
Wired headphones can also
be used.
Ultrawide RES*
HDMI input can be used for video game systems and
other devices.
Auxiliary input jackHeadphone jack
*if equipped
Volume
dial
Pivot to
turn on.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Remote Control and Rear Operation
You can operate the system using the rear control panel.
1. Make sure REAR POWER is turned on in the front audio controls.
2. From the rear control panel, press the desired audio source button (or the 
SOURCE button for Ultrawide RES*).
3. Press the arrow/ENTER buttons to highlight options on the screen and select 
them. Use the other rear control panel buttons to operate the system.
DVD/AUX button: Play a DVD, USB, iPod, or auxiliary
source. CD button: Play a CD.XM button*:
Play XM Radio.
FM/AM button:
Play FM or AM
Radio.MENU button: Display menu options.
SETUP button:
Display setup options.
Arrow/ENTER
button: Highlight
and select items.
CH/FOLDER
button:
Change
channels,
stations, or
folders.
Power button:
Turn the
system on or
off.
Light button:
Illuminate the remote buttons.
TUNE/SKIP
button: Change
DVD chapters, audio stations,
or tracks. Play/Pause
button (CD or DVD)
TITLE/SCROLL
button: Display the DVD status or CD titles.
CANCEL button: Go back to the previous display.
This vehicle’s overhead mounted display includes mercury-containing
components. Upon removal or replacement, please reuse, recycle, or dispo\
se of
as hazardous waste.
NOTICE
*if equipped
1. Connect a second source through the rear auxiliary or HDMI input (see 
page 75).
2. From the rear control panel, press DUAL.
3. Select which side the second source plays on.
4. Press SOURCE to select AUX-VIDEO or AUX-HDMI.
SOURCE button: Display audio sources.
DUAL button: Display two sources side by side on the screen.
SINGLE button:
Display one source on the
entire screen.
SWAP button:
Switch the
sources to
opposite sides of
the screen.
Ultrawide Dual Screen Operation*
Play two different sources side by side on the ultrawide screen. One side of the 
screen can play a source from the front audio system (FM, DVD, etc.). The other 
side of the screen can play a connected device, such as a video game sys\
tem.
*if equipped

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Audio Commands (continued)
USB Commands
•  USB play
•  USB play track # (#: 1 to 30)
•  USB skip forward
• 
USB skip back
• USB track random*
• USB track repeat*
• USB track scan*
•  USB folder up
•  USB folder down
• 
USB folder random*
• USB folder repeat*
• USB folder scan*
•  USB normal play
Pandora
® Commands
• 
Pandora play*
•  Pandora skip forward
•  Pandora station up
•  Pandora station down
• 
Pandora pause*
• Pandora resume*
• Pandora thumbs up
• Pandora thumbs down
*These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
iPod® Commands
•  iPod play
•  iPod play track # (#: 1-30)
•  iPod skip forward
• 
iPod skip back
• iPod track shuffle*
• iPod album shuffle*
• iPod track repeat*
•  iPod normal play
• 
What/Who am I listening to?
•  Who is this?
•  What’s playing?
•  Who’s playing?
• 
What album is this?
Aha™ Commands
•  Aha radio play
•  Aha radio skip forward
• 
Aha radio skip back
•  Aha radio station up
•  Aha radio station down
•  Aha radio pause
•  Aha radio like
•  Aha radio dislike
Bluetooth
® Audio Commands
•  Bluetooth audio play
•  Bluetooth audio skip forward
• 
Bluetooth audio skip back
•  Bluetooth audio pause
•  Bluetooth audio resume
•  Bluetooth audio group up
•  Bluetooth audio group down
Commands may not work on some
phones or devices.
AUX Commands
•  Auxiliary play • 
Music search
• 
List album (specify album)
•  List artist (specify artist)
•  List composer (specify composer)
•  List genre (specify genre)
•  List playlist (specify playlist)
• 
Play album (specify album)
•  Play artist (specify artist)
•  Play composer (specify composer) • 
Play genre (specify genre)
•  List playlist (specify playlist)
•  Play song (specify song)
• 
What/Who am I listening to? 
•  Who is this?
•  What’s playing?
•  Who’s playing?
• 
What album is this?
Song By Voice™ Commands
Available for tracks stored on the HDD or iPod®.
Audio Commands (continued)
Rear Audio Commands
On vehicles with rear entertainment system, voice commands for certain rear
audio functions are available.
To view a list of rear audio commands in the vehicle, press INFO and use the 
interface dial to select Voice Info. Select Rear Audio Commands, and press the 
interface dial to hear the commands read aloud.
Phone CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.
• 
Dial/call by number• Dial/call by voice tag
Info Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.
•  Trip computer
•  Traffic information • 
Display clock
• Display wallpaper
On-screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen where applicable. All 
available commands are highlighted in yellow when you press the Talk button.
• Next (or Down)
• 
Previous (or Up)
•  Return
•  OK (excluding Startup Confirmation screen)
•  Delete

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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .............................................................25
Active Head Restraints ...................................43Address .............................................................87Advanced Airbags .............................................9Aha™  .............................................................73Aha™ Commands ...........................................148Airbags  ...............................................................9About Your Airbags ......................................11Advanced Airbags .........................................9Airbag Care ...................................................14Front Airbags (SRS) .......................................9Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................12Side Airbags ..................................................10Side Curtain Airbags ....................................10
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator ............................................. 11
System Components
....................................13System Indicators ........................................11
Air Conditioning System ..................................52
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
................25, 97
Audio Commands ...........................................147
Audio Operation ...............................................56Auxiliary Input Jack .....................................56
Bluetooth® Audio ...................................62, 71Compact Disc (CD) .................................60, 68DVD  .............................................................74FM/AM Radio ..........................................59, 66Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .....................69HDMI  .............................................................75HondaLink featuring Aha™ ........................73Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID) ..........................................58, 64iPod® .......................................................61, 70Pandora® .................................................63, 72Rear Audio Commands ..............................149Rear Entertainment System ........................74
SiriusXM® Radio ...........................................67Sound .............................................................56
Steering Wheel Controls .............................57
Touchscreen Operation ..............................65USB Flash Drive ............................................61
USB Port ........................................................56
Wireless Headphones .................................75Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...........48
Automatic Headlights ......................................39
AUX Commands .............................................. 148
Auxiliary Input Jack .........................................56Battery ...........................................................128Blind Spot Information (BSI) ..................25, 102
Bluetooth® Audio .......................................62, 71Bluetooth® Audio Commands ......................148
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .................78
Call History ....................................................82
E-Mail  .............................................................83
HFL Controls ..................................................78
Making a Call ................................................81
Pairing a Phone ........................................... 80
Phonebook ....................................................81
SMS Text Messaging ..................................83Speed Dial .....................................................82
Voice Recognition Tips ................................79
Brake Assist System ........................................ 97
Brake system
..............................................24, 25Braking .............................................................96
Brightness Control ...........................................38BSI  ...............................................25, 27, 102
Call History ........................................................82Carbon Monoxide Gas....................................... 4
Cargo Area Lights ............................................39
Change a Setting ..............................................55
Changing a Flat Tire .......................................111
Changing Wiper Blades ................................129
Charging system ............................................... 24
Child Safety
.......................................................15Childproof Door Locks .................................33
Protecting Child Passengers ......................15Protecting Infants ........................................16
Protecting Larger Children .........................21
Protecting Smaller Children .......................17
Child Seat ..........................................................17
Adding Security with a Tether ...................20LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................18
Selecting a Child Seat .................................17
Climate Control Commands ..........................146
Climate Control System ...................................53Clock .............................................................55Compact Disc (CD) .....................................60, 68Contact Us .......................................................141Coolant ...........................................................127
Cool Box ............................................................. 51
Cruise Control
.............................................27, 98Customer Information.................................... 140Customized Features .......................................55Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ......................2Daytime Running Lights (DRL)........................25
Destination ........................................................87Detour  .............................................................89Dialing a Number .............................................81Door Mirrors .....................................................48Doors  .......................................................31, 33Sliding Doors .................................................34DOT Tire Quality Grading ..............................135Driving  .............................................................90Blind Spot Information (BSI) ....................102
Braking ...........................................................96
Cruise Control ...............................................98 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
...........100
Ignition ...........................................................95Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ..............101
LaneWatch™ ................................................99
Maximum Load Limit ....................................91
Multi-View Rear Camera ..........................105
Parking Sensor System .............................103
Power Mode .................................................95
Rearview Camera .......................................104
Refueling ......................................................106
Shifting ...........................................................96
Towing a Trailer ............................................93Driving Position Memory System ..................47DRL  .............................................................25Dual Screen ......................................................77DVD  .............................................................74ECO indicator ....................................................27Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..................97Emergency Engine Stop ................................110Emergency Towing ........................................110Engine and Fuel ..............................................139Engine Coolant................................................ 127Engine Oil......................................................... 125ENGINE START/STOP button .........................95Exterior lights ..............................................27, 39
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................7FCW ...............................................25, 27, 100
Find Nearest Place ..........................................88
Find Place Commands ...................................144Flat Tire ...........................................................111
Floor Mats .........................................................43Fluids ...........................................................139FM/AM Radio ..............................................59, 66FM/AM Radio Commands .............................147
FM Traffic ..........................................................89
Fog lights .....................................................27, 39
Foot Brake .........................................................96
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ...25, 27, 100Frequently Asked Questions ........................140Front Airbags (SRS) ...........................................9
Front Seats ........................................................41
Front Wipers .....................................................40Fuel Information .............................................106
Fuse Locations ................................................ 115
Garage Opener
.................................................49Hang-Up/Back button...................................... 78Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .........................69Hazards  .............................................................27HDMI  .............................................................75Headlight-Wiper Integration ..........................40
Head Restraints ................................................42High beams .......................................................27
Home Address ..................................................87
HomeLink® Garage Opener ............................49HondaLink featuring Aha™ ............................73 Honda Roadside Assistance
........................142
HondaVAC® .......................................................50Hood ...........................................................124Ignition  .............................................................95i-MID  .......................................................58, 64Immobilizer ........................................................27Info buttons .......................................................29Info Commands............................................... 149Information Display..........................................28Instrument Panel ..............................................24Condition Indicators ....................................26Malfunction Indicators ................................24On/Off Indicators ..........................................27Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID) ..........................................58, 64Interface dial............................................... 79, 85Interface Dial Feedback..................................86Interior Lights.................................................... 38Intermittent Wipers..........................................40
iPod® .......................................................61, 70iPod® Commands ...........................................148
Jump Starting .................................................107Key .............................................................30Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ......25, 27, 101
LaneWatch™ ....................................................99Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...................................5LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................18LDW  ...............................................25, 27, 101Light Bulbs....................................................... 139Lights .............................................................38Locking the Doors ............................................31
Locking the Tailgate .........................................31Lock Tab .............................................................33Low fuel .............................................................26
Low oil pressure ...............................................24
Low tire pressure .............................................26
Maintenance ................................................... 121
Maintenance Minder™ .......................27, 122
Safety Precautions ....................................121
Service Codes .............................................123
Under the Hood ..........................................124
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................25Map Display Commands ...............................143
Map Legend ......................................................89
Map Lights ......................................................... 38
Master Door Lock Switch ...............................33
Maximum Load Limit ........................................ 91
MENU button ............................58, 64, 78, 79, 85Mirrors .............................................................48
Moonroof ...........................................................37Multi-Information Display ...............................29
Multi-View Rear Camera ..............................105
Navigation .........................................................84
Detour ............................................................89Display and Controls ....................................85