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       HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
Refueling
Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performance and 
safety of your vehicle.
 Fuel Information
Use of unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher is recommended.
• 
Honda recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.
We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help 
prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good 
performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the 
use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives 
such as MMT, if such gasoline is available. 
NOTICE
 How to Refuel
1. The fuel fill door is located at the left rear of the 
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is 
most accessible.
2. Turn off the engine. 
3. Pull the fuel fill door release handle near the 
parking brake. The fuel fill door opens.
4. Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to open. Place the fuel 
fill cap in the holder.
5. Insert the filler nozzle fully. When the tank is full, 
the fuel nozzle clicks off automatically.
6. Replace the fuel fill cap. Tighten it until you hear 
at least one click. Close the fuel fill door. 
Pull
Cap
Holder
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously 
injured when handling fuel.
• 
Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
•  Handle fuel only outdoors.
•  Wipe up spills immediately.
WARNING
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appears in the 
display with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the 
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is 
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed, press the ENGINE 
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine, 
then open the hood.
1. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s 
battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable 
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt 
booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster 
battery (-) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable 
to the grounding point as shown. Do not connect 
this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, 
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its 
rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns 
over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables have 
good metal-to-metal contact.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Booster 
battery
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\
 
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously 
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
WARNING
Grounding 
point  

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       SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has “readiness codes” as part of the onboard self-diagnostic system. 
Some states refer to these codes as a test to see if your vehicle’s emissions 
components are working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the 
testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the vehicle on without starting the engine\
. The 
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the 
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are set, 
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle\
 for 20 
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in Park (P). Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it 
there for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed 
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway with 
the vehicle in Drive. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 
seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; 
this is OK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic 
conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat two more times (\
for a total of 
90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions 
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator 
pedal or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again 
only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you may be 
requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your dealer.
 Vehicle
 Engine and Fuel
 Tires
 Light Bulbs
 Fluids
*1 :L X model
Mode lHonda OdysseyNo. of Passengers:
Front2
Rear 2nd Row3 (2
*1)
3rd Ro w3
Tota l8  (7
*1)Weights:Gross Vehicle 
Weight Rating U.S.: 6,019 lbs (2,730 kg)
Canada: 2,730 kg
Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front )U.S.: 2,910 lbs (1,320 kg)
Canada: 1,320 kg
Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (R ear)U.S.: 3,197 lbs (1,450 kg)
Canada: 1,450 kg
Gross Combined  
Weight Ratin g
U.S.: 8,477 lbs (3,845 kg)
Canada: 3,845 kg
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a )Charge Quantity24.9 – 26.6 oz (705 – 755 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL8
En gine Speci cation s
FuelDisplacement212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plug sN GKDILZKR7A11 G
Fuel:
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane 
number of  87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacit y21 US gal (79.5  )
*1:T ouring models
Regula rSizeP235/65R17 103TP235/60R18 102T*1Pressure 
psi(kPa[kgf/cm2])33 (23 0 [2.3])
35 (24 0 [2.4])*1
Compact  
Spar e Size
T135/80D17 103M
Pressure 
ps i(kPa[kgf/cm2]) 60 (42
0 [4.2])
Wheel Siz eRegular17 x 7J
18 x 7J*1Compact Spar e17 x 4T
*Not available on all models
Headlights (Low Beam)35W (D2S )*55W (H11)
60W (HB3 )
21W
5W 21W (Amber)*Head lights (High Beam )Fog Lights*55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Park ing/Side  
Marker Lights 28/8
W
Side Turn Signal Lights  
(on Door Mirrors)*LE D
Brake Lights
Rear Side Marker/TaillightsLE D
Rear Turn Signal Lights
Back-Up Lights21W DEL
sthgilliaT
High-Mount Brake Ligh t16W
Rear License Plate Lights
Map Lights (F ront)5W
5W
1.4W
1.4W
Map Lights (Rear)
Cargo Area Ligh
t8W
Vanity Mirror Lights
Door Courtesy Lights3.8W (2CP )
Glove Box Li ght
Foot Ligh t*LED
Brake Fluid
Automatic Transmission Flui
d
Speci e dHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT  3
Speci edHonda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission  uid)
Ca pacit yC hange3 .3 US qt (3.1 )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Recommended·Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-2 0
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
4.2 US qt (4.0  )
Change 
including 
 lter 4.5 US qt (4.3  )
Speci edHonda Long-Life Anti
freeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.93 US gal (7.3  )  
(change in cluding the remaining 
0.225 US gal (0.85  ) in the reserve tank)
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5  )Ca nada: 4.5 US qt (4.3  )
SPECIFICATIONS