2015 HONDA ODYSSEY oil level

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SAFETYSAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your ve\
hicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels 
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
•  The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• 
The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•  The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull ex\
haust gas
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the 
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system a\
s shown
below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your \
parked
vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.
Avoid
 any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
WARNING
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas. 
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is 
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and 
wear them properly.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All seven or eight seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with 
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely 
while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the 
retractor locks to restrain your body. The second- and third-row passenger’s seat 
belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance 
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate 
to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not seve\
re enough to
inflate the front airbags.
Proper Use of Seat Belts Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• 
All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that 
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the\

effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a 
crash.
• 
Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or 
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very 
seriously injured in a crash.
• 
Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve 
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective 
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Regularly check the condition of your seat belts. Check for frays, cuts, burns, 
and wear, and that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
• No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not 
appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly 
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon 
as possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or 
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be
 sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them 
properly.
WARNING

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INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.
Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber 
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for gen\
eral
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at 
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check 
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. If 
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood. Check the oil 
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 126). If the indicator does not turn 
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off 
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired 
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners. 
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Canada
U.S.
*if equipped
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is loose  
or missing.
• (Blinks) A misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place, 
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has 
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function. 
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehicle is 
fitted with the compact spare tire.
Power tailgate*
There is a problem with the power tailgate system. You can still open the 
power tailgate manually.
Power sliding doors*
There is a problem with the power sliding door system. You can still open the 
power sliding doors manually.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*
There is a problem with the DRL system.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) system
There is a problem with the VSA system.
Brake system
There is a problem with the brake override system.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system*
There is a problem with the FCW system.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system*
There is a problem with the LDW system.
Starter system*
There is a problem with the starter system.
Blind Spot Indicator (BSI) system*
There is a problem with the BSI system.
Ca nada
U.S.SYSTEM
CanadaU.S.
Canada
U.S.
CanadaU.S.
*if equipped

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Engine Compartment Fuse Box - Passenger Side
Located under the hood near the windshield washer reservoir. Push the tabs to 
open the box.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1
2
3ACG FR15A
4W ashe
r15 A
5VB SOL7.5 A
6E CU FR 7.5 A
7
8F I Su
b15A
9DBW15A
10 FI Main 15 A
11Ignition Coil15 A
12
13
14
15Radio20 A
16 Back Up 10A
17MG Clutch7.5A
18 Front Fog Lights*(20 A)
19
20 Right Headlight High Beam 10A
21
22 Small Lights 10 A
23
24 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
25
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A
27Left Headlight Low Beam15 A
28 Oil Level 7.5 A
29Main Fa n30A
30 Sub Fan 30A
31Wiper Main30 A
*if equipped
Interior Fuse Box - Driver Side
Located under the dashboard.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1Front Passenger's Door
Lock7.5 A
2Rear Passenger's Door Lock7.5A
3Driver’s Door Lock7.5A
4Front Passenger's Door
Unlock7.5A
5Rear Passenger's Door
Unlock7.5A
6Driver’s Door Unlock7.5A
7Door Lock Main20 A
8HAC Option*10 A
9Driver’s Side Power Sliding
Door Closer*(20A )
10 Rear Fuse Bo
x15 A
11Meter7.5 A
12 Engine Compartment
Fuse
Box (Passenger Side) 20
A
13Accessor y7.5A
14 STS*7.5 A
15Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20A
16 Moonroof*(20 A)
17Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
18 Smart Entry System
*(10 A)
19Driver’s Power Window20 A
20

21Fuel Pump20 A
22 Passenger Side Fuse Bo x15 A
23VSA7.5A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25STRLD7.5A
26 HAC 7.5 A
27DRL(7.5 A)
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
29Driver’s Power Seat Lumbar
Suppor t*(7.5 A)
30 TPMS 7.5A
31
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20
A
33Driver’s Side Power Sliding
Door Moto r*(40A )
34

Fuse label
*if equipped

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a\

message appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the select/
reset knob to change displays.
Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
Models with information display
Maintenance
Minder indicator
Main items
Sub items
Maintenance Minder message
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and a mes\
sage
appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the Info button on 
the steering wheel to change displays. Models with multi-information display
Maintenance
Minder indicator
Main itemsSub items
Maintenance Minder message
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid 
every 3 years.
• 
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•  Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. U.S. Models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the 
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, boots, and
drain plug
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
Inspect exhaust system
#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2:If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of i\
ndustrial soot and pollution from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every 15,000 \
miles
(24,000 km ).
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°\
C), in very low temperatures
(under -20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires • •
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2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lter*3
Inspect drive belt
3 Replace transmission ui d
4Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
Inspect valve clearance
5 Replace engine coolan t
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the 
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Power steering fluid
(red cap) Brake fluid
(black cap)
Battery
Engine oil fill cap
Hood release handle
Lever
Support rod
Grip
Clamp
Pull
Washer fluid
(blue cap)
Engine coolant
reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
(orange loop)
Radiator cap
Recommended Engine Oil
• 
Honda Genuine Motor Oil
•  Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s 
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the 
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal 
and is of the specified viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil. 
Checking the Oil
1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks. 
Add oil if necessary.Upper markLower mark
Ambient temperature

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Adding Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil
dipstick.
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil can result 
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Engine oil fill cap
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the 
engine oil life.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results\
in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mecha\
nical
problems.
NOTICE
Models with information display
1. Press and hold the select/reset knob for 10 
seconds or more. The reset mode appears in the
display.
2. Using the select/reset knob, select oil life.
3. Press and hold the select/reset knob for a few 
seconds to enter the oil life reset mode.
4. Press and hold the select/reset knob for 5 
seconds or more. The engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
Models with multi-information display
1. Press SEL/RESET to display the engine oil life. 
From this screen, press and hold SEL/RESET for 
10 seconds or more. The reset mode appears
in the display.
2. Press the Info button to select RESET. Press 
SEL/RESET to select it. The engine oil life 
display returns to 100%.
Engine Coolant
Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant\
level in the
radiator. We recommend Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Reserve Tank
1. Check the amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
2. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add 
the specified coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Adding Coolant
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system. Do 
not push the cap down when turning.
3. Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. The coolant level should be up to the base of the 
filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it reaches
the MAX mark. Put the cap back on the reserve 
tank.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant \
to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap. 
WARNING
If temperatures consistently below −22°F (−30°C) are expected, the coolant 
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration. Consult a dealer for details 
for more information.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Reserve
tank Radiator capMAX
MIN