2016 HONDA ODYSSEY Sliding door

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 110
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*..... 112Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside..... 113Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside... 118Childproof Door Locks ..................... 119
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 120
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 121
Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors...... 127Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 135
Security System Alarm
*.................... 135Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 138Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 141
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch
*............................... 142
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 143
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 146
Turn Signals ..................................... 147
Light Switches.................................. 147
Fog Lights
*...................................... 150
Daytime Running Lights ................... 150
Wipers and Washers ........................ 151
Brightness Control ........................... 153
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button .. 154Driving Position Memory System*.... 155
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 157 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 158
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 158
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 159
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 161
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 176
Interior Lights .................................. 176
Interior Convenience Items .............. 178
Heating and Cooling
*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 194
Climate Control System*
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 198
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 203
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock and
unlock the doors and to open the tailgate.
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
■Master Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 135
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Models without
smart entry systemModels with smart
entry systemModels with smart entry
system and power tailgate
Release Knob
Built-in Key
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and the tailgate, opening the power sliding door and the power
tailgate
*, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the power sliding door
and the power tailgate
*, or starting the engine may be inhibited or operation may
be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the sliding door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1 Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
The door pillar switch es become disabled.
2 Power Sliding Door Switches P. 131
Unlock
Lock
Models with power sliding doors
Lock
Unlock
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the sliding doors.
■Opening the sliding doors
Open the door all the way until it stops. u If it is not fully opened, the door may close again by its own weight.
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors
Do not leave the sliding door open while parking on
a slope. The door may slide close by its weight.
When opening or closing th e sliding doors, do not
grab the door or place your hand on the vehicle body.
Use the handle.
Do not put your foot and hand on the sliding door rail
and on the rollers.
If a small child is in the vehicle, use the childproof
door locks to prevent the chil d in the rear seat from
accidentally opening the sliding doors.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 119
Do not put any items that stick out from the pocket
in the door pockets. It may prevent the doors from
properly opening or closing, and damage the vehicle.
3WARNING
Closing a sliding door while any part of a
passenger is in the door’s path can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all passengers are clear of the
doorway before closing a sliding door.
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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding Doors uOpening/Closing a Sliding Door
Controls
Opening/Closing a Sliding Door
■From outside
To open: Pull the door handle rearward and
slide the door.
To close: Pull the door handle forward and
slide the door.
■From inside
To open: Grab the inner handle and pull it
rearward. Slide the door.
To close: Grab the inner handle and pull it
forward. Slide the door.
1 Opening/Closing a Sliding Door
Once a door is fully opened, the door position is
locked.
Do not step on the cover that stores the wiring for
the sliding door. The wiring is likely to get damaged,
causing the sliding door operation to malfunction.
If you try to open the sliding door with the window
open more than 3 inch (8 cm), the door stops
halfway. Close the door, close the window, and then
open the door again.
While the fuel fill door is open, you cannot open the
driver side sliding door. Operate the door after the
fuel fill door is closed.
If you try to open the driv er side power sliding door
while the fuel fill door is open, the beeper sounds and
the door stops.
Cover
Models with power sliding doors
Door Handle
Inner Handle
Close
Open
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Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button
on the smart entry remote, pressing the power sliding door switches on the
dashboard or door pillars, or using the door handle.
The power sliding doors can be operated when:
•The sliding door main switch is in the ON position.
• The power sliding door is unlocked.
• The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver side sliding door only).
• The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOC K) when using the smart entry remote.
• The shift lever is in
(P, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is
applied (with the power mode in ON) when using the power sliding door switches
on the dashboard.
1 Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
If you move the shift lever out of (P, and release the
brake pedal and the parking brake:
While opening – The sliding door stops and is left
ajar.
While closing – The beeper sounds until the door
closes.
Check that passengers, es pecially children, do not
have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door
pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in
the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause
serious injury.
Before replacing a rear tire, turn the power sliding
door main switch to OFF.
Operate the power slidi ng doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding Doors uOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
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Controls
■Switching between manual and automatic operations
Automatic operation: Select the ON
position of the sliding door main switch.
Manual operation: Select the OFF position
of the sliding door main switch.
2 Opening/Closing a Sliding Door P. 128
1Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
Do not turn the main switch off while the power
sliding door is in opera tion on a slope. The power
sliding door’s fail-safe mode activates and the beeper
sounds continuously.
When the fail-safe mode is active, turn the main
switch on and close the door automatically.
The following can deactivate the fail-safe mode and
the sliding door may close by its own weight.
•Using the door handle
•Turning the main switch from ON to OFF
If you replace the battery or the power sliding door
fuse while the door is ope n, the power sliding door
may be disabled. The power sliding door resumes
once you manually close the door.
OFF ON
* Not available on all models
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