2016 HONDA ODYSSEY ignition

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■Wiper switch (OFF, ON)
The wiper operates intermittently after
completing a few sweeps.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper
operates automatically as follow s even if its switch is off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Rear Wiper/Washer1 Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY
( q or LOCK (0*1, then
remove the obstacle.
The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temp orarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal
within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to
normal.
ON: Intermittent
Washer OFF
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent) Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe) HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON
(w*1, you can use the
brightness control knob to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The
information display
*/multi-information
display* will return to its original state several
seconds after you adjust the brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the
information display
*/multi-information
display* while you are adjusting it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
Pressing the (Select/Reset) knob or the /
(information) button
* changes to a different display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
Control Knob
On multi-information display
On information display
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the igniti on switch is in ON
(w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
*
automatically switch off after 20 minutes.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.
Models with heating and cooling system
Models with climate control system
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
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Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror positi on adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
■Folding door mirrors*
Press the folding button to fold in and out the
door mirrors.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Selector
Switch
Adjustment
Switch
Folding Button*
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of whether
the doors or the tailgat e are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following situations:
Front:
•When any of the doors or the tailgate are opened.
•You unlock the driver's door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK)
•You remove the key from the ignition switch.
Cargo area:
When the tailg ate is open.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or
closed.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out
and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the inte rior light dimming time.
2 Customized Features P. 99, 295
The interior lights go off i mmediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver's door.
•When you turn the ignition switch to ON ( w*1.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY mode.
•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
If you leave the tailgate open without the ignition
switch in ON
( w*1, the cargo area light goes off after
about 30 minutes.
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Door
Activated
Position
Off
On
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Door
Activated
Position
Off
On
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Controls
Press the button to open the center pocket.
■Using the center pocket as a cool box*
While the air conditioner is in use, you can
store items in the cent er pocket to keep them
cool.
Press the COOL BOX button to cool inside the
center pocket (indicator on).
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Center Pocket
Button
1 Using the center pocket as a cool box*
NOTICE
Do not put opened cans, or uncovered containers
with loose ice inside the cool box. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery and electrical components in
and around the cool box.
The cool box is not a refrige rator. It only keeps chilled
beverages cool.
The climate control system continues to cool the cool
box when the heater is turned on.
Pressing the COOL BOX button automatically turns
on the air conditioning system.
The cool box automatically turns off if:
•The air conditioning system is turned off.
•You turn the ignition switch to LOCK ( 0*1.
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
■Third row seat beverage holders
The accessory power so ckets can be used when the i gnition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q or ON (w*1.
■Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 120
watts (10 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When each socket is bei ng used simultaneously, the
combined power rating of the accessories should not
exceed 120 watts (10 amps).
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition swit ch must be in ACCESSORY (q or
ON
(w.
Use the selector knob or MENU button to
access some au dio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display fo r some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
MENU button: Press to select any mode.
The available mode includes Change Source,
Station List , Save Preset, Radio Text ,
Music Search , and play mode s. Play modes
can be also selected from Scan, Random/
Repeat , and so on.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display. button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment. u Each time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and OFF mode.
Models with one display1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Audio Menu Items
2 Station List P. 219
2 Radio text P. 220
2 Music Search P. 222, 225, 230
2 Scan P. 223, 231
2 Random/Repeat P. 223, 226, 231
Button
BACK ButtonMENU Button
Selector Knob
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