TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 141).
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda Odyssey. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all Odyssey
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that ar\
e not in your
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represe\
nt features
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy f\
rom your
Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ........ 2
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................ 3
Important Safety Information .............. 3
Seat Belts ............................................... 5
Airbags .................................................... 9
Child Safety .......................................... 15
Safety Label Locations ....................... 22
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 23
INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................... 24
Malfunction Indicators ...................... 24
Condition Indicators ........................... 26
On/Off Indicators ................................. 27
Information Display* ..........................28
Multi-Information Display* ............... 29
VEHICLE CONTROLS ...........................30
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter ... 30
Smart Entry System* ...........................31
Power Tailgate Operation* ............... 32
Door Operation .................................... 33
Power Window Operation ................ 36
Power Moonroof Operation* ........... 37
Interior and Exterior Lights ............... 38
One-Touch Turn Signal ....................... 39
Wiper Operation .................................. 40
Adjusting the Seats ............................41
Rear Seats ........................................... 44
Driving Position Memory System* ... 47
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 47
Adjusting the Mirrors .........................48
HomeLink
® Garage Opener* ............. 49
HondaVAC
®* ........................................ 50
Cool Box* ............................................. 51Air Conditioning System* .................
52
Climate Control System* .................. 53
Seat Heaters* ...................................... 54
Customized Features ..........................55
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ............. 56
Basic Audio Operation ....................... 56
Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID) ................................................... 58
FM/AM Radio ....................................... 59
Compact Disc (CD) ..............................60
iPod
® or USB Flash Drive ................... 61
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................ 62
Pandora
® .............................................. 63
Models with two displays
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID) ................................................... 64
Touchscreen Operation ..................... 65
FM/AM Radio ...................................... 66
SiriusXM
® Radio ................................. 67
Compact Disc (CD) .............................68
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .......... 69
iPod
® or USB Flash Drive ................. 70
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................ 71
Pandora
® .............................................. 72
HondaLink featuring Aha™ ............... 73
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* ... 74
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®..... 78
Basic HFL Operation ...........................78
Pairing a Phone ................................... 80
Making a Call ...................................... 81
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 83
NAVIGATION* ...................................... 84
Basic Navigation Operation ............. 84
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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
HONDALINK®
Removing the Second-Row Center Seat
The second-row center seat can be removed to increase storage and cargo space
or passenger mobility.
1. Store the center seat belt, and retract it into the
holder on the ceiling (see page 8).
2. Pull up the adjustment strap, and fold down the
seat-back.
3. Pull the lock release strap under the seat
cushion, and hold the seat-back while lifting the
rear of the seat.
4. Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it upward to unhook the front of the seat
from the floor.
5. Remove the seat.
To reinstall the seat: First hook the front of the seat to the floor. Then, push the
rear of the seat-back until it locks into place.
Storing the One-Motion Third-Row Magic Seat You can store the third-row seats to create a flat cargo area.
1. Store the center seat belt, and retract it into the
holder on the ceiling (see page 8).
2. Lower the head restraints to their lowest
positions.
3. Pull one or both straps to release the seats to a
flat position. Tuck the seats and straps into the
cargo area.
To reinstall the seats: Grab the outer handle, pull up
the folded seat, and pivot it forward. The front of the
seat automatically locks into place. Pull the strap to
return the seat-back to its upright position.
Adjustment strap
Lock
release
strap
Straps
Handles
Straps
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving postur\
e.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in
or out.
3. Push down the steering wheel adjustment
lever to lock the steering wheel in position.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions into memory when the
vehicle is on using the buttons on the driver’s door.
1. Adjust the seat and mirrors to your preferred
positions.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear
two beeps when the memory is set.
4. Press one of the memory buttons to recall
previously stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat and
door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
To adjust
To lock
Lever
Memory
button 1
Memory
button 2
SET
button
*if equipped
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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
HONDALINK®
INDEX
ABS ............................................................. 25
AC Power Outlet ............................................... 56
Accessory Power Sockets ............................. 57
Active Head Restraints ................................... 43
Address ............................................................. 87
Advanced Airbags ............................................. 9
Aha™ ............................................................. 73
Aha™ Commands ........................................... 148
Airbags ............................................................... 9
About Your Airbags ...................................... 11
Advanced Airbags ......................................... 9
Airbag Care ................................................... 14
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................... 9
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 12
Side Airbags .................................................. 10
Side Curtain Airbags ....................................10
Srs (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator ............................................. 11
System Components ....................................13
System Indicators ........................................ 11
Air Conditioning System ..................................52
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 25, 97
Audio Commands ........................................... 147
Audio Operation ............................................... 56
Auxiliary Input Jack ..................................... 56
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................... 62, 71
Compact Disc (CD) .................................60, 68
DVD ............................................................. 74
FM/AM Radio .......................................... 59, 66
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ..................... 69
HDMI ............................................................. 75
HondaLink Featuring Aha™ ........................ 73
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) .......................................... 58, 64
iPod
® ....................................................... 61, 70
Pandora® ................................................. 63, 72
Rear Audio Commands ..............................149
Rear Entertainment System ........................ 74
SiriusXM
® Radio ........................................... 67
Sound ............................................................. 56
Steering Wheel Controls ............................. 57
Touchscreen Operation .............................. 65
USB Flash Drive ............................................ 61
USB Port ........................................................ 56
Wireless Headphones .................................75
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ........... 48
Automatic Headlights ......................................39
Aux Commands ............................................... 148
Auxiliary Input Jack ......................................... 56
Battery ........................................................... 128
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .................. 25, 102
Bluetooth
® Audio ....................................... 62, 71
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ...................... 148Bluetooth
® 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 ..................................83
Speed Dial ..................................................... 82
Talk Button Tips ............................................ 79
Brake Assist System ........................................ 97
Brake System .............................................. 24, 25
Braking ............................................................. 96
Brightness Control ........................................... 38
BSI ............................................... 25, 27, 102
Call History ........................................................ 82
Carbon 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 ....................................................... 15
Childproof Door Locks .................................33
Protecting Child Passengers ...................... 15
Protecting Infants ........................................ 16
Protecting Larger Children ......................... 21
Protecting Smaller Children ....................... 17
Child Seat .......................................................... 17
Adding Security With a Tether ................... 20
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat .................... 18
Selecting a Child Seat .................................17
Climate Control Commands .......................... 146
Climate Control System ...................................53
Clock ............................................................. 55
Compact Disc (CD) ..................................... 60, 68
Contact Us ....................................................... 141
Coolant ........................................................... 127
Cool Box ............................................................. 51
Cruise Control ............................................. 27, 98
Customer Information ....................................140
Customized Features ....................................... 55
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ...................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ........................25
Destination ........................................................ 87
Detour ............................................................. 89
Dialing a Number ............................................. 81
Door Mirrors ..................................................... 48
Doors ....................................................... 31, 33
Sliding Doors ................................................. 34
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..............................135
Driving ............................................................. 90
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .................... 102Braking ...........................................................
96
Cruise Control ............................................... 98
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ........... 100
Ignition ........................................................... 95
Lane 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 ............................................ 93
Driving Position Memory System .................. 47
DRL ............................................................. 25
Dual Screen ...................................................... 77
DVD ............................................................. 74
ECO Indicator .................................................... 27
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................. 97
Emergency Engine Stop ................................ 110
Emergency Towing ........................................ 110
Engine and Fuel .............................................. 139
Engine Coolant................................................ 127
Engine Oil ......................................................... 125
Engine Start/Stop Button ................................ 95
Exterior Lights ............................................. 27, 39
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................ 7
FCW ............................................... 25, 27, 100
Find Nearest Place .......................................... 88
Find Place Commands ...................................144
Flat Tire ........................................................... 111
Floor Mats ......................................................... 43
Fluids ........................................................... 139
FM/AM Radio .............................................. 59, 66
FM/AM Radio Commands ............................. 147
FM Traffic .......................................................... 89
Fog Lights .................................................... 27, 39
Foot Brake ......................................................... 96
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ... 25, 27, 100
Frequently Asked Questions ........................ 140
Front Airbags (SRS) ........................................... 9
Front Seats ........................................................ 41
Front Wipers ..................................................... 40
Fuel Information ............................................. 106
Fuse Locations ................................................ 115
Garage Opener ................................................. 49
Hang-Up/Back Button .....................................78
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ......................... 69
Hazards ............................................................. 27
HDMI ............................................................. 75
Headlight-Wiper Integration .......................... 40
Head Restraints ................................................ 42
High Beams ....................................................... 27
Home Address .................................................. 87HomeLink
® Garage Opener ............................
49
HondaLink Featuring Aha™ ............................73
Honda Roadside Assistance ........................ 142
HondaVAC
® ....................................................... 50
Hood ........................................................... 124
Ignition ............................................................. 95
i-MID ....................................................... 58, 64
Immobilizer ........................................................ 27
Info Buttons ....................................................... 29
Info Commands ............................................... 149
Information Display .......................................... 28
Instrument Panel .............................................. 24
Condition Indicators ....................................26
Malfunction Indicators ................................ 24
On/Off Indicators .......................................... 27
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (I-Mid)........................................... 58, 64
Interface Dial .............................................. 79, 85
Interface Dial Feedback ..................................86
Interior Lights .................................................... 38
Intermittent Wipers .......................................... 40
iPod
® ....................................................... 61, 70
iPod® Commands ........................................... 148
Jump Starting ................................................. 108
Key ............................................................. 30
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ...... 25, 27, 101
LaneWatch™ .................................................... 99
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................ 18
LDW ............................................... 25, 27, 101
Light Bulbs ....................................................... 139
Lights ............................................................. 38
Locking the Doors ............................................ 31
Locking the Tailgate ......................................... 31
Lock Tab ............................................................. 33
Low 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 ........................... 25
Map Display Commands ...............................143
Map Legend ...................................................... 89
Map Lights ......................................................... 38
Master Door Lock Switch ...............................33
Maximum Load Limit ........................................ 91
MENU Button ............................ 58, 64, 78, 79, 85
Mirrors ............................................................. 48
Moonroof ........................................................... 37
Multi-Information Display ...............................29
Multi-View Rear Camera ..............................105
Navigation ......................................................... 84