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INDEX
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VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
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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 142).
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
2017 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 v ehicle 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
® Universal Transceiver* ......................49
Hondav AC®* ............................................................ 50
Cool Box* .................................................................. 51
Air Conditioning System* ......................................52
Climate Control System* .......................................53
Seat Heaters* .......................................................... 54
Customized Features .............................................. 55AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ....................................
57
Basic Audio Operation ........................................... 57
Models with One Display .......................................59
FM/AM Radio ........................................................ 60
Compact Disc (CD) ............................................... 61
iPod
® or USB Flash Drive ..................................... 62
Bluetooth® Audio .................................................. 63
Pandora® ............................................................... 64
Models with Two Displays .....................................65
Touchscreen Operation ....................................... 66
FM/AM Radio ....................................................... 67
SiriusXM
® Radio ................................................... 68
Compact Disc (CD) .............................................. 69
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............................ 70
iPod
® or USB Flash Drive ................................... 71
Bluetooth® Audio .................................................. 72
Pandora® ............................................................... 73
HondaLink featuring Aha™ .................................. 74
Rear entertainment System (ReS)* ................... 75
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) ................. 79
Basic HFL Operation ............................................... 79
Pairing a Phone ....................................................... 81
Making a Call ........................................................... 82
SMS Text Messaging and e-Mail* ....................... 84
NAVIGATION* ............................................................. 85
Basic Navigation Operation .................................. 85
entering a Destination ............................................ 88
Routing ...................................................................... 90
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HONDALINK®
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 38, p. 39, p. 100
2 SeL/ReSeT knob p. 28
Brightness control p. 38
3 Wipers/washers p. 40
4 Cruise control buttons p. 99
5 Horn
6 voice recognition buttons p. 79
7 Audio controls p. 58
8 Instrument panel p. 24
Information display*/Multi-
information display (MID)* p. 28
9 INFO buttons* p. 29
SeL/ReSeT button* p. 29
10 Hood release handle p. 125
11 Power window switches p. 36
Door lock switches p. 33
Door mirror controls p. 48
12 Fuel fill door handle p. 107
13 Driving Position Memory System* p. 47
14 eNGINe START/STOP button* p. 96
15 vehicle Stability Assist (vSA) OFF
button p. 98
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
button* p. 102
Power sliding door switch* p. 34
Power tailgate button* p. 32
Parking sensor system button* p. 104
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*if equipped
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DRIVING ....................................................................... 91
Before Driving .......................................................... 91
Maximum Load Limit ............................................... 92
Towing a Trailer ....................................................... 94
Starting to Drive ....................................................... 96
Braking ...................................................................... 97
v ehicle Stability Assist (vSA
®) .............................. 98
Cruise Control .......................................................... 99
LaneWatch
™* ......................................................... 100
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* .................... 101
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* ....................... 102
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System* ............... 103
Parking Sensor System* ......................................104
Rearview Camera* ................................................ 105
Multi-view Rear Camera* .................................... 106
Refueling ................................................................. 107
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED .............................. 108
Smart entry Remote Battery Strength ............... 108
Shift Lever Does Not Move .................................. 108
Jump Starting ......................................................... 109
Overheating ............................................................ 110
emergency engine Stop* ..................................... 111
emergency Towing ................................................ 111
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........ 112
Changing a Flat Tire .............................................. 112
Fuse Locations ....................................................... 116MAINTENANCE ........................................................
122
Safety Precautions ................................................ 122
Maintenance Minder
™ .......................................... 123
Under the Hood ...................................................... 125
engine Oil ................................................................ 126
engine Coolant ....................................................... 128
Checking the Battery ............................................ 129
Window Washer Fluid .......................................... 129
Changing Wiper Blades ....................................... 130
Tire Information ..................................................... 132
Tire Labeling ........................................................... 135
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................................136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal explanation ............................. 137
Testing of Readiness Codes ................................ 139
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 140
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ................................... 141
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting . 141
Contact Us .............................................................. 142
Honda Roadside Assistance ............................... 143
Warranty Coverages ............................................. 143
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ...................................... 144
INDEX ........................................................................\
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Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID) p. 65
2 Touchscreen* p. 66
3 Hazard warning button
4 Audio/phone/navigation* buttons
p. 65, p. 79, p. 85
5 Climate control system p. 53
6 Seat heater switches* p. 54
7 USB port p. 57
Auxiliary input jack p. 57
8 Moonroof switch* p. 37Map lights p. 38
HomeLink buttons* p. 49
9 Cool Box button* p. 51
10 Rear entertainment system* p. 75
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important and operatin\
g this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fro\
m paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
You WILL be KILLeD or SeRIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLeD or SeRIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION
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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 vehi\
cle 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 system.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
There is a problem with the system.
Brake system
There is a problem with one of the braking systems.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera is blocked.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera is blocked.
Starter system*
There is a problem with the starter system.
Blind spot information (BSI)*
There is a problem with the system.
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 whi\
le 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 actio\
n. 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 127). 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 repa\
ired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s.
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Canada
U.S.
*if equipped
*if equipped
Ca
nada
U.S.SYSTEM
CanadaU.S.
Canada
U.S.
CanadaU.S.
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Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indica\
tor
blinks and the system beeps continuously if you begin driving and you or\
your front passenger have not fastened your seat belts. If the indicator\
remains on after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem \
with the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary.
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted with the compact \
spare
tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
System message*
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
If the indicator blinks, take appropriate action to avoid a collision.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
If the indicator blinks, take appropriate action to keep the vehicle wit\
hin the
lane.
Maintenance Minder*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
*if equipped
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off,
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with\
the
system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off. vSA off
vSA engaged (blinks)
FCW* off
BSI* off
CRUISe MAIN on
CRUISe CONTROL on Turn signals/hazards on
Fog lights* on
Fuel-efficient driving
High beams on
exterior lights on
*if equipped
Ca
nada
U.S.
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Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by usi\
ng the
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop
the window at any time, push or pull the switch
again briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position.
Power Window LockPush in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated. The driver can operate all other windows using the specific \
switches.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING
Power Moonroof Operation*
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using th\
e switch
on the ceiling.
Automatic OperationTo open: Push the switch back firmly to the
second detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push and hold the switch back to the first detent until the desired p\
osition
is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desire\
d
position is reached.
Moonroof TiltTo tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covere\
d with
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
Close Open
Tilt
Off
Power window
lock button
Driver’s
window
switch Front passenger’s
window switchOn
*if equipped
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Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the
vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches its
minimum or maximum level.
Interior LightsChange the interior light settings using the switch
on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Map LightsPress the front map lights to turn on or off.
Press the second- or third-row map lights to turn on
or off when the front interior light switch is in the
door-activated position.
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
Exterior LightsRotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior light\
s. Push the
lever forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its origina\
l position for
low beams.
OFF: All exterior lights are off.
: Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature*.
Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient
brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights
automatically come on after the wipers are
engaged for a certain time.
: Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
: Turn fog lights* on or off.
Cargo Area Lights Located on the rear ceiling in front of the tailgate.
ON position: Cargo lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Cargo area lights are on
when the tailgate is open.
OFF position: Cargo area lights remain off.
Door-
activated
position
OnOff
High beams
Low beams
Flashing the high beams Fog
lights*
Left turn
Right turn
*if equipped
Door
Activated
Position
Of
On
On Off
Door-activated position
Front
Second and third row
Knob
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Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Front Wipers
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired
position.
Headlight-Wiper Integration*When the headlights are in the AUTO position,
they automatically turn on when the front
wipers operate several times within a certain
interval. The headlights turn off shortly after
the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough
ambient light.
Intermittent WipersWhen you move the lever to the INT position,
the wipers operate based on the wiper delay.
Adjust the wiper delay using the adjustment ring.
Rear WiperWhen you shift to Reverse (R) and the front
wipers are activated, the rear wiper activates
even if the switch is off.
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the de\
froster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
Adjusting the Front Seats Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it
is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Move back and allow sufficient space.
Horizontal
position
adjustment
Height
adjustment
(Driver’s seat
only) Lumbar support
adjustment*
(Driver’s seat
only)
Seat-back
angle
adjustment
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in\
a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the se\
at.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintain\
ing
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
*if equipped
*if equipped
Adjustment
ringPull to
use
washer.
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
OFFON: Intermittent
Washer