2017 HONDA ODYSSEY bluetooth

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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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Information Display*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Information Displays
Press the select/reset
knob to change the
display. When you start the
engine, the display shows
your last active selection
from the previous drive
cycle.
*if equipped
Multi-Information Display*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Customize Settings Average fuel economy/
Instant fuel economy
Odometer, Outside
temperature
Average speed Range
elapsed time
Lower Displays
Odometer,
Outside temperature Trip A,
Outside temperature engine oil life
Trip B,
Outside temperature
*if equipped
Main display
Lower display
Info buttons: Press to
change main displays.
SEL/RESET button: Press
to change lower displays.
Odometer, Outside temperature*
engine oil life Trip meter BRange, Instant
fuel economy
Trip meter A,
Average fuel economy

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Smart Entry System*
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purs\
e) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), yo\
u can lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s or rear door handle to unlock all
doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the\
vehicle.
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
*if equipped
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the tailgate.
Lock button: Press to lock the
doors and tailgate. Press again
for audible verification.
Panic button: Press and hold
to sound the alarm for 30
seconds. Press any button to
cancel.
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the tailgate.
Power sliding door
buttons*: Press and hold
to open the sliding door.
Press again to stop the
door during operation.
Press again to close the
door. Lock button: Press to lock the
doors and tailgate. Press again
for audible verification.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press any button to cancel.
Built-in key: Slide the release
knob on the back of the
transmitter and pull out the
built-in key.
Power tailgate button*:
Press and hold to unlock
and open the power
tailgate. Press again to
close it.
Release knob
Built-in key
Unlocking/Locking the TailgateTo unlock: Press and hold the tailgate release
button under the tailgate handle to unlock the
tailgate and all doors. The vehicle can be on or off.
To lock: Press the tailgate lock button to lock the
tailgate and all doors. If the remote transmitter is
inside the vehicle, the tailgate and doors will not
lock.
Door lock
button
Tailgate
outer
handle
Lock button
*if equipped
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft\
or
accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you\
leave
the vehicle unattended.
NOTICE

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Power Tailgate Operation*
Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
Power Tailgate Button
The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors
unlocked.
Press and hold the power tailgate button on the
dashboard to open the tailgate. Press it again at any
time to close it.
Power Tailgate Close ButtonPress the power tailgate close button to
automatically close the tailgate. Press it again at
any time to reverse the tailgate direction.
*if equipped
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock TabTo unlock: When you unlock either front door
using the lock tab, the specific door (driver’s or
passenger’s) unlocks.
To lock: When you lock the door using the lock tab
on the driver’s door, all the other doors and tailgate
lock at the same time. When you lock the door using
the lock tab on the front passenger’s door, only that
door locks.
Using the Master Door Lock SwitchTo unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors and the tailgate.
The front passenger’s door also has the master door
lock switch.
Childproof Door LocksThe 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.
Open the door using the outer door handle.

To lock
To unlockMaster door
lock switch
Lock
Unlock

To lockLock tab
To unlock
Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate c\
an
cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing the tailgate.
WARNING
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is being automatically\
opened
or closed. Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while in opera\
tion can
deform the tailgate frame.
NOTICE
Manual Opening
Press and hold the tailgate release button until you
hear three beeps. The tailgate unlatches and you
can open it manually.
Power
tailgate
button
Power tailgate
close button
Tailgate
outer
handle

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Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors
From the outside, pull the outer door handle and
slide the door all the way to the front or rear.
From the inside, grab the inner door handle and
slide the door all the way to the front or rear.
Power Sliding Doors*Power sliding doors can be operated when the shift
lever is in Park (P), the brake pedal is pressed, or
the parking brake is applied.
Slide the power sliding door switch to ON for the
power sliding doors to operate. Slide it to OFF for
manual operation.
From the inside
Press OPeN on the power sliding door button for the
desired door side. Press CLOSe to close the door.
While a power sliding door is in operation, you can
press the button again to stop it from opening or
closing. Press the button again to resume operation.
Door handle
Rear
Front
OpenClose
Inner handle
OFF ON
*if equipped
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 slidi\
ng
door.
WARNING
You can also pull the inner door handle to open
or close the sliding door. The door automatically
operates in the direction the handle is pulled.
From the outside
Pull the outer door handle toward you. The sliding
door automatically starts to open or close.
While a power sliding door is in operation, you can pull the handle agai\
n to stop it
from opening or closing. Pull the handle again to resume operation.
A sliding door will not open fully if the window is open more than 3 inc\
hes (8 cm).
Close the door, close the window, and open the door again.
The driver’s side sliding door will not open if the fuel fill door is opened.
Door handle
OpenClose
Inner handle

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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
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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