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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 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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VISUAL INDEX
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
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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VEHICLE CONTROLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.
USB Port
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device,
such as an iPod or iPhone
®. Install the flash drive or
cable connector to the USB port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device
into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
AC Power Outlet*
The outlet can supply power for appliances up to 115 volts that are rate\
d 150 watts
or less when the engine is running.
1. Open the socket cover located on the driver’s
side rear door.
2. Slightly plug in the appliance, turn it 90 degrees
clockwise, then push it in all the way.
Do not use the AC power outlet for electric appliances that require high\
initial
peak wattage or medical equipment devices.
NOTICE
*if equipped
n Customization Example: Door Lock/Unlock Settings
To customize the door lock/unlock settings, follow the steps below when the vehicle
is stopped and the power mode is ON. Use the audio/information screen.
1. Press the Settings button.
2. Press v ehicle Settings.
3. Press Door Setup.

à To customize door lock settings, press Auto Door Lock.

à To customize door unlock settings, press Auto Door Unlock.
4. Choose a setting.

à The default lock setting is With v ehicle Speed.

à The default unlock setting is Driver Door with Shift to (P).

à Press the BACK button to exit the menus.

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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
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
iPod® or USB Flash Drive
Play and operate an iPod or USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 57).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod or USB fl\
ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option or folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Models with one display
Seek/Skip buttons: Press
to change tracks.
Press and hold to move
rapidly within a track. AUX button: Play iPod
or USB.
Selector knob: Turn to
change tracks.
Press and turn to
select an item, then
press to set your
selection.
iPod display
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 81).
visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all phones.
Models with one display
Seek/Skip buttons:
Change audio tracks. AUX button: Play
Bluetooth Audio.
Preset button 1:
Resume playing
audio.
Preset button 2:
Pause audio.
Bluetooth Audio display
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.

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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
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Available in the U.S. only.
Skip buttons: Go to the
next song.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change stations. AUX button: Play
Pandora.
Preset button 1: Pause
or resume songs.
Preset button 3: Dislike
the current song. Preset button 2: Like the
current song.
Pandora display
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 81) or USB port (see page 57).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora to
be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing
through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the cable
if necessary.
For Android or BlackBerry:
• Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 81).
Models with Two Displays
Display audio or phone information. Use the buttons to control the displ\
ay and audio
system.
*if equipped

REAR
AUDIO
FRONT
AUDIO
NAV
i-MID
Power/Volume knob:
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the
volume. INFO button:
Display the trip computer,
clock, and more.
FRONT AUDIO* (or
AUDIO) button:
Display the front audio
screen.
REAR AUDIO button*:
Display the rear audio
screen.
MENU button:
Change options for the
displayed mode.
SETTINGS button:
Change settings.
PHONE button:
Display the phone screen.
NAV button*:
Display the map screen.
BACK button:
Go back to the
previous screen.
button:
Change screen
brightness. Use the
interface dial to make
adjustments. Interface dial:
Move up, down, left, and
right. Rotate and press
eNTeR to make selections in
the upper display.
Display button:
Choose the
audio display,
clock, or trip
computer.
Models with one display

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INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard drive. Songs are automatically recorded once a
CD is inserted. Models with navigation
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks stored on the HDD.
1. From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option.
4. Select the track you want to play.
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By v oice
™ (see page 150).
NAV
HDD display
Audio Source: Select
the HDD icon.
Album bar: Change
the album.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
view and select tracks
in the upper display. Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
CD eject button
CD slot
MENU button:
Change sound or
screen settings,
or options for the
selected audio
source.
iPod® or USB Flash Drive
Play and operate an iPod or USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 57). Models with two displays
iPod display
Audio Source: Select
the iPod or USB icon.
Album/folder bar: Change
the album or folder.
MENU button:
Display menu items
in the upper display,
including Music
Search.
Interface dial (from the
Audio screen): Rotate and
press to view and select
tracks in the upper display. Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks stored on the iPod or USB fl\
ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option or folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using
Song By v oice (see page 150).
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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
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 81).
visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all phones.
Models with two displays
Bluetooth Audio display
Audio Source: Select
the Bluetooth icon.
Folder bar: Search for a
folder. Pause
Interface Dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.Play
Seek/Skip: Go to the
next or previous track.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’\
s audio
system. visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data
rates apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Audio Source: Select
the Pandora icon. Station bar: Change
the station.
Like/dislike song
Play/Pause
Interface dial (from the
Audio screen): Rotate and
press to select an item in
the upper display. Skip: Go to the next
song.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•
Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 81) or USB port (see page 57).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora to
be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing
through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the cable
if necessary.
For Android or BlackBerry:
• Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 81).
Pandora display
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.
Models with two displays

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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
HondaLink featuring Aha™
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social
media through your vehicle’s audio system. visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.)
or honda.ca/hondalink (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply.
visit www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalink (Canada) and download the
HondaLink app to your phone prior to using this feature. Make sure you h\
ave an
active Aha account. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 81) or USB port (see page 57).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Aha\
to be
launched.
• If you cannot operate Aha through the audio system, it may be streaming \
through
Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Aha is selected on the audio system.
• If Aha still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting \
the cable if
necessary.
For Android or BlackBerry (U.S. only):
• Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 81).
Audio Source: Select
the Aha icon. Station bar: Change the
station.
MENU button: view the
complete station list in
the upper display.
Like/dislike
Play/Pause
Interface dial (from the Audio
screen): Rotate and press to
view and select menu items. Stations: Select from
16 previously favorited
stations.
Aha display
Rear Entertainment System (RES)*
Rear passengers can enjoy a different audio or entertainment source than\
front
passengers.
Operating the System from the Front You can operate the rear entertainment system using the front audio contr\
ols.
1. Press ReAR POWeR to turn the system on.
2. Press ReAR AUDIO.
3. Use the front audio controls to choose a media source for the rear syste\
m.
4. Press FRONT AUDIO to return to the front audio source.
Playing a DVD
Insert a DvD into the DvD slot. It begins playing automatically. Use the front or
rear controls to navigate the DvD.
Rear audio display
DVD slot
REAR POWER button:
Turn the rear entertainment
system on or off. REAR AUDIO button:
Display rear audio
information.
FRONT AUDIO button:
Display front audio
information.
DVD eject button
*if equipped
Models with two displays