2018 HONDA ODYSSEY remote control

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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that came wi th your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning prope rly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, pa rk just outside the garage door’s path.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver*
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and re verse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
* Not available on all models
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver*u Training HomeLink
Features
■Programming a Button1Training HomeLink
Reprogramming a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
2.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until
the HomeLink indi
cator begins to slowly flash
orange . This should take about 20 seconds.
Release the HomeLink button and position the
remote transmitter you wish to link 1 - 3 inches
(3 - 8 cm) from the HomeLink button you want to
program, then follow steps 3 - 6 under
“programming a button.”
Erasing Button MemoryTo erase programming from the buttons, press and hold
the two outside HomeLink buttons until the HomeLink
indicator changes from
orange to rapidly flashing green.
This should take about 10 seconds. You should erase all
programming before selling the vehicle.
Operating
To operate, simple pr ess and release the
programmed HomeLink butto n. Activation will now
occur for the trained device.
Questions
For questions or comments, visit
www.HomeLink.com , www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex , or by calling the HomeLink Hotline
(North America only) at (800) 355-3515.
HomeLink ® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.Training
CompleteHomeLink LED is
continuously on green .
YES
YES
1.Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink ® button you want to program.
3b. Canadian Garage Door Opener
A. Press and release the HomeLink
button. Press, hold and release the
button on the remote every 2 secs.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED)
change from slowly flashing orange to
rapidly flashing or continuously on
green
? The process should take less
than 60 seconds.
NO
2. Press and release the desired HomeLink button. Is the HomeLink indicator (LED) slowly
flashing orange ?
NO
3a.Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does HomeLink indicator
(LED) change from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green or
continuously on green ? The process
should take less than 60 seconds.
5. Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
HomeLink indicator rapidly flashes
green .
5a.The remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).6.Press and hold the HomeLink button
again.
The remote-controll ed device should
operate.
Training Complete
5b.Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2
secs.
4.Press and hold the programmed HomeLink
button for about a second. Does the device
(garage door opener) work?
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an
incoming call. (Hang-up/Back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Phone) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .
■HFL Buttons
1 Using HFL
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press and release the but ton when you want to
call a number using a st ored voice tag. Speak
clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Models with color audio system
Microphone
(Talk) Button
Selector Knob
(Phone) Button
Volume up
Volume down (Hang-up/Back)
Button
(Pick-up) Button
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where you can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special fe ature capabilities, ask a
dealer or your Honda dealer.
To use the system, the Bluetooth setting must be
ON .
2 Phone Setup P. 500
Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphones.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a phonebook name or a number.
Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphones pick up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, select the audio
system’s VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio
controls on the steering wheel.
If there is no speed dial entry in the system, the pop-
up notification appe ars on the screen.
2 Favorite Contacts P. 505
If there is no call history, the call history is disabled.
Models with Display Audio
(Talk) Button
Volume up Microphone
(Hang-up) Button
(Pick-up) Button
Volume down
ENTER
Button
(Back) Button
/// Buttons34
(Home) Button
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator comes on for 15 seconds when
you press the electric parking brake
switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The engine will crank until it starts.1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the remote close to the ENGINE START/STOP
button if the battery in the remote is weak. 2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 709
The engine may not start if the remote is subjected to
strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•Another registered remo te is in the vehicle.•There is any antenna failure.
•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the remote.
•The security system alarm is not set.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•Any door is open.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The battery is low.•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
Press and hold the
button for one second.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote
is out of the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if
the engine stops successfully.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated*.
•The seat heaters and heated steering wheel are
activated*.
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 241
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 243
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 636
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 637
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 638
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 639
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 645
Opening the Hood ........................... 646
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 648
Oil Check ......................................... 649
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 650
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 651Engine Coolant ................................ 653
Transmission Fluid ............................ 655
Brake Fluid ....................................... 656
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 657
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 658
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 669Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 673
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 674Tire Labeling .................................... 674DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 676Wear Indicators................................ 678 Tire Service Life ................................ 678
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 679
Tire Rotation .................................... 680
Winter Tires ..................................... 681
Battery ............................................... 682
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 684
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 685Climate Control System Maintenance.... 687Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 688
Exterior Care.................................... 691
Accessories and Modifications ........ 694
* Not available on all models
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