2018 HONDA ODYSSEY service

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 536
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the engine.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 729
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will dama ge the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 738
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and Transmission
Number ......................................... 740
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 741Reporting Safety Defects
................. 743
Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 744
Warranty Coverages ........................ 746
Authorized Manuals ......................... 748
Customer Service Information ......... 749
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Information
Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of se rvice publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners
Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by
phone at 1 (800) 782-4356 (credit ca rd orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
■For Canadian Owners
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you may require.
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Information
Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals who should be able to deal
with any problems you may encounter with your vehicle. If, however, you are faced
with a problem that they cannot resolve to your satisfaction, contact Honda
Customer Services.
U.S. Owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 100-5E-8A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: 1 (800) 999-1009Canadian Owners
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: 1 (787) 620-75461 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, pl ease give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number, and Transmission
Number P. 740
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Index
C
CabinTalkTM............................................... 522
CabinWatchTM........................................... 521
Car Wash Mode ........................................ 548
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 80
Cargo Hooks .............................................. 239
Carrying Cargo .................................. 525, 527
CD Player ................................................... 332
Center Pocket ............................................ 230
Certification Label .................................... 740
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 658
Charging System Indicator ................. 87, 716
Child Safety ................................................. 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 157
Child Seat .................................................... 62
Booster Seats ............................................. 79
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 64
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 65
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt .......................................................... 72
Larger Children .......................................... 78
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 64
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 66
Using a Tether ........................................... 74
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 157
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 691
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 688
Climate Control System .................... 248, 252
Changing the Mode ........................ 248, 252
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ....................................... 249, 253 Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 687
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 248
Sensors ................................................... 257
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 248, 252
Clock .......................................................... 142
Coat Hooks ............................................... 238
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) Indicator ............................ 99, 100
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 699, 739
Console Box .............................................. 228
Console Compartment with Lid .............. 229
Controls ..................................................... 141
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 653
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 654
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 653
Overheating ............................................ 713
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 543
Cruise Control ........................................... 559
Indicator.................................................... 95
Cup Holders .............................................. 231
Customer Service Information ................. 749
Customized Features ........................ 133, 442
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 193
Dead Battery ............................................. 711
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 466
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ......................................... 249, 253 Detachable Anchor
.................................... 43
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 741
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 189
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 206
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 649
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 189
Door Mirrors ............................................. 207
Doors ........................................................ 144
Auto Door Locking.................................. 158
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 158
Door and Tailgate Open Message ............. 37
Keys........................................................ 144
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside .............................................. 154
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 147
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 153
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 676
Driver Information Interface ................... 120
Accessing Content .................................. 122
Warning and Information Messages ........ 102
Driving ...................................................... 523
Automatic Transmission .......................... 543
Braking ................................................... 600
Cruise Control ........................................ 559
Shifting Gear .......................................... 544
Starting the Engine ................................. 536
Driving Position Memory System ............ 203
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 687
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Index
M
Maintenance..................................... 127, 635
Battery..................................................... 682
Brake Fluid............................................... 656
Cleaning .................................................. 688
Climate Control System ........................... 687
Coolant ................................................... 653
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 639
Oil ........................................................... 649
Precautions .............................................. 636
Radiator................................................... 654
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone ............................................ 685
Remote Transmitter ................................. 684
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 658
Safety ...................................................... 637
Service Items............................................ 642
Tires ........................................................ 673
Transmission Fluid.................................... 655
Under the Hood....................................... 645
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 86, 717
Map Lights ................................................ 226
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 527
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
Mirrors ....................................................... 206
Adjusting ................................................. 206
Door ........................................................ 207
Exterior .................................................... 207
Interior Rearview...................................... 206
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 694Moonroof
................................................. 185
MP3/WMA/AAC ................ 279, 332, 338, 341
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 628
My Honda Music ....................................... 341
N
Navigation................................................ 126
Near Field Communication (NFC) ............ 356
Now Playing .............................................. 129
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 740
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 648
Adding .................................................... 650
Checking................................................. 649
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 640
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 716
Oil Life .................................................... 127
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 648
Viscosity .................................................. 648
Open Source Licenses ............................... 390
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 646
Moonroof ............................................... 185
Power Windows ...................................... 182
Sliding Doors ........................................... 170
Tailgate ................................................... 159 Outside Temperature Display
................. 121
Overheating ............................................. 713
P
Panic Mode............................................... 181
Parking ..................................................... 617
Parking Brake ........................................... 600
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 85, 719
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 84, 718, 719
Parking Sensor System ............................. 619
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 189
Phone ........................................................ 128
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 282, 345
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 172
Unable to Close ...................................... 733
Power Tailgate ......................................... 161
Unable to Open ...................................... 731
Power Windows ....................................... 182
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 542
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 699
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