2018 HONDA ODYSSEY Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Type 2
Specified fluid: Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Type 3.1 or
higher
1 Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Honda ATF-Type 2 fluid must not be mixed with
other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF-
Type 2 may adversely affect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF-Type 2 is not covered
by Honda’s new vehi cle limited warranty.
NOTICE
Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 (or higher) fluid must not
be mixed with other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF-
TYPE 3.1 (or higher) may adversely affect the
operation and durability of your vehicle’s
transmission, and da mage the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 (or higher) is
not covered by Honda’s new vehicle limited warranty.
ELITE and TOURING grade models
Except ELITE and TOURING grade models
ELITE and TOURING grade models
Except ELITE and TOURING grade models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1 Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn
brake pads as soon as possible.
Reserve Tank
MIN
MAX
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by looking at the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears
on the driver information interface.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle’s paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.Canadian models
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the engine compartment cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 647
2.Remove the clips.
3. Remove the air intake duct.
High beam headlight:60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)
Low beam headlight:55 W (H11 for halogen bulb type)
High beam headlight:LED type
Low beam headlight:LED type
■High Beam Headlights
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Headlights are LED type. Ha ve an authorized Honda
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
Models with halogen headlights
All models
Models with halogen headlights
Models with LED headlights
Models with halogen headlights
Models with LED headlights
Models with halogen headlights
Clip
Air Intake DuctDriver side
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
Maintenance
1. Remove the engine coolant reserve tank
out of its hose clip and bracket.
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
1 High Beam Headlights
Remove the clip using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Center pin
Push until the pin
is flat.
Hose Clip
Reserve
Tank
Bracket
Passenger side
Both sides
Tab
Coupler Bulb
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
Maintenance
1. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
2. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
3. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise.
4. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
■Low Beam Headlights
Models with halogen headlights
Tab
Coupler
Bulb
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs*
Maintenance
Fog Light Bulbs*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the fog light being
replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to the
right.
2. Remove the screws, and pull the inner
fender back.
3. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
4. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
5. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it clockwise.
6. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Fog Light: 35 W (H8 for halogen bulb type)
Fog Light: LED type
1 Fog Light Bulbs*
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its
plastic case, and protect th e glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alc ohol and a clean cloth.
Fog lights are LED type. Ha ve an authorized Honda
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
Models with halogen fog lights
Models with LED headlights
Models with halogen headlights
Models with LED headlights
Screws
Bulb
Coupler
Tab
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uParking/Daytime Running Lights
Maintenance
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
Parking/daytime running lights are LED type . Have an authorized Honda dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running light bulbs and high beam headlight bulbs are the same.
2 Headlight Bulbs P. 658
Models with fog lights
Models without fog lights
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