2018 HONDA ODYSSEY remote control

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 47
2Instrument Panel P. 83
Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Displays P. 119
2Controls P. 141
Clock P. 142 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 144
Security System P. 179 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 182
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 206 Adjusting the Seats P. 209
2Features P. 259
Audio System P. 260 Audio System Basic Operation P. 267, 285
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 396
CabinWatchTM * P. 521 CabinTalkTM* P. 522
2Driving P. 523
Before Driving P. 524 Towing a Trailer P. 530
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 628 Refueling P. 630
2 Maintenance P. 635
Before Performing Maintenance P. 636 Maintenance MinderTM P. 639
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 669
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 685
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 697
Tools P. 698 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 699
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 716 Fuses P. 722
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 731
2 Information P. 737
Specifications P. 738 Identification Numbers P. 740
Warranty Coverages P. 746 Authorized Manuals P. 748
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Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 159 Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors P. 170
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 185 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 186
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 225 Climate Control System P. 248, 252
Audio Error Messages P. 367 General Information on the Audio System P. 372
Customized Features P. 442 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 467 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 470, 495
When Driving P. 536 Braking P. 600Parking Your Vehicle P. 617
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 633
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 645 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 658
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 673 Battery P. 682 Remote Transmitter Care P. 684
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 687 Cleaning P. 688 Accessories and Modifications P. 694
Engine Does Not Start P. 708 Jump Starting P. 711Overheating P. 713
Emergency Towing P. 729 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 730
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors
* P. 733 Refueling P. 734
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 741 Reporting Safety Defects P. 743 Emissions Testing P. 744
Customer Service Information P. 749
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 141
FeaturesP. 259
DrivingP. 523
MaintenanceP. 635
Handling the UnexpectedP. 697
InformationP. 737
IndexP. 750
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons (P264)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P205)
❙Brightness Control (P200)
❙ENTER Button (P122)
❙/ Button (P122)34
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P189)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P598)
❙Fog Lights* (P192)
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System
Buttons
(P470, 495)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P551)
❙Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P241)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P551)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons* (P565)
❙Interval Button* (P571)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P559)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P186)
❙MAIN Button* (P565, 583)
❙Wipers/Washers (P197)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button*
(P583)
❙CRUISE Button* (P559)
❙ (home) Button (P122, 265)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P264)
●
(+ / ( - Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode:
FM1/FM2/AM/USB/iPod/
Bluetooth ® Audio/AUX
● / Buttons
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
USB device/ Bluetooth® Audio:
Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
Models with color audio system
( + / (- Bar
SOURCE
Button / Buttons
●(
+ / (- Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / / / /ENTER Buttons
Press or to select Now Playing on
the home screen of the driver
information interface, and then press the
ENTER button.
Press or to cycle through the audio
mode as follows:
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay/SiriusXM ®
*/
Rear Entertainment*/AUX Input/AM/
Bluetooth ® Audio/Social Playlist/FM/My
Honda Music/USB/iPod/CD
*
Models with Display Audio
ENTER Button
/ / / Buttons34
(+ / (- Bar
34
34
34
Radio: Press / to change the
preset station.
CD
*/USB device/My Honda Music/
Bluetooth ® Audio:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s
door while the engine is running by remote engine
start.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 538
MessageConditionExplanation
•Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.•Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply
the brakes, change lanes, etc.)
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
P. 608
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* P. 564
•Appears when ACC has been automatically
canceled.•You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 564
•Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the
vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is depressed.• ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 564
•Appears if the VSA ® or traction control function
operates while ACC is in operation.• ACC has been automa tically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 564
Models with remote engine starter
Models with ACC
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 142
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 144
Low Remote Signal Strength ............ 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .... 147
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...154
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 157
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 158
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 159
Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors..... 170Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 179
Security System Alarm ...................... 179
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 182Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 185
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 186
Turn Signals ..................................... 189
Light Switches.................................. 189
Fog Lights
*...................................... 192
Daytime Running Lights ................... 193
Auto High-Beam
*............................ 194
Wipers and Washers ........................ 197
Brightness Control ........................... 200
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button...201
Heated Windshield Button ............... 202
Driving Position Memory System*.... 203
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 205
Canadian models
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 206
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 206
Power Door Mirrors .............................. 207
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ........................................... 209
Head Restraints .................................... 212
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ......... 215
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items...... 225Interior Lights ....................................... 225
Interior Convenience Items ................... 227
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control ......... 248
Using Automatic Climate Control ......... 252
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 257
Dual-zone climate control system
Tri-zone climate control system
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry
system
* to lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate, and fuel fill door.
1 Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 179
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust or sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the remote
engine start. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 538
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart
entry systemModels with smart
entry system
Models with smart entry system, power
sliding door, and power tailgateModels with smart entry system
and power sliding door
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors and tailgate when the remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.Release Knob
Built-in Key
■Key Number Tag
1 Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
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