2018 HONDA ODYSSEY service indicator

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P697)
Flat Tire (P699)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire under
the floor between the front seats and the
second row seats.
Indicators Come On
(P 716)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P708)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P722)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P713)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P729)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deterg ent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard join tly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the need s of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most ca ses, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-rel ated information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com .
■Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 liters)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is ble nded with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gaso line containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.
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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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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
*1:Models with color audio system
*2:Models with Display Audio
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information
Interface
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Maintenance Due Soon15%The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent. Once you switch the display
by pressing the
*1/ *2, or
button, this mess age will go off.
The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and
serviced soon.
Maintenance Due Now5%The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the *1/ *2,
or button to switch to another
display.
The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and servic ed as soon as
possible.
Maintenance Past DueNegative DistanceThe remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over 10
miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). Press the
*1/ *2, or button to
switch to another display.
The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If the message Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 746.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4:Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission
temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid
changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 3 years, thereafter every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 2 years.
*5:If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110ºF, 43 ºC), in very low temperatures (under -20ºF, -29ºC), replace eve ry 60,000 miles(100,000 km).*6:If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 mont hs after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*5
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*6
Except ELITE and TOURING grade models
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so
that the indicator is ex posed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pre ssure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular in spections and inflation pres sure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspecti ons performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after 10
years from the date of manufacture, regard less of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
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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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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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