2018 HONDA ODYSSEY tailgate

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
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P590)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button* (P578)
❙Power Sliding Door Switch* (P173, 174)
❙Climate Control System (P248)
❙Driving Position Memory System Buttons* (P203)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P233)
❙Power Tailgate Button* (P163)
❙Parking Sensor System Switch* (P620)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P611)
❙Heated Windshield Button* (P202)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P600)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P604)
❙Shift Button
Automatic Transmission
(P544)
❙ECON Button (P557)
❙SNOW Button (P558)
❙Auto Idle Stop OFF Button* (P552)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙AC Power Outlet* (P235)
❙System Indicators (P84)
❙Gauges (P119)
❙Driver Information Interface (P120)
❙Audio System (P260)
❙Navigation System* () See Navigation System Manual
❙Rear Window Defogger (P201)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P201)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P242)
❙Seat Heater and Seat Ventilation
Switches* (P243)
❙Center Pocket* (P230)
❙Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* (P396)
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P645)
❙Windshield Wipers (P197, 669)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P207)
❙Fog Lights* (P192, 661)
❙How to Refuel (P631)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P628)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P159)
❙Back-Up Lights (P667)
❙Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors (P170)
❙Taillights (P667)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle (P164)
❙Brake Lights (P665)
❙Rear Side Marker/Taillights (P665)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P665)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P668)
❙Headlights (P189, 658)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P189, 664)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights* (P189, 663)
❙Tires (P673, 699)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P189, 664)
❙Daytime Running Lights/Parking Lights* (P193, 662)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights* (P189, 663)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P668)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P147)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P155)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Power Sliding Door*
(P172)
●When the main switch is ON, the power
sliding door opens and closes
automatically when you press OPEN or
CLOSE side of the / switch.
Tailgate (P159)
Raise and lower your foot (in a kicking
motion) under the center of the rear
bumper to open or close the tailgate with
the remote on you.
Models with Hands Free Access● With all the doors unlocked, press the
tailgate outer handle and lift open the
tailgate.
● Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
remote.
● Press the power tailgate button on the
instrument panel or the remote to open
and close the power tailgate.
● Press the tailgate inner button to close
the power tailgate.
Tailgate
Outer
Handle
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models with the power tailgate
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety CheckList
Safe Driving
Safety CheckList
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 154
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 209
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer and Third Row Outer Head
Restraints Positions P. 212
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 41
•Protect children by using seat belts or chil d seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 62
1Safety CheckList
If the door and/or tailga te open message appears on
the driver information inte rface, a door and/or the
tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors and
the tailgate tightly unti l the message disappears.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 102
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgat e open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information inte rface. Press the (home) button, select Warnings, then press the
ENTER button to see the message again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely
closed.•Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
•Appears when the hood is opened.•Close the hood.
•Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.•Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears P. 716
•Appears if there is a problem with the shutter grille,
and the radiator coolant temperature is too high.•Power output will be reduced, so you may not be able
to accelerate or maintain your current speed. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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