2018 HONDA ODYSSEY windshield wipers

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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
Turn Signals (P189)
Lights (P189)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P197)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without auto matic intermittent
wipers
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situation in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
( -: Low sensitivity*1
(-: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High sensitivity*1
(+: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies automatically
INT*2: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
Steering Wheel (P205)
● To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the de sired position, then
pull up the lever back in place.
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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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam*
Controls
To activate the system , turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.
2 Light Switches P. 189
The high beams remain on unless:
•You have been driving below 45 mph (72 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been runnin g at a high speed for more than a few
seconds.
• You enter a well lit location.
The high beams come back on once the condi tion that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.
If needed, you can temporarily turn the hi gh beams off manually. Turn on the high
beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever toward you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one
of the procedures.
■Operating the System1 Operating the System
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Headlight Switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Continued
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO,
HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the le ver for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defrost er or heated windshield
*
to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT
*1/AUTO*2
OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove
the obstacle.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situation in order to prevent severe damage
to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield•Driving through a car wash•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low Sensitivity
High Sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate th e wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automati cally as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
ON: Continuous wipe
Washer OFF
INT: Intermittent
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent) Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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Index
V
Vacuum..................................................... 245
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Customization ............................. 133
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 740
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 589
Off Button .............................................. 590
Off Indicator ............................................. 91
System Indicator ....................................... 91
Ventilation ............................................... 248
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 648, 739
Voice Control Operation ......................... 315
Audio Commands ................................... 317
Phone Commands .................................. 317
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 316
Voice Recognition ................................... 315
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 589
W
Wallpaper......................................... 270, 290
Warning and Info rmation Messages ...... 102
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 716
Warning Labels .......................................... 81
Warnings .................................................. 126
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 746
Watts ........................................................ 738
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 678
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 702
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 354 Window Washers
...................................... 197
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 657
Switch ..................................................... 197
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 182
Windshield ................................................ 197
Cleaning .......................................... 688, 692
Defrosting ....................................... 249, 253
Washer Fluid ........................................... 657
Wiper Blades ........................................... 669
Wipers and Washers ................................ 197
Winter Tires
Snow Tires ............................................... 681
Tire Chains .............................................. 681
Wipers and Washers ................................. 197
Checking and Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.................................................... 669
Checking and Replacin g the Rear Wiper
Blade ..................................................... 671
Wireless Charger ....................................... 236
Worn Tires ................................................. 673
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