2020 HONDA ODYSSEY Owner's Manual (in English)

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will dama ge the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure:1.Open the tailgate and remove the cover on
the left side of cargo area.
2. Pull the yellow releas e cord (as shown).
u The release cord opens the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1 When You Cannot Unlo ck the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Cord
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate or power tailgate, use the following procedure:
1. Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the back of the tailgate.
u Wrap the flat-tip scre wdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while pushing the lever to the right.
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate1When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
Following up:
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever
Models with power tailgate
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Handling the Unexpected
2.To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while pushing the lever to the right with the
flat-tip screwdriver.
Lever
Models without power tailgate
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors*
If either power sliding door does not latch when closed, use the following
procedure.
1.Set the sliding door main switch in the OFF
position.
2 Switching between manual and
automatic operations P. 175
2.Push front edge of the cover on hand
pocket of the power sliding door to pop it
out, and remove it as shown in the image.
3. Pull the rear latch reset cable (yellow)
towards the front of the vehicle until it
bottoms out (about 15 mm).
4. Manually close the door and confirm
latches engage.
■What to Do When Unable to Close the Power Sliding Doors1When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors*
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
Cover
Rear Latch
Reset Cable
* Not available on all models
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740
Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel pr ovided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to
make it pop up slightly.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Remove the cover on the right side panel of
the cargo area.
4. Pick up the funnel from the cover (as
shown).
2 Types of Tools P. 704
5.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
3WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Cover
Funnel
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uuRefueling uRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container
Handling the Unexpected
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
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