2020 HONDA ODYSSEY checking oil

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 642
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 643
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 644
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 645
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 651
Opening the Hood ........................... 652
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 654
Oil Check ......................................... 655
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 656
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 657
Engine Coolant ................................ 659
Transmission Fluid ............................ 661
Brake Fluid ....................................... 662
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 663
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 664
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 675Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 679
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 680Tire Labeling .................................... 680DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 682Wear Indicators................................ 684 Tire Service Life ................................ 684
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 685
Tire Rotation .................................... 686
Winter Tires ..................................... 687
Battery ............................................... 688
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 690
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 691Climate Control System Maintenance.... 693Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 694
Exterior Care.................................... 697
Accessories and Modifications ........ 700
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 662
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 679
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 664
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 675
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 648
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 753
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 704
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 705
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 714
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 715
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 716
Jump Starting .................................... 717
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 719
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears... 722
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 722
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 723
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 724
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 725
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 726
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 726 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 727
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 728
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 734
Emergency Towing ........................... 735
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 736When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 737When You Cannot Close the Power
Sliding Doors*................................. 739
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 740
* Not available on all models
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Index
Driving....................................................... 529
Automatic Transmission ........................... 549
Braking .................................................... 607
Cruise Control ......................................... 566
Shifting Gear ........................................... 550
Starting the Engine .................................. 542
Driving Position Memory System ............. 206
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 693
E
Eco Assist® System ....................................... 11
Econ Mode
Indicator .................................................... 94
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 91, 726
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 596
Emergency ................................................. 735
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 716
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 749
Engine ....................................................... 746
Coolant ................................................... 659
Jump Starting .......................................... 717
Oil ........................................................... 654
Starting ................................................... 542
Engine Coolant ......................................... 659
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 660
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 659
Overheating............................................. 719
Temperature Gauge................................. 119 Engine Oil
................................................. 654
Adding .................................................... 656
Checking................................................. 655
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 646
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 722
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 654
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 188
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 80
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 697
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 210
F
Features.................................................... 263
File Manager ............................................. 310
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 693
Oil ........................................................... 657
Flat Tire ..................................................... 705
Floor Mats ................................................. 695
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 661
Brake ...................................................... 662
Engine Coolant ....................................... 659
Windshield Washer ................................. 663
FM/AM Radio .................................... 278, 322
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 93
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 221
Foot Brake ................................................ 610 Front Airbags (SRS)
.................................... 50
Front Knee Airbags .................................... 54
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 245
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 246
Front Seats ................................................ 212
Adjusting ................................................ 212
Fuel ..................................................... 26, 637
Economy................................................. 640
Gauge .................................................... 119
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 125
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 89
Range ..................................................... 125
Recommendation.................................... 637
Refueling ................................................ 637
Fuel Economy ........................................... 640
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 26, 638
Fuses ......................................................... 728
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 734
Locations ................................ 728, 730, 733
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 640
Gauge .................................................... 119
Information............................................. 637
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 125
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 89
Refueling ................................................ 637
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Index
Radiator .................................................. 660
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone ........................................... 691
Remote Transmitter ................................ 690
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 664
Safety ..................................................... 643
Service Items ........................................... 648
Tires........................................................ 679
Transmission Fluid ................................... 661
Under the Hood ...................................... 651
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 86, 723
Map Lights ................................................ 229
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 533
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 119
Mirrors ...................................................... 209
Adjusting ................................................ 209
Door ....................................................... 210
Exterior ................................................... 210
Interior Rearview ..................................... 209
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 700
Moonroof ................................................. 187
MP3/WMA/AAC ................ 283, 336, 342, 345
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 635
My Honda Music ...................................... 345
N
Navigation................................................ 126
Near Field Communication (NFC) ............ 360
Now Playing ............................................. 130
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 746
O
Odometer.................................................. 121
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 654
Adding .................................................... 656
Checking ................................................. 655
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 646
Low Oil Pressure Symbol .......................... 722
Oil Life ..................................................... 128
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 654
Viscosity .................................................. 654
Open Source Licenses ............................... 394
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 652
Moonroof................................................ 187
Power Windows ...................................... 184
Sliding Doors ........................................... 172
Tailgate ................................................... 161
Outside Temperature Display .................. 121
Overheating .............................................. 719
P
Panic Mode............................................... 183
Parking ...................................................... 624
Parking Brake ........................................... 607
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ............................................. 85, 725
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 84, 724, 725 Parking Sensor System
............................. 626
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 192
Phone ........................................................ 129
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 286, 349
Power Sliding Doors ................................. 174
Unable to Close....................................... 739
Power Tailgate ......................................... 163
Unable to Open....................................... 737
Power Windows ....................................... 184
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 548
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 705
R
Radiator.................................................... 660
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 278, 322
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 326
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 279, 324
Range ........................................................ 125
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 279, 324
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 749
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 203
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 400
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 221
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 209
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Index
T
Tachometer.............................................. 120
Tailgate ..................................................... 161
Unable to Open ...................................... 737
Temperature
Gauge .................................................... 119
Outside Temperature Display .................. 121
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Temperature Sensor ................ 121, 255, 262
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 216
Time (Adjusting) ...................................... 144
Tire Pressure ............................................. 128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator ........................................... 92, 726
Tires .......................................................... 679
Air Pressure..................................... 680, 745
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 679
Inspection ............................................... 679
Labeling .................................................. 680
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 705
Regulations ............................................. 682
Rotation.................................................. 686
Spare Tire ....................................... 705, 745
Summer .................................................. 687
Tire Chains.............................................. 687
Wear Indicators....................................... 684
Winter .................................................... 687
Tools ......................................................... 704
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 536
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 537
Load Limits ............................................. 536 Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 541
Emergency .............................................. 735
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator ............................................ 92, 726
Transmission ............................................. 550
Automatic ............................................... 549
Fluid ........................................................ 661
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 87
Number ................................................... 746
Transmission System Indicator ............................................ 88, 727
Trip Computer .......................................... 124
Trip Meter ................................................. 125
Troubleshooting ....................................... 703
Blown Fuse .............................. 728, 730, 733
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 31
Emergency Towing .................................. 735
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 714
Noise When Braking .................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 719
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 705
Sliding Door Won’t Open .................. 30, 159
Warning Indicators ............................ 84, 722
Tucking away the One-Motion Third Row
Stowing Magic Seat ®.............................. 221
Turn Signals .............................................. 191
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 92
U
Units .......................................................... 129
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 149
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................ 156
USB Flash Drives ....................... 283, 342, 379
USB Ports ................................................... 265
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 149
V
Vacuum ..................................................... 248
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Customization ............................. 134
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 746
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 596
Off Button............................................... 597
Off Indicator.............................................. 91
System Indicator ........................................ 91
Ventilation ................................................ 251
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 654, 745
Voice Control Operation .......................... 319
Audio Commands ................................... 321
Phone Commands ................................... 321
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 320
Voice Recognition ................................... 319
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 596
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