2020 HONDA ODYSSEY emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 161 Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors P. 172
Moonroof* P. 187 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 188
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 228 Climate Control System P. 251, 256
Audio Error Messages P. 371 General Information on the Audio System P. 376
Customized Features P. 448 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 473 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 476, 501
When Driving P. 542 Braking P. 607Parking Your Vehicle P. 624
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 640
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 651 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 664
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 679 Battery P. 688 Remote Transmitter Care P. 690
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 693 Cleaning P. 694 Accessories and Modifications P. 700
Engine Does Not Start P. 714 Jump Starting P. 717Overheating P. 719
Emergency Towing P. 735 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 736
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors
* P. 739 Refueling P. 740
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 747 Reporting Safety Defects P. 748 Emissions Testing P. 749
Customer Service Information P. 754
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 143
FeaturesP. 263
DrivingP. 529
MaintenanceP. 641
Handling the UnexpectedP. 703
InformationP. 743
IndexP. 755
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P703)
Flat Tire (P705)
● 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 722)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P714)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P728)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P719)
● 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 (P735)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System Indicator
•All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.•When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
• Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
• The indicated current gear
selection blinks if there is a
problem with the transmission
system.•Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission
system and the vehicle will no
longer move.•Immediately stop in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 735
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current gear position or all the
gear positions blink if you cannot
select
(P due to a transmission
system failure.
• The engine can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System
Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message P. 727
•Set the parking brake when parking.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and redu ce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 735
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
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703
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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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the dr iver information interface.
• If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 715
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 188
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
• If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 688
•If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 728
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and resp ond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 542
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 181
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 119
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 734
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 735
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 717
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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. 542
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. 735
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735
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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