2020 HONDA ODYSSEY jump start

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
29
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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607Continued
Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manu ally or automatically release it.
■To apply
Press the electric parking brake switch. u The parking brake and brake system
indicator comes on.
■Parking Brake1Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you
apply or release the parki ng brake. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead. 2 Jump Starting P. 717
If you press and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving the brakes on all four
wheels are applied (by the VSA ® system) until
the vehicle comes to a stop (at which point the
electric parking brake is applied) or the switch is
released.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
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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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714
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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717Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1 Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
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718
uuJump Starting u
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s engine mounting bolt.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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Index
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Amber).............. 95
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 95
Automatic Brake Hold Indicator .................................................... 86
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator .................................................... 86
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) .................................................... 193
Automatic Transmission ........................... 549
Creeping ................................................. 549
Fluid ........................................................ 661
Kickdown ................................................ 549
Shift Operation ........................................ 552
Shifting.................................................... 550
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 266
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 125
B
Battery....................................................... 688
Charging System Indicator ................. 87, 722
Jump Starting .......................................... 717
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 688
Maintenance (Replacing).................. 690, 691
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ...................................... 234
Blank .......................................................... 130
Blind spot information System ................ 603
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 286, 349
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 476, 501 Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment
System ..................................................... 400
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats ... 421
Auxiliary Console Panels .......................... 402
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages ... 446
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 413
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 403
How Much Farther?TM............................. 420
Media Servers.......................................... 420
Operating the System .............................. 404
Overhead Screen ..................................... 403
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 444
Playable Disc Types .................................. 444
Playable Discs .......................................... 422
Playing a Disc in the Rear......................... 418
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 407
Playing a Video Using the HDMITM........... 419
Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in the Rear ...................................................... 418
Playing Apps ........................................... 416
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ................... 408
Rear System Setup................................... 414
Recommended Discs ............................... 445
Selecting the Audio Sour ce using Front Control
Panel ..................................................... 413
Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu ......... 415
System Controls .............................. 407, 417
System Settings ....................................... 411
Video Accessibility ................................... 405
Wireless Headphones .............................. 401 Booster Seats (For Children)
...................... 79
Brake System ............................................ 607
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 613
Brake Assist System................................. 614
Fluid ....................................................... 662
Foot Brake .............................................. 610
Indicator (Amber) .............................. 85, 725
Indicator (Red) .......................... 84, 724, 725
Parking Brake.......................................... 607
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 205
Built-in Key ............................................... 147
Bulb Replacement .................................... 664
Back-Up Lights/Taillights ......................... 673
Brake, Rear Turn Signal Lights, and Rear Side
Marker/Taillights ................................... 671
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 668
Fog Lights ............................................... 667
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 670
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 669
Headlights .............................................. 664
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 674
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 668
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 674
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 670
Bulb Specifications ................................... 744
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