2020 HONDA ODYSSEY remote control

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 47
2Instrument Panel P. 83
Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Displays P. 119
2Controls P. 143
Clock P. 144 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 146
Security System P. 181 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 184
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 209 Adjusting the Seats P. 212
2Features P. 263
Audio System P. 264 Audio System Basic Operation P. 271, 289
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 400
CabinWatchTM * P. 526 CabinTalkTM* P. 527
2Driving P. 529
Before Driving P. 530 Towing a Trailer P. 536
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 635 Refueling P. 637
2 Maintenance P. 641
Before Performing Maintenance P. 642 Maintenance MinderTM P. 645
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 675
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 691
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 703
Tools P. 704 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 705
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 722 Fuses P. 728
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 737
2 Information P. 743
Specifications P. 744 Identification Numbers P. 746
Warranty Coverages P. 751 Authorized Manuals P. 753
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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
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons (P268)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P208)
❙Brightness Control (P205)
❙ENTER Button (P122)
❙/ Button (P122)34
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P191)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P605)
❙Fog Lights* (P195)
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System
Buttons
(P476, 501)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P557)
❙Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P244)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P557)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons* (P572)
❙Interval Button* (P578)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P566)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P188)
❙MAIN Button* (P572, 590)
❙Wipers/Washers (P200)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button*
(P590)
❙CRUISE Button* (P566)
❙ (home) Button (P122, 269)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P268)
●
(+ / ( - Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode:
FM1/FM2/AM/USB/iPod/
Bluetooth ® Audio/AUX
● / Buttons
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
USB device/ Bluetooth® Audio:
Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
Models with color audio system
( + / (- Bar
SOURCE
Button / Buttons
●(
+ / (- Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / / / /ENTER Buttons
Press or to select Now Playing on
the home screen of the driver
information interface, and then press the
ENTER button.
Press or to cycle through the audio
mode as follows:
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay/SiriusXM ®
*/
Rear Entertainment*/AUX Input/AM/
Bluetooth ® Audio/Social Playlist/FM/My
Honda Music/USB/iPod/CD
*
Models with Display Audio
ENTER Button
/ / / Buttons34
(+ / (- Bar
34
34
34
Radio: Press / to change the
preset station.
CD
*/USB device/My Honda Music/
Bluetooth ® Audio:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s
door while the engine is running by remote engine
start.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 544
MessageConditionExplanation
•Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.•Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply
the brakes, change lanes, etc.)
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
P. 615
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* P. 571
•Appears when ACC has been automatically
canceled.•You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 571
•Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the
vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is depressed.• ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 571
•Appears if the VSA ® or traction control function
operates while ACC is in operation.• ACC has been automa tically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 571
Models with remote engine starter
Models with ACC
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 144
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 146
Low Remote Signal Strength ............ 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .... 149
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...156
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 159
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 160
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 161
Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors.. 172Security System
Immobilizer System .............................. 181
Security System Alarm .......................... 181
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 184
Moonroof
*............................................. 187
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 188
Turn Signals ..................................... 191
Light Switches.................................. 192
Fog Lights
*...................................... 195
Daytime Running Lights ................... 196
Auto High-Beam
*............................ 197Wipers and Washers ............................ 200Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button...203
Heated Windshield Button ................... 204
Brightness Control ............................... 205
Driving Position Memory System
*........ 206
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .............. 208
Canadian models
Adjusting the Mirrors ............................ 209
Interior Rearview Mirror ........................ 209
Power Door Mirrors .............................. 210
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats ................................................212
Head Restraints .........................................224
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ..............223
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items.. 228
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control ..............251
Rear Climate Control System .....................254
Climate Control System ..............................256
Using Automatic Climate Control ..............256
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........262Dual-zone climate control system
Tri-zone climate control system
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry
system
* to lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate, and fuel fill door.
1 Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 181
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust or sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the remote
engine start. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 544
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart
entry systemModels with smart
entry system
Models with smart entry system, power
sliding door, and power tailgateModels with smart entry system
and power sliding door
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors and tailgate when the remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Built-in Key
Release Knob
Built-in Key
■Key Number Tag
1 Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
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