2021 HONDA ODYSSEY jump start

Quick Reference Guide
31
Handling the Unexpected (P723)
Flat Tire (P725)
●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 741)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P734)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P747)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P739)
●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 (P754)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
21 US ODYSSEY-31THR6310.book 31 ページ ２０２０年６月１７日　水曜日　午後２時４６分

734
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. 735
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 198
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. 708
•If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 747
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 respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 552
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 191
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 127
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 753
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 754
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 737
21 US ODYSSEY-31THR6310.book 734 ページ ２０２０年６月１７日　水曜日　午後２時４６分

737Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
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 If the Battery Is Dead
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
21 US ODYSSEY-31THR6310.book 737 ページ ２０２０年６月１７日　水曜日　午後２時４６分

738
uuIf the Battery Is Dead 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
21 US ODYSSEY-31THR6310.book 738 ページ ２０２０年６月１７日　水曜日　午後２時４６分

775
Index
Automatic Brake Hold SystemIndicator ................................................... 91
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) ................................................... 203
Automatic Transmission .......................... 559
Creeping................................................. 559
Fluid ....................................................... 685
Kickdown ............................................... 559
Shift Operation ....................................... 562
Shifting ................................................... 560
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 279
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 133
B
Battery...................................................... 708
Charging System Indicator ................ 92, 742
Jump Starting ......................................... 737
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 708
Maintenance (Replacing) ................. 710, 711
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 40
Beverage Holders ..................................... 244
Blank ......................................................... 139
Blind spot information System ................ 583
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 299, 362
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 487, 512 Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment
System ..................................................... 411
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats ... 432
Auxiliary Consol e Panels .......................... 413
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages ... 457
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 424
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 414
How Much Farther?TM.............................. 431
Media Servers .......................................... 431
Operating the System .............................. 415
Overhead Screen ..................................... 414
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 455
Playable Disc Types .................................. 455
Playable Discs .......................................... 433
Playing a Disc in the Rear ......................... 429
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 418
Playing a Video Using the HDMITM........... 430
Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in the Rear................................................. 429
Playing Apps ............................................ 427
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu .................... 419
Rear System Setup ................................... 425
Recommended Discs ................................ 456
Selecting the Audio Source using Front
Control Panel......................................... 424
Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu .......... 426
System Controls .............................. 418, 428
System Settings ....................................... 422
Video Accessibility ................................... 416
Wireless Headphones .............................. 412
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 84Brake System
............................................ 640
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 646
Brake Assist System ................................. 647
Fluid ........................................................ 686
Foot Brake............................................... 643
Indicator (Amber) ........................ 89, 90, 744
Indicator (Red) ........................... 88, 743, 744
Parking Brake .......................................... 640
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 215
Built-in Key ............................................... 157
Bulb Replacement .................................... 688
Back-Up Lights/Taillights .......................... 693
Brake, Rear Turn Signal Lights, and Rear Side Marker/Tai llights ............................ 691
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 690
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 689
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 694
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 688
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 694
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 690
Bulb Specifications ................................... 762
C
CabinTalk®.............................................. 538
CabinWatch ®........................................... 537
Car Wash Mode ........................................ 564
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 85
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 247
Carrying Cargo ................................. 541, 543
21 US ODYSSEY-31THR6310.book 775 ページ ２０２０年６月１７日　水曜日　午後２時４６分

777
Index
Emergency Engine Stop........................... 736
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 767
Engine ....................................................... 764
Coolant .................................................. 683
Jump Starting ......................................... 737
Oil .......................................................... 678
Starting................................................... 552
Engine Coolant ........................................ 683
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 684
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 683
Overheating ............................................ 739
Temperature Gauge ................................ 127
Engine Oil ................................................. 678
Adding ................................................... 680
Checking ................................................ 679
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 670
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 741
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 678
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 198
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 85
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 717
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 220
F
Features.................................................... 275
File Manager ............................................ 323
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 713
Oil .......................................................... 681 Flat Tire
..................................................... 725
Floor Mats ................................................. 715
Fluids Automatic Transmission ........................... 685
Brake ....................................................... 686
Engine Coolant ........................................ 683
Windshield Washer .................................. 687
FM/AM Radio .................................... 291, 335
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .......... 226, 231
Foot Brake ................................................. 643
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 52
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 257
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation .............................................. 258
Front Seats ................................................ 222
Adjusting ................................................. 222
Fuel ...................................................... 28, 661
Economy ................................................. 664
Gauge ..................................................... 127
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 133
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Range ...................................................... 133
Recommendation .................................... 661
Refueling ................................................. 661
Fuel Economy ............................................ 664
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 28, 662
Fuses .......................................................... 747
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 753
Locations ................................. 747, 749, 752
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 664
Gauge ..................................................... 127
Information ............................................. 661
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 133
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Refueling................................................. 661
Gauges ...................................................... 127
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 92
Glass (care) ........................................ 714, 719
Glove Box .................................................. 241
Grocery Bag Hooks ................................... 248
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 723
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 487, 512
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 501, 521
Automatic Transferring............................ 520
Caller’s ID Information............................. 499
Displaying Messages................................ 531
Favorite Contacts .................................... 522
HFL Buttons..................................... 487, 512
HFL Menus ...................................... 489, 515
HFL Status Display ........................... 488, 514
In Case of Emergency .............................. 535
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 488, 514
Making a Call .................................. 506, 524
Options During a Call ...................... 511, 527
21 US ODYSSEY-31THR6310.book 777 ページ ２０２０年６月１７日　水曜日　午後２時４６分

779
Index
Interior Lights........................................... 239
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 219
iPad ........................................................... 390
iPhone ....................................................... 390
iPod ........................................... 293, 352, 390
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 728
Jump Starting ........................................... 737
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 157
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 165
Keys ........................................................... 156
Lockout Prevention ................................. 165
Number Tag............................................ 157
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 169
Remote Transmitter ................................ 163
Types and Functions................................ 156
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 559
Knee Airbags .............................................. 57
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 618
LaneWatchTM............................................ 586
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 72 Lights
................................................. 202, 688
Automatic ............................................... 203
Bulb Replacement .................................... 688
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 206
Fog Lights ................................................ 205
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
Interior .................................................... 239
Light Switches ......................................... 202
Lights On Indicator .................................... 98
Turn Signals ............................................. 201
Load Limits ................................................ 543
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 170
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 169
From Inside .............................................. 166
From Outside ........................................... 159
Keys ........................................................ 156
Using a Key ............................................. 164
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 165
Low Battery Charge .................................. 742
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 94
Low Oil Pressure Symbol .......................... 741
Low Remote Signal Strength ................... 158
Lower Anchors ............................................ 72
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 543
M
Magic Slide® 2nd-Row Seats .................... 229
Maintenance ..................................... 137, 665
Battery .................................................... 708
Brake Fluid .............................................. 686
Cleaning ................................................. 714
Climate Control System ........................... 713
Coolant ................................................... 683
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 669
Oil ........................................................... 679
Precautions ............................................. 666
Radiator .................................................. 684
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone ........................................... 711
Remote Transmitter ................................. 710
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 688
Safety...................................................... 667
Service Items ........................................... 672
Tires ........................................................ 699
Transmission Fluid ................................... 685
Under the Hood ...................................... 675
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 91, 742
Map Lights ................................................ 240
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 543
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 127
Mirrors ...................................................... 219
Adjusting ................................................ 219
Door ....................................................... 220
Exterior ................................................... 220
Interior Rearview ..................................... 219
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 720
21 US ODYSSEY-31THR6310.book 779 ページ ２０２０年６月１７日　水曜日　午後２時４６分

781
Index
S
Safe Driving................................................ 35
Safety Check ............................................... 39
Safety Labels .............................................. 86
Safety Message ............................................ 2
Seat Belts .................................................... 40
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 44
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 42
Checking .................................................. 48
Detachable Anchor ................................... 45
Fastening .................................................. 43
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 77
Pregnant Women...................................... 47
Reminder .................................................. 41
Warning Indicator ............................... 41, 94
Seat Heaters ..................................... 257, 258
Seats .......................................................... 222
Adjusting ................................................ 222
Front Seats.............................................. 222
Seat Heaters ................................... 257, 258
Second Row Seats................................... 225
Third Row Seats ...................................... 230
Second Row Seats Adjusting ................................................ 225
Security System ........................................ 191
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 98
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 98
Select Buttons .................................... 25, 560
Operation ............................................... 562
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 71 Selector Knob (Audio)
.............................. 284
Settings
Arrange Apps .......................................... 141
Show Tachometer ................................... 142
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 560
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 44
Show Tachometer ..................................... 142
Show/Hide Apps ....................................... 140
Side Airbags ................................................ 60
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 62
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 374
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 339
Sliding Doors ............................................. 182
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 184
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 159
Snow Mode Indicator ................................. 99
Snow Tires ................................................. 707
Social Playlist ............................................. 364
Spare Tire .......................................... 725, 763
Spark Plugs ................................................ 762
Specifications ............................................ 762
Specified Fuel .................................... 661, 762
Speedometer ............................................ 128
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 52
Starting the Engine .................................. 552
Does Not Start ......................................... 734
Jump Starting .......................................... 737
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 218
Stopping .................................................... 648 Summer Tires
............................................ 707
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 249
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 52
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 198
System Message Indicator ......
.................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 317
T
Tachometer............................................... 128
Tailgate ..................................................... 171
Unable to Open....................................... 756
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display ................... 129
Temperature Gauge ................................. 127
Temperature Sensor ................. 129, 267, 274
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 226
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 154
Tire Pressure ............................................. 137
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator............................................ 97, 745
Tires ........................................................... 699
Air Pressure ..................................... 700, 763
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 699
Inspection ............................................... 699
Labeling .................................................. 700
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 725
Regulations ............................................. 702
Rotation .................................................. 706
21 US ODYSSEY-31THR6310.book 781 ページ ２０２０年６月１７日　水曜日　午後２時４６分