2021 HONDA ODYSSEY tailgate

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 manual (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. 35
For Safe Driving P. 36 Seat Belts P. 40 Airbags P. 49
2Instrument Panel P. 87
Indicators P. 88 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 127
2Controls P. 153
Clock P. 154 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 156
Security System P. 191 Windows P. 194
Mirrors P. 219 Seats P. 222
2Features P. 275
Audio System P. 276 Audio System Basic Operation P. 284, 302
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 411
CabinWatch ®* P. 537 CabinTalk®* P. 538
2Driving P. 539
Before Driving P. 540 Towing a Trailer P. 546
Parking Your Vehicle P. 648 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 659
2Maintenance P. 665
Before Performing Maintenance P. 666 Maintenance MinderTM P. 669
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 695
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 711
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 723
Tools P. 724 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 725
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 741 Fuses P. 747
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 756
2Information P. 761
Specifications P. 762 Identification Numbers P. 764
Warranty Coverages P. 769 Authorized Manuals P. 772
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Contents
Child Safety P. 67Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 85Safety Labels P. 86
Tailgate P. 171 Sliding Doors P. 182
Moonroof* P. 197 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 198
Interior Convenience Items P. 239 Climate Control Syst em P. 263, 268
Audio Error Messages P. 382 General Information on the Audio System P. 387
Customized Features P. 459, 465 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 484 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 487, 512
When Driving P. 552 Honda Sensing® P. 588 Braking P. 640
Refueling P. 661 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 664
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 675 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 688
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 699 Battery P. 708 Remote Transmitter Care P. 710
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 713 Clea ning P. 714 Accessories and Modifications P. 720
Engine Does Not Start P. 734If the Battery Is Dead P. 737Overheating P. 739
Emergency Towing P. 754 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 755
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors
* P. 758 Refueling P. 759
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 765 Reporting Safety Defects P. 766 Emissions Testing P. 767
Customer Service Information P. 773
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 153
FeaturesP. 275
DrivingP. 539
MaintenanceP. 665
Handling the UnexpectedP. 723
InformationP. 761
IndexP. 774
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P577)
❚Power Sliding Door Switch* (P185, 186)
❚Power Tailgate Button* (P177)
❚Climate Control System (P263, 268)
❚Driving Position Memory System Buttons* (P216)
❚Parking Sensor System Switch* (P651)
❚Heated Windshield Button* (P214)
❚Safety Support Switch (P585, 595, 629)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P640)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P644)
❚Shift Button
Automatic Transmission
(P560)
❚ECON Button (P574)
❚SNOW Button (P575)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P569)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚System Indicators (P88)
❚Gauges (P127)
❚Driver Information Interface (P128)
❚Audio System (P276)
❚Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❚Rear Defogger (P213)
❚Heated Mirror Button* (P213)
❚Seat Heater Switches* (P257)
❚Seat Heater and Seat Ventilation
Switches* (P258)
❚Center Pocket* (P243)
❚Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* (P411)
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P675)
❚Windshield Wipers (P210, 695)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P220)
❚Fog Lights* (P205, 688)
❚How to Refuel (P662)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P659)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P171)
❚Back-Up Lights (P693)
❚Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors (P182)
❚Taillights (P693)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P172, 178)
❚Brake Lights (P691)
❚Rear Side Marker/Taillights (P691)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P691)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P694)
❚Headlights (P202, 688)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P202, 690)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P201, 689)
❚Tires (P699, 725)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P201, 690)
❚Daytime Running Lights/Parking Lights (P206, 688)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P694)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P159)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P167)Pull either front door inner handle to unlock
and open it at the same time.
Power Sliding Door*
(P184)
When the main switch is ON, the power
sliding door opens and closes automatically
when you press OPEN or CLOSE side of the
/ switch.
Tailgate (P171)
Raise and lower your foot (in a kicking
motion) under the center of the rear
bumper to open or close the tailgate with
the remote on you.
Models with Hands Free Access●With all the doors unlocked, press the
tailgate outer handle and lift open the
tailgate.
●Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
remote.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
instrument panel or the remote to open
and close the power tailgate.
●Press the tailgate inner button to close
the power tailgate.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models with the power tailgate
Tailgate Outer Handle
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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
•The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
•The exterior lights are left on.
•The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?
The buzzer sounds if you move outside the walk away auto
door lock operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock ®) (P161)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Models with smart entry system
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety CheckList
Safe Driving
Safety CheckList
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 166
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Seats P. 222
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer and Third Row Outer Head
Restraints Positions P. 235
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 43
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 67
1Safety CheckList
If the door and/or tailga te open message appears on
the driver information inte rface, a door and/or the
tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors and
the tailgate tightly unti l the message disappears.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 108
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailga te open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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