2022 HONDA ODYSSEY emergency towing

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. 260, 265
Audio Error Messages P. 380 General Information on the Audio System P. 385
Customized Features P. 457, 463 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 482 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 485, 510
When Driving P. 550 Honda Sensing® P. 586 Braking P. 638
Refueling P. 659 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 662
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 673 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 686
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 697 Battery P. 706 Remote Transmitter Care P. 708
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 711 Clea ning P. 712 Accessories and Modifications P. 718
Engine Does Not Start P. 732If the Battery Is Dead P. 735Overheating P. 737
Emergency Towing P. 752 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 753
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors
* P. 756 Refueling P. 757
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 763 Reporting Safety Defects P. 764 Emissions Testing P. 765
Customer Service Information P. 771
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 153
FeaturesP. 273
DrivingP. 537
MaintenanceP. 663
Handling the UnexpectedP. 721
InformationP. 759
IndexP. 772
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P721)
Flat Tire (P723)
●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 739)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P732)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P745)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P737)
●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 (P752)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
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 th e 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 th e transmission
system and the vehicle will no
longer move.• Immediately stop in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 752
•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. 744
•Set the parking brake when parking.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Behind a Motorhome
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S position if the transmiss ion shifts frequently.
Towing Behind a Motorhome
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. 752
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 722
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 723
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 732
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 733
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 734
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 735
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 737
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ..... 739
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 740
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 740
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 741
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 742
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 743
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 743 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 744
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 745
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 751
Emergency Towing ........................... 752
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ... 753
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 754
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors*................................. 756
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 757
* Not available on all models
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732
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. 733
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 light s and check the brightness.
• If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 706
•If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 745
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
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. 550
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. 751
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 752
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. 735
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744
uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf 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
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 550
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. 752
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752
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 da mage 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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