2023 HONDA ODYSSEY manual transmission

uuWhen Driving uShifting
488
Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the button to display (Neutral) (N hold mode on the driver
information interface.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and
a message will be displayed on the driver
information interface. u For 15 minutes the gear position remains
in
(N with the power mode in
ACCESSORY. After that, the position
automatically changes to
(P and the
power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to
(P cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The
(P indicator
comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always shift to
(P
when car wash mode is no longer
needed.
1 If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
NOTICE
When transmission is too hot, carwash mode may
not be available. Let the engine idle and cool down
transmission.
The transmission may not stay in
(N position while
the following indicator is on:
•Transmission system indicator.
•Malfunction indicator lamp.•Charging system indicator.
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travel ing uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Parking brake and brake sy stem indicator (amber)
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On
■If the brake system indicator (red ) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake syst em indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically
2 Parking Brake P. 561
•If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at
the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place a nd have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.
u Preventing the vehicle from moving, put the transmission into
(P.
•If only the brake system indicator (r ed) is turned off, avoid using the
parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
If you apply the parking br ake, you may not be able
to release it.
If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.
If you repeatedly operate the electric parking brake in
a short period of time, the brake stops operating to
prevent heating of the system and the indicator
blinks.
It returns to its original state in approximately one
minute.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
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683
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications .................................... 684
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and Transmission
Number ......................................... 686
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 687
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 688
Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 689
Warranty Coverages ........................ 691
Authorized Manuals ......................... 694
Customer Service Information ......... 695
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Index
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 605
Overheating ............................................ 661
Temperature Gauge ................................ 127
Engine Oil ................................................. 600
Adding ................................................... 602
Checking ................................................ 601
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 592
Engine Oil Low Warning ......................... 663
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 600
Engine Oil Low Warning ......................... 663
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 188
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 85
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 639
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 210
F
Features.................................................... 257
File Manager ............................................ 285
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 635
Oil .......................................................... 603
Flat Tire ..................................................... 647
Floor Mats ................................................ 637
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 607
Brake ...................................................... 608
Engine Coolant ....................................... 605
Windshield Washer ................................. 609
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 297 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .......... 216, 221
Foot Brake ................................................. 564
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 52
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 247
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 248
Front Seats ................................................ 212
Adjusting ................................................. 212
Fuel ...................................................... 27, 582
Economy ................................................. 585
Gauge ..................................................... 127
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 133
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Range ...................................................... 133
Recommendation .................................... 582
Refueling ................................................. 582
Fuel Economy ............................................ 585
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 27, 583
Fuses .......................................................... 669
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 675
Locations ................................. 669, 671, 674
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 585
Gauge ..................................................... 127
Information ............................................. 582
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 133
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94 Refueling................................................. 582
Gauges ...................................................... 127
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 92
Glass (care) ........................................ 636, 641
Glove Box .................................................. 231
Grocery Bag Hooks ................................... 238
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 645
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 435
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ..................................... 444
Automatic Transferring............................ 443
Displaying Messages................................ 454
Favorite Contacts .................................... 445
HFL Buttons............................................. 435
HFL Menus .............................................. 438
HFL Status Display ................................... 437
In Case of Emergency .............................. 458
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 437
Making a Call .......................................... 447
Options During a Call .............................. 450
Phone Setup............................................ 440
Receiving a Call ....................................... 450
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 452
Ring Tone................................................ 443
Selecting a Phone .................................... 453
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 451
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 299
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Index
Transmission SystemIndicator ............................................ 93, 668
Trip Computer ........................................... 132
Trip Meter ................................................. 133
Troubleshooting ....................................... 645
Blown Fuse .............................. 669, 671, 674
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 31
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 32
Emergency Towing .................................. 676
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 656
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating............................................. 661
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 647
Sliding Door Won’t Open................... 31, 159
Warning Indicators ............................ 88, 663
Turn Signals ............................................... 191
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 97
U
Units.......................................................... 138
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 149
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 156
USB Flash Drives ................................ 313, 344
USB Ports ................................................... 259
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 149
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 686
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 499
Off Button............................................... 500
Off Indicator.............................................. 96
System Indicator ........................................ 96
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 600, 685
Voice Control Operation .......................... 294
Audio Commands ................................... 296
Phone Commands ................................... 296
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 295
Voice Recognition ................................... 294
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 499
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 269
Warning and Information Messages ....... 108
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 663
Warning Labels ........................................... 86
Warnings ................................................... 136
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 691
Watts ......................................................... 684
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 626
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 650
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 329
Window Washers ..................................... 200
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 609
Switch ..................................................... 200 Windows (Opening and Closing)
............ 184
Windshield ............................................... 200
Cleaning ......................................... 636, 641
Defrosting............................................... 252
Washer Fluid ........................................... 609
Wiper Blades........................................... 617
Wipers and Washers ............................... 200
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 629
Tire Chains.............................................. 629
Wipers and Washers ................................ 200
Checking and Replaci ng the Front Wiper
Blades ................................................... 617
Checking and Replaci ng the Rear Wiper
Blade .................................................... 619
Wireless Charger ...................................... 243
Worn Tires ................................................ 621
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