2023 HONDA ODYSSEY emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 67Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 85Safety Labels P. 86
Tailgate P. 161 Sliding Doors P. 172
Moonroof* P. 187 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 188
Interior Convenience Items P. 229 Climate Control System P. 250
Audio Error Messages P. 339General Information on the Audio System P. 341
Customized Features P. 413 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 432 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 435
When Driving P. 476 Honda Sensing® P. 509 Braking P. 561
Refueling P. 582 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 585
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 597 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 610
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 621 Battery P. 630 Remote Transmitter Care P. 632
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 635 Clea ning P. 636 Accessories and Modifications P. 642
Engine Does Not Start P. 656If the Battery Is Dead P. 659Overheating P. 661
Emergency Towing P. 676 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 677
When You Cannot Close the Power S liding Doors P. 680 Refueling P. 681
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 687 Reporting Safety Defects P. 688 Emissions Testing P. 689
Customer Service Information P. 695
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 143
FeaturesP. 257
DrivingP. 463
MaintenanceP. 587
Handling the UnexpectedP. 645
InformationP. 683
IndexP. 696
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P645)
Flat Tire (P647)
●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 663)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P656)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P669)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P661)
●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 (P676)
●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. 676
•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. 668
•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. 676
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 646
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 647
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 656
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 657
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 658
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 659
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 661
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Low Warning Appears ....... 663
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 664
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 664
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 665
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 666
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 667
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 667 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 668
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 669
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 675
Emergency Towing ........................... 676
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ... 677
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 678
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors ................................... 680
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 681
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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. 657
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 188
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 675
Check the battery.
Have the battery checked by a dealer.
2 Battery P. 630
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. 476
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 181
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. 675
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 676
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. 659
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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. 476
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. 676
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed 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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