2023 HONDA ODYSSEY towing

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or honda.ca (Canada). If you are the first registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Honda dealer.
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 ma nual (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. 143
Clock P. 144 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 146
Security System P. 181 Windows P. 184
Mirrors P. 209 Seats P. 212
2Features P. 257
Audio System P. 258 Audio System Basic Operation P. 264
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 365
CabinWatch ®* P. 460 CabinTalk®* P. 461
2Driving P. 463
Before Driving P. 464 Towing a Trailer P. 470
Parking Your Vehicle P. 569 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 580
2Maintenance P. 587
Before Performing Maintenance P. 588 Maintenance MinderTM P. 591
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 617
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 633
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 645
Tools P. 646 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 647
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 663 Fuses P. 669
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 678
2Information P. 683
Specifications P. 684 Identification Numbers P. 686
Warranty Coverages P. 691 Authorized Manuals P. 694
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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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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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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 464
Maximum Load Limit........................ 467
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation .......................... 470
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 474
Towing Behind a Motorhome .......... 475
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 476
Precautions While Driving................. 482
Automatic Transmission ................... 483
Shifting ............................................ 484
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 492
ECON Button ................................... 497 Intelligent Traction Management ..... 498Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 499
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 501
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 502
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 504
Blind spot information System.......... 506
Honda Sensing ®................................ 509
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) .... 512Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ....... 523Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 539Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 548Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 553 Front Sensor Camera ....................... 558
Radar Sensor ................................... 560
Braking Brake System ................................... 561
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 567
Brake Assist System ......................... 568
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 569
Parking Sensor System
*................... 571
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 576
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 580
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 582
How to Refuel ................................. 583
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 585
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,340 lbs (608 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.1Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load. 2 Specifications P. 684
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 684
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of av ailable cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 470
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 1,340 lbs (608 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
1,040 lbs (472 kg)
Example2
Max Load 1,340 lbs (608 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
590 lbs
(268 kg)
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