Honda Odyssey (2023 year). Manual in english

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Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button
on the keyless remote, pressing the power sliding door switches on the dashboard
or door pillars, or using the door handle.

The power sliding doors can be operated when:

•

The sliding door main switch is in the

position.

•

The power sliding door is unlocked.

•

The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver’s side sliding door only).

•

The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF or the remote engine start mode is active with
use of the keyless remote.

•

The transmission is in

(

, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is

applied (with the power mode in ON) when using the power sliding door switches
on the dashboard.

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

If the transmission is in a position other than

(

, and

release the brake pedal and the parking brake:
While opening – The sliding door stops and is left
ajar.
While closing – The beeper sounds until the door
closes.

Check that passengers, especially children, do not
have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door
pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in
the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause
serious injury.

Before replacing a rear tire, turn the power sliding
door main switch to OFF.

Operate the power sliding doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.

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Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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Automatic operation:

Select the

position of the sliding door main switch.

Manual operation:

Select the OFF position

of the sliding door main switch.

Opening/Closing a Sliding Door

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Switching between manual and automatic operations

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

Do not turn the main switch off while the power
sliding door is in operation on a slope. The power
sliding door’s fail-safe mode activates and the beeper
sounds continuously.

When the fail-safe mode is active, turn the main
switch on and close the door automatically.

The following can deactivate the fail-safe mode and
the sliding door may close by its own weight:

•

Using the door handle

•

Turning the main switch from

to OFF

If you replace the battery or the power sliding door
fuse while the door is open, the power sliding door
may be disabled. The power sliding door resumes
once you manually close the door.

OFF

Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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The power sliding door opens when you press
the

OPEN

side of the

switch, and

closes when you press the

CLOSE

side of the

switch.

While the power sliding door is in operation, if
you press the switch that corresponds to that
power sliding door, the beeper sounds and
the operation stops.

To resume the power sliding door operation,
press the same switch again.

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Power Sliding Door Switches

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

Auto Reverse

Do not touch the pinch sensor located at the front
edge of the power sliding door. Do not damage the
sensor. The power sliding door may not operate
properly.

If the power sliding door senses resistance when
closing automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction. The beeper sounds.

Before the power sliding door operation, make sure
there are no people or obstacles near the door. The
auto reverse function should be activated in case of
emergency only. If someone is caught in the opening
or closing sliding door, it can cause serious injury. Pay
special attention to children.

Closing a power sliding door on someone’s hand or
fingers can cause serious injury. Some parts of the
door edge do not sense resistance when the door is
near closing.

Pinch
Sensor

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Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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Press the power sliding door button for more
than one second to operate.

While the power sliding door is in operation, if
you press the button that corresponds to that
power sliding door, the beeper sounds and
the operation stops.

If you press the same button again, the sliding
door reverses its direction.

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Customizing when to open the sliding doors

Anytime:

The power sliding door unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the

default setting.

When Unlocked:

The door opens when all doors are unlocked.

Customized Features

P. 413

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Remote Transmitter

Remote Transmitter

When you press the power sliding door button to
open the door, the front door on the same side
unlocks.

Driver’s Side Power Sliding Door
Button

Passenger’s Side Power Sliding
Door Button

Customizing when to open the sliding doors

When Unlocked

, trying to operate the power

sliding door without unlocking the door triggers the
beeper to sound.

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Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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Outer handles

Pull the outer handle toward you. The sliding
door starts opening or closing.

When the power sliding door is locked, pulling
the outer handle unlocks all the doors and
tailgate while the keyless remote is in your
possession.
The power sliding door handle you pull
operates the door automatically.

While a power sliding door is in operation, if
you pull its handle, the beeper sounds and the
operation stops.
Pull the same handle again, the power sliding
door reverses direction.

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Door Handles

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

The beeper will sound and the power sliding door will
not open if you pull the inner or outer handle under
the following conditions:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The transmission is not in

(

•

The brake pedal is released.

•

The parking brake is released.

If you leave the power sliding door half open on a
steep hill with the engine off, the door starts to slide
down toward the hill bottom after 30 minutes. While
the door slides down, the beeper sounds.

Outer Handle

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Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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Inner handles

Pull it rearward to automatically open the
sliding door, and pull it forward to
automatically close the door.

While a power sliding door is in operation, if
you pull its handle, the beeper sounds and the
operation stops.

To resume the power sliding door operation,
pull the same handle in the same direction
again.

Inner Handle

Open

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Sliding Doors

Auto-Closer

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Auto-Closer

If you manually close the power sliding door, it latches automatically.

The auto-closer feature activates with or without the main switch

Auto-Closer

Keep your hands away from the power sliding door.
The manually closed door latches automatically when
it is half-shut.

The auto-closer feature does not activate if you keep
pulling the inner or outer handle while the sliding
door is closing.

Do not put any force on the power sliding door while
the door is latching.

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Security System

Immobilizer System

This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the
engine.

Pay attention to the following when pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP

button:

•

Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the

ENGINE START/

STOP

button.

•

Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.

•

Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button.

•

Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.

Security System Alarm

The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood, or doors are forcibly
opened.
The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key, remote
transmitter or keyless access system.

However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key, then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.

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When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.

Immobilizer System

NOTICE

Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.

Canadian models only:

Apply and hold the brake

pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the battery has been disconnected.

Security System Alarm

The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.

Security System

Security System Alarm

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To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using remote transmitter or keyless access system, or set the
power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.

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Setting the security system alarm

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:

•

The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

•

The hood is closed.

•

All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter or keyless access system.

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When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.

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To cancel the security system alarm

The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, or keyless access system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

Security System Alarm

Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:

•

Unlocking the door with the lock tab.

•

Opening the hood with the hood release.

•

Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the dashboard.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or
keyless access system.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.

Models with power tailgate

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Security System

Security System Alarm

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The panic button on the remote
transmitter

If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:

•

The horn sounds.

•

Some exterior lights flash.

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Canceling panic mode

•

Press any button on the remote transmitter.

•

Set the power mode to ON.

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Panic Mode

Panic
Button

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Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to open and
close all of the windows.

The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not
pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than
the driver’s seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.

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Manual operation

To open:

Push the switch down lightly, and

hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close:

Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it

until the desired position is reached.

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Automatic operation

To open:

Push the switch down firmly.

To close:

Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.

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Opening/Closing the Windows with Auto-Open/Close

Function

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse

If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

WARNING

Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.

ON
OFF

Power Window
Lock Button

Indicator

Driver’s
Window
Switch

Front
Passenger’s
Window
Switch

Rear Passenger’s
Window Switch

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Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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To open:

Press the unlock button, and then

within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it. If
the windows stop midway, repeat the
procedure.

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Opening the Windows with the Remote

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

While driving with any of the windows open, you
may hear a booming, throbbing, or helicopter-type
noise or pressure. This is called wind buffeting. This is
a normal occurrence that can be minimized.

If you hear a wind buffeting noise with any of the
windows open, lower all of the other windows
slightly or open the moonroof

Opening the Windows with the Remote

If you open the windows with the remote, the
moonroof will open automatically along with them.

Models with moonroof

Unlock
Button

* Not available on all models

Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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To open:

Unlock the driver’s door with the

key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.

To close:

Lock the driver’s door with the key.

Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows at the
desired position. If you want further
adjustment, repeat the same operation.

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

If you open/close the windows with the key, the
moonroof will open/close automatically along with
them.

Models with moonroof

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Moonroof

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

You can operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch in
the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

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Automatic operation

To open:

Pull the switch back firmly.

To close:

Push the switch forward firmly.

The moonroof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
pull or push the switch briefly.

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Manual operation

To open:

Pull the switch back lightly, and

hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close:

Push the switch forward lightly, and

hold it until the desired position is reached.

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Tilting the moonroof up

To tilt:

Push on the center of the moonroof

switch.

To close:

Push the switch forward firmly,

then release.

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Using the Moonroof Switch

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

NOTICE

Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The moonroof can be operated for up to 10 minutes
after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse
function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully
closes.

You can use the remote transmitter or the key to
operate the moonroof.

Opening the Windows with the Remote

P. 185

Opening/Closing the Windows with the
Key

P. 186

WARNING

Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone’s hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Open

Tilt

* Not available on all models

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1:Canadian models

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Changing the Power Mode

ENGINE START/STOP Button

ENGINE START/STOP

Button Operating Range

You can start the engine when the keyless remote is
inside the vehicle.

The engine may also run if the keyless remote is close
to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.

ON mode:
The

ENGINE START/STOP

button is red when the

engine is running.

If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the
engine may not start when you press the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button. If the engine does not start,

refer to the following link.

If the Remote Battery is Weak

P. 657

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked

The power to all electrical components is turned off.

ACCESSORY

The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories
in this position.

The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.

Press the button.

Without pressing the brake pedal

Change to

(

U.S. models

Press the button without the
gear position in

(

Change to

(

then press the

button.

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in

(

and the

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.

When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access
system.

Press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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Automatic Power Off

ENGINE START/STOP Button

If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button while moving the steering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.

Canadian models

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