Honda Odyssey (2023 year). Manual in english - page 40

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Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.

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Fold in the door mirrors.

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For models equipped with automatic intermittent wipers, turn the wipers off.

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Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.

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Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to 
enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead, 
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.

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Do not spray water directly onto the camera or the area around it. Water may 
enter the lens and cause the camera to malfunction.

A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the 
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the 
elements, so reapply as necessary.

If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they 
may be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and 
clean water.

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Using an Automated Car Wash

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Using High Pressure Cleaners

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Applying Wax

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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts

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Using an Automated Car Wash

When using an automated car wash that pulls the 
vehicle through with a conveyor, make sure the 
transmission in 

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position [car wash mode]

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Applying Wax

NOTICE

Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage 
the paint, metal, and plastic on your vehicle. Wipe 
away spills immediately.

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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts

Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when 
you want to repair the painted surface of the parts 
made of resin.

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Wipe using a glass cleaner.

Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road 
contaminants. When necessary, as early as possible use a sponge and mild detergent 
to wipe away these contaminants. Do not use a stiff brush or harsh chemicals 
(including some commercial wheel cleaners). These can damage the protective finish 
on aluminum alloy wheels, resulting in corrosion. Depending on the type of finish, 
the wheels also may lose their luster or appear burnished. To avoid water stains, 
wipe the wheels dry with a cloth while they are still wet.

The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily 
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash. 
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant 
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to 
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural 
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics may result in moisture developing on the light lens frame 
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of water accumulation, or large water drops 
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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Cleaning the Window

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Maintaining Aluminum Wheels

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Fogged Exterior Light Lenses

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Accessories and Modifications

Accessories

When installing accessories, check the following:

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Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and 
delay your reaction to driving conditions.

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Do not install any accessories over areas marked 

SRS AIRBAG

, on the sides or 

backs of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the 
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags 
deploy.

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Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with 
proper operation of your vehicle.

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Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for 
assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.

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Accessories and Modifications

Honda Genuine accessories are recommended to 
ensure proper operation on your vehicle.

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WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can 
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and 
performance, and cause a crash in which 
you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s 
manual regarding accessories and 
modifications.

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Modifications

Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or 
reliability, or install non-genuine Honda parts or accessories that may have a similar 
effect.

Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not 
make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle 
to no longer meet federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations.

The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1962 connector) installed on this vehicle 
is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other 
devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device may adversely 
affect the vehicle’s electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly 
resulting in a system malfunction, drained battery, or other unexpected problems.

Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.

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Handling the Unexpected

This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.

Tools

Types 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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Tools

Types of Tools

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Types of Tools

The tools are stored in front of the second row seat 
and in the right side panel of the cargo area.

Wheel Nut Wrench/

Jack Handle

Jack

Jack Handle Bar

Bracket

Mounting Wing 

Bolt (B)

Mounting Wing 

Bolt (A)

Storage Bag

Funnel

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If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact 
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or 
replaced.

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Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.

2.

Put the transmission into 

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Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.

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Changing a Flat Tire

Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact 
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure. 
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

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When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the 
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with 
a full-size tire as soon as possible.

The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are 
specifically for this model. Do not use them with 
another vehicle. Do not use another type of compact 
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.

Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire. 
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of 
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact 
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it 
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear. 
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.

Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call 
your dealer or a professional towing service.

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Remove the second row floor mat.

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Floor Mats

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2.

Pull up the floor carpet.

3.

Lift up the floor lid using the handle and 
remove it.

4.

Take the tool case out of the spare tire well. 
Take the jack and wheel nut wrench out of 
the tool case.

5.

Unscrew the wing bolt, then remove the 
spare tire.

6.

Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear 
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.

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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

Floor Carpet

Handle

Floor Lid

Spare Tire

Tool Case

Wheel 
Blocks

The tire to be replaced.

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Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) 
under the vehicle body, near the tire that 
needs to be replaced.

8.

Loosen each wheel nut about one turn 
using the wheel nut wrench.

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Place the jack under the jacking point 
closest to the tire to be changed.

2.

Turn the end bracket clockwise as shown in 
the image until the top of the jack contacts 
the jacking point.

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Make sure that the jacking point tab is 
resting in the jack notch.

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Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar 
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the 
ground.

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How to Set Up the Jack

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How to Set Up the Jack

Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the 
vehicle.

Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or 
may not fit the jacking point.

The following instructions must be followed to use 
the jack safely:

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Do not use while the engine is running.

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Use only where the ground is firm and level.

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Use only at the jacking points.

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Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.

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Do not put anything on top of or underneath the 
jack.

Turn off the sliding door main switch before 
replacing a rear tire. If the main switch is on, the 
power sliding door may accidentally operate, causing 
an accident.

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WARNING

The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, 
seriously injuring anyone underneath.

Follow the directions for changing a tire 
exactly, and never get under the vehicle 
when it is supported only by the jack.

Jack 
Handle 
Bar

Wheel Nut

 Wrench as Jack Handle

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Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.

2.

Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel 
with a clean cloth.

3.

Mount the compact spare tire.

4.

Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the 
lips around the mounting holes, then stop 
rotating.

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Replacing the Flat Tire

Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra 
torque using your foot or a pipe.

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Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. 
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order 
indicated in the image. Go around, 
tightening the nuts, two to three times in 
this order.

Wheel nut torque:

94 lbf∙ft (127 N∙m, 13 kgf∙m)

The storage bag, bracket, mounting wing bolt 
(A) and mounting wing bolt (B) are in the tool 
case.

1.

Put the flat tire in the storage bag provided 
with your vehicle.

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Storing the Flat Tire

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Storing the Flat Tire

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WARNING

Loose items can fly around the interior in a 
crash and can seriously injure the 
occupants. 

Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely 
before driving.

Bracket

Mounting Wing Bolt (A)

Mounting Wing Bolt (B)

Storage Bag

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Pull down the U-shaped carpet piece.

3.

Remove the plastic screw with a coin.

4.

Install the bracket and the mounting wing 
bolt (A) on the attachment point, and 
tighten the bolt.

5.

Install the flat tire on the bracket with the 
inside of the wheel facing toward you.

6.

Install the mounting wing bolt (B) to the 
bracket through one of the five wheel nut 
holes, and tighten the bolt.

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Poke a hole in the storage bag as 
needed.

Plastic Screw

Carpet Piece

Mounting 
Wing Bolt 
(A)

Bracket

Mounting Wing Bolt (B)

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Storing a flat tire on the folded third row seat

1.

Turn over the flap on the left side of the 
cargo area floor.

2.

Pull down the U-shaped carpet piece and 
remove the plastic screw with a coin.

3.

Place the flat tire face down on the 
attachment point.

4.

Put the tire mounting wing bolt (B) in the 
attachment point through one of the five 
wheel nut holes, and tighten the bolt.

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Poke a hole in the storage bag as 
needed.

Plastic Screw

Mounting 
Wing Bolt 
(B)

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If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator 
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), 

Tire 

Pressure Monitor Problem

 will appear on the driver information interface and the 

indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on; however, this is normal 
and is no cause for concern.

If you replace the tire with a full-size tire, the warning message on the driver 
information interface and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after a few 
miles (kilometers).

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TPMS with Tire Fill Assist and the Compact Spare Tire

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TPMS with Tire Fill Assist and the Compact Spare Tire

The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare 
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure 
that it is correct.

Use the TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with 
a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind 
the valve stem.

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Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter.

Starter condition

Checklist

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 driver information interface.

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If the 

To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button

 message appears

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If the Remote Battery is Weak

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Make sure the remote is in its operating range.

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ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

 P. 188

Check the fuses.

Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2

Inspecting 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.

2

Immobilizer 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.

2

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

 P. 675

If the problem continues:

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Emergency Towing

 P. 676

1

Checking the Engine

If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.

2

If the Battery Is Dead

 P. 659