1997 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

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and coverage are conditional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information. Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100 percent credit toward a replacement battery. Accessory Limited Warranty — Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty — covers all Genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship. Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — provides coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the car. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 1997 Honda Warranties booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 1997 Warranty Manual that came with your car. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstReporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstPurchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number on the form. For manuals prior to the year shown below, contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, Michigan 48207, or call 1-800-782-4356. Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can pay by check or money order, or charge to your credit card. Mail to Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. 61SX002 61SX002EL 61SX030 31SX0620 Main MenuTable of ContentsstAuthorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car. Body Repair Manual: This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts. These Publications cannot be returned for credit without receiving advance authorization within 14 days of delivery. On returns, a restocking fee may be applied against the original order. P.O. BOX 07280 DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48207 1-800-782-4356 Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndex Airbag (SRS).................................... 12 Air Cleaner Element...................... 160 Air Conditioning............................... 74 Maintenance............................... 169 Usage............................................. 74 Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 76 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 171 Alcohol and Drugs........................... 28 Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 108 Antifreeze....................................... 152 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light..................... 35, 127 Operation.................................... 126 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 50 Appearance Care........................... 185 Ashtray.............................................. 69 Audio System................................... 83 Automatic Speed Control................ 46 Automatic Transmission............... 120 Capacity, Fluid........................... 218 Checking Fluid Level................ 157 Shifting........................................ 120 Shift Lever Positions................. 120 Shift Position Indicator............. 120 Shift Lock Release..................... 123 Battery Charging System Indicator............................ 34, 207 Jump Starting............................. 202 Maintenance............................... 164 Specifications............................. 221 Before Driving............................... 107 Belts, Seat........................................... 5 Beverage Holder.............................. 66 Body Repair.................................... 191 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 126 Break-in, New Linings .............. 108 Fluid............................................ 158 Light, Burned-out...................... 181 Parking.......................................... 65 System Indicator.......................... 34 Wear Indicators......................... 125 Brakes, ABS Operation.................................... 126 System Indicator.................. 35, 127 Braking System.............................. 125 CONTINUED Accessories Installation.................................. 115 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 50 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 152 Brake Fluid................................. 158 Engine Coolant........................... 152 Engine Oil................................... 148 Power Steering Fluid................. 159 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 156 Additional Safety Information........ 18 Door Locks................................... 19 Driving with Pets......................... 19 Head Restraint Position.............. 18 Seat-back Position........................ 18 Storing Cargo Safely................... 19 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 150 Adjustments Mirrors.......................................... 64 Head Restraints........................... 56 Seats.............................................. 54 Steering Wheel............................ 44 Main MenustIndex Break-in, New Car......................... 108 Brightness Control, Instruments... 41 Brights, Headlights......................... 40 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 181 Brake Lights............................... 181 Ceiling Light............................... 183 Front Parking Lights................. 180 Front Side Marker Lights......... 180 Headlights.................................. 179 License Plate Lights.................. 182 Specifications............................. 221 Turn Signal Lights..................... 180 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 179 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 203 Capacities Chart............................. 220 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 29 Cargo, Loading............................... 116 Cassette Player Care............................................. 101 Operation................................ 87, 99 CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Player ................................. 90, 102 Center Pocket.................................. 68 Certification Label......................... 218 Chains............................................. 176 Change Oil How to......................................... 150 When to....................................... 142 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 195 Changing Engine Coolant............. 154 Charging System Indicator.... 34, 207 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 157 Battery Condition...................... 164 Brake Fluid................................. 158 Drive Belts.................................. 170 Engine Coolant........................... 113 Engine Oil................................... 112 Fuses........................................... 211 Power Steering Fluid................. 159 Checklist, Before Driving............. 118 Child Safety...................................... 20 Childproof Door Locks................... 52 Cigarette Lighter............................. 69 Cleaner, Air.................................... 160 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..................... 187 Carpeting.................................... 188 Exterior....................................... 186 Fabric.......................................... 188 Interior........................................ 188 Seat Belts.................................... 189 Vinyl............................................ 188 Window....................................... 189 CLEAN Light................................. 101 Clock, Setting the ............................ 66 CO in the Exhaust......................... 225 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 119 Compact Spare............................... 194 Consumer Information*................ 230 Controls, Instruments and.............. 33 Coolant Adding.........................................152 Checking..................................... 113 Proper Solution.......................... 152 Temperature Gauge.................... 38 Corrosion Protection..................... 190 Crankcase Emission Control System......................................... 225 Cruise Control Operation............... 46 Customer Relations Office........... 231 Main MenustDriving............................................ 117 Economy..................................... 114 In Bad Weather.......................... 126 In Foreign Countries................. 109 Economy, Fuel............................... 114 Emergencies on the Road............. 193 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 202 Changing a Flat Tire................. 195 Charging System Indicator ...... 207 Checking the Fuses................... 211 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 206 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 208 Manually Closing Sunroof........ 209 Overheated Engine................... 204 Emergency Brake............................ 65 Emergency Flashers....................... 43 Emission Controls......................... 225 Engine Belts............................................. 170 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................. 34, 208 Oil Pressure Indicator......... 34, 206 Index Oil, What Kind to Use............... 148 Overheating................................ 204 Specifications............................. 221 Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 109 Evaporative Emission Controls.... 225 Exhaust Fumes................................ 29 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 10 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 186 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 188 Fan, Interior...................................... 74 Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 73 Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 110 Filter Air................................................ 160 Oil................................................ 150 First Gear Position......................... 122 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 43 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 195 CONTINUED DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 32 Dashboard Compartment............... 68 Daytime Running Lights................. 40 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 202 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 234 Defogger, Rear Window................. 43 Defrosting the Windows................. 79 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 157 Dimensions..................................... 220 Dimming the Headlights................ 40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 157 Engine Oil................................... 112 Directional Signals........................... 41 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 215 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 125 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 151 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 50 Power Door Locks....................... 50 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 223 Drive Belts...................................... 170 Main MenustIndex Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 157 Brake........................................... 158 Power Steering........................... 159 Windshield Washer................... 156 FM Stereo Radio Reception...................................... 97 Folding the Second Seats ............... 58 Folding the Third Seats.................. 60 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 109 Four-way Flashers........................... 43 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...................................... 215 Fuel.................................................. 108 Fill Door and Cap....................... 110 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement................. 108 Oxygenated................................ 108 Tank, Filling the......................... 110 Fuses, Checking the...................... 211 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 114 Gasohol........................................... 108 Gasoline.......................................... 108 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement................. 108 Tank, Filling the......................... 110 Gas Station Procedures................. 110 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 38 Fuel................................................ 38 Gearshift Lever Positions............. 120 Glass Cleaning............................... 189 Glove Box......................................... 53 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 179 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 43 Headlights......................................... 40 Aiming......................................... 177 Daytime Running Lights............. 40 High Beam Indicator................... 36 High Beams, Turning on............ 40 Low Beams, Turning on............. 40 Reminder Chime.......................... 40 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 179 Turning on.................................... 40 Head Restraints............................... 56 Heating and Cooling........................ 74 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 119 High-Low Beam Switch .................. 40 Hood, Opening the ........................ 111 Horn................................................... 39 Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 152 Hydroplaning.................................. 129 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 218 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 215 Ignition Keys............................................... 49 Switch............................................ 49 Timing Control System............. 226 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel..............................................33 Infant Restraint................................ 22 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 171 Inside Mirror.................................... 64 Inspection, Tire.............................. 173 Instrument Panel............................. 33 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 41 Interior Cleaning............................ 188 Interior Lights.................................. 70 Main MenustIntroduction......................................... i Jacking up the Car......................... 197 Jack, Tire........................................ 195 Jump Starting................................. 202 Keys................................................... 49 Loading Cargo................................ 116 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 49 Fuel Fill Door............................. 110 Glove Box..................................... 53 Power Door.................................. 50 Tailgate......................................... 52 Low Coolant Level......................... 152 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 34, 206 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 220 Luggage.......................................... 116 Label, Certification........................ 218 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41 Lap Belt............................................... 7 Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6 Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 29 Lighter, Cigarette............................ 69 Lights Headlight Aiming...................... 177 Bulb Replacement..................... 179 Indicator........................................ 33 Parking.......................................... 40 Turn Signal................................... 41 Maintenance................................... 137 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 146 Record.................................. 144-145 Required Indicator....................... 38 Safety........................................... 138 Schedule.............................. 140 - 143 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 34, 208 Maximum Speeds.......................... 123 Meters, Gauges................................ 37 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 109 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 64 Index Neutral Gear Position.................... 122 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 108 NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii Numbers, Identification................ 218 Occupant Protection System............ 4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 108 Odometer.......................................... 37 Odometer, Trip................................ 37 Oil Change, How to ......................... 150 Change, When to....................... 142 Checking Engine....................... 112 Pressure Indicator............... 34, 206 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 149 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50 Opening the Hood ......................... 111 Operation in Foreign Countries... 109 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Outside Mirrors............................... 64 Overheating, Engine..................... 204 Owner Maintenance Checks........ 146 Panel Brightness Control............... 41 Park Gear Position......................... 121 Parking............................................ 124 Parking Brake.................................. 65 Parking Lights.................................. 40 Parking Over Things that Burn... 227 PGM-FI System.............................. 226 Polishing and Waxing................... 187 Power Door Locks................................... 50 Mirrors.......................................... 64 Steering....................................... 159 Windows....................................... 62 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 10 Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7 Radiator Overheating.................... 204 Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 83 Rear A/C Unit.................................. 82 Rear End Towing........................... 215 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 181 Rear View Mirror............................. 64 Rear Window Defogger.................. 44 Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. 43 Reclining the Seat Backs................ 55 Reclining the Second Seats............ 59 Reminder Lights.............................. 33 Remote Transmitter........................ 51 Removing the Second Seats........... 57 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 160 Coolant........................................ 154 Engine Oil and Filter................. 150 Fuses........................................... 211 Light Bulbs................................. 179 Schedule..................................... 140 Spark Plugs................................. 162 Timing Belt................................. 170 Tires............................................ 174 Wiper Blades.............................. 166 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................. 11 Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 113 Restraint, Child................................ 20 Reverse Gear Position................... 121 Rotation, Tire................................. 174 Safety Belts......................................... 5 Safety Defects, Reporting*.......... 234 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 30 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belts............................................ 5 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10 Cleaning...................................... 189 Frayed or Torn............................. 11 Maintenance................................. 11 Reminder Light and Beeper....... 34 Replacement................................. 11 System Components...................... 6 Tether Attachment Points.......... 26 Use During Pregnancy................ 10 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7 Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9 Seats.................................................. 54 Adjustments................................. 54 Driver's Seat Power Height Adjustment.................. 55 Folding the Second Seats ........... 58 Main MenustSeats Folding the Third Seats.............. 60 Head Restraints........................... 56 Passenger Seating....................... 54 Reclining the Second Seat.......... 59 Removing the Second Seats....... 57 Third Seat Access........................ 56 Serial Number................................ 218 Service Intervals*.......................... 142 Service Manual.............................. 235 Service Station Procedures .......... 110 Setting the Clock............................. 66 Shifting the Automatic Transmission.............................. 120 Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 120 Shift Lever Positions..................... 120 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 180 Signaling Turns................................ 41 Snow Tires...................................... 176 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 186 Sound System................................... 83 Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 194 Specifications............................. 221 Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 162 Specifications Charts..................... 220 Speed Control................................... 46 Speedometer.................................... 37 SRS Indicator.............................. 16, 34 START (Ignition Key Position)..... 50 Starting the Engine........................ 119 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 119 With a Dead Battery................. 202 Steam Coming from Engine......... 204 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 44 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 49 Stereo Sound System...................... 83 Storing Your Car............................ 184 Sunroof.............................................. 63 Closing Manually....................... 209 Operation...................................... 63 Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions..................... 17 Servicing....................................... 16 SRS Indicator.......................... 16, 34 System Components.................... 12 Synthetic Oil................................... 149 Index Tailgate............................................. 52 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 181 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 193 Tape Player................................. 87, 99 Technical Descriptions Emission Control Systems........ 225 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 227 Tire Information........................ 222 Temperature Gauge........................ 38 Tether Attachment Points.............. 26 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 227 Time, Setting the............................. 66 Timing Belt..................................... 170 Tire Chains..................................... 176 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 195 Tires................................................ 171 Air Pressure............................... 171 Checking Wear.......................... 173 Compact Spare........................... 194 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 223 Inflation....................................... 171 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Tires Inspection................................... 173 Replacing.................................... 174 Rotating....................................... 174 Snow............................................ 176 Specifications............................. 221 Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 157 Fluid Selection............................ 157 Identification Number............... 218 Shifting the Automatic.............. 120 Treadwear...................................... 223 Trip Meter........................................ 37 Turn Signals..................................... 41 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 195 Torn Seat Belts ................................ 11 Towing A Trailer...................................... 130 Emergency Wrecker................. 215 Underside, Cleaning...................... 190 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 193 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 223 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 108 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 188 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 151 Vanity Mirror................................... 68 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 116 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 220 Vehicle Identification Number..... 218 Vehicle Storage.............................. 184 Ventilation......................................... 76 VIN.................................................. 218 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 188 Viscosity, Oil................................... 149 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition.............................. 50 Seat Belts...................................... 34 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 30 Warranty Coverages*................... 233 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 156 Operation...................................... 42 Washing.......................................... 186 Waxing and Polishing................... 187 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 44 Alignment and Balance............. 173 Compact Spare........................... 194 Wrench....................................... 197 Windows Cleaning...................................... 189 Operating the Power................... 62 Rear, Defogger............................ 44 Windshield Cleaning........................................ 42 Defroster...................................... 79 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 166 Operation...................................... 42 Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer......................................43 Worn Tires..................................... 173 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 215 * : U. S. and Canada only Main MenustGas Station Information Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane number of 86 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 l ,14.3 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: API SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2) Main Menust

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1997 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual