1999 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

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Customer Relations Information................................. 328 U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 329 Canada Zone Office Map.............. 330 Warranty Coverages..................... 331 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)........................... 332 Authorized Manuals...................... 333 Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenustCustomer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact your Honda Customer Relations Zone Office. Refer to the U.S. and Canadian Zone Office maps on the following pages. When you call or write, please give us this information: Vehicle Identification Number (see page 314) Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Mileage on your vehicle Your name, address, and tele- phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstU.S. Zone Office Map Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 990-2020 Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 (770) 442-2045 North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 (847) 870-5600 New England Zone 555 Old County Road Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096 (860) 623-3310 See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D Western Zone P.O. Box 2260 700 Van Ness Avenue Torrance, California 90509-2260 (310) 781-4565 Northwestern Zone P.O. Box 20186 12439 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97230 (503) 256-0943 (also includes Alaska and Hawaii) South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane Irving, Texas 75063 (972) 929-5481 Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road Troy, Ohio 45373 (937) 332-6250 Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337 Aurora, Colorado 80012 (303) 696-3935 Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 (609) 235-5533 Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 (787) 250-4318 Warranty and Customer Relations The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. Main MenuTable of ContentsstCanada Zone Office Map Warranty and Customer Relations Western Zone Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B8 (604) 278-7121 Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1B 2K8 (416) 299-3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7W1 (450) 655-6161 Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. 51 Raddall Ave. Unit 1 Dartmouth, NS B3B 1T6 (902) 468-4416 Main MenuTable of ContentsstWarranty Coverages U.S. Owners Your new Honda is covered by these warranties: New Vehicle Limited Warranty - covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship. Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty these two warranties cover your vehicle's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, 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. Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the vehicle. Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer. Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — provides coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle. 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. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 1999 Honda Warranty Information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty infor- mation is in a separate booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 1999 Warranty Manual that came with your vehicle. Warranty and Customer Relations Main MenuTable of ContentsstReporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) 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. 61SOXOO 61SOXOOEL 61S0X30 31S0X600 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 vehicle. 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 ContentsstAccessories and Modifications.... 189 Accessories................................. 189 Additional Safety Precaution.... 190 Modifications............................. 190 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 79 Accessory Power Sockets............. 124 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 243 Brake Fluid................................. 244 Engine Coolant........................... 237 Engine Oil................................... 233 Power Steering Fluid................. 245 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 242 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts........................ 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 45 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 47 Seat Belt System Components... 45 Additional Information About Your SRS................................... 48 Additional Safety Precautions.... 52 How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work..................... 50 How the SRS Indicator Works...................................... 50 How Your Airbags Work............ 48 SRS Components......................... 48 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 235 Adjustments Head Restraints......................... 104 Mirrors........................................ 115 Seats............................................ 100 Steering Wheel............................ 72 Airbag (SRS)............................... 9, 49 Air Cleaner Element...................... 246 Air Conditioning Filter.................. 256 Air Conditioning System.......130, 138 Maintenance............................... 255 Rear A/C Control...................... 146 Usage..................................130, 138 Air Outlets (Vents)................132, 138 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 257 Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 321 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........ 279 Antifreeze....................................... 237 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light..................... 59, 206 Index Operation.................................... 205 Anti-theft, Audio System............... 180 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 78 Appearance Care........................... 277 Armrests......................................... 103 Audio Controls, Remote................ 179 Audio System......................... 149, 161 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners.... 50 Automatic Lighting Off Feature.... 67 Automatic Speed Control................ 73 Automatic Transmission............... 198 Capacity, Fluid........................... 316 Checking Fluid Level................ 243 Shifting........................................199 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 198 Shift Lever Positions................. 199 Shift Lock Release..................... 201 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Battery Charging System Indicator............................ 58, 302 Jump Starting............................. 297 Maintenance............................... 251 Specifications............................. 317 Before Driving............................... 181 Belts, Seat..................................... 8, 45 Beverage Holder............................ 118 Body Repair.................................... 283 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 205 Break-in, New Linings .............. 182 Fluid............................................ 244 Light, Burned-out...................... 268 Parking........................................ 116 System Indicator.................. 58, 304 Wear Indicators......................... 204 Brakes, ABS Operation.................................... 205 System Indicator.................. 59, 206 Braking System.............................. 204 Break-in, New Vehicle .................. 182 Brightness Control, Instruments... 67 Brights, Headlights......................... 66 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 269 Brake Lights............................... 268 Cargo Area Light....................... 272 Front Parking Lights................. 267 Front Side Marker Lights......... 267 Headlights.................................. 266 High-mount Brake Light.......... 270 Individual Map Lights............... 272 License Plate Light.................... 271 Rear Bulbs.......................... 268, 269 Specifications............................. 317 Turn Signal Lights..................... 267 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 266 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 298 Cancel Button................................... 75 Capacities Chart............................. 316 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 53 Cargo Area Light........................... 127 Cargo Net....................................... 194 Carrying Cargo.............................. 191 Cassette Player Care............................................. 178 Operation........................... 154, 175 CAUTION, Explanation of.............. ii CD Changer...........................157, 171 CD Player ...............................157, 169 Center Pocket................................ 122 Center Table................................... 117 Certification Label......................... 314 Chains............................................. 263 Change Oil How to.........................................235 When to....................................... 224 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 287 Changing Engine Coolant............. 239 Charging System Indicator .... 58, 302 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 243 Battery Condition...................... 251 Brake Fluid................................. 244 Drive Belts.................................. 256 Engine Coolant........................... 187 Engine Oil................................... 186 Fuses........................................... 306 Power Steering Fluid................. 245 Main MenustChecklist, Before Driving............. 196 Childproof Door Locks................... 85 Child Safety...................................... 22 Cleaner Element, Air..................... 246 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..................... 279 Carpeting.................................... 280 Exterior....................................... 278 Fabric.......................................... 280 Interior........................................ 280 Seat Belts.................................... 280 Vinyl............................................280 Windows..................................... 281 Climate Control System................ 138 Clock, Setting the.......................... 117 Coat Hook....................................... 123 Code, Audio System...................... 180 CO in the Exhaust......................... 323 Coin Holder.................................... 122 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 197 Compact Spare............................... 286 Consumer Information*................ 328 Controls, Instruments and.............. 55 Coolant Adding......................................... 237 Checking..................................... 187 Index Proper Solution.......................... 237 Replacing.................................... 239 Temperature Gauge.................... 63 Corrosion Protection..................... 282 Crankcase Emissions Control System.........................................323 Cruise Control Operation............... 73 Customer Relations Office........... 328 DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard.................................... 2, 56 Daytime Running Lights................. 67 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 297 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 332 Defogger, Rear Window................. 71 Defrosting the Windows.......135, 144 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 243 Dimensions..................................... 316 Dimming the Headlights................ 66 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 243 Engine Oil................................... 186 Directional Signals........................... 68 Disabled, Towing Your Vehicle If..................................... 311 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 204 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 236 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 79 Lockout Prevention..................... 80 Manual Sliding Doors.................. 88 Monitor Light............................... 60 Power Door Locks....................... 79 Power Sliding Doors.................... 90 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 319 Drive Belts...................................... 256 Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5 Driving............................................ 195 Economy..................................... 188 In Bad Weather.......................... 210 In Foreign Countries................. 322 Economy, Fuel............................... 188 Emergencies on the Road............. 285 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 297 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Emergencies on the Road Brake System Indicator............ 304 Changing a Flat Tire................. 287 Charging System Indicator...... 302 Checking the Fuses................... 305 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 301 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 303 Overheated Engine................... 299 Emergency Brake.......................... 116 Emergency Flashers....................... 70 Emergency Towing....................... 311 Emissions Controls........................ 323 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 63 Drive Belts.................................. 256 Malfunction Indicator Lamp............................... 58, 303 Oil Pressure Indicator........58, 301 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 233 Overheating................................ 299 Specifications............................. 317 Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 321 Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 323 Exhaust Fumes................................ 53 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System......................................... 324 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 20 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 278 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 280 Fan, Interior...........................130, 142 Features, Comfort and Convenience............................... 129 Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 183 Filters Air................................................246 Air Conditioning........................ 256 Oil................................................ 235 First Gear Position......................... 201 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 70 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 287 Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 243 Brake...........................................244 Power Steering........................... 245 Windshield Washer................... 242 FM Stereo Radio Reception............................150, 162 Folding the Third Seat..................110 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 322 Four-way Flashers........................... 70 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...................................... 311 Fuel..................................................182 Fill Door and Cap....................... 183 Gauge............................................ 63 Octane Requirement................. 182 Oxygenated................................ 321 Reserve Indicator......................... 61 Tank, Filling the......................... 183 Fuses, Checking the...................... 306 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 188 Gasohol........................................... 321 Gasoline.......................................... 182 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 61 Gauge............................................ 63 Octane Requirement................. 182 Tank, Filling the......................... 183 Gas Station Procedures................. 183 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 63 Fuel................................................63 Main MenustGAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)........................................ 213 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)........................................ 213 Gearshift Lever Positions............. 199 Glass Cleaning............................... 281 Glove Box......................................... 87 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................................ 213 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 266 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 70 Headlights......................................... 66 Aiming......................................... 266 Automatic Lighting Off............... 67 Daytime Running Lights............. 67 High Beam Indicator................... 61 High Beams, Turning on............ 66 Low Beams, Turning on............. 66 Reminder Chime.......................... 66 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 266 Turning on.................................... 66 Head Restraints............................. 104 Heated Mirror................................ 116 Index Heating and Cooling...................... 130 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 197 High-Low Beam Switch .................. 66 HomeLink Universal Transmitter.................................. 95 Hood Latch..................................... 248 Hood, Opening the ........................ 184 Horn................................................... 65 Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 237 Hydroplaning.................................. 211 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 257 Inside Mirror.................................. 115 Inspection,Tire.............................. 259 Instrument Panel........................ 2, 56 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 67 Interior Cleaning............................ 280 Interior Lights................................ 125 Introduction......................................... i Identification Number, Vehicle.... 314 If Your Vehicle Has to be Towed......................................... 311 Ignition Keys...............................................76 Switch............................................78 Timing Control System............. 324 Immobilizer System......................... 77 Important Safety Precautions .......... 6 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel.............................................. 57 Individual Map Lights................... 127 Infant Restraint................................ 30 Jacking up the Vehicle.................. 290 Jack, Tire........................................ 288 Jump Starting................................. 297 Keys...................................................76 Label, Certification........................ 314 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 68 Lap/Shoulder Belts.................. 15, 45 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle ... 53 Light Control Switch..................... 125 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 266 Indicator........................................ 57 Interior........................................ 125 Parking.......................................... 66 Turn Signal................................... 68 Load Limits............................. 192, 212 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 78 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 78 Fuel Fill Door............................. 183 Glove Box..................................... 87 Lockout Prevention..................... 80 Power Door.................................. 79 Sliding Doors................................ 88 Tailgate......................................... 85 Low Coolant Level......................... 187 Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 61 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 58, 301 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 316 Luggage.......................................... 191 Maintenance................................... 219 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 231 Record.................................. 229-230 Required Indicator....................... 64 Safety........................................... 220 Schedule.............................. 224-228 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 58, 303 Manual Sliding Doors...................... 88 Maximum Allowable Speeds........ 201 Meters, Gauges................................ 62 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 321 Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 115 Moving the Second Row Bucket Seat..............................................106 Neutral Gear Position.................... 200 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 182 NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i Numbers, Identification................ 314 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 182 Odometer.......................................... 62 Odometer, Trip................................ 63 Oil Change, How to ......................... 235 Change, When to....................... 224 Checking Engine....................... 186 Pressure Indicator............... 58, 301 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 234 ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 79 Opening the Hood......................... 184 Operation in Foreign Countries... 322 Outside Mirrors............................. 115 Overheating, Engine..................... 299 Owner Maintenance Checks........ 231 Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 321 Paint Touch-up...............................279 Panel Brightness Control............... 67 Park Gear Position......................... 199 Parking............................................ 203 Main MenustParking Brake................................ 116 Parking Lights.................................. 66 Parking Over Things that Burn... 203 PGM-FI System.............................. 324 Polishing and Waxing................... 279 Power Door Locks................................... 79 Mirrors........................................ 115 Seats............................................ 102 Sliding Doors................................ 90 Steering....................................... 245 Windows..................................... 113 Power Sliding Doors Indicator................................. 60, 94 Operation...................................... 90 Switches........................................ 90 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 20 Protecting Adults.............................12 Additional Safety Precautions.... 20 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 20 Protecting Children......................... 22 Protecting Infants........................ 30 Protecting Larger Children........ 39 Protecting Small Children.......... 35 Using Child Seats with Tethers...................................... 43 Radiator Overheating.................... 299 Radio/CD Sound System.............. 161 Rear A/C Unit................................ 146 Rear Compartment........................ 122 Rear End Towing........................... 311 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...................... 268, 269 Rear View Mirror........................... 115 Rear Window Defogger.................. 71 Rear Windows................................ 114 Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. 70 Reclining the Seat Backs..... 101, 103 Reclining the Second Seats.......... 101 Reclining the Third Seat...............101 Reminder Lights.............................. 57 Remote Audio Controls................. 179 Remote Transmitter........................ 81 Removing the Second Seats................................... 108, 109 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 246 Index Coolant........................................239 Engine Oil and Filter................. 235 Fuses...........................................306 Light Bulbs................................. 266 Schedule..................................... 222 Spark Plugs................................. 248 Timing Belt................................. 257 Tires............................................261 Wiper Blades.............................. 253 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................. 47 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 187 Reverse Gear Position................... 200 Rotation, Tire................................. 260 Safety Belts................................... 8, 45 Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 332 Safety Features.................................. 7 Air bags........................................... 9 Door Locks................................... 10 Head Restraints........................... 10 Seat Belts........................................ 8 Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Safety Labels, Location of.............. 54 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 45 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 47 Seat Belt System Components... 45 Seat Belts..................................... 8, 45 Cleaning...................................... 280 Maintenance................................. 47 Reminder Light and Beeper................................. 45, 57 System Components.................... 45 Tether Attachment Points.......... 43 Use During Pregnancy................ 20 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15 Seats.................................................. 99 Adjustments............................... 100 Folding the Third Seat.............. 110 Head Restraints......................... 104 Passenger Seating....................... 99 Reclining the Second Seat........ 101 Reclining the Third Seat........... 101 Removing the Second Seats................................108, 109 Third Seat Access...................... 105 Serial Number................................ 314 Service Intervals............................ 224 Service Manual* ............................ 333 Service Station Procedures .......... 183 Setting the Clock........................... 117 Shifting the Automatic Transmission.............................. 199 Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 198 Shift Lock Release......................... 201 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 267 Signaling Turns................................ 68 Sliding Doors.................................... 88 Snow Tires...................................... 263 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 278 Sound System.........................149, 161 Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 286 Specifications............................. 317 Spark Plugs..................................... 248 Specifications Charts..................... 316 Speed Control................................... 73 Speedometer.................................... 62 SRS, Additional Information........... 48 Additional Safety Precautions.... 52 How the Automatic Seat belt Tensioners Work..................... 50 How the SRS Indicator Works........................................50 How Your Airbags Work............ 48 SRS Components......................... 48 SRS Service................................... 51 SRS Indicator............................. 50, 58 START (Ignition Key Position)..... 79 Starting the Engine........................ 197 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 197 With a Dead Battery ................. 297 Steam Coming from Engine......... 299 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 72 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 78 Stereo Sound System............149, 161 Storing Your Vehicle..................... 275 Storage Box.................................... 123 Sunglasses Holder......................... 120 Sun Visor......................................... 121 Supplemental Restraint System Servicing....................................... 51 SRS Indicator..........................50, 58 System Components.................... 48 Synthetic Oil................................... 234 Main MenustTachometer...................................... 62 Tailgate............................................. 85 Opening the.................................. 85 Open Monitor Light.................... 60 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 269 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 285 Tape Player ........................... 154, 175 Technical Descriptions Driving in Foreign Countries... 322 Emissions Control Systems...... 323 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 321 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 325 Tire Information........................ 318 Temperature Gauge........................ 63 Tensioners, Seat Belts .................... 50 Tether Attachment Points.............. 43 Theft Protection............................. 180 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 325 Time, Setting the........................... 117 Timing Belt..................................... 257 Tire Chains..................................... 263 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 287 Tires................................................ 257 Air Pressure............................... 257 Balancing.................................... 260 Checking Wear.......................... 259 Compact Spare........................... 286 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 319 Inflation....................................... 257 Inspection................................... 259 Replacing.................................... 261 Rotating....................................... 260 Snow............................................ 263 Specifications............................. 317 Tire Chains................................. 263 Technical Information.............. 318 Towing ATrailer..................................... 212 Emergency Wrecker................. 311 Traction Control System (TCS)... 207 Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 243 Fluid Selection............................ 243 Identification Number............... 315 Shifting the Automatic..............199 Treadwear...................................... 319 Trip Meter........................................ 63 Turn Signals..................................... 68 Index Tools, Tire Changing.................... 287 Underside, Cleaning...................... 282 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 285 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 319 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 182 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 280 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 236 Vanity Mirror................................. 121 Vehicle Capacity Load......... 192, 212 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 316 Vehicle Identification Number..... 314 Vehicle Storage.............................. 275 Ventilation............................. 133, 138 VIN.................................................. 314 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 280 Viscosity, Oil................................... 234 CONTINUED Main MenustWindshield Cleaning........................................ 68 Defroster........................... 135, 144 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 253 Operation...................................... 68 Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer......................................70 Worn Tires..................................... 259 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 311 * : U.S. and Canada only Index Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 66 Key in Ignition.............................. 79 Seat Belts............................... 45, 57 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 54 Warranty Coverages*................... 331 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 242 Level Indicator............................. 61 Operation...................................... 70 Washing..........................................278 Waxing and Polishing................... 279 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 72 Alignment and Balance............. 260 Compact Spare........................... 286 Wrench....................................... 289 Windows Cleaning...................................... 281 Operating the Power................. 113 Rear.............................................114 Rear, Defogger............................ 71 Main MenustTire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm2) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2) Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 20.00 US gal (75.7 l , 16.65 Imp gal) Power Steering Fluid: Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 245). Brake Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 244). Recommended Engine Oil: API Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30 viscosity (see page 233). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4 l ,3.9 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid preferred, or a DEXRON ® III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 243). Main Menust1999 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................2 Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................55 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................129 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving..................................................................................................................................181 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving ..............................................................................................................................................195 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................219 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................277 Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................285 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.....................................................................................................................313 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................327 A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................333 How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index...................................................................................................................................................... I Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. Introduction NOTICE As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment. symbol. This Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1999 Honda Odyssey was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Main MenustA Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement. You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Safety Labels — on the vehicle. Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean: and one of You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. Safety Headings — such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. Safety Section — such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Instructions — how to use this vehicle correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information — please read it carefully. Main MenustYour Vehicle at a Glance INDICATOR LIGHTS (P.57) GAUGES (P.62) SHIFT LEVER (P.199) HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM (P.130) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 138) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.113) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.184) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.183) PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 116) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.124) CENTER TABLE (P:117) REAR A/C CONTROL (P.146) GLOVE BOX (P.87) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.149, l161) Main MenustTRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (P.207) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.66/68) HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.70) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.117) Your Vehicle at a Glance POWER SLIDING DOOR SWITCHES (P.90) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.115) CRUISE CONTROL (P.73) HORN* REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.179) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.72) CRUISE CONTROL (P.73) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.68/70) *: To use the horn, press the pad around the "H" logo. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.71) LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (P.125) Main MenustThis section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains your Supple- mental Restraint System. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle. Important Safety Precautions .......... 6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features........ 7 Seat Belts........................................ 8 Airbags............................................ 9 Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10 Head Restraints........................... 10 Door Locks................................... 10 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist......... 11 Protecting Adults............................. 12 1. Close and Lock the Doors...... 12 2. Adjust the Front Seats............ 12 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs............. 13 4. Adjust the Head Restraints.... 14 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts...................................... 15 6. Adjust the Steering Wheel..... 19 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position................................. 19 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 20 Additional Safety Precautions.... 20 Protecting Children......................... 22 All Children Must Be Restrained................................ 22 Children Should Sit in the Back Seat............................................23 The Passenger's Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children....... 23 If You Must Drive with Several Children....................................25 If a Child Requires Close Attention................................... 25 Driver and Passenger Safety Additional Safety Precautions.... 25 General Guidelines for Using Child Seats................................ 26 Protecting Infants........................ 30 Protecting Small Children.......... 35 Protecting Larger Children........ 39 Using Child Seats with Tethers......................................43 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts.................................. 45 Seat Belt System Components... 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 45 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 47 Additional Information About Your SRS............................................ 48 SRS Components......................... 48 How Your Airbags Work............ 48 How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work..................... 50 How the SRS Indicator Light Works........................................ 50 SRS Service................................... 51 Additional Safety Precautions.... 52 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 53 Safety Labels.................................... 54 Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenustBe Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. (See page 9.) Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed the greater the risk, but serious accidents can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. (See page 224.) Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page 15 .) Restrain All Children Children are safest when they are properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. A child who is too small for a seat belt must be properly restrained in a child safety seat. (See page 22.) Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones that are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash; a collapsible steering column; and seat belt tensioners that automatically tighten the front seat belts in the event of a crash. These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash. However, you and your passengers can't take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your seat belts properly. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. Driver and Passenger Safety (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats & Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Airbags (8) Seat Belt Tensioners (9) Door Locks Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts For your safety, and the safety of your passengers, your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions. Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. Why Wear Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle's built-in safety features. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including side and rear impacts and rollovers. (Your airbag can only be helpful in a moderate to severe frontal collision.) Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants. Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury. What you should do: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: Airbags do not replace seat belts. The seat belts are the occupants' primary protection in all types of collisions. The airbags supplement the seat belts by providing extra protection for the head and chest of each front seat occupant in a moderate to severe frontal collision. Airbags offer no protection in side impacts, rear impacts, rollovers, or minor collisions. Airbags are designed to deploy only during a moderate to severe frontal collision. Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags save lives, they can cause serious injuries to adults and larger children who are Your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with frontal airbags to help protect the driver and a front seat passenger. This system also includes an indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system. not wearing seat belts, are not wearing them properly, are sitting too close to the airbag, or are not sitting in a proper position. Infants and small children are at an even greater risk of injury or death. What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour Vehicle's Safety Features What you should do: Move the front seats as far back as possible, and keep adjustable seat-backs in an upright position whenever the vehicle is moving. Head Restraints Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries. For maximum protection, the back of your head should rest against the center of the head restraint. Door Locks Keeping your doors locked reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash. It also helps prevent occupants from accidentally opening a door and falling out, and outsiders from unexpectedly opening your doors. Seats & Seat-Backs Your vehicle's seats are designed to keep you in a comfortable, upright position so you can take full advantage of the protection offered by seat belts and the energy absorbing materials in the seats. How you adjust your seats and seat- backs can also affect your safety. For example, sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard increases the risk of you or your passenger being injured by striking the inside of the vehicle, or by an inflating airbag. Reclining a seat-back too far reduces the seat belt's effectiveness and increases the chance that the seat's occupant will slide under the seat belt in a crash and be seriously injured. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour Vehicle's Safety Features Head restraints are properly adjusted (see page 14). All doors and the tailgate are closed and locked (see page 12 ). All cargo is properly stored or secured (see page 191). The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you and your passengers get the maximum protection from your vehicle's safety features, check the following each time before you drive away: All adults, and children who have outgrown child safety seats, are wearing their seat belts and wearing them properly (see page 15). Any infant or small child is properly restrained in a child seat in a back seat (see page 22). Front seat occupants are sitting upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard (see page 12 ). Seat-backs are upright (see page 13). Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstProtecting Adults Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult occupants. These instructions also apply to children who have outgrown child seats and are large enough to wear lap/shoulder belts. (See page 39 for important additional guidelines on how to properly protect larger children.) Driver and Passenger Safety 2.Adjust the Front Seats Any driver who sits too close to the steering wheel is at risk of being seriously injured or killed by striking the steering wheel, or from being struck by an inflating airbag during a crash. 1 .Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and tailgate are closed and locked. Your vehicle has a door and tailgate monitor light on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate is not tightly closed. For safety, locking the doors reduces the chance that a passenger, especially a child, will open a door while the vehicle is moving and accidentally fall out. It also reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash. For security, locked doors can prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. See page 79 for how to lock the doors. Main MenuTable of ContentsstTo reduce the chance of injury, wear your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and move the seat as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining full control of the vehicle. Also make sure your front seat passenger moves the seat as far to the rear as possible. Sitting too close to an airbag can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate. Always sit as far back from the airbags as possible. Most shorter drivers can get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the pedals. However, if you are concerned about sitting too close, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position. See page 100 for how to adjust the front seats. Protecting Adults 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. If you sit too close to the steering wheel, you could be injured if the airbag inflates. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstProtecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as possible. A passenger who sits too close to the dashboard could be injured if the airbag inflates. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury. Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat. See page 101 for how to adjust seat- backs. 4.Adjust the Head Restraints Before driving, make sure everyone with an adjustable head restraint has properly positioned the head restraint. The restraint should be positioned so the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of Contentsst5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt (Except the center position of the third row) Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving. Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries. See page 104 for how to adjust the head restraints. Protecting Adults Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstProtecting Adults If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. Driver and Passenger Safety If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height. Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. RELEASE BUTTON The front seats and middle row seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of a seat belt anchor, press the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions). Main MenuTable of ContentsstUsing the Lap/Shoulder Belt in the Center Position of the Third Seat METAL PLATE METAL HOOK Protecting Adults Unlatch the metal plate of the shoulder belt from the anchor on the ceiling and extend the belt by pulling the metal plate. LATCH PLATE Attach the metal hook on the edge of the shoulder belt to the metal loop on the latch plate of the lap belt marked CENTER. Make sure the shoulder belt is securely attached and it is not twisted. A twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. Insert the latch plate of the lap belt into the buckle marked CENTER. If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull on the plate to extend the belt. Then insert the latch plate into the buckle, and tug on the lap and shoulder belts to make sure the belt is securely latched. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstIf necessary, pull up on the shoulder belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder belt, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. If a Seat Belt Doesn 't Work Properly If a seat belt does not seem to work as it should, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt. Anyone using a seat belt that is not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page 45 for additional information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts. Protecting Adults Position the lap belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull on the loose end of the lap belt for a snug but comfortable fit. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of Contentsst6.Adjust the Steering Wheel 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, so that the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the protective capability of the driver's airbag. See page 72 for how to adjust the steering wheel. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured by striking interior parts of the vehicle, or by being struck by an inflating airbag. Protecting Adults Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor. Remember, to get the best protection from your vehicle's airbags and other safety features, you must sit properly and wear your seat belt properly. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstProtecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Because protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child, a pregnant woman should always wear a seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a vehicle. Remember to keep the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips. Driver and Passenger Safety Pregnant women should also sit upright arid as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating airbag. Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive. Additional Safety Precautions Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a folded- down back seat. All passengers must sit in locked, upright seats and be properly restrained by seat belts. Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is moving. A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle. Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash. Main MenuTable of ContentsstKeep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers. If your hands or arms are close to the SRS covers in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, they could be injured if the airbags inflate. Do not put any accessories on seat belts. Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, can severely compromise the protective capability of seat belts and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and an airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your airbags inflate. Protecting Adults Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstProtecting Children Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many parents and other adults may not know how to properly protect young passengers. So if you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a grandchild or other children in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. Driver and Passenger Safety Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash. Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt. All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under. To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be restrained whenever they ride in a vehicle. Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. (See page 26 .) A larger child should always be restrained with a seat belt. (See page 39 .) Main MenuTable of ContentsstChildren Should Sit in the Back Seat According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in the back seat, not the front seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. In a back seat, children are less likely to be injured by striking hard interior parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating airbag when they ride in the back. The Passenger's Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children Airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this, the passenger's airbag is quite large, and it inflates with tremendous speed. Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger's airbag. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant. Protecting Children Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger's airbag can be hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child. Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger's airbag. Whenever possible, larger children should sit in a back seat, properly restrained with a seat belt. (See page 39 for important information about protecting larger children.) CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstProtecting Children U.S. Models To remind you of the passenger's airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard and on the driver's and front passenger's visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. Canadian Models To remind you of the airbag hazards, your vehicle has warning labels on the driver's and front passenger's visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. CAUTION TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY: FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT. DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILD SEATS IN ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE AIR BAG. DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIR BAG OR BETWEEN THE AIR BAG AND YOURSELF. SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS. PRECAUTION: POUR EVITER DES BLESSURES GRAVES: POUR PROFITER D'UNE PROTECTION MAXIMALE LORS D'UNE COLLISION BOUCLEZ TOUJOURS VOTRE CEINTURE DE SECURITE. N'lNSTALLEZ JAMAIS UN SIEGE POUR ENFANTS FAISANT FACE A L'ARPIERE SUR LE SIEGE DU PASSAGER AVANT NE VOUS APPUYEZ PAS ET NE VOUS ASSEYEZ PAS PRES DU COUSSIN GONFLABLE. NE DEPOSEZ AUCUN OBJET SUR LE COUSSIN GONFLABLE OU ENTRE LE COUSSIN GONFLABLE ET VOUS. LISEZ LE GUIDE UTILISATEUR POUR DE PULS AMPLES RENSEIGNEMENTS. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of ContentsstProtecting Children If a Child Requires Close Attention Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention. Additional Safety Precautions Use childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the doors. Using this feature will prevent children from opening the doors and accidentally falling out

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