2011 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

Tostoreaspeeddialnumberduringa call: 1.

Press and hold the desired audio preset button during a call.

2.

The contact information for the active call will be stored for the preset button.

5.

When the speed dial number is successfully stored, you are asked

CONTINUED

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Toaddavoicetagtoastoredspeeddial number: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Store Voice Tag.’’

3.

Select the number you want to store a voice tag for.

Todeleteavoicetag: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Delete Voice Tag.’’

3.

Select the number you want to delete the voice tag for.

4.

Follow the prompts to complete the voice tag.

NOTE:

Avoid using duplicate voice tags.

Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a voice tag.

It is easier for HFL to recognize a longer name. For example, use ‘‘John Smith’’ instead of ‘‘John.’’

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system)

Todeleteaspeeddialnumber: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Delete Speed Dial.’’

3.

Select the number you want to delete.

Making a Call You can make calls by inputting any phone number, using the imported phonebook, using the call history, or with speed dial entries, or by redial.

Tomakeacallusinganameinthe Phonebook: When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook are automatically imported to HFL.

1.

Select ‘‘Phonebook’’ from the Phone screen.

2.

Select a name from the list.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system)

3.

4.

Push the selector knob to list the number or numbers stored for the selected name.

Select a number and push the selector knob to begin automatic dialing.

Tomakeacallusingaphonenumber:

TomakeacallusingCallHistory:

HISTORY LIST

1.

Select ‘‘Dial’’ from the Phone screen.

1.

Select ‘‘Call History’’ from the Phone screen.

2.

Enter the phone number, and select

2.

Call History is sorted by ‘‘All Calls,’’ ‘‘Received Calls,’’ ‘‘Dialed Calls,’’ and ‘‘Missed Calls.’’ Selecting a number begins automatic dialing.

Some phones do not support

NOTE: ‘‘All Calls.’’

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TomakeacallusingSpeedDial:

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system)

TomakeacallusingRedial: Select ‘‘Redial’’ from the Phone screen or press and hold the PICK- UP button to redial the last number dialed in your phone’s history.

PRESET BUTTONS

The first six speed dial entries are linked to the audio preset buttons while in the Phone screen. Press the corresponding button to begin automatic dialing.

2.

A list of up to 20 stored speed dial entries is shown. Select the entry you want to call, and push SELECT to begin automatic dialing.

1.

Select ‘‘Speed Dial’’ on the Phone screen.

: Any voice-tagged speed dial

NOTE entry can be dialed by voice from any screen.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system)

Receiving a Call When you receive a call, a notification appears on the screen (see page

497

).

During a Call

Example

−

Allows you to send

DialTones ＊ numbers or names during a call. This is useful when you call a menu- driven phone system.

To answer the call, press the PICK-UP button on the steering wheel.

To end or decline the call, press the HANG-UP button.

＊

Available on some phones

The following options are available during a call:

−

Allows you to transfer a

Transfer call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL. Mute voice.

Allows you to mute your

−

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system)

CallWaiting If your phone has Call Waiting, a beep sounds for an incoming call. Press and release the PICK-UP button to put the original call on hold and answer the incoming call.

To return to the original call, press the PICK-UP button again. If you don’t want to answer the incoming call, disregard it and continue with your original call. If you want to hang up the original call and answer the new call, press the HANG-UP button.

HFL Limitations An incoming call on HFL will Audio when it is interrupt playing. Audio will resume when the call is ended.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Wireless Technology name and logos are

Bluetooth The registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

HandsFreeLink (HFL)

Bluetooth allows you to place and receive phone calls using either the navigation system controls or voice commands without the distraction of handling your cell phone.

To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth- compatible cell phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities:

In the U.S., visit com

or call (888) 528-7876.

handsfreelink.honda.

In Canada, visit or call (888) 528-7876.

www.handsfreelink.ca,

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Using HFL InterfaceDial

CANCEL BUTTON

PHONE BUTTON

DIAL

ENTER

Use the Interface Dial to make menu or list selections.

To select an item on the screen, turn the interface dial left or right to highlight it, and then press ENTER.

U.S. model is shown.

Press the PHONE button or PICK- UP button to go to the Phone screen.

Press the CANCEL button to go back to the previous screen.

To select an item that comes with icons,

, or

push the interface selector up, down, left, or right.

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HFLButtons

VoiceControlTips

TALK BUTTON

PICK-UP BUTTON

MICROPHONE

BACK BUTTON

HANG-UP BUTTON

−

−

Press and

PICK-UP Button release to answer a call, or press to go directly to the Phone screen. HANG-UP Button Press and release to end or decline a call. TALK Button to give a command. − BACK Button Press and release to go back to the previous command, or cancel the command.

Press and release

−

Air or wind noise from the dashboard and side vents and all windows may interfere with the microphone. Adjust or close them as necessary. Press and release the Talk button each time you want to make a command. After the beep, speak in a clear, natural tone.

Try to reduce all background noise. If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, commands may be misinterpreted. To change the volume level of HFL, use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls.

HelpFeature For help at any time, including a list of available options, say ‘‘Help.’’

LanguageSelection Refer to the navigation system manual for how to change the system’s language between English, French, and Spanish.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

Display When you receive an incoming call, you will see the following displays and notifications.

You will see ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’ on the audio display while HFL is in use.

On the navigation screen:

On the Phone screen:

SIGNAL STRENGTH ROAM STATUS

BLUETOOTH INDICATOR

U.S. model is shown.

BATTERY LEVEL STATUS

CALL NAME PHONE DIALING

Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to the screen.

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How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

Call History

All

Dial

Receive

Missed

Display the last 20 incoming, outgoing, or missed calls. (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)

Display the last 20 outgoing calls. (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)

Display the last 20 incoming calls. (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)

Display the last 20 missed calls. (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)

Phone

Phonebook

Display the paired phone’s previously imported phonebook (or import a new one).

Dial

Enter a phone number to dial.

More

Speed Dial

Displays a list of all 20 speed dial entries. The first 4 speed dial numbers are shown on the Phone screen.

Voice commands can be used for all above options. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.

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Phone

Phone Setup

Add New Phone

Pair a phone to the system.

Connect

Connect a phone to the system.

Connection

Disconnect

Disconnect a paired phone from the system.

Delete

Delete a previously paired phone.

Pass-key

Create a Pass-key number for a paired phone.

Store

Speed Dial

Select a number from the Call History, Phonebook, or manual entry to store as a speed dial number.

Edit

Speed Dial

Delete

Speed Dial

Delete a previously stored speed dial number.

Store Voice Tag

Create a voice tag for a speed dial number.

Delete Voice Tag

Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number.

Voice commands can be used for all above options. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.

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Phone

Phone Name/

PIN

Create a phone name/PIN number for a paired phone.

Auto Transfer

Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.

Phone Setup

Auto Answer

Set incoming calls to be automatically answered.

Clear Phone Information

Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries, speed dials, and pass-keys.

Voice commands can be used for all above options. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.

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To use HFL, you need to pair your Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to the system.

HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which means, the maximum range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10
meters).

Phone Screen

Phone Setup You can set up your phone and other system options with this menu.

Push the selector down for PHONE SETUP.

Press the PHONE button or PICK- UP button to go to the Phone screen.

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SetupBluetoothPhone Topairacellphone(whenthereisno phonepairedtothesystem): Press the PHONE button or PICK- UP button. The system starts pairing when there is no phone paired to the system.

1.

Press the PHONE button or PICK- UP button. The system prompts you to pair a phone. Select ‘‘Yes’’ on the confirmation screen.

2.

Make sure your phone is set to discoverable or visibility is ON, and select ‘‘OK.’’ HFL begins to search for your phone.

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Topairacellphone(whenthereareone ormorephonespairedtothesystem):

U.S. model is shown.

3.

4.

If your phone is found, it is displayed on the screen. Select it and press ENTER.

5.

HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-key that you will need to input on your phone.

If your phone doesn’t appear on the list, select ‘‘Phone not found?’’ and search for Bluetooth devices using your phone. From your phone, select ‘‘HandsFreeLink.’’

6.

When your phone prompts you, input the 4-digit pass-key.

7.

You will receive a notification on the screen and your phone if pairing is successful.

1.

Select ‘‘Phone Setup’’ from the Phone screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Connection’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

3.

Select ‘‘Add New Phone.’’

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Tochangethepass-keysetting:

Phonepairingtips

You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is moving. Up to six phones can be paired. Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is paired to HFL.

4.

Select one of the six entries on the list. Make sure your phone is set to discoverable or visibility is ON.

5.

Follow steps 2 through 7 from the previous page.

1.

Select ‘‘Connection’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Pass-key.’’

The default pass-key ‘‘0000’’ NOTE: is used until you change the setting.

For a randomly generated pass-key each time you pair a phone, select ‘‘Random.’’

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Example

Todeleteapairedphone:

TRASH ICON

5.

Select ‘‘Yes’’ from the confirmation screen.

Push the selector to left to delete.

To create your own pass-key, select ‘‘Fixed’’ and follow steps 3 and 4.

3.

Delete the current pass-key.

4.

Enter a new pass-key, and select ‘‘OK.’’

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BLUETOOTH ICON

1.

Select ‘‘Connection’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Delete.’’

3.

4.

Select the phone you want to delete. The Bluetooth icon shows you the currently linked phone.

A trash icon appears next to the selected phone. Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue.

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PhoneName/PIN You can name up to six HFL phone names. Each can be PIN protected, and have its own phonebook, speed dial, and call history.

Select a phone name.

Tonameaphone:

1.

Select ‘‘Phone Name/PIN’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select the phone name you want to edit on the phone name/PIN screen.

If the phone name you selected is PIN-protected, the speed dial list becomes ‘‘

＊＊＊＊

.’’

1.

Select ‘‘Phone Name/PIN’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Phone Name.’’

3.

Enter a phone name, and select ‘‘OK’’ when complete.

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TocreateaPINforeachphone: When you set a PIN for a phone, you will be asked to enter the PIN every time you select the phone on the Phone screen.

If you select ‘‘DO NOT USE PIN,’’ before entering any number, the phone will not have a PIN.

If the phone is already PIN-protected, you need to enter the current PIN before creating a new one.

AutomaticTransferring If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone, the call can be automatically transferred to HFL with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

1.

Select ‘‘Phone Name/PIN’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘PIN.’’

3.

Enter a 4-digit PIN, re-enter it, and select ‘‘OK.’’

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1.

Select ‘‘Auto Transfer’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘OFF’’ or ‘‘ON.’’

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AutomaticAnswering You can choose when the HFL system automatically answers incoming calls.

Toclearthephoneinformation Clearing a phone name will clear all settings, such as call history and phonebook.

1.

Select ‘‘Auto Answer’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Off,’’ ‘‘2sec,’’ ‘‘5sec,’’ or ‘‘10sec.’’

1.

Select ‘‘Clear Phone Information’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select the phone you want to clear.

3.

A trash icon appears next to the selected phone. Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue.

4.

Select ‘‘Yes’’ from the confirmation screen.

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AutomaticImportCellular PhonebookandCallHistory (availableonsomephones) When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook and call history are automatically imported to HFL.

Up to three category icons appear next to the phonebook entries .

＊

EditSpeedDial

Preference

Home

Mobile

Work

Pager

Fax

Car

Voice

Other

These indicate how many numbers are stored for the name. If a name has more than three category icons, ‘‘…’’ is displayed.

＊

Available on some phones

The first four speed dial entries.

Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone name, and the first four numbers are displayed on the Phone screen.

Select a ‘‘No Entry’’ field to store a speed dial entry, or use the following procedure.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

Tostoreaspeeddialnumber: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Store Speed dial.’’

3.

Select a number on the speed dial list where you want to store the number.

4.

−

Choose a number from: Phonebook the linked cell phone’s imported phonebook Call History numbers Dial manual number input

the last 20

−

−

5.

When the speed dial number is successfully stored, you are asked to store a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.

When a voice tag is stored for the entry, you can dial the number by saying ‘‘Call’’ and the voice tag name.

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Toaddavoicetagtoastoredspeeddial number: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Store Voice Tag.’’

3.

Select the number you want to store a voice tag for.

Todeleteavoicetag: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Delete Voice Tag.’’

3.

Select the number you want to delete the voice tag for.

4.

A trash icon appears next to the selected numbers. Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue.

4.

Follow the prompts to complete the voice tag.

NOTE:

Avoid using duplicate voice tags. Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a voice tag. It is easier for HFL to recognize a longer name. For example, use ‘‘John Smith’’ instead of ‘‘John.’’

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Todeleteaspeeddialnumber: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Delete Speed Dial.’’

3.

Select the number you want to delete, and push ENTER.

4.

A trash icon appears next to the selected numbers. Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

Making a Call You can make calls by inputting any phone number, using the imported phonebook, using the call history, or with speed dial entries.

Tomakeacallusinganameinthe Phonebook: When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook are automatically imported to HFL.

1.

Select ‘‘Phonebook’’ from the Phone screen.

2.

Select a name from the list.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

3.

Push ENTER to list the number or numbers stored for the selected name.

4.

Select a number and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing.

Tomakeacallusingaphonenumber:

TomakeacallusingCallHistory:

HISTORY LIST

1.

Select ‘‘Dial’’ from the Phone screen.

1.

Select ‘‘Call History’’ from the Phone screen.

2.

Enter the phone number, and select ‘‘Dial.’’

To enter the phone number by voice, say it in a continuous string.

2.

Call History is sorted by ‘‘All,’’ ‘‘Dial,’’ ‘‘Receive,’’ and ‘‘Missed.’’ Selecting a number begins automatic dialing.

Some phones do not support

NOTE: ‘‘All’’ in the Call History.

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TomakeacallusingSpeedDial:

SPEED DIAL PHONE ICON

VOICE TAG ICON

Select one of the four entries on the Phone screen, and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

TomakeacallusingMoreSpeedDial: Select ‘‘More Speed Dial’’ on the 1. Phone screen.

2.

A list of 20 stored speed dial entries is shown. Select the entry you want to call, and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing.

: Any voice-tagged speed dial

NOTE entry can be dialed by voice from any screen.

TomakeacallusingRedial: Press and hold the PICK-UP button to redial the last number dialed in your phone’s history. While the display showing Phone screen, you can also redial by pressing and holding ENTER.

Receiving a Call When you receive a call, a notification appears on the screen (see page

518

).

To answer the call, press the PICK-UP button on the steering wheel.

To end or decline the call, press the HANG-UP button.

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−

Allows you to transfer a

Transfer call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL.

−

Mute voice.

Allows you to mute your

＊

Available on some phones

CallWaiting If your phone has Call Waiting, press and release the PICK-UP button to put the original call on hold and answer the incoming call.

To return to the original call, press the PICK-UP button again. If you don’t want to answer the incoming call, disregard it and continue with your original call. If you want to hang up the original call and answer the new call, press the HANG-UP button.

During a Call

Example

The following options are available during a call:

＊ −

Allows you to send

DialTones numbers or names during a call. This is useful when you call a menu- driven phone system.

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HFL Limitations An incoming call on HFL will Audio when it is interrupt playing. Audio will resume when the call is ended.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

Bluetooth

Wireless Technology name and logos are

Bluetooth The registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Service Station Procedures

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Refueling Opening and Closing the

. 540
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. 541
. 541

Hood

Oil Check Engine Coolant Check

. 544
. 545
. 545
. 546
Fuel Economy Accessories and Modifications . 549
Carrying Cargo . 551

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Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation

Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Do not tow a trailer.

You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.

Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 87 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that can lead to engine damage.

We recommend using quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is available.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact your dealer for service. Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.

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Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda endorses the use of ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’ where available to help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines. Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’ standards at the retail location. This fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission control system.

Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures

For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Owner Link at . In Canada, visit owners.honda.com www.honda.ca information on gasoline. For more information on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.

for additional

Refueling

Pull

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE

1.

Park with the driver’s side closest to the service station pump.

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Service Station Procedures

2.

Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.

Before opening the fuel fill door, make sure the rear sliding door on the driver’s side is closed.

TETHER

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.

FUEL FILL CAP

3.

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. The fuel fill cap is attached to the fuel filler with a tether. Insert the attachment on the fuel fill cap into the slit on the fuel fill door.

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4.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This leaves some room in the fuel tank for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.

If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Try filling at another pump. If this does not fix the problem, consult your dealer.

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5.

Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once. ExceptTouringmodels If you do not properly tighten the cap, you will see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on the information display (see page

82

).

Tighten Fuel Cap Message OnTouringmodels

Service Station Procedures

normal driving once you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another message, press the INFO button. The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off.

OnTouringmodels If you do not properly tighten the cap, you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message on the multi-information display.

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Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.

Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic system will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak. The first time a leak is detected a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message appears on the multi-information display. Turn the engine off, and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. The message should go off after several days of

If the system still detects a leak in the vehicle’s evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off, and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once. The MIL should go off after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. If the MIL does not go off, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. For more information, see page

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Service Station Procedures

Opening and Closing the Hood

Pull

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

1.

Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.

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GRIP

SUPPORT ROD

LATCH

CLIP

2.

Put your fingers under the front edge of the hood near the center. Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle. Slide this handle to the right to release the hood. Lift up the hood.

If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

3.

Holding the grip, pull the support rod out of its clip. Insert the end into the designated hole in the hood.

To close the hood, lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop. Make sure it is securely latched.

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Oil Check

DIPSTICK

Park the vehicle on a level surface. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.

1.

Remove the dipstick (orange loop).

2.

Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.

3.

Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole.

UPPER MARK LOWER MARK

4.

Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.

If it is near or below the lower mark, see 614

Adding Engine Oil

on page

Service Station Procedures

Engine Coolant Check

RESERVE TANK

MAX

MIN

Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If Adding it is below the MIN line, see Engine Coolant for 618
information on adding the proper coolant.

on page

Owner’s Maintenance on page

Refer to Checks for information about checking other items on your vehicle.

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Fuel Economy

Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.

The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to the right are a useful tool for comparison when buying a vehicle. EPA estimates include:

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City MPG Represents urban driving in light traffic. A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided.

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Represents a

Highway MPG mixture of rural and interstate driving, in a warmed-up vehicle, typical of longer trips in free-flowing traffic. A range of miles per gallon

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City MPG

Highway MPG

Combined Fuel Economy

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost

(Sample U.S. EPA label shown)

achieved is also provided.

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Combined Fuel Economy Represents a combination of city and highway driving. The scale represents the range of combined fuel economy for other vehicles in the class.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost − Provides an estimated annual fuel cost, based on 15,000 miles (20,000
km) per year multiplied by the cost

per gallon (based on EPA fuel cost data) divided by the combined fuel economy.

For more information on fuel economy ratings and factors that affect fuel economy, visit www.fueleconomy.gov (Canada: Visit

vehicles.gc.ca

www.

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Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle’s fuel economy:

Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires

Improving Fuel Economy VehicleMaintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance messages displayed on the multi- Owner’s information display (see Maintenance Checks on page 611
For example:

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Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see page 614
Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases − ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces fuel economy. Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy.

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DriveEfficiently

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Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption.

Rapid

Fuel Economy

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Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel economy at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your speed and you reduce the drag. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are also big contributors to increased drag. Always drive in the highest gear possible manual transmission, you can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible. − Avoid excessive idling Idling results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms per liter).

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Fuel Economy

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The A/C

Minimize the use of the air conditioning system puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Plan and combine trips Combine several short trips into one. A warmed-up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold one.

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Calculating Fuel Economy

MeasuringTechniques Direct calculation is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy. Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles (kilometers).

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CheckingYourFuelEconomy

Miles driven

Gallons of fuel

Miles per Gallon

100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

1) 2) 3) 4)

Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off. Reset trip counter to zero. Record the total gallons (liters) needed to refill. Follow one of the simple calculations above.

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can make it unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the following information.

Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to personalize your vehicle. These accessories have been designed and approved for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty.

Although non-Honda accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and reliability.

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

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

When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle’s computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system.

Before installing any accessory:

Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance.

Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page the proper operation of your vehicle.

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

Do not install accessories on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

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2011 OdysseyRaising your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit can affect the handling, stability, and reliability.

Non-Honda wheels, because they are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will not be compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and other systems.

Modifying your steering wheel or any other part of your vehicle’s safety systems could make the systems ineffective.

If you plan to modify your vehicle, consult your dealer.

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