Honda 2000 Odyssey - User Manual

2000 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual
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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 .............................................................................................................................................187
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving...........................................................................................................................................................201
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................225
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care.........................................................................................................................................283
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................291
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information...............................................................................................................................319
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................331
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................337
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.

Summary

A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Key safety recommendations for safe vehicle operation and passenger protection.

Your Vehicles Safety Features

Seat Belts

Guidelines on the proper use and importance of seat belts for safety.

Airbags

Information on the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and its hazards.

Protecting Adults

Instructions for properly protecting the driver and adult occupants.

Protecting Children

Recommendations and guidelines for safely restraining infants and children.

Instruments and Controls

Steering Wheel Controls

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

Climate Control System

Audio System

Before Driving

Driving

Starting the Engine

Automatic Transmission

The Braking System

Details on the braking system, including wear indicators and anti-lock brakes.

Traction Control System

Information on the Traction Control System (TCS) and its operation.

Driving in Bad Weather

Techniques and precautions for driving safely in adverse weather conditions.

Towing a Trailer

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Essential safety precautions to follow when performing vehicle maintenance.

Maintenance Schedule

Schedules for routine maintenance based on mileage and time intervals.

Owner Maintenance Checks

Regular checks for fluids, tires, lights, and other vehicle components.

Engine Oil

Guidelines for selecting, adding, and changing engine oil and filter.

Tires

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Compact Spare Tire

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire.

If Your Engine Wont Start

Troubleshooting steps for when the engine fails to start or runs poorly.

Jump Starting

Procedure for safely jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Emergency Towing

Honda 2000 Odyssey Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	2000 Odyssey
Category	Automobile
Language	English