Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

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 INFORMATION
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VEHICLE 
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You can also operate the rear climate control using the rear controls loc\
ated on 
the ceiling above the right second-row passenger.Customized Features
Use the Settings menus to customize certain features of your vehicle. Th\
e 
customized settings are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the 
remote (Driver 1 or Driver 2). Settings are unique to each remote.
 How to Change a Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select v ehicle Settings. Use the selector knob or 
interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.  Press the SeTTINGS button.
2.  Select a settings category.
3.  Select a settings option, and make your preferred changes.
4.  Press the BACK button to exit the menus.
 Setting the Clock
On vehicles without navigation, use the selector knob to adjust the time\
 in the 
clock display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS 
signals.
1.  Press the SeTTINGS button.
2.  Select System Settings (or Clock).
3.  Select Clock Adjustment.
4.  Rotate the interface dial to change the hour value. Press the interface \
dial to 
select minutes, and rotate to change the value. Press the interface dial\
 to exit 
the screen.
5.  Press the BACK button to exit the menus.
SeTTINGS 
button
Settings display
BACK 
buttonInterface 
dial
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on. The appropriate ind\
icator 
appears for each setting.
Press the seat heater button on the dashboard to 
cycle through low, high, and off. 
LO: Slowly warm the seat, or to maintain continuous 
heating.
HI: Quickly warm the seat. If left in HI, the heater 
cycles on and off.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons w\
ith 
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should 
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
Rear fan 
control bar
Rear ON/OFF 
button
Rear temperature 
control bar
Rear AUTO 
buttonRear MODE 
button
*if equipped                       
						

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 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
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AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
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Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.
 USB Port
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, 
such as an iPod
® or iPhone®. Install the flash drive 
or cable connector to the USB port.
 Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch  
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1.  Open the AUX cover.
2.  Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device 
into the jack. The audio system switches to 
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation  
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
 Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings using the selector knob.
1.  Press the SeTTINGS button.
2.  Select Audio Settings.
3.  Select Sound.
4.  Select one of the options, and adjust as necessary.
5.  Press the BACK button to exit.
 Steering Wheel Controls
You can operate certain functions of the audio 
system using the steering wheel controls.
MODE button: Cycle through available audio modes.
VOL (p/q) buttons: Adjust audio volume.
CH (+/-) buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or 
folders.
FM/AM/XM
® Radio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station. 
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track. 
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous folder (CD/USB)\
.
Pandora
®
Press (+) for the next song. 
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.
*if equipped
 Accessory Power Sockets Open the socket cover to use power when the 
vehicle is on.
Power sockets are located in the front console and 
the driver’s side rear cargo area.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the 
power socket.
NOTICE
 AC Power Outlet*The outlet can supply power for appliances up to 115 volts that are rate\
d 150 watts 
or less when the engine is running.
1.  Open the socket cover located on the driver’s 
side rear door.
2.  Slightly plug in the appliance, turn it 90 degrees 
clockwise, then push it in all the way.
Do not use the AC power outlet for electric appliances that require high\
 initial 
peak wattage or medical equipment devices.
NOTICE
*if equipped  
						

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Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
Display audio or phone information. Use the buttons to control the displ\
ay and audio 
system.
Models with one display
Selector knob: Rotate to 
scroll through options, and 
press to enter a selection. MENU button: 
Change audio options.
DISPLAY button: 
Choose the audio 
display, clock, or trip 
computer. Power/Volume knob: 
Press to turn the audio 
system on and off. 
Turn to adjust the volume.  SETTINGS button: 
Select various audio 
mode options, sound 
settings, and clock 
adjustment.
BACK button: Go back to 
the previous display.
 button: Change 
screen brightness. 
Use the selector knob 
to make adjustments.
i-MID
Display button: 
Choose the 
audio display, 
clock, or trip 
computer.
Models with one display
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
FM/AM button: Select a 
band. Preset buttons (1-6): 
Press and hold a preset 
button to store the 
current station. Press a 
preset button to select 
a previously stored 
station.  Seek/Skip buttons: 
Search up and down 
the selected band for 
a station with a strong 
signal.
Selector knob: Press 
and rotate to tune 
radio frequency. Make 
and enter selections.
FM/AM radio display                                        
						

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Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC 
formats.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese 
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Models with one display
CD eject button
CD slot
CD button: 
Play a CD.
Seek/Skip buttons: Press 
to change tracks.
Press and hold to move 
rapidly within a track. Selector knob: Turn to 
change tracks.
Press and turn to 
select an item, then 
press to set your 
selection.
CD display
iPod® or USB Flash Drive
Play and operate an iPod or USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
 Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod or USB fl\
ash drive.
1.  From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2.  Select Music Search.
3.  Select a search option or folder.
4.  Select the track you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Models with one display
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 56).
Seek/Skip buttons: Press 
to change tracks.
Press and hold to move 
rapidly within a track. AUX button: Play iPod 
or USB.
Selector knob: Turn to 
change tracks.
Press and turn to 
select an item, then 
press to set your 
selection.
iPod display                            
						

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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s 
audio system. visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca 
(Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
 all phones.
Models with one display
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®  (see page 80).
Seek/Skip buttons: 
Change audio tracks. AUX button: Play 
Bluetooth
® Audio.
Preset button 1: 
Resume playing 
audio.
Preset button 2: 
Pause audio.
Bluetooth® Audio display
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. visit 
handsfreelink.honda.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. 
Available in the U.S. only.
Skip buttons: Go to the 
next song.
Selector knob: Rotate to 
change stations. AUX button: Play 
Pandora.
Preset button 1: Pause 
or resume songs.
Preset button 3: Dislike 
the current song. Preset button 2: Like the 
current song.
Pandora display
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Models with one display
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone: 
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80) or USB port (see page 56).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora to 
be launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing 
through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the cable 
if necessary. 
For Android or BlackBerry: 
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).                             
						

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Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
Display audio or phone information. Use the buttons to control the displ\
ay and audio 
system. 
*if equipped
Models with two displays
 
REAR
AUDIO
FRONT
AUDIO
NAV
i-MID
Power/Volume knob: 
Press to turn the audio 
system on and off. 
Turn to adjust the 
volume. INFO button: 
Display the trip computer, 
clock, and more.
FRONT AUDIO* (or 
AUDIO) button:
Display the front audio 
screen.
REAR AUDIO button*:
Display the rear audio 
screen.
MENU button:
Change options for the 
displayed mode.
SETTINGS button:
Change settings.
PHONE button: 
Display the phone screen.
NAV button*: 
Display the map screen.
BACK button: 
Go back to the 
previous screen.
 button:
Change screen 
brightness. Use the 
interface dial to make 
adjustments. Interface dial:
Move up, down, left, and 
right. Rotate and press 
eNTeR to make selections in 
the upper display.
Display button: 
Choose the 
audio display, 
clock, or trip 
computer.
Touchscreen Operation
Select items on the touchscreen to operate certain audio functions.
*if equipped
Models with two displays
 
Audio Source:
Change the audio 
source.
Shortcuts: 
Store up to six AM, FM, 
or XM stations or HDD* 
tracks.
More:
Change sound or screen 
settings, or options 
for the selected audio 
source.
Skip/Seek:
Change stations, 
albums, tracks, etc.
Presets: 
Select or store 
preset stations.                                           
						

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 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
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FM/AM Radio 
Play FM or AM radio stations. 
Models with two displays
SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact 
your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.sirius.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.\
 
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Models with two displays
FM/AM radio display
Audio Source: Select 
the FM or AM icon.
Interface dial (from the 
Audio screen): Rotate 
and press to select preset 
stations in the upper 
display. 
Presets: Select and 
hold a preset number 
to store the current 
station.
Select a preset number 
to select a previously 
stored station.  Tune: Change the station.
Skip/Seek: Search for the 
next or previous station 
with a strong signal.
SiriusXM Radio display
Presets: Select and hold 
a preset number to store 
the current station.
Select a preset number to 
select a previously stored 
station. 
Audio Source: Select 
the XM icon.
Category bar: Change 
the category.
Interface dial (from 
the Audio screen): 
Rotate and press to  
select preset stations 
in the upper display. Skip/seek bar: Change 
the channel.                               
						

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SAFETY 
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 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
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Compact Disc (CD) 
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC 
formats. 
Models with two displays
CD display
Audio Source: Select 
the CD icon.
Folder bar: Change the 
folder. Interface dial (from 
the Audio screen): 
Rotate and press 
to view and select 
tracks in the upper 
display. Skip/seek bar: 
Change the track.  
CD eject button
CD slot
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese 
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio  
Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard drive. Songs are automatically recorded once a 
CD is inserted. 
Models with navigation
 Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks stored on the HDD. 
1.  From the audio screen, press MeNU. 
2.  Select Music Search. 
3.  Select a search option. 
4.  Select the track you want to play. 
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By v oice™ (see page 149).
NAV
HDD display
Audio Source: Select 
the HDD icon.
Album bar: Change 
the album.
Interface dial (from 
the Audio screen): 
Rotate and press to 
view and select tracks 
in the upper display. Skip/seek bar: 
Change the track.
CD eject button
CD slot
MENU button: 
Change sound or 
screen settings, 
or options for the 
selected audio 
source.                     
Track  AAA
Track  AAA01
01Album  AAA
Album AAA01
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VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
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iPod® or USB Flash Drive 
Play and operate an iPod or USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
Models with two displays
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 56).
iPod display
Audio Source: Select 
the iPod or USB icon.
Album/folder bar: Change 
the album or folder.
MENU button: 
Display menu items 
in the upper display, 
including Music 
Search.
Interface dial (from the 
Audio screen): Rotate and 
press to view and select 
tracks in the upper display. Skip/seek bar: 
Change the track.
 Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks stored on the iPod or USB fl\
ash drive. 
1.  From the audio screen, press MeNU. 
2.  Select Music Search. 
3.  Select a search option or folder. 
4.  Select the track you want to play. 
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using 
Song By v oice™ (see page 149).
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s 
audio system. visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca 
(Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Notes: 
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
 all phones.
Models with two displays
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®  (see page 80).
Bluetooth® Audio display
Audio Source: Select 
the Bluetooth icon.
Folder bar: Search for a 
folder. Pause
Interface Dial (from 
the Audio screen): 
Rotate and press to 
select an item in the 
upper display.Play
Seek/Skip: Go to the 
next or previous track.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.                                 
						

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
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HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
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Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’\
s audio 
system. visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data 
rates apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Models with two displays
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone: 
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80) or USB port (see page 56).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora to 
be launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing 
through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the cable 
if necessary. 
For Android or BlackBerry: 
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
Audio Source: Select 
the Pandora icon. Station bar: Change 
the station.
Like/dislike song
Play/Pause 
Interface dial (from the 
Audio screen): Rotate and 
press to select an item in 
the upper display. Skip: Go to the next 
song.
Pandora® display
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
HondaLink featuring Aha™
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social 
media through your vehicle’s audio system. visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) 
or honda.ca/hondalink (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates 
apply.
Models with two displays
visit www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalink (Canada) and download the 
HondaLink app to your phone prior to using this feature. Make sure you h\
ave an 
active Aha account. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
For iPhone: 
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80) or USB port (see page 56).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Aha\
 to be 
launched.
•  If you cannot operate Aha through the audio system, it may be streaming \
through 
Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Aha is selected on the audio system.
•  If Aha still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting \
the cable if 
necessary. 
For Android or BlackBerry (U.S. only): 
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
Audio Source: Select 
the Aha icon. Station bar: Change the 
station.
MENU button: view the 
complete station list in 
the upper display.
Like/dislike
Play/Pause 
Interface dial (from the Audio 
screen): Rotate and press to 
view and select menu items. Stations: Select from  
16 previously favorited 
stations.
Aha™ display