Honda Odyssey EX, Odyssey EX-L, Odyssey EX-L with Rear Entertainment System Technical Reference Guide

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TEC HNO LOG Y RE FER ENCE GU IDE

This Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you

get acquainted with your 2014 Honda Odyssey EX, EX-L,

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or EX-L with Rear Entertainment System and provide

basic instructions on some of its technology and

convenience features.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the

Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle

controls and operation, please refer to the respective

sections in the Owner’s Manual.

Smart Entry with Push Button Start.....................................................................2

Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4

Information Display..................................................................................................6

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................7

Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................8

Settings for Your Vehicle...........................................................................................9

Rearview Camera...................................................................................................10

One-Touch Turn Signal...........................................................................................11

Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration...........................................................11

LaneWatch

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*......................................................................13

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* ..................................................................14

Cool Box* ................................................................................................................15

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HomeLink®..............................................................................................................16

Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)...................................................17

Bluetooth

SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail............................................................................22

Basic Audio Operation ..........................................................................................23

Bluetooth

iPod
Pandora
HondaLink featuring Aha

Rear Entertainment System (RES)* ....................................................................28

Honda Owners .......................................................................................................30

Safety Reminder......................................................................................................30

Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................31

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HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................18

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Audio......................................................................................................24

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EX-L with RES shown

*if equipped

SMAR T ENTRY WITH PU SH BUTTON START

Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote within
operating range.

Unlocking/Locking the Doors

Opening the Tailgate

To unlock, grab any of the door
handles when the vehicle is off.
Wait until the doors unlock, then
pull the handle to enter.

To lock, press the door lock button
on either front door handle when
the vehicle is off.

Engine Start/Stop Button

Accessory or On Mode

Press ENGINE START/STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory
mode. Press it again for ON mode.

Starting the Engine

Press and hold the brake pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP.

Turning the Vehicle Off

Shift to Park, then press ENGINE START/STOP.

Note: If you press the button when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is
not in Park, the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.

Press the tailgate release button
under the tailgate handle when all
doors are unlocked. The vehicle
can be on or off.

For vehicles with power tailgate: If there is not enough clearance for the
tailgate to fully open, press and hold the tailgate release button until you hear two
beeps. The tailgate unlatches, and you can open it manually.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

PASSENGER

AIRBAG

OFF

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue
and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual for
more information.

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer

Charging system

Low brake fluid, brake system

Low oil pressure

Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)

Smart Entry system

Power tailgate*

Power sliding door

Daytime running lights (DRL)

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Malfunction lamp
(check engine light)

Vehicle Stability Assist

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(VSA)

Brake override system

Forward Collision Warning
(FCW)*

Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)*

Starter system

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)

Condition Indicators

Action is needed by driver

Malfunction Indicators

Parking brake on:

Release

Low fuel:

Refill

Door/Tailgate open:

Close door(s)/tailgate

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Immobilizer (blinks):

Use other vehicle key
and see your dealer

On/Off Indicators

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(located on center panel)

VSA OFF

FCW* off

High beams on

Exterior lights on

Low tire pressure:

Add air

FCW (blinks)*:

Brake or change lanes

LDW (blinks)*:

Steer to stay in lane

Maintenance MinderTM:

Make dealer appointment

Fuel economy on

Turn signals/hazards on

CRUISE MAIN on

CRUISE CONTROL on

*EX-L only

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INFO RM ATION DISPLAY

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Accessing the Information Display

When you start the engine,
the display shows your last
active selection from the
previous drive cycle.

To toggle between the different
displays, press and release the
select/reset knob repeatedly.

Information Displays

Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.

How It Works

When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.

If the TPMS indicator appears, there
may be a problem with the system.
See your dealer.

What to Do

1. Visually inspect the tires for damage.

2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to check which tire(s)
have low pressure.

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary, to the recommended
pressures listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Odometer,
Outside
temperature

Oil life

Fuel range,
Instant fuel
economy

Trip meter
A/B, Average
fuel economy

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AUTO D OOR LOCKS

SETT IN GS FOR YOUR V EH ICLE

Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.

Door Lock Operation

Default Lock Setting

All doors and the tailgate are
preset to lock when your vehicle
reaches about 10 mph.

Default Unlock Setting

Only the driver’s door is preset to
unlock when you shift into Park (P).

Changing Settings

Follow the steps below to change your door settings. Make sure you are using the
key you want to change the settings for (Driver 1 or Driver 2) and the vehicle is in
On mode. See your Owner’s Manual for complete setting options.

Change different settings for many features in your vehicle. See your Owner’s Manual
for detailed information on settings and options.

Adjusting Vehicle Settings

Press SETTINGS to enter the
Settings Menu. Use the
interface dial to make and
enter selections.

Choose from the available options:

System Settings

Adjust the display, clock, system
language, and more.

Phone Settings

Pair a phone, change call options,
and more.

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the
interface dial to make and
enter selections.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.

3. Select Door Setup.

4. Select Auto Door Lock or
Auto Door Unlock.

5. Select from the options.

6. Press BACK to exit the menu.

Vehicle Settings

Change lighting and door setup,
and more.

Camera Settings

Change LaneWatch settings and
rear camera guidelines.

Info Settings

Import wallpaper and select
clock type.

Audio Settings

Adjust the sound, and change
various settings for audio modes.

Rear Ent Settings (if equipped)
Change settings for the rear

entertainment system.

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