Emergency Engine Stop; Emergency Towing; Tire Pressure Monitoring System - Honda Odyssey 2019 Owner's Manual

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4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in
the reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap
with a heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the
base of the filler neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature
gauge. If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not
gone down, contact a dealer for repairs.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator
cap.
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may
damage the engine.

Emergency Engine Stop

The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose
one of the following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button for two seconds, or
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP
button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. Because
turning off the engine also disables the
power assist the engine provides to the
steering and braking systems, it will require
significantly more physical effort and time
to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift gears and use both feet on the brake
pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
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Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.

Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This
is the onlyway to transport your vehicle.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle's weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle
can damage the transmission.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle's tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on and a message appears.
What to Do
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Stop your vehicle in safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver's doorjamb.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
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U.S. models
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop
and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure.
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