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T E C H N O L O G Y
R E F E R E N C E
G U I D E
2012 ODYSSEY TOURING
o w n e r s . h o n d a . c o m
and TOURING ELITE
2012 Honda Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite
3 1 T K 8 D 1 0
Technology Reference Guide
0 0 X 3 1 - T K 8 - D 1 0 1
©2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved
P r i n t e d i n U . S . A .

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  • Page 1 Technology Reference Guide 0 0 X 3 1 - T K 8 - D 1 0 1 ©2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved P r i n t e d i n U . S . A .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get ® HANDSFREELINK p. 23 ® acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic VOICE RECOGNITION p. 14 instructions on some of its technology and convenience features. This guide covers the Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite.
  • Page 3: Auto Door Locks

    AUTO DOOR LOCKS Program how and when the vehicle doors and the tailgate automatically lock and unlock. Default Lock/Unlock Setting Programming the Auto Door Unlock Setting Press either Info ( / ) button on the steering wheel to toggle to the “CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS”...
  • Page 4: Instrument Panel Indicators

    INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information. Malfunction Indicators On/Off Indicators If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer Charging system PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF (anti-lock brake system)
  • Page 5: Multi-Information Display (Mid)

    MID Upper Displays MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID) Main display Average fuel Displays various information and messages to help you maintain your vehicle. economy, Instant fuel Accessing the Multi-Information Display economy Customize Fuel range settings When you start the engine, the To toggle between the different MID shows your last active displays: selection from the previous drive...
  • Page 6: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (DPMS) Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures. Store a driver’s seat and mirror position into memory for each keyless remote. How It Works Programming DPMS Each tire valve stem contains 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). 3.
  • Page 7: Multi-View Rear Camera

    MULTI-VIEW REAR CAMERA REVERSE TILT DOOR MIRRORS When you shift into Reverse (R), you can tilt either door mirror down slightly to For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted while backing up.
  • Page 8: Cool Box

    HOMELINK COOL BOX ® The HomeLink Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three Store beverages in a conveniently located box to keep them cool. remote-controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems. How It Works Training a Button •...
  • Page 9: Voice Recognition

    VOICE RECOGNITION To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for hands-free calling, navigation, audio, and climate control. For a full list of commands, say “Information” and “Voice Command Help.” Key Functions by Voice Command N A V I G A T I O N Control four different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling microphone.
  • Page 10 Commonly Used Voice Commands Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these to familiarize yourself with the voice command system. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Locate Points of Interest Make Audio Selections Say a command like “Display...
  • Page 11 S e t u p C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen) • Find nearest: (Accepted on Setup screen) - ATM - Honda dealer • Brightness up/down - gas station - airport • Volume up/down/min/max/off - Mexican - hospital •...
  • Page 12: Navigation

    NAVIGATION Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current location and help guide you to a desired destination. Entering a Destination Using Voice Commands Using the “Find Nearest” Command Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options, see your Find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station, movie theater, restaurant, etc.
  • Page 13: Fm Traffic

    Works in cities where a clear FM traffic signal Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit is available. handsfreelink.honda.com to check if your phone is compatible. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. How to Use HFL Displaying Traffic Information Say “Display traffic”...
  • Page 14 5. Say the number of the location (1-6) to add the phone. 2. Say “Phonebook.” 4. Say the number of the entry to begin the call. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is available on your phone.
  • Page 15: Bluetooth Audio

    Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is available on your phone. 1. Press the Pick-Up button to If an entry has a stored voice access the Phone screen.
  • Page 16: Ipod ® Or Usb Flash Drive

    HARD DISC DRIVE (HDD) AUDIO iPod OR USB FLASH DRIVE ® Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive. Songs are automatically recorded once a Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s CD is inserted into the disc slot. audio system.
  • Page 17: Song By Voice Tm (Sbv)

    Playing Audio Files Using Voice Commands (continued) SONG BY VOICE (SBV) (IPOD /HDD) ® Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most navigation/audio screens by using simple Using the “List” Command voice commands.
  • Page 18: Rear Entertainment System (Res)

    Operating the RES from the Front REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES) 1. Press REAR POWER. Rear 3. Press REAR SOURCE again to return With the rear entertainment system and headphones, rear passengers can enjoy a passengers will hear audio through to the front audio controls. different entertainment source than the front seat occupants.
  • Page 19: Ultrawide Rear Entertainment System

    Operating the RES from the Front ULTRAWIDE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES) (ELITE only) 1. Press REAR POWER. Rear 3. Press REAR SOURCE again to return With the rear entertainment system and headphones, rear passengers can enjoy a passengers will hear audio through to the front audio controls.
  • Page 20: Parking Sensor System

    Operating the Dual Screen Mode PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM Play two different entertainment sources side by side on the ultrawide rear screen. Warns you of the proximity between your vehicle and nearby surrounding objects when parking or backing up. How It Works When the system senses an object, an indicator appears on the MID and center display screen and a beep sounds.
  • Page 21: Blind Spot Information (Bsi) System (Elite Only)

    How It Works manage your financial services account, and access other useful information. Register at owners.honda.com to ensure that you continue to enjoy the experience of owning a Honda. A radar sensor on each corner of the rear bumper alerts you when it detects a vehicle in your left or right blind spots.
  • Page 22: Safety Reminder

    This helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission control system. Because the level of detergency and harmful metallic additives (such as MMT) 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.

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