2 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:20 PM Page 1 TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE owners.honda.com 31TK8B10 00X31-TK8-B100 2012 Honda Odyssey EX, EX-L, and EX-L with Rear Entertainment System Technology Reference Guide ©2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:20 PM Page 2 TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic instructions on some of its technology and convenience INSTRUMENT PANEL p. 4 BLUETOOTH ® HANDSFREELINK ® p. 10 features. This guide covers the Odyssey EX, EX-L, and EX-L with Rear Entertainment System. This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:20 PM Page 3 AUTO DOOR LOCKS Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock. Default Lock/Unlock Setting Default Lock Setting All doors and the tailgate are preset to lock when your vehicle reaches about 10 mph. Programming the Auto Door Unlock Setting Default Unlock Setting Only the driver’s door is preset to unlock when you shift into Park (P). To program all doors and the tailgate to unlock when you shift to Park: 1.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:20 PM Page 4 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.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:21 PM Page 5 INFORMATION DISPLAY Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information. Accessing the Information Display TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures. How It Works Each tire valve stem contains a TPMS sensor. When the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels, the low tire pressure indicator comes on.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:22 PM Page 6 REARVIEW CAMERA (EX-L) HOMELINK ® For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate while backing up. The HomeLink Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:22 PM Page 7 BLUETOOTH ® HANDSFREELINK ® (HFL) Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if your phone is compatible. Pairing Your Phone Use this pairing method when no phone has ever been paired to the system.You can only pair your Bluetooth-compatible phone when the vehicle is stopped. Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections. 1.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:23 PM Page 8 Pairing Your Phone (continued) Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the system, or when you want to pair an additional phone. Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections. 1. Press the Pick-Up button to access the Phone screen. If a prompt appears asking to connect to a phone, select No and continue to step 2. 2. Select Phone setup. 3. Select Connection. 6.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:24 PM Page 9 Using the Phonebook When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported to the system. Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections. 1. Press the Pick-Up button to go to the Phone screen. 2. Select Phonebook. 3. Scroll the list to find the name you want to call, and press ENTER to begin the call.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:25 PM Page 10 BLUETOOTH ® AUDIO 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. Playing Bluetooth Audio Files 1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to HandsFreeLink (see page 11). 2. Press USB/AUX until “Bluetooth Audio” appears on the screen. 4.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:25 PM Page 11 REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES) (EX-L) With the rear entertainment system and headphones, rear passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source than the front seat occupants. RES Front Panel Controls Operating the RES from the Front 1. Press REAR POWER. Rear passengers will hear audio through the headphones. 3. Press REAR SOURCE again to return to the front audio controls. 2. Press REAR SOURCE.
Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:25 PM Page 12 COOL BOX (EX-L) Store beverages in a conveniently located box to keep them cool. How It Works OWNER LINK Owner Link allows you to explore features and technologies specific to your vehicle, schedule service appointments, obtain and update maintenance and service records, manage your financial services account, and access other useful information. Register at owners.honda.
12 Odyssey TRG_EX EXL EXLRES:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 1:25 PM Page 13 SAFETY REMINDER Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace seat belts; they add to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types of collisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions. Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young children are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat.
