2 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 11/1/2011 10:08 AM Page 1 TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE owners.honda.com 31TK8D10 00X31-TK8-D101 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite Technology Reference Guide ©2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:32 AM Page 2 TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL p. 4 The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get BLUETOOTH ® HANDSFREELINK ® p. 23 instructions on some of its technology and convenience VOICE RECOGNITION p. 14 acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic features. This guide covers the Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite. This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:32 AM Page 3 AUTO DOOR LOCKS Program how and when the vehicle doors and the tailgate 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).
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:32 AM 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_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:33 AM Page 5 MID Upper Displays MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID) Displays various information and messages to help you maintain your vehicle. Accessing the Multi-Information Display When you start the engine, the MID shows your last active selection from the previous drive cycle. To toggle between the different displays: • Press either Info button for the upper display.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:34 AM Page 6 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures. DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (DPMS) Store a driver’s seat and mirror position into memory for each keyless remote. How It Works Each tire valve stem contains a TPMS sensor. Programming DPMS 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Shift into Park (P). 3. Press the SET button. You will hear a beep. 2.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:34 AM Page 7 MULTI-VIEW REAR CAMERA REVERSE TILT DOOR MIRRORS For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate while backing up. How It Works How It Works • When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle is shown in the navigation display. • Yellow parking guide lines also appear to help you judge distance. • The rearview display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:34 AM Page 8 HOMELINK ® COOL BOX Store beverages in a conveniently located box to keep them cool. How It Works • Store up to four 20-ounce bottles or six 12-ounce cans. Keep already cold drinks from becoming warm. • Press the COOL BOX button to turn it on or off. A green indicator light appears when the Cool Box is on. Cold air from the air conditioning system flows into and circulates within the box.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:35 AM Page 9 VOICE RECOGNITION Key Functions by Voice Command Control four different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling microphone. Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or go directly to the Phone screen. 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.” NAVIGATION p.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:35 AM 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. Locate Points of Interest Make Audio Selections Say a command like “Display gas stations” to see gas station icons appear on the map. Say a command like “DISC play track 1” to hear that song on a currently inserted CD.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:35 AM Page 11 Commonly Used Voice Commands (continued) 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.
Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:35 AM Page 12 NAVIGATION Entering a Destination Using Voice Commands Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options, see your Navigation Manual. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. 1. Say “Display menu.” Say “Address.” 2. Say “Street,” then say the street name on the next screen. Do not include the direction (N, S, E, W) or type (St., Ave., Blvd., etc.). 4. Say the entire street address number.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:36 AM Page 13 FM Traffic Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. Works in cities where a clear FM traffic signal is available. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Displaying Traffic Information Say “Display traffic” to view traffic flow and icons.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:37 AM Page 14 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. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. 1. Press the Pick-Up button to access the Phone screen. If a prompt appears asking to connect to a phone, say “No” and continue to step 2. 2. Say “Phone setup.” 3. Say “Connection.” 6.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 11/1/2011 10:13 AM Page 15 Using Speed Dial and Voice Tags Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. 1. Press the Pick-Up button to access the Phone screen. 2. Say the number next to one of the first four entries. For example, “One.” For the complete list of speed dial entries, say “More speed dial.” If an entry has a stored voice tag, say “Dial by voice tag,” followed by the voice tag name and “Dial” from any screen.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:38 AM Page 16 HARD DISC DRIVE (HDD) AUDIO iPod ® OR USB FLASH DRIVE Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s audio system. Connecting Devices and Playing Audio Files 1. Open the glove box, and pull out the USB adapter cable. 3. Press USB/AUX to begin playing. Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive. Songs are automatically recorded once a CD is inserted into the disc slot. Playing HDD Audio Files 1.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:38 AM Page 17 SONG BY VOICE TM (SBV) (IPOD ®/HDD) Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most navigation/audio screens by using simple voice commands. Playing Audio Files Using Voice Commands Playing Audio Files Using Voice Commands (continued) Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Using the “List” Command Say “iPod search” or “HDD search.” Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:39 AM Page 18 REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES) 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.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:40 AM Page 19 ULTRAWIDE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES) (ELITE only) 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.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:40 AM Page 20 Operating the Dual Screen Mode Play two different entertainment sources side by side on the ultrawide rear screen. PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM 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. As you get closer to the object, the beep rate increases.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:41 AM Page 21 BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) (ELITE only) Assists you in determining if there are detected vehicles in your blind spots. How It Works A radar sensor on each corner of the rear bumper alerts you when it detects a vehicle in your left or right blind spots.
12 Odyssey TRG_TOURING:ATG_NEW STYLE 8/24/2011 11:41 AM Page 22 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.
