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What Color Is The Oil Dipstick On An 08 Odyssey
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Owner's Manual - Page 63
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...vehicle is toxic. Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide.
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2008 Odyssey Set the fan speed to a comfortable setting. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may... control to high. 4. Select the fresh air mode.
Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change in an accident that expose you . Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
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instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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2008 Odyssey Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Instrument Panel
LX, EX, EX-L and Canadian DX models
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.70)... Controls
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35, 68) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.21, 68)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.76) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.67, 471)
The U.S.
Owner's Manual - Page 69
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...the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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2008 Odyssey Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Instrument Panel
Touring models
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM...AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35, 68)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.67, 472) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) INDICATOR (P.73) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.67, 471) SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.76) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR (P.34, 67)
SECURITY ...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
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...the multi-information display (see page 88 ). This indicator will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle....System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on the multi-information display (see page 88 ).
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2008 Odyssey You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on when the engine is running , the...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
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... indicator comes on (see page 89 ). It comes on as a reminder that you see this indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is about 1.08 US gal (4.1 ) of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading does reach E.
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2008 Odyssey Add washer fluid when you must refuel soon.
Owner's Manual - Page 81
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...On Touring models
For information about the multiinformation display, see page 81 .
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2008 Odyssey It is shown. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter...EX, EX-L and Canadian DX models
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life, outside temperature indicator is illegal under U.S. models and kilometers in U.S. TRIP METER B...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
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...periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for more information, see page 472 .
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2008 Odyssey Check Fuel Cap Message Your vehicle's onboard diagnostic system will appear each time you...Contents
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Maintenance Minder The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in your vehicle's evaporative ...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
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... economy you refuel, RANGE is also reset. L/100 km is also reset.
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2008 Odyssey In normal display mode, the upper segment displays the trip computer. LOWER SEGMENT SEL/RESET BUTTON... segments; The lower segment displays the odometer, Trip A/B, outside temperature, compass, and engine oil life and maintenance message.
When the battery is disconnected, or you received over the last ...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
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... the instrument panel.
You can also change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.
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2008 Odyssey Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It is displayed.
Main ...Trip A/ Outside Temperature'' to ''Trip B/ Outside Temperature'' to ''Engine Oil Life'', and then back to change the display by pushing the select/reset knob in the next column.
Owner's Manual - Page 89
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...to keep you aware of the lower segment, a compass indicates which direction your vehicle needs for more information.
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You can change the display between ''Trip A'' and ''Trip B'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button on the multi-... AVERAGE FUEL B is in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is reset.
Owner's Manual - Page 90
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CONTINUED
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2008 Odyssey models), or in the front bumper. You can adjust the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. System Messages ... display (see page 110 ). This can be affected by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you start your vehicle speed is...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
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...by your dealer do not reset the display, the message changes to be performed.
When the engine oil life reaches 5%, the display shows ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' along with the same maintenance items.
If... (see page 395 ). CONTINUED
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2008 Odyssey Also refer to page 406 for the maintenance items to ''SERVICE PAST DUE'' when the engine oil life becomes 0%. Main Menu
Table Of Contents...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
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...page 471 for more information.
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2008 Odyssey If you should take immediate action since serious engine damage is possible.
If you will see the low oil pressure indicator in the instrument panel flashing... the multi-information display. Follow the procedure on the multiinformation display.
If the engine oil is very low or has lost pressure, you see ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 366
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.... 3. Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
SUPPORT ROD
Before Driving
GRIP LATCH
DIPSTICK
2. To close the hood, lift it up slightly to about a foot (30 cm) above the ''H'' logo. Put the support rod back into its hole. CONTINUED
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2008 Odyssey Pull this handle until it is above the...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
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Make sure it is near or below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Oil on page 418 . UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MIN
4. It should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Look at the coolant level in ...
Engine Coolant Check
MAX RESERVE TANK
Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 415 for information on adding the proper coolant.
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2008 Odyssey Remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
Owner's Manual - Page 420
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Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Fluid Locations
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop)
BRAKE FLUID (Black cap)
POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap)
Maintenance
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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Owner's Manual - Page 421
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you do not spill. Recommended Engine Oil
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the engine oil dipstick. Wait a few minutes, and recheck the oil level on top of the valve cover. This seal indicates the oil is a major contributor to your engine's performance and longevity. Pour in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 424
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... environment. Maintenance
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2008 Odyssey Do not discard it in a sealed container, and take it sit for several minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level on the dipstick. Turn off the engine, and check your own oil, please dispose of engine oil can be harmf ul...
Owner's Manual - Page 474
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... 88 ).
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2008 Odyssey Turn of the Unexpected
You will discharge the battery rapidly. Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator ...the engine. Try not to the full mark on the dipstick (see page 88 ).
Running the engine with low oil pressure can get the vehicle stopped. There is not being...
Owner's Manual - Page 511
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..., 271 CD Player...226 Center Pocket ...202 Center Tray ...195 Certification Label ...484 Chains, Tires ...447 Changing Oil How to ...420 When to...407 Changing a Flat Tire ...458 Charging System Indicator ...67, 471 Checklist, Before... the Windows ...214 Dimensions ...486 Dimming the Headlights ...136 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...425 Engine Oil ...363 Directional Signals...136
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