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When should I get my first oil change?
We recommend coming in for your first oil change when the oil life indicator reaches 15%, at 6 months, or 5000 miles, whichever comes first.
Should I change my oil based on the percentage of oil left or mileage?
Honda recommends waiting to change the oil at least until the oil life reaches 15%. The main benefit of this is a) other Maintenance Minder codes do not appear on the driver’s information display until the oil life reaches 15%. B) coming in too often for oil changes in unnecessary, more costly and puts a larger strain on environmental controls on waste oil.
How do I reset the oil life indicator?
The oil life indicator is normally only reset when an oil change is completed. To do it own your own, push the button that changes the information display (this varies depending on the vehicle) until the oil life percentage is displayed. Push this button again and hold it until the oil life percentage begins flashing. Release the button. Press again and then hold it until the oil life displays 100% and release the button.
How do I turn off my maintenance reminder light?
The maintenance reminder light is normally only reset when a scheduled Honda recommended maintenance package is performed, not just an oil change. To do it own your own, hold in the trip meter reset button and turn the ignition to the ON position but do not crank the engine, wait about 10 seconds until the MAINT REQ light goes out.
I’m not getting the gas mileage the sticker on the new car said it would get. What should I do?
Fuel economy values on the new car stickers are laboratory estimates created by the federal government and vary greatly depending on weather conditions, vehicle condition, and especially driving habits. These values are intended for comparison of one vehicle relative to another and do not accurately describe an individual vehicle’s expected fuel economy. In our experience, fuel economy doesn’t reach its full potential until after 10,000 miles. Many variables beyond Honda’s control can have a negative effect on fuel economy: poor fuel quality, winter blended fuels and additives such as ethanol, extended idling and air conditioning use, unnecessary weight, tire pressure, wheel misalignment, high RPM driving, roof racks, improper maintenance, etc. Reducing speed and conservative acceleration and braking are the most immediate and effective ways of increasing fuel economy. For additional information visit http://fueleconomy.gov.
Should I ever turn the VSA off?
If you are driving on a compact spare tire or if you are stuck in deep snow, sand, gravel, etc., and you wish to spin your tires to try to gain traction, you will want to turn off the VSA.
Why doesn’t my remote work on the sliding door on my Odyssey van?
The shift lever must be in Park or Neutral. To operate the doors with the shift lever in Neutral, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position with the brake pedal pressed or the parking brake applied. The MAIN switch must be in the ON position. The doors must be unlocked.
Why is there a delay in activation of the power sliding doors, remote trunk opener, and rear hatch opener?
To prevent unintended activation from unintentional, momentary contact with the remote buttons.
Why does the Side Air Bag Off light occasionally come on?
There are weight sensors in the seat bottom and occupant position sensors in the seat back on the front passenger seat. The Occupency Position Detection System (OPDS) tries to determine if a passenger is sitting in the seat and if they are in a proper position for safe side airbag deployment. A purse, briefcase, lunchbag, etc. can mimic the weight of a passenger but not proper position prompting the OPDS computer to shut off the passenger side air bag and illuminate the SIDE AIRBAG OFF indicator. Similarly, an electronic device (cell phone) resting on the seat can interfere with the OPDS computer causing the indicator to illuminate temporarily, as will the case where the seat is wet and has not dried out sufficiently.
Why does the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) show low tire pressure on cold mornings?
The TPMS will alert the driver to any tire that is at least 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. If the tires’ pressure was last set when the overall tire temperature was warm, such as after being driven at highway speeds and then allowed to sit outside on a very cold night, the pressure of the tire will drop proportionally with temperature. The Pilot, for example, will trigger a low tire indicator if the tire pressure reaches about 24 psi. The recommended cold tire pressure on a Pilot is 32 psi. Any tire will lose approximately 1 psi per 10 degree drop in temperature. So if a tire is underinflated to say, 26 psi, the light will not come on as long as the temperature stays warm. However, if the temperature drops 20 degrees or more, for example on a cold morning, the tire pressure will drop 2 or more psi and the TPMS light will come on. Setting the pressure when the tire is as cold as possible will help reduce the probability of warning light coming on when the weather is cold. Honda recommends that the vehicle owner periodically checks and adjusts tire pressure, at least once a month.
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