Honda Odyssey (2019 year). Instruction - part 33

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To turn on or off the text message 
notice

1. Select .
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Notifications.
5. Select ON or OFF.

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To Set Up Text Message Options

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To Set Up Text Message Options

To use the text message function, it may be necessary 
to set up on your phone.

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To turn on or off the text message notice

ON: A pop-up notification comes on every time you 
receive a new message.
OFF: The message you receive is stored in the system 
without notification.

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HFL can display newly received text messages as well as the last 20 messages 
received on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud and 
replied to using a fixed common phrase.

1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new 

text message.

2. Select Open to display the message.

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The text message is displayed.

3. Select Play to listen to the message. To 

discontinue the message read-out, select 
Stop.

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Receiving a Text Message

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Receiving a Text Message

The system does not display any received messages 
while you are driving. You can only hear them read 
aloud.

The system can only receive messages that are sent a 
text (SMS) messages. The message sent using the 
data services will not be displayed in the list.

With some phones, you may be able to display up to 
20 of the last text messages received.

State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text 
message feature. Only use the text message feature 
when conditions allow you to do so safely.

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You can select one from the Bluetooth® device list to be active and receive 
notifications.

1. Select .
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Change Connected Phone.
5. Change a desired phone.

2 To change the currently paired phone 

P. 503

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Selecting a Phone

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Selecting a Phone

You can only receive notifications from one phone at 
a time.

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1. Select .
2. Select Messages.

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Select a phone if necessary.

3. Select a message.

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The text message is displayed.

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Displaying Messages

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Displaying Messages

The 

 (blue) icon appears next to an unread 

message.

If you delete a message on the phone, the message 
will also be deleted from the system. If you send a 
message from the system, the message goes to your 
phone’s outbox.

To see the previous or next message, select 

 Prev 

or Next 

 on the message screen.

Message List

Text Message

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Read or Stop reading a message

1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Play.

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The system starts reading the message 
aloud.

3. Select Pause to stop reading.

Select Play again to start reading the 
message.

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Reply to a message

1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Reply.
3. Select the reply message.

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The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

4. Select Send to send the message.

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Message sent appears on the screen 
when the reply message was successfully 
sent.

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Reply to a message

The available fixed reply messages are as follows:

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Talk to you later, I’m driving.

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I’m on my way.

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I’m running late.

•

OK

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Yes

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No

You can add a reply message by selecting + Create 
New Message.

2 To edit a reply message P. 517

Only certain phones receive and send messages when 
paired and connected. For a list of compatible 
phones:

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U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, 
or call 1-888-528-7876.

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Canada: For more information on smartphone 
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

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To edit a reply message

1. Select .
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Edit System Replies.
5. Select the reply message you want to edit 

or + Create New Message.

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The on-screen keyboard screen is 
displayed.

6. Enter a reply message, and then select 

Save.

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To delete a reply message

1. Select .
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Delete System Replies.
5. Select 

 on the reply message you want to 

delete.

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The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

6. Select Delete.

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To edit a reply message

You can change the order of reply messages by 
selecting Reorder.

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Making a call to a sender

1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Call.

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Automatic collision notification

If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit 
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted, 
your vehicle automatically will attempt to 
connect to the HondaLink® operator. If 
connected, information about your vehicle, its 
location, and its condition can be sent to the 
operator

*1

; you also can speak to the operator 

when connected. 

IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipped with HondaLink® Assist, owner activation 
constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed 
to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/
TermsAndConditions. In a crash, HondaLink® Assist will attempt to notify emergency 
services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT 
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.

Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink® Assist services at any time or for 
any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in, 
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental 
regulation.

*1: Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not 
be sent to the operator.

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In Case of Emergency

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In Case of Emergency

Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the 
operator if the battery level is low, the line is 
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular 
coverage.

You cannot use this emergency services when:

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You travel outside the HondaLink® service coverage 
areas.

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There is a problem with the connecting devices, 
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit 
itself.

You cannot operate other phone-related functions 
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Select Hang Up to terminate the connection to your 
vehicle.

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Automatic collision notification

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it 
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.

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To enable notification

1. Go to the phone settings screen.

2 Phone settings screen P. 499

2. Select HondaLink Assist.
3. Select ON or OFF.

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To enable notification

Setting options:

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ON: Notification is available.

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OFF: Disable the feature.

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Manual operator connection

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If you need to talk to the HondaLink® operator 
in a situation where no airbag has deployed, 
you can manually connect to them by pressing 
the ASSIST button with the power mode in 
ACCESSORY or ON.
1. Open the cover attached to the ceiling 

console.

2. Press the ASSIST button.

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You are connected to the HondaLink® 
operator.

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Do not press the button while driving. When you 
need to contact the operator, park the vehicle in a 
safe place.

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it 
automatically cancels the action after three minutes.

If necessary, the cover can be broken to access the 
ASSIST button.

ASSIST 
Button

* Not available on all models

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CabinWatch

TM*

Your audio system allows you to monitor a view of the second and third row seat’s 
passengers on the audio/information screen.

1. Select .
2. Select CabinWatch.

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To zoom the desired position, double 
tap, pinch out, or drag there on the 
audio/information screen.

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To return to the normal display, double 
tap again or pinch in.

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How to use

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CabinWatch

TM*

You can customize the following items by selecting 
Settings on the CabinWatch screen.

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Show At System Start: Selects whether 
CabinWatch is displayed every time you start the 
engine.

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Default View Mode: You can change the screen 
setting every time you turn on CabinWatch.

You can switch to the CabinTalk screen by selecting 
CabinTalk on the CabinWatch screen.

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TM

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The CabinWatch camera is equipped near the 
overhead screen.
The camera can also monitor at the nighttime with 
the IR lights.

For CabinWatch to work properly:

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Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area 
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

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In some low light conditions the IR lights may 
impact color of the camera image.

Camera

IR Lights

* Not available on all models

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CabinTalk

TM*

Your audio system allows you or the front passenger voices to be broadcast to the 
second and third row seat’s passengers using the rear speakers and/or headphones. 

1. Select .
2. Select CabinTalk.

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Select Speakers to broadcast to the rear 
speakers.

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Select Headphones to broadcast to 
headphones.

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Select Mic is On to mute your voice.

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How to use

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CabinTalk

TM*

You can also switch to the CabinTalk screen by 
selecting CabinTalk on the CabinWatch screen

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 or 

CabinTalk on the front control panel for the Blu-ray/
DVD rear entertainment system.

2 CabinWatch

TM

*

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2 Front Control Panel Operation P. 407

When Speakers is selected, you can adjust the 
speaker volume by turning the volume knob.

Models with center speaker

Models with center speaker

Phone

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CabinTalk

Mic is On

Speak to:

Headphones

Press buttons to turn them ON/OFF

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Models without center speaker

Models with center speaker

* Not available on all models

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Driving

This chapter discusses driving and refueling.

Before Driving

Driving Preparation .......................... 526
Maximum Load Limit........................ 529

Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation.......................... 532
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 536
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 537

When Driving

Starting the Engine .......................... 538
Precautions While Driving................. 544
Automatic Transmission ................... 545
Shifting ............................................ 546
Auto Idle Stop

*

................................ 554

ECON Button ................................... 559

Intelligent Traction Management ..... 560
Cruise Control

*

............................... 561

Front Sensor Camera

*

..................... 564

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

*

....... 566

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

*

...578

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

*

.... 583

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic 

Stability Control (ESC), System............. 591

Agile Handling Assist ....................... 593
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 

with Tire Fill Assist.......................... 594

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - 

Required Federal Explanation ......... 596

Blind spot information System

*

........... 598

LaneWatch

TM

*

.................................. 600

Braking

Brake System ................................... 602
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 608
Brake Assist System ......................... 609
Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

)

*

..................................... 610

Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped ................................ 619
Parking Sensor System

*

................... 621

Cross Traffic Monitor

*

..................... 626

Multi-View Rear Camera.................. 630
Refueling

Fuel Information .............................. 632
How to Refuel ................................. 633

Fuel Economy and CO

2

 Emissions.... 635

* Not available on all models

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Driving

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior 

lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

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Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

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Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of 
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

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When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel 
or wheel components.

• Make sure the hood is securely closed.

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If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

• Make sure the tires are in good condition.

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Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 675

• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

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There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around 
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force 
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim 
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid 
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water 
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite 
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a 
fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended 
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have 
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have 
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a 
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover 
flammable materials after you or someone else has 
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Driving Preparation

Driving

• Store or secure all items on board properly.

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Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s 
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 529

• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

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They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden 
braking.

• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor 

mat.

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An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator 
pedal operation while driving.

• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

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They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

• Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 154

• Adjust your seating position properly.

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Adjust the head restraint, too.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 209
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer and Third Row Outer Head 

Restraints Positions P. 212

• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.

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Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 206
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 205

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Interior Checks

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Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not 
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry 
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have 
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified 
technician.