2013 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 346

uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Transmission Fluid Transmission Fluid ■ Automatic Transmission Fluid Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature. 1. Park on level ground, and start the engine. Models with D3 button 2. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then turn off the engine. u Perform step 3 after waiting for about 60 seconds (less than 90 seconds). 3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the Upper Mark HOT Range Lower Mark transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth. 4. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely, as shown in the Models with D4 button image. Models with D4 button 1 Automatic Transmission Fluid NOTICE Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other transmission fluids. Using a transmission fluid other than Honda ATF DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty. NOTICE Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment. Guide HOT Range Upper Mark Lower Mark u Align the guides on the rubber cap and on the transmission, and push the dipstick all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. u It should be between the upper and lower marks in the HOT range. 6. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the level between the upper and lower marks, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. 344 Maintenance