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The Odyssey has long been known for its comfortable cabin environment, and for the all-new fifth generation, it includes more thoughtful innovative comfort and convenience features than ever before. Three new available technologies integrated into the Odyssey’s available all-new, more user-friendly Display Audio touchscreen help make family travel less stressful and more fun. CabinWatch™ provides an on-screen daytime or nighttime view of the second and third row of seats, while CabinTalk™ lets the driver speak to the second and third row passengers through the available RES system headphones, or in Elite trims, through the rear audio speakers. To help pass the miles, the new CabinControl app allows passengers to control various features including the front audio system, Rear Entertainment System (if equipped), the rear climate control system, or send addresses to the navigation system (if equipped). Individual phones can even share audio files with the Odyssey audio system to create an on-the-fly Social Playlist that everyone can enjoy.
Available Comfort and Convenience Features
- Smart Entry and Push Button start
- Remote Engine Start
- Walk Away Door Lock*
- CabinTalk* ^
- CabinWatch* ^
- CabinControl* ^
- HondaLink and HondaLink App
- HondaLink Assist*
- Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold*
- Capless Fueling System*
- HondaVAC®
* First for Odyssey
^ First for Honda
Smart Entry and Push Button Start/Stop
The 2018 Odyssey offers the upscale convenience of Smart Entry and Push Button Start/Stop.
Smart Entry
Included on the EX and above trims, the Smart Entry system simplifies approaching, entering and operating the Odyssey – especially when the driver has his or her hands full. To gain entry to vehicle, the driver simply pulls one of the two front door handles while the remote is in his or her possession. The LX trim Odyssey retains the previous remote entry system.
Push Button Start/Stop
On all trims, once the driver has opened the door and is seated, the driver simply pushes the START/STOP button positioned on the instrument panel while pressing the brake pedal to start the vehicle. Powertrain operation and certain electrical functions are ended when the START/STOP button is pressed again at the conclusion of the drive. For accessory mode the driver simply presses the START/STOP button without pressing the brake pedal. The new Odyssey’s START/STOP button features a pulsating light to help the driver more easily locate the button.
Remote Engine Start
All Odyssey models with the exception of the LX trim feature standard remote engine start. This enables drivers to start their Odyssey in advance of the drive, thereby activating the climate control system with a target temperature of 72 degrees before they get to the vehicle – perfect for hot or cold days. The system can provide owners with the comfort of a pre-warmed vehicle with defogged windows on a cold winter morning, or a pre-cooled interior on hot days. The system will automatically operate the heater, front and rear defrosters, front heated seats (if equipped), heated steering wheel (if equipped), heated side mirror, air conditioning, and front seat ventilation (if equipped) as needed.
The remote engine start feature is built into the key fobs supplied with the vehicle, and is designed to have a range of operation of approximately 100 ft. To start the engine remotely, the owner presses the LOCK button and then holds the ENGINE button for a second. The Odyssey’s hazard lights will flash, indicating that the signal has been received. When the engine is started remotely, the wipers, lighting and audio systems remain off, and the security system remains set. The engine will run for up to 10 minutes after remote starting and can be extended by another 10 minutes using the same procedure, and then shut off automatically if the owner doesn’t reach the vehicle within that time. When the owner does get to the Odyssey within 10 minutes, or extended period if the procedure is initiated a second time, the engine will keep running while the owner unlocks the vehicle, gets in, applies the brake and presses the Odyssey’s START button, which turns on all of the vehicle’s systems.
Walk Away Door Lock
Included on EX and above trims, the new Walk Away Door Lock feature automatically locks the Odyssey when the driver leaves the vehicle. This hands-free locking capability adds everyday convenience that’s especially useful when the driver has his or her hands full or is distracted. In typical use, when all doors are closed and the driver walks away, the Odyssey will automatically lock when the key holder’s distance from the vehicle exceeds 8.2 feet for two seconds or more and when no other key is detected inside the vehicle. An audible buzzer sounds and the hazard lights flash to confirm that the vehicle has locked. The Walk Away Door Lock feature is programmable, and may be turned on or off as the driver prefers.
Power Windows, Locks and Mirrors
Power windows are standard equipment on all Odyssey models and include auto-up and -down operation on the driver’s and front passenger’s windows (all trims), and both second-row door windows (EX and above). Power door locks and power mirrors are standard equipment on all Odyssey models. EX and above models include heated exterior mirrors. Smart entry is standard on Odyssey EX and above trims.
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
The Odyssey EX-L, EX-L NR, Touring and Elite trims feature a power tilting and sliding moonroof with a manual sunshade. To tilt or slide the moonroof, the driver or front passenger needs only to fully press the ceiling-mounted switch once (instead of pressing and holding it for several seconds). The moonroof fully opens or closes automatically. However, if the operator wishes to only partially open or close the moonroof (such as to achieve partial ventilation), a lighter touch yields fully manual control. The moonroof can also tilt to provide ventilation. An auto-reverse feature is built in, helping to mitigate the possibility of a pinched finger or limb. If the moonroof motor’s ECU detects a threshold level of mechanical resistance, indicating a possible obstruction, the motor will automatically reverse and reopen the moonroof.
Sliding Sun Shades
For increased rear-seat privacy, reduced solar loading and glare, Odyssey EX and above models have standard manually operated sunshades for each second-row door side window. Touring and Elite models also have sunshades in the third row.
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Odyssey EX-L and above trims feature an electro chromatic interior rearview mirror that automatically dims during nighttime driving to reduce glare from the headlights of following vehicles.
New HVAC Architecture
For the 2018 Odyssey, the architecture of the climate control system has been completely redesigned. In the previous generation Odyssey, there was a front Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit in the instrument panel, and a separate HVAC unit in right rear sidewall of the cargo area, with cool air ducting in the ceiling that ran forward to the third and second rows. In the new system, there’s a single high capacity HVAC unit up front that supports all interior zones. For the second and third rows, heating ducts and outlets are in the floor; air conditioning ducts run through the floor and up the body side pillars to adjustable vents. The key benefits of the new design are reduced weight, improved head clearance and improved cargo area storage.
A dual-zone (front/rear) system is standard on LX, while EX and above trims feature a tri-zone system. Both systems are fully automatic, featuring hard-key type switches in the center of the instrument panel for ease of operation and automatic humidity control to help prevent window fogging.
The systems also feature air filtration as standard equipment. The air-filtration system is capable of filtering nearly 100 percent of particulates over eight microns in size (the size of most pollen), as well as about 40 percent of the particulates down to 0.3 microns.
Automatic Tri-Zone Climate Control System
A new generation of tri-zone automatic climate control is standard for Odyssey EX and above trims. The tri-zone system lets the driver, front passenger and rear passengers adjust temperature and air distribution to meet their needs automatically. Both front and rear zones are controllable by the driver, or front passenger. With the press of a button, the rear zone can be independently adjusted using the control panel in the second row, or it can be adjusted using the CabinControl app on a compatible smart phone.
On EX and above, the system uses data from the onboard global positioning system receiver to automatically adjust fan speed to compensate for heating from direct sunlight. For greater efficiency, the system will partially recirculate some cabin air to reduce cooling in relation to the outside temperature.
CabinTalk™
Included on EX-L NR, Touring and Elite trims, CabinTalk uses the HandsFreeLink microphone in the front row to broadcast audio (speak) to the second and third row. CabinTalk is activated using the Display Audio touchscreen, which allows the driver and front passenger to send audio to the audio system speakers (Elite trim), the rear headphones or both. When the CabinTalk app is in use, BluRay video appearing on the Rear Entertainment System is automatically paused and audio is muted (non BluRay content can be muted only). Audio and video automatically resumes when the app is closed.
CabinWatch™
Included on Touring and Elite trims, CabinWatch provides a view of the second and third rows of seating on the Display Audio touchscreen, where the app is controlled. With simple smartphone gestures on the Display Audio touchscreen, the driver can easily zoom in and out on the display for a better view.
The ceiling-mounted camera is positioned to provide a clear view of any forward-facing or rearward-facing child seats in the second row. The camera works in normal ambient light conditions in daytime. At night, Infrared (IR) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide invisible illumination for the camera system without disturbing the second and third row passengers.
CabinControl App
An all-new feature standard on Odyssey EX and above trims is the CabinControl app. The downloadable app (iPhone and Android phones only) allows passengers to use their smartphones to control a range of features in the Odyssey. Each phone must have the Honda CabinControl app installed and open, and then each phone is paired with the Odyssey. Up to seven phones can be connected at once, but a given feature can’t be operated by more than one phone simultaneously. Phones can control all the basic functions of the front audio system with the exception of volume, control the Rear Entertainment System (if equipped), and the rear climate control system. Any connected phone can also look up an address or point of interest, and then send it to the Odyssey’s navigation system (if equipped) where the driver can accept it or reject it.
The Social Playlist feature is unique in that all seven connected phones can use it simultaneously. Social Playlist lets passengers share songs (must be DRM free) on their device to a playlist that appears on the Odyssey’s Display Audio touch screen where the driver can view and control it.
HondaLink and HondaLink App
The Odyssey Touring and Elite offer HondaLink, Honda’s cloud-based connected car system. HondaLink works with the owner’s compatible smartphone and data package to connect with the Odyssey’s embedded telematics system. The features of HondaLink work anytime the phone and the vehicle both have a data connection.
This subscription-based system allows Odyssey owners to access a range of features and functionality:
- Remote engine start with status
- Remote door lock/unlock with status
- Automated crash notification with location
- Concierge Call
- Remote “Find My Car”
- Remote stolen vehicle tracking
- Remote fuel and range status
- Remote Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) status
HondaLink Assist
An additional new feature on Odyssey EX and above is HondaLink Assist, which can help request emergency assistance for drivers. If a compatible phone is paired through Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, there is a cellular connection and an airbag deployment sensor is triggered, the system is designed to automatically attempt to notify an operator, report the car’s current location, and allow occupants to talk directly to the operator. The operator can then contact emergency services if needed.
Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold
See Chassis section for more information.
HomeLink® Remote System
Odyssey EX-L and higher trims feature a HomeLink® universal remote system, located on the interior rear view mirror, which can be programmed with the codes of up to three devices, such as a garage-door opener or home security system.
Driver Preferences
Odyssey EX-L and above trims come with two keyless remotes with unique identifiers. Each remote can be set with unique profiles to accommodate the individual preferences of two different drivers. The available preferences include driver seat and mirror positions, along with select HVAC functions. Other preferences include turning entry lights on or off, door lock and unlock modes and more. In the event both owners use the car at the same time, the Odyssey will recognize the keyless remote that approaches the driver’s door first.
Capless Fueling System
The Odyssey’s capless fueling eliminates the fuel cap, meaning that fueling the vehicle simply requires opening the fuel lid, refueling, and then closing the lid. This smart and easy-to-use design eliminates the need to touch a dirty fuel cap, reduces the possibility of damaging the vehicle’s paint with the fuel cap or tether, or forgetting the fuel cap at the gas station.
HondaVAC®
Standard on the 2018 Odyssey Touring and Elite, the HondaVAC™ was developed in conjunction with industry-leader Shop-Vac®, and is composed of a powerful vacuum, replaceable filter and canister bag, with nozzle accessories neatly integrated into a dedicated space on the driver’s side bulkhead of the rear cargo area. HondaVAC makes quick cleanups a snap no matter the location, offering powerful cleaning suction and an integrated hose and cleaning attachments that reach into every corner of the Odyssey’s cabin. The HondaVAC system’s powerful electric motor never needs an outlet or recharging, can operate continuously when the engine is running, and will continue to operate for up to eight minutes when the vehicle is turned off.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Feature
LX
EX
EX-L,
EX-L NR
Touring
Elite
Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
2-Zone
3-Zone
with Solar Link
3-Zone
with Solar Link
3-Zone
with Solar Link
3-Zone
with Solar Link
Push Button Start
•
•
•
•
•
Smart Entry
•
•
•
•
Walk-Away Door Lock
•
•
•
•
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down
Front Row
Front and 2nd Rows
Front and 2nd Rows
Front and 2nd Rows
Front and 2nd Rows
Power Door and Tailgate Locks
•
•
•
•
•
Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold
•
•
•
•
•
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
•
•
•
•
•
Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
•
•
•
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
•
•
Heated
Ambient LED Lighting (FR Overhead)
•
•
•
•
•
Ambient LED Lighting (DR/PA Footwell, FR Door Inner Handle, IP Accent)
•
Courtesy Door Lights (Front Row)
•
•
•
•
•
Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
•
•
•
•
•
Lockable Glove Compartment
•
•
•
•
•
Number of Driver and Front Passenger Seatback Pockets
Pass. Only
1
EXL: 1
EXL N/R: 2
2
2
Push to Open Fuel Filler Door
•
•
•
•
•
Rear Window Defroster with Timer
•
•
•
•
•
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
•
•
•
•
•
Cargo Area Light
•
•
•
•
•
Capless Fuel Filler
•
•
•
•
•
Map Lights (All Rows)
•
•
•
•
•
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
Cruise / Audio / Phone
Cruise / Audio / Phone / Display Audio
Cruise / Audio / Phone / Display Audio
Cruise / Audio / Phone / Display Audio
Cruise / Audio / Phone / Display Audio
Floor Mats
1st 2nd Row
All 3 Rows
All 3 Rows
All 3 Rows
All 3 Rows
Beverage Holders (Front Row-X / 2nd-Row-X / 3rd-Row-X)
FR: 4
2nd: 4
3rd: 4
FR: 4
2nd: 7
3rd: 4
FR: 4
2nd: 7
3rd: 4
FR: 4
2nd: 7
3rd: 4
FR: 4
2nd: 7
3rd: 4
HomeLink® Remote System18
•
•
•
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
•
•
•
•
•
Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder
•
•
•
•
•
Rear Entertainment System
EX-L NR
•
•
Integrated Side Sunshades
2nd row
2nd row
2nd and 3rd row
2nd and 3rd row
CabinTalk
EX-L N/R
•
•
CabinWatch
•
•
CabinControl App
•
•
•
•
HondaLink and HondaLink App
•
•
HondaVAC™
•
•