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2019 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual - Using the Remote Transmitter



Using the Remote Transmitter

Start and stop the engine*1, lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.

Notice

Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.

Parent topic: Vehicle Controls

Smart Entry System*1

When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or unlock the doors, fuel fill door, and open the tailgate without handling the transmitter.

  • Unlocking/Locking the Doors
  • Walk Away Auto Lock®
  • Customizing Door Lock and Unlock Settings
Parent topic: Vehicle Controls

■Unlocking/Locking the Doors

To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the front passenger’s door handle or rear door handle to unlock all the doors and the tailgate. You can customize this feature’s behavior.
 
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front door handle. If the remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not lock.
Parent topic: Smart Entry System(*1)

■Walk Away Auto Lock®

When you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the remote transmitter, the doors and tailgate can automatically lock if the following conditions are met:
  • The remote transmitter is within a range of 5 feet (1.5 m).
  • All doors and the tailgate are closed.
  • There is not an additional remote transmitter inside the vehicle.
Follow these steps:
  1. Exit the vehicle, close the door and stay near it. Listen for a beep. The system is activated.
  2. Walk at least 5 feet (1.5 m) away.
  3. Listen for a beep and look for the lights to flash. The doors lock.
Parent topic: Smart Entry System(*1)

■Customizing Door Lock and Unlock Settings

Customize the auto door lock and door unlock settings to your preference. Begin with the vehicle off.

Models with Color Audio

  1. Press the Home button, then select Settings.
  2. Select Door Setup, then hit ENTER.
  3. Select Auto Door Lock or Auto Door Unlock.

Models with Display Audio

  1. Select Home.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select System.
  4. Select Door Setup.
  5. Select Auto Door Lock or Auto Door Unlock.
Parent topic: Smart Entry System(*1)

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