Honda Odyssey Service Manual: Parts Marking, Safety Messages

Parts Marking

To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN). Original parts have self-adhesive labels. Replacement body parts have generic self-adhesive labels. These labels should not be removed. The original engine or transmission VIN plates are not transferable to the replacement engine or transmission.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the parts marking labels during body repair. Mask the labels before repairing the part.

Safety Messages

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions, we have provided safety messages, and other safety information throughout this manual. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with servicing this vehicle. You must use your own good judgment.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including:

• Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

• Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol    and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

  These signal words mean:

• Instructions - how to service this vehicle correctly and safely.