Honda Odyssey (2023 year). Manual in english - page 14

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Third Row Seats

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When returning the seat to the upright position:

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Grab the handle from outside.
Pull up the folded seat, begin to pivot it 
forward, then allow it to drop into position.

2.

The front leg latches when it contacts the 
floor striker.

Pull the strap to put the seat-back(s) 
upright. Rock the seat-back and forth to 
confirm the seat is securely locked in 
position. There should be no movement.

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When returning the seat to the upright position:

Make sure the seat is securely latched before driving 
by rocking the seat-back and forth.

Handles

Straps

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Rear Seat Reminder

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Rear Seat Reminder

This feature alerts you to the possible presence of passengers or items in the second 
row or third row seats before you exit the vehicle. It activates when the vehicle is set 
to VEHICLE OFF if the rear doors were opened shortly before or after the vehicle was 
set to ON.

A reminder appears on the driver information 
interface and an alert will sound when the 
power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

A reminder appears on the audio/information 
screen when the power mode is set to 
VEHICLE OFF.
To dismiss the notification, select 

Dismiss

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Rear Seat Reminder

When the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF, the 
reminder comes on briefly, then the function is 
deactivated.

The reminder will not work if the power mode has 
not been set to ON within 10 minutes of operating 
the rear doors.

The system does not detect passengers in the rear 
seats. Instead, it can detect when a rear door is 
opened and closed, indicating that there may be 
something in the rear seats.

You can turn off the notification setting.

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Customized Features

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Models with CabinWatch

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their 
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their 
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is 
off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if 
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or 
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly 
increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or 
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an 
inflating front airbag.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can 
result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, 
with your feet on the floor.

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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for 
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the 
back of the occupant’s head rests against the 
center of the restraint. The tops of the 
occupant’s ears should be level with the 
center height of the restraint.

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Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer and Third Row 

Outer Head Restraints Positions

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Head Restraints

In order for the head restraint system to work 
properly:

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Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or 
from the restraint legs.

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Do not place any objects between an occupant and 
the seat-back.

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Install each restraint in its proper location.

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WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints 
reduces their effectiveness and increases 
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and 
positioned properly before driving.

Position head in the center 
of the head restraint.

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To raise the head restraint: 

Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint: 

Push it down 

while pressing the release button.

Front and second row outer

Third row outer

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A passenger sitting in the second row/third 
row center seating position should adjust the 
height of their head restraint to an 
appropriate position before the vehicle begins 
moving.

To raise the head restraint:

Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint:

Push it down while pressing the release 
button.

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then, push the release button and pull the 
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height 
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked 
in position.

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Changing the Second Row/Third Row Center Seat Head 

Restraint Positions

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

To remove the third row seat outer head restraints, 
fold down the seat-back first.

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WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the 
head restraints can result in severe injury 
during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before 
driving.

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Armrest

Pull down the armrest.

Pull the armrest all the way down, then pull it 
up to the desired angle.

Pull up the strap and fold down the center 
backrest to use as an armrest.

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Using the Front and Second Row Outer Seat Armrest

Front seat with adjustable armrest

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Using the Second Row Seat Armrest

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Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or 
closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:

Front:

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When any of the doors or the tailgate are 
opened.

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You unlock the driver’s door.

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When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 
OFF.

Cargo area:

When the tailgate is open.

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or 
closed.

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Interior Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are 
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following 
situations:

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When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open 
it.

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When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but 
do not open a door.

You can change the interior light dimming time.

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Customized Features

 P. 413

The interior lights go off immediately in the following 
situations:

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When you lock the driver’s door.

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When you set the power mode to ON.

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When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.

If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF 
mode, the interior lights go off after about 15 
minutes.

If you leave the tailgate open in VEHICLE OFF mode, 
the cargo area light goes off after about 30 minutes.

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the 
interior light on for an extended length of time when 
the engine is off.

Door 
Activated 
Position

Off

On

Front

Door Activated Position

Off

On

Cargo Area

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Interior Lights

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Front

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses.

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Second and third row

The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses when the front interior 
light switch is in the door activated position.

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Map Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the 
interior light on for an extended length of time when 
the engine is off.

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Map Light Switches

When the front interior light switch is in the door 
activated position and any door is open, the map 
light will not go off when you press the lens.

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Storage Items

Pull the handle to open the glove box. You 
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.

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Glove Box

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Glove Box

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WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury 
to your passenger in a crash, even if the 
passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while 
driving.

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To open the console box, pull the handle and 
slide the box forward.

You can create more storage space by 
removing the divider.

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Console Box

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Handle

Divider

* Not available on all models

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To open the console compartment, press the 
knob to unlock the lid, and then slide it 
rearward.

Pull the handle to open the center pocket.

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Console Compartment with Lid

Knob

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Center Pocket

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Handle

* Not available on all models

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Storage Items

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Center console beverage holders

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Front door beverage holders

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Second row seat beverage holders

To use the beverage holder, fold the backrest.

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Using the Second Row Seat Armrest

 

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Beverage Holders

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Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, 
and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. 
Hot liquid can scald you.

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Rear door beverage holders

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Third row seat beverage holders

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There are coat hooks under the grab handles 
in the second row, and under the window 
frames in the third row. Pull it down to use it.

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Coat Hooks

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Coat Hooks

The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy 
items.

Second row

Third row

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Use the cargo hooks to secure luggage in the 
cargo area.

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Cargo Hooks