Honda Odyssey (2024 year). Manual in english

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Daytime Running Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

When the conditions listed below are met, the daytime running lights come on:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The headlight switch is off.

•

The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.

The daytime running lights turn off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in

AUTO

and it is getting dark outside.

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.

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Activating the system

When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and automatically switches between the high beam and low beam,
depending on the situation.

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The light switch is in

AUTO

•

The lever is in the low beam position.

•

The headlights have been automatically
activated.

•

It is dark outside the vehicle.

If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out either of the procedures below and the indicator will come on.

•

Pull the lever towards you and release it.

•

Turn the light switch to

then turn the light switch to

AUTO

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This system is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and
manually switch the headlights between high beam
and low beam if necessary.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize light sources varies depending on
conditions surrounding your vehicle.

Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.

Front Sensor Camera

P. 552

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker, or film to the area
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

Light Switch

Auto High-
Beam
Indicator

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Auto High-Beam

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Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

When the auto high-beam indicator comes on, the headlights switch between high
beam and low beam based on the following conditions.

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Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam

If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.

Using the lever:

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it.

To reactivate the auto high-beam, follow either of the procedures below and
the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

•

Pull the lever toward you and release it.

•

Turn the light switch to

and then to

AUTO

when the lever is in the low beam

position.

High beam

Low beam

All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.

•

Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.

•

There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicles with
headlights or taillights turned on.

•

There are few street lights on the
road ahead.

One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.

•

Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or less.

•

There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.

•

There are many street lights on
the road ahead.

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

In the following cases, the auto high-beam system
may not switch the headlights properly or the
switching timing may be changed. If the automatic
switching operation does not fit your driving habits,
please switch the headlights manually.

•

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

•

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards, and traffic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

•

A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.

•

The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under
roadside trees or behind median barriers.

•

The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam on when:

•

Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.

•

The camera has detected dense fog.

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Auto High-Beam

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Using the light switch:

Turn the light switch to

To reactivate the auto high-beam, turn the light switch to

AUTO

when the

lever is in the low beam position and the auto high-beam indicator will come
on.

You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the
vehicle is stationary.

To turn the system off:

With the light switch is in

AUTO

, pull the lever

toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
twice, release the lever.

To turn the system on:

With the light switch is in

AUTO

, pull the lever

toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
once, release the lever.

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How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

If the

Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot

Operate: Camera Temperature Too High

message

appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the

Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot

Operate: Clean Front Windshield

message

appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system
does not operate until you turn the system on.

Park in a safe place before turning the system off or
on.

AUTO

Position

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

■

Wiper switch (OFF, INT

/AUTO

, LO,

HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper
operation.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.

*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

When lifting the front wiper arms, move them into
the maintenance position before lifting them.

Lifting the Front Wiper Arms

P. 611

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster or heated windshield

to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the

setting become

the same.

NOTICE

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

AUTO

OFF

: Low speed wipe

: High speed wipe

Pull to
use
washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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When you push the lever down to

AUTO

, the

windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stop in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.

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AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to

AUTO

, you

can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to any obstacle such
as the buildup of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove
the obstacle.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes.

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

AUTO

should always be turned

OFF

before the

following situation in order to prevent severe damage
to the wiper system:

•

Cleaning the windshield

•

Driving through a car wash

•

No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low Sensitivity

High Sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.

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Washer (

)

Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, the washer spray will
stop and the rear wiper will return to its
selected switch setting after a few sweeps.

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Operating in reverse

When you put the transmission into

(

with the windshield wiper activated, the rear

wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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Rear Wiper/Washer

: Continuous wipe

Washer

OFF

INT

: Intermittent

Front Wiper Position

Rear Wiper Operation

INT

(Intermittent)

AUTO

(Intermittent)

Intermittent

(Low speed wipe)

(High speed wipe)

Continuous

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.

However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.

When the power mode is set to ON and the outside
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door
mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.

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Heated Windshield Button

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Heated Windshield Button

Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON.

Canadian models

Heated Windshield Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use
the system for a long period when the engine is
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.

When the outside temperature is below 39°F (4°C),
the heated windshield may automatically activate.
The system deactivates itself once the outside
temperature reaches 43°F (6°C).

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the brightness control knob to adjust
instrument panel brightness.

Brighten:

Turn the knob to the right.

Dim:

Turn the knob to the left.

You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the
previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface while you are adjusting
it.

Brightness Control

The brightness of the instrument panel will be
reduced when the following conditions have been
met:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The parking lights are turned on.

•

The ambient lighting is low.

The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

Control Knob

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat positions (except for power lumbar) and outside
mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote, the seat and outside
mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.

When you enter the vehicle, the driver information interface briefly shows you which
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.

•

DRIVER 1

transmitter is linked to memory button 1.

•

DRIVER 2

transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you

•

Stop the vehicle.

•

Put the transmission in

(

•

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.

•

Open the driver’s door.

Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves to the

DRIVER 1

preset position.

Driving Position Memory System

Using the audio/information screen, you can disable
the automatic seat and door mirrors adjustment
function.

Customized Features

P. 413

The driver’s seat easy exit feature:

•

Will move rearward to allow you to more easily exit
the vehicle.

•

Can be turned on or off.

Customized Features

P. 413

System Operation

The system will not operate if:

•

Either memory button is pressed while the seat is in
motion.

•

The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

•

Either of the memorized positions is set fully to the
rear.

The system may not recognize a key if:

•

The key is in close proximity to a cell phone or other
wireless device.

•

Both keys are in the vehicle at the same time.

•

The Driving Position Memory System is disabled in
customized features.

•

Opening driver’s door without fully grabbing door
handle.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the
desired position.

Press the

SET

button.

You will hear the beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.

Press and hold memory button

(

within five seconds of pressing the

SET

button.

Once the seat and the outside mirrors
position has been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on.

Put the transmission into

(

Apply the parking brake.

Press a memory button (

(

You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.

The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
position. When it has finished moving, you
will hear the beep, and the indicator light
stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the

SET

button, the storing operation

will be canceled when:

•

You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat and door mirrors position
before the double-beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except
ON.

Memory
Button 1

Memory
Button 2

SET

Button

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Recalling the Stored Position

Recalling the Stored Position

The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:

•

Press the

SET

button or memory button

(

•

Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.

•

Put the transmission into a position other than

(

Memory
Button 1

Memory
Button 2

SET

Button

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

While the vehicle is stopped, push the
steering wheel adjustment lever down.

The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.

Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.

Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.

Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the steering wheel in position.

After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

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Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.

Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.

When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror and
power door mirrors

reduces the glare from

headlights behind you. Press the auto button
to turn this function on and off. When
activated, the auto indicator comes on.

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Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions

Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

Front Seats

P. 212

Tab

Daytime
Position

Night Position

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

and Power Door

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

and Power Door Mirrors

The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in

(

Sensor

Auto Button

* Not available on all models

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Mirrors

Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch:

Select the left or right

mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.

Mirror position adjustment switch:

Press

the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.

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Folding door mirrors

Press the folding button to fold in and out the
door mirrors.

Selector
Switch

Adjustment
Switch

Folding
Button

* Not available on all models

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Mirrors

Power Door Mirrors

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If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the transmission into

(

; this improves close-

in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you take
the transmission out of

(

To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Selector Switch

* Not available on all models

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Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.

Seats

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

Front Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.

WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.

Move back.

Allow sufficient
space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal
Position
Adjustment

Height
Adjustment
(Driver’s seat
only)

Seat-back
Angle
Adjustment

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Seats

Front Seats

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Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch

Press the top:

To move the lumbar support

up.

Press the bottom:

To move the lumbar

support down.

Press the front:

To increase the entire

lumbar support.

Press the rear:

To decrease the entire lumbar

support.

Lumbar
Support
Adjustment
Switch

* Not available on all models

Seats

Front Seats

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.

Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag
operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.

WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.

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Seats

Second Row Seats

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Second Row Seats

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Second Row Seats

WARNING

An unsecured seat or seat-back can move
out of position or collapse without warning
if there is sudden acceleration or stop or in
a crash.

A seat or seat-back that suddenly moves or
collapses can result in severe injury or
death.

Always make sure all seats and seat-backs
are securely locked into position before
driving.

Adjusting the Seat Positions

Once the desired seat position and seat-back angles
are made, rock the seat-back and forth to make sure
they are locked into position.

Second row center
seat

Second row outer
seat

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment

Pull up the strap to
change the angle.

Seat-back
Angle
Adjustment

Pull up the
lever to change
the angle.

Second row
outer seat

Horizontal Position
Adjustment

Pull up the bar to
move the seat, then
release the bar.

Seats

Second Row Seats

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Pull up the armrest(s).

Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.

Move the seat to its rearmost position.

Pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever,
then fold the seat-back down.

To return the seat to the original position, pull
up the seat-back angle adjustment lever and
fold the seat-back in the upright position.

Pulling forward on the walk-in lever or
pulling the release strap tilts the second row
outer seat’s seat-back forward.

The whole seat slides forward.

When re-positioning the seat, push it firmly
to the rear to ensure the horizontal
adjusters and the seat-back lock completely
into place.

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Folding Down the Second Row Outer Seat

Folding Down the Second Row Outer Seat

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger’s seat, as this can cause
the weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat to
work improperly.

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

P. 64

The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second row seats as they
fold down.

Make sure the seat-back and seat cushion are
securely latched back into place before driving.

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Lever

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Third Row Seat Access

Lever

Strap

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Seats

Second Row Seats

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Your vehicle’s multi-functional second row center seat is removable.

Store the center seat belt first. Insert the
latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.

Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.

Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

P. 45

Pull up the strap and fold down the second
row center seat-back.

Pull the lock release strap under the seat
cushion, and lift the rear of the seat.

To lift the seat, grab the handle under
the rear side of the seat cushion.

Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it
upward.

This unhooks the front of the seat from
the floor.

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Removing the Second Row Center Seat

Removing the Second Row Center Seat

Do not remove the seat while driving.

The multi-functional center seat can be used as the
beverage holder when folded down.

Beverage Holders

P. 234

To reinstall the seat, remove all objects and debris
from the vehicle floor where the seat will be
attached. Insert the front hooks into the front
strikers, confirming that both are fully engaged.
Begin to lower the rear of the seat; once the seat is
within a foot of the floor, allow the seat to drop and
lock to the rear floor strikers. Raise the seat-back to
an upright position, grab the seat-back and rock it
back and forth to confirm that all latches are secured.

Lock
Release
Strap

Handle

Seats

Second Row Seats

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Your vehicle’s second row outer seats are removable.

Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.

Move the seat to its rearmost position.

Pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever,
then fold the seat-back down.

Pull the lock release lever, tilt the seat-back
forward and lift the rear of the seat.

To lift the seat, grab the handle under
the rear side of the seat.

Pivot the rear of the seat upward to unhook
the front of the seat from the floor.

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Removing a Second Row Outer Seat

Removing a Second Row Outer Seat

Do not remove the seat while driving.

Reinstalling a Second Row Outer Seat

With the seat-back folded forward, insert the front
seat hooks into the front floor strikers.

After confirming both front hooks are fully inserted
into the front strikers, begin to lower the seat, then
allow it to drop and lock to the rear floor strikers.

Raise the seat-back to an upright position, then rock
the seat-back and forth to confirm both the inner and
outer latches are securely locked into position.

Handle

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Lever

Lock Release Lever

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Seats

Second Row Seats

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Your vehicle’s second row outer seats are slidable.

Remove the second row center seat.

Removing the Second Row Center Seat

P. 217

Pull up the handle at the side of the second
row outer seat, then slide the seat.

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Magic Slide

2nd-Row Seats

Magic Slide

2nd-Row Seats

When the second row outer seats are in slide (center)
position, passengers have easier access to the third
row seats.

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Store the center seat belt first. Insert a key
into the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle.

Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.

Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

P. 45

Lower the head restraints to their lowest
position.

The right and left halves can be tucked
away separately. Pull either strap to release
the front leg lock of the third row seat.

Continue pulling the strap to tuck the seat
and strap away into the cargo area.

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One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat

One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat

Remove any items from the cargo area before you
tuck away the third row seat.

The instruction label is attached at the back of the
third row seat-back.

When you tuck away one side of the third row seats
and use the non-recessed part of the cargo area,
make sure to secure the cargo. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard.

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When returning the seat to the upright position:

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

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.

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

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.

Customized Features

P. 413

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.

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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

Head Restraints

In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:

•

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

•

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

•

Install each restraint in its proper location.

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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