1996 HONDA ODYSSEY mirror controls

Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 32
Indicator Lights................................ 33
Gauges.............................................. 37
Speedometer................................ 37

Trip Meter.................................... 37
Odometer......................................
37

Temperature Gauge................... .
38

Fuel Gauge.................................. 38

Maintenanc
e Required

Indicator...................................

38

Controls Nea r
the Steering

Wheel........................................ 39

Headlights.................................... 40
Daytime Running Lights............. 40
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 41
Turn Signals................................. 41
Windshield Wipers...................... 42
Windshield Washers................... 42 Rear Window Wiper and Washer...................................... 43

Hazard Warning........................... 43

Rear Window Defogger.............. 43
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 44
Steering Wheel Controls................ 46 Cruise Control.............................. 46
Keys and Locks................................ 49
Keys............................................... 49
Ignition Switch............................. 49
Power Door Locks....................... 50
Remote Transmitter.................... 51Childproof Door Locks............... 52
Tailgate......................................... 52
Glove Box..................................... 53

Seats.................................................. 54
Passenger Seating....................... 54

Seat Adjustments......................... 54
Driver's Seat Power Height Adjustment............................... 55
Head Restraints........................... 56 Third Seat Access........................ 56
Removing the Second Seats in the Six-Passenger Model.... 57
Folding the Second Seats in the Seven-Passenger
Model....................................

58

Reclining th e
Second Seat.......... 59

Folding the Third Seat
in All Models............................ 60

Power Windows............................... 62

Sunroof.............................................. 63

Mirrors.............................................. 64
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 64

Parking Brake..................................

65

Digital Clock.................................... .
66
Beverage Holder.............................. 66
Dashboard Compartment............... 68 Center Pocket.................................. 68
Vanity Mirror................................... 68 Cigarette Lighter............................. 69
Ashtrays............................................ 69 Interior Lights.................................. 70

Ceiling Lights............................... 70

Spotlights...................................... 70
Tailgate Light............................... 71 Courtesy Lights........................... 71

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Control Locations
MIRROR
CONTROLS DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.66)

DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P.50)

POWER WINDO
W
SWITCH

(P.62)

FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE

(P.110)
HEATING/COOLIN

G

CONTROLS (P.74)

AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.83)

HOOD

RELEASE

HANDLE
(P.111)

Instruments and Controls
(P.64)
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Sunroof, Mirrors

If you try to open the sunroof in below-
freezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the sunroof panel or motor. Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and nightpositions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Adjust the outside mirrors with theadjustment switch on the driver's
door armrest:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's

side).

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Closing the sunroof on
someone's hands or fingers can

cause serious injury.

Make sure passengers are
clear of the sunroof before

closing it.

TAB
NOTICE
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Mirrors, Parking Brake
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

3. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up or down.
4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns off the
adjustment switch so you can't
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch. Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully released (see page 36 ). If you try todrive the car without releasing the
parking brake, the ABS cannot work properly.
Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.

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NOTICE
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Dashboard Compartment, Center Pocket, Vanity Mirror

Dashboard Compartment

Open the dashboard compartment
by squeezing the handle. Close it
with a firm push. Center Pocket
Open the center pocket by pulling
the handle. Close it with a firm push.
The light in the pocket comes on when the instrument panel lights are
on.
Vanity Mirror

To use the vanity mirror, pull downeither sun visor and swing down the

cover.

The passenger's vanity mirror is lighted. The light beside the mirrorcomes on only when the light switch
is turned on.

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