1997 HONDA ODYSSEY remove seats

Seats
Passenger Seating

Six-passenger model
The six-passenger model has separate seats with armrests for two
front passengers, separate seats with armrests for two passengers in thesecond row, and a bench seat for two
passengers in the third row.
For greater cargo capacity, the seats
in the second row can be removed,
and the bench seat in the third row
can be folded into the floor. Seven-passenger model
The seven-passenger model has separate seats with armrests for two
front passengers, a bench seat for
three passengers in the second row, and a bench seat for two passengers
in the third row.
For greater cargo capacity, the seat
in the second row can be folded out of the way in sections, and the bench
seat in the third row can be folded
into the floor.
Seat Adjustments

Adjust the seat before you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion's front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
release the lever. Try to move theseat to make sure it is locked in
position.

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Head Restraints
The head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries.
Your Honda has adjustable head restraints in all the outside seating
positions. Adjust the head restraintso the top is even with the tops of
your ears. The head restraints adjust for height.
You need both hands to adjust the
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, press the release button and push the restraint
down.

To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as
it will go. Push the release buttonand pull the restraint out of the seat-
back. Third Seat Access

Six-passenger model

To get into or out of the third row seat, walk between the second row

seats.

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Driving your vehicle without

head restraints can lead to

serious injury to you and your passengers in a crash.
Make sure the head restraints
are in place and adjusted properly before driving.

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Seven-passenger model

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

Pull the seat-back angle adjustment
lever on the second row seat to tilt
the seat-back forward. Pull the lock release lever and pivot the seat up
out of the way. Move the second seat back into
place by pivoting the seat down. Make sure it locks to the floor. Pull
the seat-back angle adjustment lever
forward and push the seat-back to the desired position, then release the
lever. Make sure the seat is securely
locked in place. Removing the Second Seats in the
Six-Passenger Model
Both seats can be removed to give
more cargo capacity.
To remove a seat, unlock the seat from the floor by pulling both lockrelease levers up at the same timeand pulling up on the rear of the seat.
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Unhook the front of the seat from
the floor by pulling it back slightly,
then pivoting it upward.
Always remove an unlocked seat from the vehicle before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could
fly around and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. To reinstall a seat, hook the front of
the seat to the floor, then push the
back into the locks. Make sure boththe front and the back of the seat aresecurely fastened down before
driving. Folding the Second Seats in the

Seven-Passenger Model

The left and right halves of the second seat can be folded up
separately to create more cargo

space.

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Pull the seat-back angle adjustment
lever and tilt the seat-back forward.
Then pull the lock release lever and pivot the seat forward.
RIVET

Pull out the fastening strap. Hook
the ring on the fastening strap to the
rivet on the side of the seat-back. Make sure the seat is secure.
Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make
sure you store the fastening strap
properly, and that the seat is locked securely before driving. Reclining the Second Seat

Seven-passenger model only

You can recline the seat-backs on the second seat so they are level with
the seat cushion of the third seat, making a large, cushioned area. To
do this:
1. Remove the head restraints. Store them in the pocket in the left side
panel behind the third seat.
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SEAT-BACK ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT LEVER

LOCK RELEASE LEVER
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2. Lift the lever and slide the seat
forward as far as it will go. Pull theseat-back angle adjustment lever
and pivot the seat-back backward.
Release the lever when the seat-
back is even with the cushion on
the third seat.
Reverse this procedure to return the second seat to the upright position.
Make sure you install the head
restraints before driving (see page 56). Folding the Third Seat in All
Models
To create more cargo space, you can fold the third seat into the floor
recess.

To fold the third seat:
1. Remove the head restraints. Store them in the pocket in the left side

panel.
2. Unlock the seat-back by turning

the knob. Push the seat-back
forward.

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Loading Cargo

The maximum load you can carry in your Honda is 1,150 Ibs (535 kg). It
includes the total weight of all
passengers and their belongings, any
accessories, and the tongue weight
of a trailer. This 1,150 Ibs (535 kg)
figure is shown as the Vehicle Capacity Weight on the tire infor-
mation label attached to the driver's doorjamb.
To figure out how much cargo you
can cany: Figure the total "occupant weight"
you will be transporting. To do this, multiply the number of people (driver and all passengers) by 150
Ibs (70 kg). Subtract this number from the
Vehicle Capacity Weight (1,150 lbs/535 kg). If you are towing a trailer, subtract
the tongue weight. See Towing a
Trailer on page 130 .
This final number is the total weight of cargo you can load in or on the car.
With seven occupants (driver and six passengers), the maximum recom-
mended weight for cargo is 100 Ibs
(45 kg).

Where you store this cargo, and how
well you secure it, are just as important as how much it weighs.
Make sure you load cargo so it will
not shift while driving. Items stored
in the cargo area behind the third
seat should be stored as far forward
as possible. You could store addi-
tional items on the floor behind the
front seats. Make sure they cannot roll under the front seat and
interfere with the pedals.
For greater cargo capacity, the thirdseat can be folded into the floor and
the second row seats can either be removed or folded up (depending onmodel). Passengers should never sit
in the open cargo area while the car
is moving. They should sit in one of
the seats and wear their seat belts.
If you must carry large objects that
prevent you from closing the tailgate,
be aware that exhaust gas can enter the interior. See Carbon Monoxide
Hazard on page 29 .
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