2000 HONDA ODYSSEY rear

Center Table , Beverag e Holde r
Sitting on or getting under the table,
or putting heavy objects on the table,
may damage or deform it.
Do not put any items on the table
while driving. They may fall down or
fly around when you go around corners or brake hard. The center table can be extended by
pulling on the rear. Beverag
e Holde r
To use the front beverage holder, pull on the bottom edge. Push the
holder all the way in to close it.
Instrument s an d Control s

Beverage Holde r
Additional beverage holders for the
front seat passengers, and the
beverage holders for the passengers
in the second row, are in the center
table.The beverage holders for the third seat passengers are located in the
armrests on the rear side panels.
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
Instrument s an d Control s

Su
n Visor , Vanit y Mirro r

Su n Viso r
To use the sun visor, pull it down. You can also use the sun visor at the side window. Remove the support
rod from the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window. In this position, the sun visor can beextended by sliding out the

extension.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle. Do not use
the sun visor extension over the rear
view mirror.
Vanit
y Mirro r

To use a vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The light beside the mirror comes on only when the parking lights are

on.

Instrument s an d Control s

SU
N VISO R

EXTENSIO
N

Rear Compartment , Cente r Pocket , Coi n Holde r
Rear Compartmen t
A storage compartment is located by the third seat on the driver's side. Toopen the compartment, pull the lever
and lift the lid. To close, lower the lid and push it down until it latches. Cente
r Pocke t
CENTER
POCKE T
Open the center pocket by pulling
the handle. Close it with a firm push.
On EX model
The light in the pocket comes on when the instrument panel lights are
on.
Coi n Holde r
COIN
HOLDE R
The coin holder is located in the
front beverage holder. To open it,
pull on the bottom edge. Close it
with a firm push.
Instrument s an d Control s
REA
R COMPARTMEN T
LEVER

Accessory Powe r Socket s
FRONT
Your vehicle has two accessory
power sockets. The front accessory
power socket is located under the center pocket. The rear socket is
behind the third seat on the driver's
side.
REA R
To use an accessory power socket,
pull out on the cover. The ignitionswitch must be in ACCESSORY (I)
or ON (II).
These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
When both sockets are being used,the combined power rating of both
accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).
They will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.
Instrument s an d Control s

Interior Light s
Individua l Ma p Light s
Turn on the front individual map lights by pushing the button next toeach light. Push the button again to
turn it off. You can also operate
these lights with the light control switch (see page 125).
REA R
Turn on each rear individual map
light by pushing the lens when the
ignition switch is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Push the lens again to turn it off.
You can also operate these lights with the light control switch (see
page 125). Carg
o Are a Ligh t
The cargo area light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, it comes on when
you open the tailgate. In the ON position, it stays on continuously.
This light also works with the light control switch (see page 125).
Instrument s an d Control s
FRONT
OFF
O N

Comfort an d Convenienc e Feature s
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many features. This section de-
scribes those features and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, refer to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
On EX model
Your Honda has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
Heating and Cooling...................... 130
What Each Control Does.......... 130How to Use the System............. 133
To Turn Everything Off........... 137
Climate Control System................ 138 (EX model without Navigation
System)
Fully-automatic Operation........ 140
Semi-automatic Operation........ 142
(EX model with Navigation
System)
Fully-automatic Operation........ 146
Semi-automatic Operation........ 147
Sunlight Sensor/ Temperature Sensor............. 151
Rear A/C Unit............................ 152
Audio System (LX)........................ 155 AM/FM/Cassette StereoAudio System......................... 155
Operating the Radio.................. 156
Adjusting the Sound.................. 159
Audio System Lighting............. 160
Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 160
Tape Search Functions............. 160 Operating the Optional CD
Player/Changer..................... 163
CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 166
Audio System (EX)........................ 167 AM/FM/CD Audio System..... 167Operating the Radio.................. 168
Adjusting the Sound.................. 172
Audio System Lighting............. 173 Radio Frequencies.................... . 173
Radio Reception......................... 173 Operating the CD Player.......... 175
Operating the CD Changer...... 177
Protecting Compact Discs........ 178 CD Player Error Indications..... 179
CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 180
Operating the Cassette Player..................................... . 181
Tape Search Functions............. 182
Caring for the Cassette Player...................................... 184
Remote Audio Controls ............ 185
Theft Protection........................ 186
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

Heating an d Coolin g
On LX model
Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comfortable, and
keep the windows clear for best
visibility.
Wha t Eac h Contro l Doe s
Fa n Contro l Dia l
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the fan's speed, which increases air
flow.
Temperatur e Contro l Dia l
Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow.
Ai r Conditionin g (A/C ) Butto n
This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on.
MOD E BUTTON S
FA N CONTRO L
DIA L
Recirculatio n Butto n
This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When
the indicator above this button is lit,air from the vehicle's interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in from outside the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode). Rea
r Windo w Defogge r Butto n
This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 71).
Rea r A/ C Contro l Dia l
With this dial, you can adjust the
rear A/C unit heating, cooling, andair flow (see page 152).
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s RECIRCULATIO
N
BUTTO N REA
R WINDO W
DEFOGGE R BUTTO N
TEMPERATUR
E
CONTRO L DIA L REA
R A/ C
CONTRO L DIA L
AI R CONDITIONIN G
BUTTO N