2000 HONDA ODYSSEY seats

Seats
4. Pull the handle on the back of the
seat cushion while you pull the
entire seat towards you with the
strap. Pivot the seat into the floor
recess.
Make sure the center shoulder belt
is stored in the holder and the outer shoulder belts are positioned on each
hook whenever the third seat is
folded.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard. See Carryin g Carg o
on page 197.
To return the seat to the uprightposition:
1. Pull the seat out of the recess by pulling on the handle and the strap.Pivot the seat forward all the way.
Instrument s an d Control s
HANDLE

Carryin
g Carg o

Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo

safely.

The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-backs, aredesigned for small, lightweight items.
The cargo area is intended for larger, heavier items. In addition, the seats
in the second row can be removed
and the bench seat in the third row
can be folded into the floor to allow
you to carry more cargo or longer items.
However, carrying too much cargo,or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicle's handling, stability and operation and make it unsafe. Before
carrying any type of cargo, be sure to
read the following pages.

Before Drivin g

REA
R COMPARTMEN T
FRONT DOO R POCKE T

CENTE R POCKE T

SEAT-BAC K POCKE T

STORAG E BOX *
GLOV E BO X
*E X mode l onl y

CARG
O ARE A

Carrying Carg o
Load Limi t
The maximum load for your vehicle
is 1,277 Ibs (580 kg).
This figure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer.
To figure out how much cargo you
can carry:
Add up the weight of all occupants.
If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above.
Subtract the total from 1,277 Ibs
(580 kg).
The final number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry.
When you load luggage, the total
weight of the vehicle, all passengers, cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). The load for the front and rear axles also must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). The GVWR andGAWR are printed on the tire
information label attached to the
driver's doorjamb (see page 322). Carryin
g Item s i n th e Passenge r
Compartmen t
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with the driver's ability to operate the
pedals, or with the properoperation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop.
Befor e Drivin g
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

Changing a Fla t Tir e
3. Open the tailgate.
Remove the cargo net.
4. The tools and jack are behind a cover in the cargo area on the
driver's side. Remove the cover by
turning the handle counterclockwise, then pulling out
the cover. 5. Take the tools out of the storage
compartment.
6. Turn the jack's end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack.
7. The spare tire is stored under the
floor between the first and second row of seats. If the front seats areadjusted to the rear-most position,
move the seats forward slightly and adjust the seat-backs to an
upright position (see page 100).
Lift up the center table (see page
117).
Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d
COVER

Changin
g a Fla t Tir e

TIR E MOUNTIN G WIN G BOL T
ATTACHMEN T POIN T
Place the flat tire face down on the attachment point. Put the tire
mounting wing bolt in the attachment point through one of
the five wheel nut holes as shown. Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the flat tire by tightening the wing
bolt.
24. Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack's end bracket clockwise to
lock it in place. Store the tools.
Replace the cover.

25. Close the tailgate.

26. Store the plastic screw in the spare

tire well.
On LX model

Store
th
e wheel cover in the spare
tire well. Make sure it will not get scratched or damaged.

On EX model

Store th
e spare tire basket in the
spare tire well. 27. Unclip the hook from the seat

back handle on the driver's seat
and lower the floor lid and the
carpet.
Make sure to adjust the front
seats properly before you start
driving (see page 100).

Takin g Car e
o
f th e Unexpecte d
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack and tools
securely before driving.

Index
Accessories and Modifications.... 195
Accessories................................. 195
Additional Safety Precaution.... 196
Modifications............................. 196
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 79
Accessory Power Sockets............. 124
Adding Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 249
Brake Fluid................................. 250
Engine Coolant........................... 243
Engine Oil.................................. 239
Power Steering Fluid................. 251
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 248
Additional Information About
Your Seat Belts........................ 45
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 45
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 47
Seat Belt System Components... 45
Additional Information About
Your SRS ................................
48
Additional Safet
y Precautions.... 52
How the Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners Work..................... 50
How the SRS Indicator
Works........................................ 50
How Your Airbags Work............ 48
SRS Components......................... 48
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 24 1
Adjustments Head Restraints......................... 104
Mirrors........................................ 115
Seats............................................ 100
Steering Wheel............................ 72
Airbag (SRS)............................... 9, 4 9
Air Cleaner Element...................... 252
Air Conditioning Filter.................. 262
Air Conditioning System....... 130, 138
Maintenance............................... 261
Rear A/C Control...................... 152
Usage................................. 130, 138
Air Outlets (Vents)............... 132, 138
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 263
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 326
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........ 285
Antifreeze....................................... 243
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Indicator Light..................... 59 , 212Operation.................................... 211
Anti-theft, Audio System............... 186
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock.. 78
Appearance Care........................... 283
Armrests........................................ . 103
Audio Controls, Remote................ 185
Audio System........................ 155, 167
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners.... 50
Automatic Lighting Off Feature.... 67
Automatic Speed Control................ 73
Automatic Transmission............... 204
Capacity, Fluid........................... 322
Checking Fluid Level................ 249
Shifting........................................ 205
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 204
Shift Lever Positions................. 205
Shift Lock Release..................... 208CONTINUED

Index
Parking Brake................................ 116
Parking Lights................................. . 66
Parking Over Things that Burn... 209
PGM-FI System.............................. 330
Polishing and Waxing................... 285
Power
Door Locks................................... 79
Mirrors........................................ 115
Seats ........................................... 102
Sliding Doors................................ 90
Steering...................................... . 251
Windows..................................... 112
Power Sliding Doors Indicator................................. . 60, 94
Operation...................................... 90
Switches....................................... . 90
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 20
Protecting Adults............................ . 12
Additional Safety Precautions.... 20
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 20
Protecting Children........................ . 22
Protecting Infants........................ 30
Protecting Larger Children........ 39
Protecting Small Children.......... 35
Using Child Seats with
Tethers...................................... 43
Radiator Overheating.................... 305
Radio/CD Sound System.............. 167
Rear A/C Unit................................ 152
Rear Compartment........................ 122
Rear End Towing........................... 317
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement....................... 274, 275
Rear View Mirror........................... 115
Rear Window Defogger.................. 71
Rear Windows................................ 114
Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. 70
Reclining the Seat Backs...... 101 , 103
Reclining the Second Seats.......... 101
Reclining the Third Seat .............. 101
Reminder Lights.............................. 57
Remote Audio Controls................. 185
Remote Transmitter........................ 81
Removing the Second Seats............................................ 108
Replacement Information
Air Cleaner Element.................. 252 Coolant........................................ 245
Engine Oil and Filter................. 241
Fuses........................................... 310
Light Bulbs................................. 272
Schedule..................................... 228
Spark Plugs................................. 254
Timing Belt................................. 263
Tires............................................ 267
Wiper Blades.............................. 259
Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................. 47
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 193
Reverse Gear Position................... 206
Rotation, Tire................................. 266
Safety Belts................................... 8, 45
Safety Defects, Reporting*.......... 338
Safety Features.................................. 7
Air bags........................................... 9
Door Locks................................... 10
Head Restraints........................... 10
Seat Belts........................................ 8
Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
CONTINUED

Index
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 54
Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 45Seat Belt Maintenance................ 47
Seat Belt System Components... 45
Seat Belts..................................... . 8, 45
Cleaning...................................... 286
Maintenance................................ . 47
Reminder Light and Beeper................................. 45, 57
System Components.................... 45
Tether Attachment Points.......... 43 Use During Pregnancy................ 20
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15
Seats................................................. 99
Adjustments............................... 100
Folding the Third Seat .............. 109
Head Restraints ........................ 104
Passenger Seating....................... 99
Reclining the Second Seat ....... 101
Reclining the Third Seat ........... 101
Removing the Second
Seats........................................ 108
Third Seat Access ...................... 105
Serial Number................................ 320
Service Intervals............................ 230
Service Manual*............................ 337
Service Station Procedures .......... 189
Setting the Clock .......................... 117
Shifting the Automatic Transmission.............................. 205
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 204 Shift Lock Release......................... 20 7
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 273
Signaling Turns................................ 68
Sliding Doors.................................... 88
Snow Tires...................................... 269
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 284
Sound System........................ 155, 16 7
Spare Tire Inflating...................................... . 292
Specifications............................. 323
Spark Plugs..................................... 254
Specifications Charts..................... 322
Speed Control................................... 7 3
Speedometer.................................... 62
SRS, Additional Information........... 48 Additional Safety Precautions.... 52How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work..................... 50
How the SRS Indicator
Works........................................ 50
How Your Airbags Work............ 48
SRS Components ....................... . 48
SRS Service ................................. 51
SRS Indicator ............................. 50, 58
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 79
Starting the Engine........................ 203 In Cold Weather at High
Altitude.................................. . 203
With a Dead Battery................. 303
Steam Coming from Engine......... 305
Steering Wheel Adjustment.................................. . 72
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 78
Stereo Sound System........... 155, 167
Storing Your Vehicle.................... 28 1
Storage Box.................................... 123
Sunglasses Holder......................... 120
Sun Visor......................................... 121
Supplemental Restraint System Servicing...................................... . 51
SRS Indicator......................... 50, 58
System Components.................... 48
Synthetic Oil................................... 240