2004 HONDA ODYSSEY Seat fold

Both seats can be removed to give
more cargo capacity.
To remove a seat:Unhook the f ront of the seat f rom
the f loor by pulling it back slightly,
then pivoting it upward.
Always remove an unsecured seat
f rom the vehicle bef ore driving. A
seat that is not locked in place could
be thrown about and cause injury in
a sudden stop or crash.To reinstall the seat, hook the f ront
of the seat to the f loor, then push the
back into the locks. Make sure both
the f ront and the back of the seat are
securely latched bef ore driving.
Pull up the seat-back angle
adjustment lever, and fold the seat-
back f orward.
Unlock the seat f rom the f loor by
pulling the lock release lever under the seat cushion’s f ront edge and
lifting the rear of the seat.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Removing the Bucket Seats in the
Second Row
95
LOCK RELEASE LEVER

To create more cargo space, you can
f old the third row ‘‘Magic Seat’’ into
the f loor recess.
To fold the seat:Remove the head restraints by
pushing the release buttons and
pulling the restraints out. Store the head restraints in the
sidecargonet.Toinstalltheside
cargo net, hook the f our loops on
the net to the tabs on the left side
panel.
Make sure the head restraint legs
areinsidethecargonetsotheydo
not damage the seat as you fold it.Unlock the seat-back by pulling
the handle. Push the seat-back
forward.
1. 2.
3.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Folding the T hird Row ‘‘Magic
Seat’’
96
RELEASE BUTTON HANDLE

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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Glove box
Front door and seat-back pockets
Rear cargo area, including the
second row seats when removed,
andthethirdrowseatwhenfolded
flat
Center pocket
Rear compartment
Storage box (EX and EX-L
models)
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving176
REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET
CENTER POCKET
GLOVE BOX
STORAGE BOX
SEAT-BACK POCKET
EX and EX-L models only CARGO AREA
SEAT-BACK POCKETS

The side cargo net can be installed
on the driver’s side panel in the
cargo area to secure small items. To
install the side cargo net, hook each
loop on the f our corners of the net to
the tabs on the lef t side panel. When
youfolddownthethirdseat,store
the head restraints in the side cargo
net.You can use the cargo net to secure
items in the cargo area, and store
small items between the two halves
of the net. To install the cargo net,
hook the loops on the f our corners of
the net to the tabs at both sides of
the tailgate sill.There are cargo hooks f or plastic
grocery bags on the back of the third
row seat. They are designed to hold
light items. Heavy objects may
damage the hooks.On EX and EX-L models
Carrying Cargo
Side Cargo Net
Cargo Net Cargo Hooks
Bef ore Driving179
CARGO HOOKS

Adjust the seat-back of the third
seat to the upright position (see
page ). Install the bracket and
the bracket mounting bolt to the
attachment point as shown, and
tighten the bolt. Make sure the
bracket is securely locked.Install the flat tire on the bracket
with the inside of the wheel facing
toward you. Put the tire mounting
wing bolt in the attachment point
through one of the f ive wheel nut
holes and the bracket as shown.
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the f lat tire by tightening the wing
bolt.When the third seat is f olded, the
f lat tire is secured to the f loor on
topof thefoldedseat.Pullupthe
carpet on the attachment point and
remove the plastic screw as
described in the previous
procedure.
Remove the wing bolt from the
bracket that is attached to the
spare tire lid.
23.
90Storing the Flat Tire on the Floor
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed245
BRACKET
TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT

Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Brake .218
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Power Steering .219
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Windshield Washers . 216
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .130
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Folding the Third Seat . 96
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9 ,25
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Front Seat .88
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Adjusting .88
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Heaters .98
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Airbags .9, 25
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Fuel .168
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Fill Door and Cap .169
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 168
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Ref ueling .169
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Fuses, Checking the .260
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 220
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .71
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Aiming .220
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Automatic Lighting Off . 72 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 64
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Reminder Chime .71
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 220
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Turning on .71
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Headphones .156
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Head Restraints .92
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Heated Mirror .103
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Heater, Seat .98
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Heating and Cooling .116
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High Altitude, Starting at . 183
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High-Low Beam Switch . 71
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .163
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Hood Latch .220
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Hood, Opening the .170
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Horn .3,68
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 173.........................................
Gasoline .168
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 168
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Ref ueling .169
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Gas Station Procedures . 169
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
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Glove Box .109
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 264
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .75
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Switch .77
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Timing Control System . 272
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Immobilizer System .76
Index
H I
G
IV

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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 280
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22 .....................................
Cleaning .226
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .20, 60
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Replacement .22
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seat Heaters .98
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Seats .88
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Adjustments .89, 91
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Drivers Lumbar Support . 92
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Folding the Third Seat . 96
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Head Restraints .92
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Manual Height Adjustment . 90
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Passenger Seating .88
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Reclining the Second Seat . 90
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Reclining the Third Seat . 90
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Removing the Second Seats . 95
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Third Seat Access .93
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Security System .159
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Radiator Overheating . 250
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Radio/CD Sound System . 126,132
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Readiness Codes .253
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 149
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Rear A/C Unit .123
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Rear Compartment .108
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Rear Entertainment System . 145
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .223, 224
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Rear View Mirror .102
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Rear Windows .101
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 90,91
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Reclining the Second Seats . 90
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Reclining the Third Seat . 90
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Remote Audio Controls . 143
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Remote Control (RES) . 151
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Remote Transmitter .81
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Removing the Second Seats . 95
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 212
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Fuses .257 ................................
Light Bulbs .220
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Schedule .203
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Timing Belt .219
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Tires .233
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Wiper Blades .228
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 172,214
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Reverse Gear Position . 185
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Roof Rack .178
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Rotation, Tire .232
Index
S
R
VII