2005 HONDA ODYSSEY ECO mode

Each remote transmitter activates
the driver’s seat position memory
system and customized vehicle
control settings (see page ).
When you open the driver’s door
after unlocking it with the remote
transmitter, the driver’s seat moves
to the positions stored in memory.
You will hear two beeps when the
movement is completed.The driver’s seat position memory
activation (Driver 1, Driver 2) is
shownonthebackof each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your seat position in the memory
that is activated by the transmitter
you normally carry.
You can turn of f driver’s seat
position memory activation with the
remote transmitter. Press and hold
the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at
thesametime.TheLEDinthe
remote transmitter will blink twice.
Then release the buttons, and press
the UNLOCK button.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
Most of the customized settings will
return to the default settings.
To turn it back on, repeat this
procedure. The LED will come on
for 1 second to indicate the feature
has been turned on.
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On Touring model only
Recalling a Memorized Seat
Position
Remote Transmitter Care
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
135
With Driver 2
With Driver 1

The tailgate can be opened and
closed with the remote transmitter
or the switch on the dashboard when
both f ront doors are unlocked.The tailgate can also be closed by
pressing the button on the tailgate. If
you press the button again while the
tailgate is closing, you will hear three
beeps, and the tailgate will stop
moving, reverse direction, and stop
at the f ully opened position.
Press and hold the tailgate button on
the remote transmitter or the
dashboard switch f or about 1 second
to open or close the tailgate. Each
time you press the button on the
remote transmitter or the dashboard
switch, you will hear a beep.
If you push the same button or
switch again while the tailgate is
opening or closing, you will hear
three beeps, and the tailgate will stop
moving, reverse direction, and stop
at the f ully opened or closed position.
To open or close the tailgate
manually, see page .138
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On Touring model only
Power Tailgate
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
139
DASHBOARD SWITCH
TAILGATE
BUTTON TAILGATE SWITCH

If the battery is disconnected or goes
dead, close the sliding door
completely by hand. If it still does
not operate properly af ter the
battery is reconnected, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. If there is a problem in the power
sliding door system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK LEFT SLIDING DOOR’’
message or ‘‘CHECK RIGHT
SLIDING DOOR’’ message in the
multi-inf ormation display (see page). If this message stays on, turn
the MAIN switch to OFF, and have
the system inspected by your dealer.
If the power sliding door indicator
comesonandstayson,thereisa
problem in the system. Turn the
MAIN switch to OFF, and have the
system inspected by a dealer.
Each sliding door has a pinch sensor
on the f ront edge. Do not damage
this sensor, or the power sliding door
may not operate properly. 87
On Touring model
On EX and Touring models On EX model
Sliding Doors
Power Sliding Door Problems
Pinch Sensor
Inst rument s and Cont rols
147
PINCH SENSOR
POWER SLIDING DOOR INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown

There are bucket seats with
armrests for two front passengers,
bucket seats with armrests for two
passengers in the second row, and a
bench seat f or three passengers in
the third row.
For greater cargo capacity, the seats
in the second row can be removed,
andthebenchseatinthethirdrow
can be f olded into the f loor.
The EX model has a stowable second
rowplus-oneseatthatcanbe
installed between the second row
bucket seats when needed. The plus-
one seat can also be used as a second
rowcenterconsole,orstoredinthe
f loor storage area. For more
inf ormation, see page .156
Passenger Seating
Convert ible Second Row Bucket
Seat s
Seats
148

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The f ront passenger’s seat, and the
seats in the second and third rows
adjust manually.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving. The EX and Touring models have a
power adjustable driver’s seat. The
LX model has manual driver’s seat
adjustments.To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.To adjust the bucket seats in the
second row, pull up the bar on the
front of the seat bottom.
The third row seats do not adjust
f orward and backward.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 13 15
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Manual Seat Adjustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
149

To change the seat-back angle of the
bucket seats in the second row, pull
forwardontheleverontheoutside
of the seat-back. To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up on the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.The lef t and right halves of the third
seat-back can be adjusted separately.
To adjust the angle, pull the
adjustment strap on the outside of
each seat-back, move the seat-back
to the desired position, and release
the adjustment strap. Let the seat-
back latch in the new position.The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. Pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion to raise
the seat bottom or push the lever
down to lower the seat cushion.
Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.
On LX model
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
Adjustment
Seats
150
ADJUSTMENT STRAP

See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints.
On EX and Touring models 15
On EX with Leather and Touring models
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
An armrest is located on each of the
frontseatsandoneachsideof the
second row seats. Pivot it down to
use it. When you remove the bucket
seats in the second row, pivot the
armrests up out of the way.
To change the lumbar support, move
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back forward or backward.
Keep moving the lever f orward or
backward until you f ind a suitable
position. They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
Theangleof thearmrestoneach
f ront seat is adjustable. Pivot the
armrest down, and pull it up to the
desired angle. Head Restraints
Armrests
Driver’s L umbar Support
Seats
152

To get into or out of the third row
seat, walk between the second row
seats.When the seat on the passenger’s
side is moved to the center, walk
through the passenger’s side to get
into or out of the third row seat.
All head restraints adjust f or 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, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
On the Touring model, you need to
remove the second row console
before you can make this seat
adjustment.
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T hird Seat A ccess
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
153
RELEASE
BUTTON