2006 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

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 and EX-L models have a
stowable second row plus-one seat
that can be installed between the
second row bucket seats when
needed. The plus-one seat can also
be used as a second row center
console, or stored in the f loor
storage area. For more inf ormation,
see page .160
Passenger Seating
Convert ible Second Row Bucket
Seat s
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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, EX-L and Touring models
have a power adjustable driver’s seat.
The LX model has manual driver’s
seat adjustments.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.
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.
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Manual Seat Adjustments
Seats
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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
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ADJUSTMENT STRAP

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Moves the seat
forward and
backward.Raises or lowers the
seat.
The controls f or the adjustable
driver’s power seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the power seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
Moving the long horizontal switch
adjusts the seat bottom in several
directions. The seat bottom adjusts
in the direction you move the switch.
The short vertical switch adjusts the
seat back angle. Moves the f ront of
the seat up or down
and the rear of the
seat up or down.Adjusts the seat-
back angle f orward
or backward.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 13 15
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Power Seat A djustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
On EX, EX-L and Touring models On EX-L 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
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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 Touring models, you need to
remove the second row console
before you can make this seat
adjustment (see page ). 180
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T hird Seat A ccess
Seats
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RELEASE
BUTTON

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.
Slide the seat toward the center of
the vehicle.
The second row bucket seat on the
passenger’s side can be moved to the
center to provide access to the third
row seat.
To get into or out of the third row
seat, pull up the release lever on the
shoulder of each second row bucket
seat. The seat-back will tilt forward
and the whole seat will slide f orward.
Push the back of the seat down over
the f loor hooks. Make sure the seat
is securely locked in place.
Remove the f loor mat and the cover
f rom under the passenger’s side
bucket seat. To remove the floor mat,
unfasten the two buttons on the rear
edge. Moving the Second Row Bucket
Seat
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LOCK
RELEASE
LEVER
BUTTONS
FLOOR MAT

Both seats can be removed to give
more cargo capacity.
Make sure the seat is securely
locked in place bef ore driving. A seat
thatisnotlockedinplacecouldfly
around and cause injury in a sudden
stop or crash.
Reversethisproceduretomovethe
seat back to the outside.
When the passenger’s side bucket
seat is in the outside position, and
theplus-oneseatorthesecondrow
console is not used, install the f loor
mat and the cover over the center
f loor anchors between the bucket
seats. Make sure to f asten the
buttons on the mat to the floor.
Install the cover over the outer floor
anchor and install the floor mat over
the cover. Insert the tabs on the f loor
mat into the slit on the f loor. Fasten
the buttons on the floor mat to the
f loor. To remove a seat:
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.
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Seats
Removing the Bucket Seats in the
Second Row
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOCK RELEASE LEVER
SLIT
COVER
TABS
FLOOR MAT