2006 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

To protect the beverage holder, the
bottom tray is designed to break
away if you try to place a heavy
object on it. If this happens, hold the
edge of the bottom tray and pull it up
until you f eel a detent.
Be caref ul not to damage an open
beverage holder when you get into
or out of the vehicle.
The beverage holders f or the third
seat passengers are in the armrests
ontherearsidepanels.
Each second row seat has a
beverage holder on the outside of
the seat cushion. To use the
beverage holder, push on the tab.
The beverage holder will swing open.
To close, pivot it up and push it in
until it latches.
To use the f ront beverage holder,
pull the handle.
Additional beverage holders f or the
frontseatpassengersareinthe
retractable center tray.
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TAB

The removable second row console
has a beverage holder on the f ront.
To use the beverage holder, push on
the f ront lid. The lid will swing open.
To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.Each rear sliding door has an
integrated sunshade. To use a
sunshade,holdthetabonthetop
and pull the sunshade all the way up.
Insert the holes on the sunshade into
the hooks on the window f rame. To
store the shade, unhook it, and let it
retract all the way down.The sunshades are intended f or use
only when the windows are f ully
closed. If a window is opened, the
shade can be blown of f its hooks. As
the shade automatically retracts, it
could hit and hurt anyone sitting too
close to the window.
On Touring models
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Integrated Sunshades
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HOOK
TAB

The sunglasses holder uses a convex
mirror f or its bottom panel. You can
see all the vehicle passengers on this
mirror. To use the mirror, open the
sunglasses holder f ully, push it to the
f irst detent, and release it.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the raised point. It will unlatch
and swing down. To close it, push it
until it latches. Make sure the holder
is closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
You may also store small items in
this holder. Make sure they are
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving.
To switch back to the sunglasses
holder, close the conversation mirror
and then open the sunglasses holder.
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Sunglasses Holder Conversation Mirror
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SUNGLASSES HOLDERPush

To open the compartment, pull the
lever and lif t the lid. To close, lower
the lid and push it down until it
latches.
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle. Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use
the mirror. The lights come on when
you open the cover. Make sure you
close the cover when you are not
using the vanity mirror.
The vanity mirror light will not come
on if the sun visor is slid outward.
Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror Rear Compartment
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REAR COMPARTMENTLEVER
SUN VISOR

There is a removable console
between the second row bucket
seats.To remove the console, pull up the
tab at the f ront edge to unlock the
rear of the console f rom the f loor.To reinstall the console, hook the
f ront of it to the f loor, then push
down the back until it locks. Make
sure the console is securely locked in
place. A console that is not locked in
place could f ly around and cause
injury in a sudden stop or crash.
If you remove the second seat center
console, store it in a saf e place
outside the vehicle.
Unhook the f ront of the console
f rom the f loor by pulling it back
slightly, then pivoting it upward.
To open the console, push the tab,
and slide the lid to the rear.
On Touring models only
Removable Second Row Console
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TAB
TAB

There is a large storage area under
the floor between the front seats and
the second row bucket seats.
To place or remove large items f rom
the storage area, pull off the carpet
near the second seat, and pull the
handle to open the large lid.To place or remove small items f rom
the storage area, pull off the carpet
in the center of the lid, and pull the
handle to open the small lid.
On EX, EX-L and Touring models,
this handle can be locked with the
master key. To keep the lid open, attach the hook
to the grab rail on the back of the
f ront seat-back.
You can adjust the length of the
hook strap. Pull down the upper
edge of the stopper, and slide it up or
down.
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In-Floor Storage A rea
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HANDLE HOOK
LID HANDLE

You can store items in the f loor
storageareaupto22lbs(10kg).Do
not exceed this weight limit, or you
may damage the floor storage area.
Theinsideof thestorageareacan
get very hot. Do not store any items
that should be kept cool, or items
that can be easily damaged, warped,
or def ormed by heat.
Dust, sand, etc., can accumulate in
the f loor storage area. If you spill
liquid on the f loor around the f loor
storage area, it can get inside the
storage area, and the moisture can
be trapped inside. Always keep the
inside of the storage area dry and
clean.To prevent items f rom being thrown
about the vehicle and possibly
hurting someone in an accident or
sudden stop, be sure the storage
area lids are securely closed bef ore
driving away.
To lock the small lid, open the large
lid, and turn the lock knob clockwise.
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On EX, EX-L and Touring models,
the floor storage area has a Lazy
Susan inside which makes it easier to
f ind items through the small lid.
TheLazySusancanberemoved.
When it is removed, a larger item,
such as the stowable second row
plus-one seat, can be stored.To remove the Lazy Susan, open the
large lid. Attach the hook to the grab
rail on the back of the f ront seat to
keep the lid open. Hold the two
handles on the edge of the Lazy
Susan, and pull it out of the storage
area. Store the removed Lazy Susan
in a saf e place outside the vehicle.
Do not place it on the vehicle f loor or
seat, or in the cargo area. It can f ly
around the interior in a crash.The Lazy Susan can be damaged if it
is kept in a humid place. Always
store the Lazy Susan in a dry place
when it is removed.
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STOWABLE SECOND ROW
PLUS-ONE SEAT
LAZY SUSAN
HANDLE