2006 HONDA ODYSSEY Car seat

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
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HANDLE HOOK
LID HANDLE

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.
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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STOWABLE SECOND ROW
PLUS-ONE SEAT
LAZY SUSAN
HANDLE

There are three accessory power
sockets in your vehicle. Two
accessory power sockets are above
the center pocket for the front seat
passengers, and another is on the
cargo area sidewall on the driver’s
side.There is a 115 volt AC power outlet
in the rear compartment on the
driver’s side. To use the AC power
outlet, open the rear compartment
lid and open the outlet cover. Insert
the plug into the receptacle slightly,
turn it 90° clockwise, then push in
the plug all the way.
Always run the engine when you use
the AC Power Outlet.
Each socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
A ccessory Power Sockets
A C Power Outlet
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storage areas:
In-f loor storage (with Lazy
Susan ) Glove box (upper and lower)
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. Roof -rack (if installed) Rear compartment
Center pocket
Removable second row console Rear cargo area, including the
second row seats when removed,
andthethirdrowseatwhenfolded
flat Front door and seat-back pockets
: :
Touring models only
EX, EX-L and Touring models only
Carrying Cargo
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REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET
CARGO AREA LOWER
GLOVE BOX
UPPER GLOVE
BOX
REMOVABLE
SECOND ROW
CONSOLE
CENTER
POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
IN-FLOOR STORAGE
(with Lazy Susan )

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as f ar f orward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
Keep the glove boxes closed while
driving. If either are open, a
passenger could be injured during
a crash or sudden stop.
If you place items near the rear
windows, be sure they are below
the bottom of the windows. If
cargo is higher, it could interf ere
with proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 150 lb (68 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
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Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
294

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, EX-L and Touring models
Carrying Cargo
Cargo Net
Cargo Hooks
Bef ore Driving
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CARGO HOOKS

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
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Preparing to Drive
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the
odometer/trip meter display or
multi-Inf ormation display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .320
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Maintenance Minder .321
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Maintenance Record .331
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Fluid Locations .333
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Adding Engine Oil .334
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Changing the Oil and Filter .335
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Engine Coolant .337
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Windshield Washers .339
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .340
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Brake Fluid .341
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Power Steering Fluid .342
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Timing Belt .342
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Lights .343
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .349
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Floor Mats .349
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Wiper Blades .350
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Tires .352
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Checking the Battery .359
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Vehicle Storage .360
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Maint enance
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