2009 HONDA ODYSSEY seats

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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box (upper and lower)
In-f loor storage
Front door and seat-back pockets
Rear cargo area, including the
second row seats when removed,
andthethirdrowseatwhenfolded
flat
Second row console
Center pocket
Rear compartment
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, tires, and make it
unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any type of
cargo, be sure to read the f ollowing
pages.
: If equipped
Carrying Cargo
378
REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET
CENTER
POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS UPPER GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA LOWER GLOVE BOX
SECOND ROW CONSOLE
IN-FLOOR STORAGE
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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, the seat operation, or
the proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.
Keep the glove boxes closed while
driving. If either are open, a
passenger could be injured during
a crash or sudden stop.If you remove or f old the rear seats
down, tie down items that could be
thrown about the vehicle during a
crash or sudden stop. Also, keep all
cargo below the bottom of the
windows. If it is higher than the
windows, it could interf ere with the
proper operation of the side curtain
airbags.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward 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 . 60
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Bef ore Driving
381
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The grocery bag hooks on the back
of the third row seats are designed
to hold plastic grocery bags
containing lightweight items. Heavy
objects may damage the hooks.
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.
Grocery Bag Hooks
Carrying Cargo
382
GROCERY BAG HOOKS
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .376
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .144
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Accessory Power Socket .203
...........................
AC Power Outlet .203
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .427
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,25
..............
Air Conditioning System .210
.....................
Rear A/C Control .216
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) .213,220
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .451
......................................
Antif reeze .431
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .69,392
...................................
Operation .392
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .284
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .144
........................................
Armrests .171
...............
Audio Controls, Remote .282
................................
Audio System .221
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .138 .............
Automatic Speed Control .319
..............
Automatic Transmission .386
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .494
...............
Checking Fluid Level .433
.......................................
Shif ting .386
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .386
................
Shif t Lever Positions .387
....................
Shif t Lock Release .389
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .283
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .67,479
............................
Jump Starting .475
..............................
Maintenance .458
............................
Specif ications .494
..............................
Bef ore Driving .367
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,21
.........................
Beverage Holders .195
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.325
..................................
Booster Seats .57
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .392 .............
Break-in, New Linings .368
............
Bulb Replacement .441,443
...........................................
Fluid .435
.................
Pad Wear Indicators .391
.......................................
Parking .192
.................
System Indicator .69,481
.............................
Braking System .391
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .368
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .139
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .442
..............................
Brake Lights .443
................
Front Parking Lights .439
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Front Side Marker Lights .439
...........
Front Turn Signal Light .438
.................................
Headlights .437
.........................
Rear Bulbs .441,442
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Rear Turn Signal Light .441
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Specif ications .495
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Bulbs, Halogen .437
Index
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .3,64
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Daytime Running Lights .138
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .73
.................................
Dead Battery .475
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .512
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Def ogger, Rear Window .140
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Def rosting the Windows .214
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Dimensions .494
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Dimming the Headlights .136
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .433
..................................
Engine Oil .371
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Directional Signals .136
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Cancel Button .321
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Capacities Chart .494
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .60
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Cargo Area Light .207
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Cargo, How to Carry .378
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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CD Care .272
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CD Changer .244,263
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251,271
.......................................
CD Player .226
...............................
Center Pocket .202
...................................
Center Tray .195
........................
Certif ication Label .492
.................................
Chains, Tires .455
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .428
......................................
When to .415
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Changing a Flat Tire .466
...
Charging System Indicator .67,479
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .384
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Childproof Door Locks .157
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
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Booster Seats .57...................................
Child Seats .46
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Important Saf ety Reminders .41
..........................................
Inf ants .43
..........................
Larger Children .47
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LATCH .48
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Risks with Airbags .39
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Small Children .44
.........................................
Tethers .53
........
Where Should A Child Sit? .39
.......................................
Child Seats .43
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LATCH Anchorage System .48
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Tether Anchorage Points .54
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .444
...............
Climate Control System .215
..............................................
Clock .281
.....................
Code, Audio System .284
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CO in the Exhaust .503
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Cold Weather, Starting in .385
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Compact Spare Tire .465
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Consumer Inf ormation .510
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Controls, Instruments and .63
....................
Conversation Mirror .198
Coolant ........................................
Adding .430
....................................
Checking .372.........................
Proper Solution .430
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Temperature Gauge .77
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .503
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Cruise Control Indicator .75
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Cruise Control Operation .319
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Cup Holders .195
.........................
Customer Service .510
Index
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CONT INUED
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Keys .142
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators .65,66
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .69,392
Brake (Parking and Brake
...........................
System) .69,481
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Charging System .67,478
.............................
Cruise Control .75
DRL (Daytime Running .....................................
Lights) .73
Indicators .....................................
Fog Light .73
.............................
Fuel Economy .75
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High Beam .73
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Key (Immobilizer System) .70
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Lights On .73
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Low Fuel .74
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Low Oil Pressure .67,479
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Low Tire Pressure .71,396,399
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Maintenance Minder .76
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Side Airbag Of f .35,68
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SRS .34,67
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System Message .76
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TPMS .72,397,400
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .72Vehicle Stability Assist
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(VSA
) System .70,394
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VSA Activation .70
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Washer Level .74
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Individual Map Lights .206
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
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Inf ant Seats .45
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LATCH Anchorage System .48
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Lower Anchors .48
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Tether Anchorage Points .54
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .451
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In-Floor Storage Area .200
.................................
Inside Mirror .190
.............................
Inspection, Tire .452
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Instrument Panel .4,133
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Instrument Panel Brightness .139
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Integrated Sunshade .197
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Interior Lights .205
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .468
.......................................
Jack, Tire .467
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Jump Starting .475.......................
Label, Certif ication .492
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Lane Change, Signaling .136
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .15,22
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .48
....................
Light Control Switch .205
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .437
.......................................
Indicator .73
.......................................
Interior .205
.......................................
Parking .135
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Turn Signal .136
............................
Load Limits .378,404
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .144
Index
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CONT INUED
Power Sliding Doors.......................................
Indicator .75
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Operation .161
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Switches .162
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Power Socket Locations .194
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Power Tailgate .158
............................
Power Windows .186
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
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Protecting Children .38
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children .56
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Protecting Small Children .44
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .53
.............................
Using LATCH .48
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Radiator Overheating .477
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Radio/CD Sound System .221
...........................
Readiness Codes .480
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Rear Audio Control Panel .290
...............................
Rear A/C Unit .216 ........
Rear Entertainment System .285
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement .441,442
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor .365
..........................
Rear View Mirror .190
...............
Rear Window Def ogger .140
Rear Window Wiper and
.......................................
Washer .135
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Reclining the Seat Backs .168,170
.
Reclining the Second Row Seats .168
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Reclining the Third Row Seat .169
.................
Reminder Indicators .65,66
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Remote Audio Controls .282
................
Remote Control (RES) .312
.....................
Remote Transmitter .145
Removing the Second Row ...........................................
Seats .177
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter .428
..........................................
Fuses .482
................................
Light Bulbs .437
................................
Timing Belt .436
...........................................
Tires .454
.............................
Wiper Blades .445
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .24 .............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects .512
Reserve Tank,
.................
Engine Coolant .372,430
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Retractable Center Tray .195
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Reverse Gear Position .387
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Roof Rack .381
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Rotation, Tire .453
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Saf ety Belts .8,21
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Safety Defects, Reporting .512
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .61
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Saf ety Messages .ii
Index
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Seat Belts .8,21
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Additional Information .21
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .23
.....................................
Cleaning .444
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
................................
Maintenance .24
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .21,68
................................
Replacement .24
...................
System Components .21
...............
Use During Pregnancy .19
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .15
..................................
Seat Heaters .183
...............................................
Seats .167
..............
Adjustments .168,169,170
..........
Drivers Lumbar Support .170
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Folding the Third Row Seat .181
........................
Head Restraints .171
.....
Manual Height Adjustment .169
....................
Passenger Seating .167
.
Reclining the Third Row Seat .169
Removing the Second Row
.......................................
Seats .177
Removing the Second Row ........................
Plus-One Seat .178 ............
Third Row Seat Access .174
............................
Security System .318
Sensors Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .30
....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor .30
...............................
Serial Number .492
...........................
Service Intervals .415
.............................
Service Manual .513
...........
Service Station Procedure .369
..........................
Setting the Clock .281
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators .386
........................
Shif t Lock Release .389
................................
Side Airbags .9,31
..........................
Of f Indicator .35,68
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .439
.............................
Signaling Turns .136
.................................
Sliding Doors .161
.....................................
Snow Tires .455
................................
Sound System .221
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .465
............................
Specif ications .495
....................
Specif ications Charts .494
................................
Speed Control .319...................................
Speedometer .77
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .25
...
Additional Safety Precautions .37
.............................
Airbag Service .36
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .34
How Your Airbags
............................
Work .27,31,33
........................
SRS Components .25
.............................
SRS Indicator .34,67
..
START (Ignition Key Position) .144
.......................
Starting the Engine .385
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .385
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With a Dead Battery .475
..............
State Emissions Testing .506
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .477
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .141
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock .144
.........................
Buttons .82,282,319
...................
Stereo Sound System .221
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .459
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Second Row Plus-One Seat .178
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Sunglasses Holder .197
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Sun Visor .198
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