2009 HONDA ODYSSEY center console

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
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Instrument Panel .65
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Instrument Panel Indicators .67
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Gauges .77
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .81
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .133Windshield Wipers and
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Washers .134
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .135
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Turn Signal and Headlights .135
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Instrument Panel Brightness .139
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Hazard Warning Button .140
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Rear Window Def ogger .140
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .141
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Keys and Locks .142
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Immobilizer System .143
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Ignition Switch .144
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Remote Transmitter .145
Opening or Closing the Power .........................
Sliding Doors .148
Opening or Closing the Power ..................................
Tailgate .148
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Door Locks .151
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Power Door Locks .151
Auto Door Locking/
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Unlocking .152
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Childproof Door Locks .157
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Tailgate .157
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Power Tailgate .158
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Sliding Doors .161
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Seats .167..................................
Seat Heaters .183
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
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Power Windows .186
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Moonroof .189
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Mirrors .190
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Parking Brake .192
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Adjustable Driver’s Foot Pedals .193
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Interior Convenience Items .194
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Retractable Center Tray .195
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Beverage Holders .195
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Integrated Sunshade .197
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Sunglasses Holder .197
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Conversation Mirror .198
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Sun Visor .198
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Vanity Mirror .199
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Rear Compartment .199
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Second Row Console .199
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In-Floor Storage Area .200
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Glove Boxes .201
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Center Pocket .202
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Coin Pocket .202
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Accessory Power Sockets .203
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AC Power Outlet .203
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Interior Lights .205
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.
Your vehicle has a 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.
Except U.S. LX and Canadian DXmodels
Passenger Seating
Convert ible Second Row BucketSeat s
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To install the plus-one seat:Install the seat cushion on the seat
bottom plate. To install the cushion,
hook the f ront of the cushion f irst,
then push down the rear until the
cushion is securely positioned. To use the plus-one seat as a center
console, remove its seat cushion by
pulling up the seat cushion strap.
Then pivot the seat-back forward
until it is f lat. Store the seat cushion
in the f loor storage area.
Make sure the seats are securely
locked in place bef ore driving. A seat
thatisnotlockedinplacecouldfly
around and cause injury in a sudden
stop or crash.
Hook the f ront of the seat to the
f loor, then push down the back until
it locks. Make sure both the f ront
and back of the seat are securely
latched. Pull up the seat-back, and
adjust the seat-back angle to the
desired position while pulling the
seat-back strap on the outside of the
seat bottom.
Seats
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SEAT-BACK STRAP
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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
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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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