2011 HONDA ODYSSEY Side mirror

The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your f oot. To
release it, push on the pedal again.
The parking brake indicator on the
instrument panel should go out when
the parking brake is f ully released
(see page ).
If the outside temperature is below
41°F (5°C), the heated mirror
function will come on automatically
f or 10 minutes when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
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Except U.S. LX modelHeated Mirrors Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls
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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
HEATED MIRROR SWITCH
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.
The sunglasses holder uses a convex
mirror f or its bottom panel. You can
see all the vehicle passengers in this
mirror. To use the mirror, open the
sunglasses holder f ully, push it to the
f irst detent, and release it.
To switch back to the sunglasses
holder, close the conversation mirror
and then open the sunglasses holder.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
You may also store small items in
thisholder.Makesuretheyare
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.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
If equipped
Interior Convenience ItemsSun Visor
Conversation Mirror
Instruments and Controls
207
SUN VISOR
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Climate Control System
REA R CONT ROL PA NEL
FRONT CONT ROL PA NEL
Features
225
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
MODE BUTTON
SYNC BUTTON REAR LOCK BUTTON AUTO BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)
BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
MODE BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS
Except LX models
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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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.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. 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, and the
messages on the inf ormation
display or multi-inf ormation
display (depending on models)
(seepages,,,and
).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check the seat adjustment (see
pages and ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
pages and ).
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If the system detects vehicles in
adjacent lanes, it automatically
illuminates the appropriate indicator
to provide assistance when you
change lanes. It is not a substitute
for visual confirmation that it is safe
to change lanes.
The blind spot inf ormation system
(BSI) is designed to assist you when
you are changing lanes.
On Touring Elite and Canadian Touring
models
Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
Driving
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Failure to visually confirm that it
is safe to change lanes before
doing so may result in a crash
and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind
spot information system when
changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to
either side of your vehicle, and
behind you for other vehicles
before changing lanes.
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A: Approximately 1.6 f t. (0.5 m)
B: Approximately 10 f t. (3 m)
C: Approximately 10 f t. (3 m)
BSI system is designed to detect
vehicles in specif ied alert zones
adjacent to your vehicle, particularly
in harder to see areas commonly
known as ‘‘blind spots.’’When BSI detects a vehicle in an
alert zone, a BSI alert indicator
comes on near the corresponding
outside rearview mirror.
While your vehicle is moving
f orward at a speed between 6 mph
(10 km/h) and 100 mph (160 km/h),
the BSI alert indicator comes on
under either of the f ollowing
conditions:
The system will not alert you to all
vehicles in blind spot zones (such as
vehicles you have just passed which
youshouldalreadybeawareof)
unless it remains in the alert zone f or
approximately 2 or more seconds.
While the system is on, BSI is active
whenever the shif t lever is in the D
or D4 position.
Another vehicle overtakes you,
entering the alert zone from
behind, at a speed that dif f ers
f rom your vehicle’s speed by no
more than 31 mph (50 km/h).
You pass a vehicle at a speed that
differs from that vehicle’s speed
by no more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator comes on
approximately 2 seconds af ter the
vehicle enters the alert zone.Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)BSI System Operation580A B
CALERT
ZONE
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Like all assistance systems, BSI has
limitations. Over-reliance on BSI may
result in a collision. Always look in
your mirrors, to either side of your
vehicle, and behind you f or other
vehicles bef ore changing lanes.The system should be turned of f
when towing a trailer. Due to the
added mass and resulting changes in
radar coverage, the system cannot
operate as intended, and detection of
the trailer itself by the radar sensors
may cause the BSI alert indicators to
illuminate.
The speed dif f erence between
your vehicle and a vehicle
approaching f rom behind is
greaterthan31mph(50km/h).
A vehicle is parked in a side lane.
The speed dif f erence between
your vehicle and the vehicle you
are passing is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h).
An object not detected by the
radar sensors approaches or
passes your vehicle.
The BSI alert indicators may not
illuminate under the f ollowing
circumstances:
CONT INUED
Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
Important Precautions
Limitations
Driving
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BSI may be adversely af f ected under
the f ollowing circumstances:When objects such as guard rails,
poles, trees, etc., are detected.
When an object that doesn’t
reflect radio waves well, such as a
motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
A vehicle is behind or approaching
your vehicle while on a curved
road.
When towing a trailer.
A vehicle is moving f rom a f ar lane
to the adjacent lane.
The system picks up external
electrical interf erence.
The rear bumper has been
def ormed, or improperly repaired. The system is f or your convenience.
Even if an object is within the alert
zone, the system may not detect it,
depending on its shape.
Always look in your mirrors, to
either side of your vehicle, and
behind you f or other vehicles bef ore
changing lanes.
The orientation of the sensors has
been changed.
Bad weather conditions, such as
heavy rain, snow and f og.Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)584
EXAMPLES
GUARD RAILPOLE OR TREE
MOTORCYCLE
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