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After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
sitting in it. To get out of the third row seats, pull
the release strap on the bottom of
the second row seat-back. The seat-
back will tilt f orward. Then you can
slidethewholeseatforward.
To get into the third row seats, pull
the release lever on the outside edge
of the second row outer seat. The
seat-back will tilt f orward. Then you
canslidethewholeseatforward.
For a head restraint system to work
properly:
Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
Install each restraint in its proper
location.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints.
Seats
T hird Row Seat A ccess
182
RELEASE STRAP
RELEASE LEVER
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Both seats can be removed to give
more cargo capacity.
Do not remove the seats while
driving.
To remove a seat:Lower the head restraint to its
lowest position.
Pull up the seat-back angle
adjustment lever, and fold the
seat-back forward. Unlock the seat f rom the f loor by
pulling the lock release lever on
the outside of the seat bottom, and
lifttherearoftheseatbyholding
the handle under the back of the
seat cushion.Unhook the f ront of the seat f rom
the f loor by pulling it back slightly,
then pivoting it upward.
To reinstall the seat, hook the front
of the seat to the f loor, then push the
rear of the seat-back until it locks in
place. Make sure the seat is securely
latched bef ore driving.
Move the second row seat to the
rear-most position.
1.
5.
4.
2.
3.
Seats
Removing the Second Row Outer
Seats
Instruments and Controls
183
LOCK RELEASE LEVER HANDLE SEAT-BACK ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
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On all models except LX
The second row outer seats can be
moved to the center to provide an
easier access to the third row seat.
Or you can move them to the outer
position if you intend to install two or
three child seats in the second row
seats.
To move a seat:Followsteps1and2onthe
previous section. With the f ront of the seat hooked
onto the f loor, slide the seat
laterally to the center or outer
position. Make sure to move it
until it stops.
Lower the seat and push the rear
of the seat-back until it locks in
place. Make sure the seat is
securely latched bef ore driving.Your vehicle has a multi-f unctional
center seat f or the second row
center position.
You can remove the multi-functional
center seat when it is not used. Do
not remove the seat while driving.
To remove a seat:
Use the latch plate to release the
center seat belt f rom the
detachable anchor (see page ).
Allow the seat belt to retract into
the holder on the ceiling and store
the buckles in it.
Pull up the adjustment strap, and
fold the seat-back forward.
1.
2.
2.
3. 1.
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Seats Removing the Second Row Multi-
Functional Center Seat184
HANDLE
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CONT INUED
Unlock the seat f rom the f loor by
pulling the lock release strap
under the seat cushion, and lif t the
rearof theseatbyholdingthe
seat-back.Unhook the f ront of the seat f rom
the f loor by pulling it back slightly,
then pivoting it upward.
To reinstall the seat, hook the f ront
of the seat to the f loor, then push the
rear of the seat-back until it locks in
place. Make sure the seat is securely
latched bef ore driving. To create more cargo space, you can
f old the one-motion third row ‘‘Magic
Seat’’ into the floor recess. The right
and left halves can be folded
separately.
Remove any items from the cargo
areabeforeyoufolddownthethird
row seat.
Unlatch the center seat detachable
seat belt anchor (see page ),
and let the belt retract all the way
into the ceiling. Place the latch
plate and anchor latch into their
holding slots. Make sure both seat
belts on the outer seats are out of
the way.
To f old the third row seat:
Lower the head restraints to their
lowest positions.
3. 4.
1.
2.187
Seats
Folding the One-Motion T hird
Row ‘‘Magic Seat’’
Instruments and Controls
185
LOCK RELEASE STRAP
ADJUSTMENT STRAP
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Pullandholdthestraponeach
seat-back to unlock the front legs
of the third row seat.To return the seat to the upright
position:
Pulltheseatintothecargoarea
floor recess with the strap. Pull the seat out of the recess by
pulling up on the handle. Pivot the
seat forward all the way. The front
legs of the third row seat will
automatically latch.
Make sure all items in the cargo
area are secured. Loose items can
fly forward and cause injury if you
have to brake hard. See
on page .
3.
4.
1.
551
Seats
Carrying
Cargo
186
HANDLES
INSTRUCTION LABEL
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Pull the seat-back upright with the
strap. Make sure the seat is
securely locked into position
bef ore driving.To unlatch the detachable anchor,
place a key into the slot on the side
of the anchor buckle. Store the
detachable anchor and seat belt latch
plates in the retractor housing. The seat belts in the second and
third row center seats are equipped
with detachable anchors. For the second row center seat, pivot
down the anchor buckle f orward.
Insert a key into the slot on the back
of the anchor buckle to release it.
Store the detachable anchor and seat
belt latch plates in the retractor
housing.
2.
CONT INUED
Except LX model
Seats
Detachable Anchor
Instruments and Controls
187
STRAPS
Second Row
Third Row
ANCHOR BUCKLESLOT
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When the seats are returned to the
upright position, these detachable
anchors should be latched back
properly.
Pull out the small latch plate and the
latch plate f rom each holding slot in
the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt
to extend it. Tug on the seat belt to verify that
the detachable anchor is securely
latched. Make sure the seat belt is
not twisted. Line up the triangle marks on the
small latch plate and anchor buckle
when reattaching the belt and buckle.
If any children are riding in the rear
seats, be sure that any unused seat
belts they can reach are buckled, the
lockable retractor activated, and the
belt f ully retracted. See page . 22
Seats188
TRIANGLE MARKS
SMALL LATCH PLATE LATCH PLATE
Third Row Seat is shown.ANCHOR
BUCKLE
Using the seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,
make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.
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Follow these precautions when using
the seat heaters:If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting. Donotusetheseatheaterinthe
HI setting f or an extended period,
because it draws large amounts of
current f rom battery.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag cutof f system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters. To use the heaters, press the seat
heater switch. The indicator (amber)
in the switch will come on. There are
three settings in the heaters: HI, LO,
and OFF.
When you press the seat heater
switch once, the heater is set to HI.
Select LO by pressing the seat
heater switch again. To shut down
the heater, press the seats heater
switch until the indicators go of f . The heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn of f
af ter a period of time.
On all models except LX
Seat Heaters
Instruments and Controls
189
Passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat
HEATERS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
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