2011 HONDA ODYSSEY REAR SEAT

We strongly recommend placing a
forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the front.If the vehicle seat is too
f ar f orward, or the child’s head is
thrown f orward during a collision, an
inf lating airbag can strike the child
with enough force to cause very
serious or fatal injuries. Even with advanced front airbags
that automatically turn the
passenger’s front airbag off (see
page ), a back seat is the saf est
place f or a small child.
If it is necessary to put a f orward-
f acing child seat in the f ront, move
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, and be sure the child seat is
f irmly secured to the vehicle and the
child is properly strapped in the seat.
33Child Seat Placement
Placing a f orward-f acing child seat int he f ront seat of a vehicle equippedwith a passenger’s airbag can behazardous.
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Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the front seat can result
in serious injury or death if the
front airbag inflates.
Ifyoumustplaceaforward-
facing child seat in front, move
the vehicle seat as far back as
possible, and properly restrain
the child.
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When buying a child seat, you need
to choose either a conventional child
seat, or one designed f or use with
the Lower Anchors and Tethers f or
CHildren (LATCH) system.
Conventional child seats must be
secured to a vehicle with a seat belt,
whereas LATCH-compatible seats
are secured by attaching the seat to
hardware built into the rear seating
positions.Since LATCH-compatible child seats
are easier to install and reduce the
possibility of improper installation,
we recommend selecting this style.
Whatever type of seat you choose, to
provide proper protection, a child
seat should meet three
requirements:
In seating positions and vehicles not
equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
compatible child seat can be installed
using a seat belt. Look f or FMVSS 213 or CMVSS
213 on the box.
Rear-facing for infants, forward-
f acing f or small children.
Bef ore purchasing a conventional
child seat, or using a previously
purchased one, we recommend that
you test the seat in the specif ic
vehicle seating position or positions
where the seat will be used.Selecting a Child Seat
T he child seat should meet Federal Mot or Vehicle Saf et ySt andard 213 or Canadian Mot orVehicle Saf et y St andard 213.
T he child seat should be of theproper type and size to f it the child.
T he child seat should f it thevehicle seat ing posit ion (orposit ions) where it will be used.
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Af ter selecting a proper child seat
and a good place to install the seat,
there are three main steps in
installing the seat:All child seats must be
secured to the vehicle with the lap
part of a lap/shoulder belt or with
the LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers f or CHildren) system. A
child whose seat is not properly
secured to the vehicle can be
endangered in a crash.
Af ter installing a child
seat, push and pull the seat
f orward and f rom side-to-side to
verify that it is secure. A child seat secured with a seat belt
should be installed as f irmly as
possible. However, it does not need
to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side
movement can be expected and
should not reduce the child seat’s
ef f ectiveness.
If the child seat is not secure, try
installing it in a dif f erent seating
position, or use a dif f erent style of
child seat that can be f irmly secured.
Make sure the child is properly
strappedinthechildseat
according to the child seat maker’s
instructions. A child who is not
properly secured in a child seat
can be seriously injured in a crash.
The f ollowing pages provide
guidelines on how to properly install
a child seat. A f orward-f acing child
seat is used in all examples, but the
instructions are the same f or rear-
f acing child seats.
Properly secure t he child seat t o the vehicle.
Make sure t he child seat is f irmlysecured. Secure the child in the child seat.
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When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
If you intend to install a child seat in
the center seating position of the
second and third row, make sure the
detachable seat belt is securely
latched (see page ).
You can also remove the rear head
restraints (see page ). The
removedheadrestraintsshouldbe
secured in the cargo area so they
will not be thrown while you are
driving. Make sure to replace the
head restraints when the child
seats are not in use.
Followsteps6and7onpage .
With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle and remove any slack f rom
the lap portion of the belt.
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Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
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Each third row seat has a tether
anchorage point behind the seat-
back.Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions. Attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the tether
strap is not twisted.
You can also remove the rear head
restraints (see page ). The removedheadrestraintsshouldbe
secured in the cargo area so they will
not be thrown while you are driving.
Make sure to replace the head
restraints when the child seats are
not in use.
Af ter properly securing the child
seat (see pages and ), lif t the
head restraint, then route the
tether strap over the seat-back and
through the head restraint legs.
Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
If the tether strap is too long and
cannot be tightened f irmly, f ind a
route where the strap can be
tightened securely. 3.
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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TETHER ANCHOR POINTS ANCHORTETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR
Center Position (except LX models)
TETHER STRAP HOOK
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
aged 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inf lates in a moderate to severe
f rontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
A side airbag also poses risks. If any
part of a larger child’s body is in the
path of a deploying side airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries.Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can saf ely ride in f ront,
there are other important f actors you
should consider.
Physically, a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not f it properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in f ront.
To saf ely ride in f ront, a child must
be able to f ollow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.
If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride up f ront, be sure to:
Caref ully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to f asten the seat belts
or sit properly.
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Front
Physical Size
Maturity
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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 .62
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 65
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Gauges .77
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 83
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .134 Windshield Wipers and
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Washers .135
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .136
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 136
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Fog Lights .139
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 140
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Hazard Warning Button . 142
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Rear Window Def ogger . 142
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 143
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Keys and Locks .144
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Immobilizer System .145
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Ignition Switch .147
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Remote Transmitter .148
Opening or Closing the Power .........................
Sliding Doors .151
Opening or Closing the Power ..................................
Tailgate .151
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Door Locks .155
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Power Door Locks . 155
Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .156
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Childproof Door Locks . 162
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Tailgate .162
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Power Tailgate .163
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Sliding Doors .167 ...............................................
Seats .175
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Seat Heaters .189
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .190
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Power Windows .192
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Moonroof .195
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Mirrors .197
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Parking Brake .199
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Interior Convenience Items . 201
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Removable Center Console . 202
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Flip-up Trash Bag Ring . 203
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Beverage Holders .203
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Integrated Sunshades . 205
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Sunglasses Holder .206
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Conversation Mirror . 207
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Sun Visor .207
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Vanity Mirror .208
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Coat Hooks .208
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Glove Box .208
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Center Pocket .209
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C ool Box
.209
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Coin Box .211
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Accessory Power Sockets . 211
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AC Power Outlet .212
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Interior Lights .213
Instruments and Controls
Instruments and Controls
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If equipped
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2:Controls Near the Steering Wheel134
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
HORN WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.136)
(P.169)
(P.163)
(P.486)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.143)(P.83) (P.209)(P.412) (P.414,
442)
(P.189)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.234)
(P.33)
(P.142)
(P.135)
(P.480)
(P.411)
(P.571)
(P.585)
(P.496, 517)
(P.496,517)
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) OFF SWITCH
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
COOL BOX SWITCHREAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) OFF SWITCH
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