2012 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest
Controls
Armrest
Pull down the armrest.
Pivot down the armrest all the way, then pull
it up to a desired angle.
Pull down the armrest of the center seat-back.
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Using the Front and Second Row Outer Seat Armrest
Front seat with adjustable armrest
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Using the Second and Third Row Seat Armrest
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* Not available on all models

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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
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ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or
closed.
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Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
Front:
•When any of the doors or the tailgate are
opened.
•You unlock the driver's door.
•
You remove the key from the ignition switch.
Cargo area:
When the tailgate is open.■
OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or
closed.
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Interior Light Switches
1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open
it.•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the interior light dimming time.
2Customized Features P. 101
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver's door.•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON
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If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
If you leave the tailgate open without the key in the
ignition switch, the cargo area light goes off after
about 30 minutes.
Models with multi-information displayAll models
Door
Activated
PositionOff
On
Door
Activated
Position
Off
On

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Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
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Second and third row
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses when the front interior
light switch is in the door activated position.
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Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the front interior light switch is in the door
activated position and any door is open, the map
light will not go off when you press the lens.

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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.
Pull up on the lever to open the console
compartment.■
Removing the center console
Pull up the handle on the front lower side and
unlock the console from the floor. Raise it
forward to remove.
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Glove Box
1Glove Box
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WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
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Removable Center Console
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1Removable Center Console
When you reinstall the center console, place the rear
side on the floor first, and align the marks on the
sides with the marks on the floor. Push the center
console down and lock it. Make sure it is securely
latched before driving.
Marks
Handle
Lever
* Not available on all models

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Pull up the ring until it clicks, and lift the tab.
Put a plastic bag in the ring. Push the tab
down to hold the bag.
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Flip-up Trash Bag Ring
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1Flip-up Trash Bag Ring
The ring is designed to hold light items only. Store the
ring when it is not in use.
RingTab* Not available on all models

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Controls
Press the button to open the center pocket.
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Using the center pocket as a cool box
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While the air conditioner is in use, you can
store items in the center pocket to keep them
cool.
Press the COOL BOX button to cool inside the
center pocket (indicator on).
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Center PocketButton
1Using the center pocket as a cool box
NOTICEDo not put opened cans, or loose ice and containers.
Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery and
electrical components in and around the cool box.
The cool box is not a refrigerator. It only keep chilled
beverage cool.
The climate control system continues to cool the cool
box when the heater is turned on.
Pressing the COOL BOX button automatically turns
on the air conditioning system.
The cool box automatically turns off if:•The air conditioning system is turned off•You turn the ignition switch to LOCK
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* Not available on all models

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Front panel beverage holder
Pull the beverage holder arm inside the front
panel tray until the arm contacts the tray
front.
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Removable center console beverage
holders
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Front seat beverage holders
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Beverage Holders
1Beverage Holders
NOTICESpilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
Tray
Holder Arm
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Controls
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Second row seat beverage holders
*
To use the beverage holder, fold the seat-
back.
2Using the Second and Third Row Seat
Armrest
* P. 168
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Third row seat beverage holders
* Not available on all models