2012 HONDA ODYSSEY steering wheel

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors*
automatically switch off after 20 minutes.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICEWhen cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.
If the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the
heated mirror function will come on automatically for
10 minutes when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
.
Models with heating and cooling systemModels with climate control system
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System
*
Continued
Controls
Driving Position Memory System
*
You can store two driver’s seat and outside mirrors position with the driving position
memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat and
outside mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
•Driver 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
•Driver 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System
Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
2Customized Features P. 101
Driver 1
Driver 2
* Not available on all models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System
*
150Controls
1.Adjust the driver’s seat and the outside
mirrors to the desired position, and turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
.
2.Press the SET button.
uYou will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3.Press and hold memory button
(1
or
(2

within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
uOnce the seat and the outside mirrors
position has been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on.
1.Move the shift lever to
(P
.
2.Apply the parking brake.
3.Press a memory button ((1
or
(2
).
uYou will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat and the outside mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
position. When it has finished moving, you
will hear the beeper, and the indicator light
stays on.
■
Storing a Position in Memory
1Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when: •You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.•You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.•You readjust the outside mirrors.•You turn the ignition switch to any position except
ON
(w
.
Memory
Button 1Memory
Button 2SET Button■
Recalling the Stored Position
1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the outside mirrors will stop moving if
you: •Press the SET button, or a memory button (
(1
or
(2
).
•Adjust the seat position.•Adjust the outside mirrors.•Shift into any position except
(P
.
Memory
Button 1Memory
Button 2SET Button

151
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering WheelThe steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
uThe steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2.Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
uMake sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3.Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the steering wheel in position.
uAfter adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.
1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
3
WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.
To adjustTo lock
Lever

154Controls
Adjusting the SeatsAdjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger's seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■
Adjusting the front driver’s and passenger’s power seat(s)
*
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
3
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back. Allow sufficient
space.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver’s seat only)
*
Seat-back
Angle
AdjustmentLumbar
Support
Adjustment
(Driver’s seat
only)
*
* Not available on all models

uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions
156Controls
Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.
■
Adjusting the Seat-Backs
1Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.
Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag
operation.
If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.
3
WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.

194Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemOn models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system, Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM
® Radio Service
*. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPods
®*
, USB flash drives
*, and Bluetooth
®*

devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel
*.
1About Your Audio System
XM
® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM
® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2General Information on the Audio System
P. 237
XM
® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® Radio is a registered trademark of Sirius XM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an audio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Remote Control
iPod
®
USB Flash
DriveXM
® Radio
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.■
RDS INFO ON
Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. RDS INFO ON
appears, and the station name is displayed.
■
To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1.Press the FOLDER bar to display and select
an RDS category.
2.Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.
■
Radio Data System (RDS)
1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
2Audio Remote Controls P. 203
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations
and twelve FM stations with a strong signal into the
preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.1Radio Data System (RDS)
The display shows up to 14 characters of text data.
Press and hold the TITLE button to see additional
characters. indicates that the text data continues.
The display goes back to the previous screen if you
press and hold the button again.
RDS Category