2012 HONDA ODYSSEY light

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.■
High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■
Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■
Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■
Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2Lights On Indicator P. 79
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs. If you sense that
the level of the headlights is abnormal, have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Models with high voltage discharge tube bulb
High Beams
Flashing the high beamsLow Beams
Turns on side marker, tail, and
rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
When you turn the light switch to
#Y
, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the AUTO light
sensitivity setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
#Y
position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■
Automatic Lighting Control
*
1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the AUTO light sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
■
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
*
Controls
Fog Lights
*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
•The ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
•The headlight switch is off.
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2Fog Light Indicator
* P. 80
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the ignition switch is in ON
(w
, you can
use the brightness control knob to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The
information display
*/multi-information
display
* will return to its original state several
seconds after you adjust the brightness.
■
Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the
information display
*/multi-information
display
* while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
Pressing the (SEL/RESET) knob or the /
(information) button
* switches the display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
Control Knob
On multi-information display
On information display* 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.
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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

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Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the AUTO
button to turn this function on and off.
When activated, the AUTO indicator comes
on.■
Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 154
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down■
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R
.
Sensor
AUTO Button Indicator
* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
1.Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.
2.Move the seat to it’s rear most position.
3.Fold the seat-back down.
4.Pull the lock release lever, and lift the rear
of the seat.
uTo lift the seat, grab the handle under
the rear side of the seat cushion.
5.Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it
upward.
uThis unhooks the front of the seat from
the floor.
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Removing a Second Row Outer Seat
1Removing a Second Row Outer Seat
Do not remove the seat while driving.
To reinstall the seat, hook the front of the seat to the
floor first. Pushing the rear of the seat-back locks the
seat in place. Make sure the seat is latched before
driving.
Handle
Seat-back Angle
adjustment LeverLock Release Lever

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
Your vehicle’s multi-functional second row center seat is removable.
1.Store the center seat belt first. Insert a key
into the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle.
2.Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.
2Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 35
3.Pull up the adjustment strap, and fold down
the seat-back.
4.Pull the lock release strap under the seat
cushion, and lift the rear of the seat.
uTo lift the seat, hold the seat-back.
5.Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it
upward.
uThis unhooks the front of the seat from
the floor.
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Removing the Second Row Center Seat
*
1Removing the Second Row Center Seat
Do not remove the seat while driving.
The multi-functional center seat can be used as the
beverage holder when folded down.
2Beverage Holders P. 174
To reinstall the seat, hook the front of the seat to the
floor first. Pushing the rear of the seat-back locks the
seat in place. Make sure the seat is latched before
driving.
Adjustment Strap
Lock Release
Strap* Not available on all models