2012 HONDA ODYSSEY seat adjustment

uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt
34Safe Driving
3.Position the lap part of the belt as low as
possible across your hips, then pull up on
the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part
fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic
bones take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
4.If necessary, pull up on the belt again to
remove any slack, then check that the belt
rests across the center of your chest and
over your shoulder. This spreads the forces
of a crash over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
The front seats and second row seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to
accommodate taller and shorter occupants.
1.Move the anchor up and down while
holding the release button.
2.Position the anchor so that the belt rests
across the center of your chest and over
your shoulder.
1Fastening a Seat Belt
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then
guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of
the way and will not get caught by closing the door.
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WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can
cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.
Lap belt
as low as
possible
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Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four
levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height
one level at a time.
After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder
anchor position is secure.
Push

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uuChild SafetyuProtecting Child Passengers
Safe Driving
•Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
•Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
•Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
•Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
•Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
•Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.
1Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the passenger's front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions
on these labels.
2Safety Labels P. 69
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WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System
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Controls
Driving Position Memory System
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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

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.
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Adjusting the front driver’s and passenger’s power seat(s)
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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.
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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)
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* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions
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Controls
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Adjusting the passenger’s manual seats
Seat-back Angle
AdjustmentPull up the lever to
change the angle.
Seat-back Angle
AdjustmentPull the strap to change
the angle.
Seat-back Angle
AdjustmentPull up strap on the
right to change the
angle of the right
halves of the seat-
back, and left for the
left halves.
The front
* and second row outer
The second row center seat
Horizontal Position
AdjustmentPull up the bar to move
the seat, then release
the bar.
The third row
* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats
Pulling up on the seat-back angle adjustment
lever, or pulling the release strap tilts the
second row outer seat’s seat-back forward.
Slide the whole seat forward.
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Third Row Seat Access
1Third Row Seat Access
When you enter the third row seat, be careful not to
trip over the second row seat belt. If necessary, move
the seat forward after tilting the seat-back forward.
Lever Strap

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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
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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