2015 HONDA ODYSSEY remove seats

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SAFETYSAFETY
Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows: 
• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
• Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does 
not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Use only mild soap 
and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is 
completely dry before allowing it to retract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper 
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of 
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after 
any collision.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if 
the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check
 your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as 
possible.
WARNING
Fastening a Seat Belt
Adjust your seat to the proper position (see page 41), and then follow the below 
steps.
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug 
on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure. 
Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught 
on anything.
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 make sure 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.
 To release the belt, push the red PRESS button 
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted 
completely.
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The front 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.
Pull out
slowly.
Lap belt as low as
possible.
Latch
plate
Buckle
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a 
crash.
Make
 sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
WARNING
Push

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SAFETYSAFETY
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in each of the second- and third-
row seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the\
rigid or
flexible type of connectors.
1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came with the
child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other 
object.
To install a child seat in the second-row center
seat, remove the covers on each lower end of the
seat-back by pulling on the handles.
3. Raise the head restraint to its uppermost position,
then route the tether strap between the head 
restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook
onto the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the seat
maker’s instructions.
5. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little 
movement should be felt.
6. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child 
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor 
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and 
locked.
Second-row seat
Third-row seatMarks
Marks
Handle
Lower anchors
Cover
Flexible type
Rigid type
Second-row outer position
Anchor Tether
strap
hook
Second row center seat
Anchor
Tether
strap
hook
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child seat 
according to the seat maker’s instructions, and
insert the latch plate into the buckle. Insert the 
latch plate fully until it clicks.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the 
way out until it stops. This activates the lockable 
retractor.
4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the 
retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the
retractor is locked. If you are able to pull the 
shoulder belt out, the lockable retractor is not 
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and 
repeat steps 3 – 4.
5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the 
buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from 
the lap part of the belt. When doing this, place 
your weight on the child seat and push it into the
vehicle seat.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little 
movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child 
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor 
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and 
locked.
 To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to 
wind up all the way.

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head 
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other \
rear-impact
crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head 
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the 
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up
as far as it will go. Then push the release button, 
and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
 Insert the legs back 
in place, then adjust the head restraint to an
appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is 
locked in position.
Position head in the
center of the head
restraint.Front seat
Second- or
third-row seat
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and 
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can re\
sult in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
WARNING
Active Head Restraints
The driver’s and front passenger’s seats
have active head restraints. If the vehicle 
is struck severely from the rear, the
occupant properly secured with the seat
belt will be pushed against the seat-back 
and the head restraint will automatically
move forward.
This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head. It also 
helps protect the occupants against the likelihood of whiplash and injur\
ies to the
neck and upper spine.
After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position. If 
the restraints do not return to their normal position, or in the event o\
f a severe
collision, have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer.
For a head restraint system to work properly:
• 
Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
Floor Mats Position the front seat floor mats properly, and anchor
them. If they are not properly positioned, the floor 
mats can interfere with the front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
To unlockFront(driver side)

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Seat-back angle adjustment
Pull up the lever
to change the
angle.
Seat-back angle
adjustment*
Pull the strap to
change the angle.
Horizontal position adjustment
Pull up the bar to move the seat, then release the bar.
Rear Seats
Adjust second-row seats, access third-row seats, or remove seats for carrying
cargo.
Adjusting the Second-Row Passenger’s SeatsSecond-row
passenger’s seats
can be adjusted 
manually.
*if equipped
Sliding the Second-Row Seats Outward
The second-row outer seats can be moved outward slightly to allow two or three 
child seats to be installed.
1. For the seat you want to move, lower the head
restraint to its lowest position.
2. Move the seat to its rearmost position.
3. Fold the seat-back down. 
4. Pull the lock release lever, and grab the handle 
under the rear side of the seat cushion to lift the
rear of the seat.
5. With the front of the seat hooked to the floor,
slide the seat to the outer position until it stops.
6. Lower the seat and push the rear of the seat-
back until it locks into place.
HandleSlide
Removing a Second-Row Outer Seat
An outer second-row seat can be removed to increase storage and cargo space.
1. For the seat you want to remove, lower the head
restraint to its lowest position.
2. Move the seat to its rearmost position.
3. Fold the seat-back down. 
4. Pull the lock release lever, and grab the handle 
under the rear side of the seat cushion to lift the
rear of the seat.
5. Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it upward to 
unhook the front of the seat from the floor.
6. Remove the seat.

To reinstall the seat: First hook the front of the
seat to the floor. Then, push the rear of the seat-
back until it locks into place.
Handle
Lock release lever
Seat-back angleadjustment lever
Third-Row Seat Access
Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment lever, or 
pull the release strap to tilt the second-row outer
seat forward. Slide the whole seat forward.Lever
Strap
Adjusting the Third-Row Passenger’s SeatsPull up the right strap to change the angle of
the right and center seat-backs, and the left 
strap for the left seat-back.

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Removing a Second-Row Center Seat
The second-row center seat can be removed to increase storage and cargo space 
or passenger mobility.
1. Store the center seat belt, and retract it into the 
holder on the ceiling (see page 8).
2. Pull up the adjustment strap, and fold down the
seat-back.
3. Pull the lock release strap under the seat
cushion, and hold the seat-back while lifting the 
rear of the seat.
4. Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it upward to 
unhook the front of the seat from the floor.
5. Remove the seat.
To reinstall the seat: First hook the front of the seat to the floor. Then, push the
rear of the seat-back until it locks into place.
Adjustment strap
Lock
release
strap
Storing the One-Motion Third-Row Magic Seat You can store the third-row seats to create a flat cargo area.
1. Store the center seat belt, and retract it into the 
holder on the ceiling (see page 8).
2. Lower the head restraints to their lowest
positions.
3. Pull one or both straps to release the seats to a 
flat position. Tuck the seats and straps into the
cargo area.
To reinstall the seats:
 Grab the outer handle, pull up 
the folded seat, and pivot it forward. The front of the
seat automatically locks into place. Pull the strap to
return the seat-back to its upright position.
Straps
Handles
Straps
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The 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. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in
or out.
3. Push down the steering wheel adjustment
lever to lock the steering wheel in position.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
To adjust
To lock
Lever
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions into memory when the
vehicle is on using the buttons on the driver’s door.
1. Adjust the seat and mirrors to your
preferred positions.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You 
will hear two beeps when the memory is set.
4. Press one of the memory buttons to recall 
previously stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat and
door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
Memorybutton 1
Memorybutton 2
SET button
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DRIVING
DRIVING
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
• 
Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior 
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
•  Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
•  Make sure the hood is securely closed.
• 
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left under 
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended period, 
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass 
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a small 
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials after you or 
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•  Make sure the tires are in good condition.
• 
Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
Interior Checks • 
Store or secure all items on board properly.
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor 
mats.
• 
If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in the 
vehicle.
•  Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.
•  Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
• 
Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the 
seats.
• 
Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
•  Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart
the vehicle, and go off soon after.
DRIVING
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any 
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around the 
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
Maximum Load Limit
Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle\
’s handling,
stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. 
The maximum load for your vehicle is 1,340 lbs (608 kg). See the Tire and Loading 
Information label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling, and 
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt 
or killed.
Follow all instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
WARNING
In addition:
• During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or 
full throttle operation so as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
• 
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this 
when the brake pads are replaced.
Label example
The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory, and does not need to be 
adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area or pull a
trailer, have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qualified technician.
Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a 
crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this guide.
WARNING