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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER 
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
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Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave 
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, 
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 142).
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada 
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting, 
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 
2017 Honda Odyssey. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and 
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all Odyssey 
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that ar\
e not in your 
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represe\
nt features 
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner 
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, 
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
 This 
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed 
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca 
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
 a complimentary 
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or v ehicle Warranty within 
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com 
and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy f\
rom your 
Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our 
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable 
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further 
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX ..............................................................
1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls .................... 1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ............................. 2
SAFETY INFORMATION  .............................................. 3
Important Safety Information .................................. 3
Seat Belts ................................................................... 5
Airbags ........................................................................\
 9
Child Safety .............................................................. 15
Safety Label Locations  ........................................... 22
Reporting Safety Defects ....................................... 23
INSTRUMENT PANEL  ................................................ 24
Malfunction Indicators ........................................... 24
Condition Indicators  ................................................ 26
On/Off Indicators ..................................................... 27
Information Display*  ............................................... 28
Multi-Information Display* .................................... 29
VEHICLE CONTROLS  .................................................. 30
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter .................. 30
Smart entry System*  ............................................... 31
Power Tailgate Operation* .................................... 32
Door Operation ........................................................ 33
Power Window Operation ..................................... 36
Power Moonroof Operation*  ................................ 37
Interior and exterior Lights .................................... 38
One-Touch Turn Signal ........................................... 39
Wiper Operation ...................................................... 40
Adjusting the Seats  ................................................. 41
Rear Seats  ............................................................... 44
Driving Position Memory System* ....................... 47
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ............................... 47
Adjusting the Mirrors  .............................................. 48
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver*  ......................49
Hondav AC®* ............................................................ 50
Cool Box* .................................................................. 51
Air Conditioning System*   ......................................52
Climate Control System*   .......................................53
Seat Heaters* .......................................................... 54
Customized Features  .............................................. 55AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ....................................
57
Basic Audio Operation  ........................................... 57
Models with One Display  .......................................59
FM/AM Radio ........................................................ 60
Compact Disc (CD)  ............................................... 61
iPod
® or USB Flash Drive ..................................... 62
Bluetooth® Audio .................................................. 63
Pandora®  ............................................................... 64
Models with Two Displays  .....................................65
Touchscreen Operation ....................................... 66
FM/AM Radio  ....................................................... 67
SiriusXM
® Radio ................................................... 68
Compact Disc (CD)   .............................................. 69
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio   ............................ 70
iPod
® or USB Flash Drive  ................................... 71
Bluetooth® Audio .................................................. 72
Pandora®  ............................................................... 73
HondaLink featuring Aha™ .................................. 74
Rear entertainment System (ReS)* ................... 75
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) ................. 79
Basic HFL Operation  ............................................... 79
Pairing a Phone ....................................................... 81
Making a Call ........................................................... 82
SMS Text Messaging and e-Mail* ....................... 84
NAVIGATION* ............................................................. 85
Basic Navigation Operation .................................. 85
entering a Destination  ............................................ 88
Routing ...................................................................... 90 

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 Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorle\
ss, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your ve\
hicle and 
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels 
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
•  The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•  The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•  The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull ex\
haust gas 
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive wi\
th the 
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system a\
s shown 
below.
1.  Select the fresh air mode.
2.  Select the 
 mode.
3.  Set the fan speed to high.
4.  Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
  Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your \
parked 
vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and\
 
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide\
.
WARNING
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon mono\
xide gas. 
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. even when the garage door is 
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags \
are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is \
equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and 
wear them properly.
 Lap/Shoulder Seat BeltsAll seven or eight seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat\
 belts with 
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you \
move freely 
while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden sto\
p, the 
retractor locks to restrain your body. The second- and third-row passenger’s seat 
belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enha\
nce 
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a mod\
erate 
to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not seve\
re enough to 
inflate the front airbags.
 Proper Use of Seat BeltsFollow these guidelines for proper use:
•  All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in t\
hat 
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the \
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury \
in a 
crash.
•  Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm\
 or 
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
•  Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be\
 very 
seriously injured in a crash.
•  Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improv\
e 
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the pr\
otective 
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•  Regularly check the condition of your seat belts. Check for frays, cuts,\
 burns, 
and wear, and that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
•  No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that do\
es not 
appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly 
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as\
 soon 
as possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injur\
y or 
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them 
properly.
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 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 a\
nd 
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.
 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 latch plates and buckles work smoothly and the belts retr\
act 
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 ret\
ract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not prov\
ide 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 de\
aler after 
any collision.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or d\
eath if 
the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon a\
s 
possible.
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.
WARNING
Push
Lap belt 
as low as 
possible.
Latch
plate
Buckle
Pull out 
slowly.Correct 
seated 
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 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
The seat belt for the second-row and third-row center seat is located in\
 the 
ceiling.
1.  Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and 
the latch plate from each holding slot in the 
ceiling.
2.  Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate 
and anchor buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not 
twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor buckle.
3.  Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Properly 
fasten the seat belt the same way you fasten 
the lap/shoulder seat belt.
  To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert a key 
into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.
  For the second-row center seat, pivot the 
anchor buckle forward before unlatching the 
anchor.
Latch
plate
Buckle
Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side\
 airbags, and 
side curtain airbags.
 Front Airbags (SRS) The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collisio\
n to help 
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed 
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front 
passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are des\
igned to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’\
s primary 
restraint system.
 Advanced Airbags The airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airb\
ag-
related injuries to smaller occupants. 
The driver’s advanced airbag system includes a 
seat position sensor. Based on information from this 
sensor and the severity of the impact, the advanced 
airbag system determines the optimal deployment of 
the driver’s airbag.
The front passenger’s advanced airbag system has 
weight sensors. We advise against allowing a child 
age 12 or under to ride in the front passenger’s 
seat. However, if you do allow a child age 12 or 
under to ride in the front passenger’s seat, note 
that the system will automatically turn off the front 
passenger’s airbag if the sensors detect that the 
child is approximately 65 lbs (29kg) or less.
For both advanced front airbags to work properly: 
•  Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
•  Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
•  Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly 
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
•  All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
•  Do not cover the passenger’s side dashboard with a cloth, towel, cover, etc.
•  Make sure the floor mat behind the front passenger’s seat is hooked to the 
floormat anchor. An improperly placed mat can interfere with the advanced 
airbag sensors.
Driver’s
seat 
position
sensor
Passenger’s 
seat
weight
sensors
Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the 
chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly\
 
latched.
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 Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver o\
r a front 
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in th\
e 
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked 
SIDE AIRBAG.
 Side Curtain AirbagsSide curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers\
 in outer 
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curt\
ain 
airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the li\
kelihood 
of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windo\
ws in 
crashes, particularly rollover crashes. 
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling 
above the side windows on both sides of the 
vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy 
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact. 
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is 
about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side 
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt 
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, 
the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even 
if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants shoul\
d wear 
their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they c\
an interfere 
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe a\
ngled 
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy sl\
ightly after the 
front airbags.
Side curtain airbag storage
Deployed side curtain airbag
 Important Facts About Your AirbagsAlways wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the 
steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A\
 front 
passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possi\
ble. 
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying 
hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp\
 object in 
your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers 
marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be 
propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the 
proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates\
.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can interfere 
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side 
airbags from properly deploying during a side impact. 
 Airbag System IndicatorsIf a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on and\
 a 
message appears on the multi-information display*.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides 
vehicle start-up, or does not come on at all, have the 
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If 
you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may 
not work properly when they are needed.
*
*if equipped
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.
WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the \
airbag 
systems or tensioners do not work properly. 
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS 
indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
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 Protecting Infants
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the 
infant reaches the seat manufacturer’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the 
infant is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat 
for a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a 
rear-facing seat.
Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear 
seating position. Rear-facing child seats should 
never be installed in a forward-facing position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front 
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their\
 seat-back 
in the desired position. If this occurs, we recommend that you install t\
he child 
seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as 
needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing 
child seat. 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 unuse\
d 
seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
WARNING Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicate\
d by the child 
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured 
forward-facing child seat.
We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing 
child seat in a rear seating position.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat 
can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags 
that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag 
off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.
 Selecting a Child SeatMost child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). 
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. 
Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child s\
eats can 
only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow\
 the child 
seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this 
manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible 
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for add\
ed security. 
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they\
 can be 
secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addit\
ion, the 
child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a \
LATCH-
compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read t\
he child 
seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
•  The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
•  The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
•  The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor v ehicle Safety Standard 213 or 
Canadian Motor v ehicle Safety Standard 213. 
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or 
death during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.
WARNING
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in seri\
ous 
injury or death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle\
 seat 
as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
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 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in any of the second- and thi\
rd-
row outer seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with eith\
er 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 
manufacturer’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 manufacturer’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 
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Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
 Front Wipers
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired 
position.
 Headlight-Wiper Integration*When the headlights are in the AUTO position, 
they automatically turn on when the front 
wipers operate several times within a certain 
interval. The headlights turn off shortly after 
the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough 
ambient light.
 Intermittent WipersWhen you move the lever to the INT position, 
the wipers operate based on the wiper delay.
Adjust the wiper delay using the adjustment ring.
 Rear WiperWhen you shift to Reverse (R) and the front 
wipers are activated, the rear wiper activates 
even if the switch is off. 
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get 
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck. 
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the de\
froster 
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before 
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
 Adjusting the Front Seats 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 and well back in the 
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. 
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it 
is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada 
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the 
steering wheel and the chest.
Move back and allow  sufficient space.
Horizontal 
position  
adjustment
Height 
adjustment 
(Driver’s seat 
only) Lumbar support 
adjustment* 
(Driver’s seat 
only)
Seat-back 
angle 
adjustment
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 se\
at.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the 
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintain\
ing 
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
*if equipped
*if equipped
Adjustment 
ringPull to  
use 
washer.
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
OFFON: Intermittent
Washer