seats HONDA ODYSSEY 2012 RB3-RB4 / 4.G User Guide

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uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe Driving
Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver's advanced front airbag system
includes a seat position sensor.
If the seat is too far forward, the airbag
inflates with less force, regardless of the
severity of the impact.
The passenger's advanced front airbag system
has weight sensors.
Although Honda recommends against
carrying an infant or small child in front, if the
sensors detect the weight of a child (up to
about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will
automatically turn off the passenger's front
airbag.■
Advanced Airbags
1Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver's seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag
will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the
driver's seating position.
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 place any cover over the passenger side
dashboard.
Make sure the floor mat behind the front passenger’s
seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor. An improperly
placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag
sensors.
2Floor Mats P. 386
Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor
Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
Safety of Infants and Small ChildrenAn infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is
at least one year old.
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Positioning a rear-facing child seat
Child seats must be placed and secured in a
rear seating 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.
It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger's advanced front airbag
system.
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If this occurs, we recommend that you install the 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.■
Protecting Infants
1Protecting Infants
Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a
forward facing position.
Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.
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WARNING
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.

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Most 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 seats 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 added 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 addition, 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 the child seat owner’s manual
for proper installation instructions.■
Important consideration 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 Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
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Selecting a Child Seat
1Selecting a Child Seat
Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is
simple.
LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed
to simplify the installation process and reduce the
likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.

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Safe Driving
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.■
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child SeatMarks
Marks
Third row seatSecond row seat

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3.Raise the head restraint to its highest
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 as instructed by the
child seat maker.
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.
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Tether
Strap
HookSecond row center seatSecond row outer position

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A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each second and third row seating position. A
child seat that is installed with a seat belt and
comes with a tether can use the tether for
additional security.
1.Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point.
2.Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
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Adding Security with a Tether
1Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
Second row seatThird row seatSecond row outer position

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children
Safe Driving
If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seating position. For the child's safety,
check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer's recommendations.
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
•Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
•Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
•Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
•Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
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Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.
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Booster Seats
1Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
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Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 112
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 114
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 116
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 120Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors
...... 126
Security System................................ 134
Immobilizer System .......................... 134
Security System Alarm
*.................... 134
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 137Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*...... 140
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 141
Turn Signals ..................................... 142
Light Switches.................................. 142
Fog Lights
*...................................... 144
Daytime Running Lights ................... 144
Wipers and Washers ........................ 145
Brightness Control ........................... 147
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 148
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 149
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 151Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 152
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 152
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 153
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 154
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 154
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 169
Interior Lights .................................. 169
Interior Convenience Items .............. 171
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 183
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 183
Climate Control System*.................. 187
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 187
Automatic Climate Control Sensors . 192
* Not available on all models

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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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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