HONDA ODYSSEY 1998 Manual Online

Seats

2. Lift the lever and slide the seat forward as far as it will go. Pull theseat-back angle adjustment lever
and pivot the seat-back backward.
Release the lever when the seat-
back is even with the cushion on
the third seat.
Reverse this procedure to return the second seat to the upright position.
Make sure you install the head
restraints before driving (see page 76). Folding the Third Seat in All
Models
To create more cargo space, you can fold the third seat into the floor

recess.

To fold the third seat:
1. Remove the head restraints. Store them in the pocket in the left side
panel.
2. Unlock the seat-back by turning

the knob. Push the seat-back
forward.
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ANGLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER

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Seats

3. Turn the knob on the back of the seat cushion while you pull the
entire seat towards you. Pivot the
seat into the floor recess. To return the seat to the upright
position:
1. Pull the seat out of the recess by pulling on the handle. Pivot theseat forward all the way. 2. Turn the knob on the seat-back
and pull the seat-back upright.
Make sure the seat is securely
locked in place.
3. Reinstall the head restraints.

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KNOB
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Power Windows
Your vehicle's windows are electri- cally-powered. Turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II) to raise or lower
any window.
Each door has a switch that controls
its window. To open the window,
push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want
the window to stop. Close the
window by pulling back on the switch and holding it.
master power window control panel.
To open any of the passengers' win- dows, push down on the appropriateswitch and hold it down until the
window reaches the desired position.
To close the window, pull back on the window switch. Release theswitch when the window gets to the
position you want. The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:
AUTO — To open the driver's window fully, push the windowswitch firmly down and release it.
The window automatically goes all the way down. To stop the windowfrom going all the way down, pull
back on the window switch briefly.
To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switchdown lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the switch.
The AUTO function only works to lower the driver's window. To raise
the window, you must pull back on
the window switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position.
Instruments and Controls DRIVER'S WINDOW
SWITCH

MAIN
SWITCH

Closing a power window on a
child's hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your children are
away from the windows before
closing them.The driver's door armrest has a
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Power Windows, Sunroof

The MAIN switch controls power to the passengers' windows. With thisswitch off, the passengers' windows
cannot be raised or lowered. The
MAIN switch does not affect the
driver's window. Keep the MAIN
switch off when you have children in
the vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
Sunroof
SUNROOF SWITCH

On some models
Use the switch on the dashboard to
open and close the sunroof. The
ignition switch must be ON (II). Push and hold the switch to
open the sunroof. Release the switch
when th
e sunroof reaches the
desired position. To close the
sunroof, press and hold the
switch.
If you try
to open the sunroof in below-
freezing temperatures, or when it is
covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the sunroof panel or motor.
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NOTICE

Closing the moonroof on
someone's hand

s or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure passengers are
clear of the moonroof before
closing it.
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Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night

position.
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the driver's
door armrest:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's
side).
3. Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to move the

mirror right, left, up or down.
4. When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)

position. This turns off the

adjustment switch so you can't

move a mirror out of position by

accidentally bumping the switch.
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Parking Brake

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully
released (see page 52). Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.
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NOTICE

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Digital Clock, Beverage Holder

The digital clock displays the time with the ignition switch ON (II).
To set the clock:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) to display the time. 2. Press and hold the HOUR button
until the hour advances to thedesired time.
3. Press and hold the MIN. button until the numbers advance to thedesired time.
You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest
hour. If the displayed time is before
the half hour, pressing RESET
button sets the clock back to the
previous hour. If the displayed time
is after the half hour, pressing
RESET button sets the clock for-
ward to the beginning of the next hour.For example: 1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
Beverage Holder

To use the front beverage holder, pull on the front. Push the holder all
the way in to close it.
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Digital Clock

HOUR
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Beverage Holder

The beverage holder for the second seat passengers is located in the
armrest on each rear door.
The third seat also has a beverage holder in each side panel. Use the beverage holder only when
the vehicle is parked. If you place cups in the holder while driving, the
liquid may spill when you go over
bumps or around corners. Liquid can also spill from the holders
by the second seat when you close
the rear doors. A spilled liquid that is
very hot can scald you or your
passengers.
Spilled liquids can also damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
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Dashboard Compartment, Center Pocket, Vanity Mirror

Dashboard Compartment
Open the dashboard compartment
by squeezing the handle. Close it
with a firm push. Center Pocket
Open the center pocket by pulling
the handle. Close it with a firm push.
The light in the pocket comes on
when the instrument panel lights are
on.
Vanity Mirror

To use the vanity mirror, pull down either sun visor and swing down the

cover.

The passenger's vanity mirror is lighted. The light beside the mirrorcomes on only when the instrument
panel lights are on.
On U.S. models
The driver's vanity mirror is also lighted.
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Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays

Cigarette Lighter

The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the cigarette lighter to work. To heat up
the lighter, push it in. It will pop out
when it is ready for use. Do not hold the lighter in while it is heating up,
you could cause it to overheat. Ashtrays

ASHTRAY

Open the front ashtray by pulling on
the bottom edge. Push it in to close it.
To remove the ashtray for emptying, push down on the metal plate inside,
then pull the ashtray out completely. The rear ashtray is in the armrest on
the left rear door. To use the rearashtray, swing the lid open.
To remove the rear ashtray, open the lid and pull it straight up.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER

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