HONDA ODYSSEY 2008 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

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The EX-L and Touring models have
a power adjustable driver’s seat and
f ront passenger’s seat. The EX
model has a power adjustable driver’s
seat and manual f ront passenger’s
seat. LX and DX models have manual
driver’s seat and f ront passenger’s
seat adjustments.
The third row seats do not adjust
f orward and backward.
The seats in the second and third
rows adjust manually.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
To adjust the bucket seats in the
second row, pull up the bar on the
front of the seat bottom.To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
To change the seat-back angle of the
bucket seats in the second row, pull
forwardontheleverontheoutside
of the seat-back.
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Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.The controls f or the adjustable
driver’s power seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the power seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. Pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion to raise
the seat bottom or push the lever
down to lower the seat cushion. The passenger’s seat has two
switches. One moves the seat
f orward and backward, and the other
adjusts the seat-back angle.
The lef t and right halves of the third
seat-back can be adjusted separately.
To adjust the angle, pull the
adjustment strap on the outside of
each seat-back, move the seat-back
to the desired position, and release
the adjustment strap. Let the seat-
back latch in the new position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
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On EX-L and Touring models
On LX and Canadian DX models
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Driver’s Seat Manual Height
Adjustment Power Seat A djustments
Seats
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ADJUSTMENT STRAPS
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Moves the seat
forward and
backward. To change the lumbar support, movethe lever on the right side of the
seat-back forward or backward.
Keep moving the lever f orward or
backward until you f ind a suitable
position.
Moves the f ront of
the seat up or down.
(Driver’s seat only) Raises or lowers the
seat. (Driver’s seat
only)
Moves the whole
seat up and forward,
or down and
backward. The f ront
of the seat also tilts
up or down at the
same time. (Driver’s
seat only)
Adjusts the seat-
back angle f orward
or backward.
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
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They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant’s head rests against
the center of the restraint.
Theangleof thearmrestoneach
f ront seat is adjustable. Pivot the
armrest down, and pull it up to the desired angle.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
An armrest is located on each of the
frontseatsandoneachsideof the
second row seats (depending on
models).Pivotitdowntouseit.
When you remove the bucket seats
in the second row, pivot the armrests
up out of the way.
See page f or important saf ety inf ormation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.
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Armrests
Head Restraints
Seats
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To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
The f ront and rear head restraints
adjust f or height. You need both
hands to adjust the restraint. Do not
attempt to adjust it while driving. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
and push the restraint down. When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
Removing t he Head Rest raint
A djust ing t he Head Rest raint
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RELEASE
BUTTON
LEG
SEAT BACK RELEASE
BUTTON
CUSHION
Front and Second row seat Third row seatFailure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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The driver’s and f ront passenger’s
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely f rom
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.For a head restraint system to work
properly:
Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
Install each restraint in its proper
location.
Af ter a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position. This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupants
against whiplash and injuries to the
neck and upper spine.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints.
A ct ive Head Rest raint s
Seats
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To get into or out of the third row
seat, walk between the second row
seats.When the seat on the passenger’s
side is moved to the center, walk
through the passenger’s side to get
into or out of the third row seat.
You need to remove the plus-one
seat (see page ) bef ore you can
make this seat arrangement.To get into or out of the third row
seat, pull up the release lever on the
shoulder of each second row bucket
seat. The seat-back will tilt forward
and the whole seat will slide f orward.
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T hird Row Seat A ccess
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RELEASE LEVER
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The second row bucket seat on the
passenger’s side can be moved to the
center to provide access to the third
row seat.Remove the passenger’s side
second row bucket seat (see page), then remove the cover.
If you have already set the floor
mat under the passenger’s side
bucket seat, make sure you
remove it bef ore moving the
bucket seat. Hook the f ront of the seat to the
f loor, then slide the seat toward
the center of the vehicle.
Push the back of the seat down
over the f loor hooks. Make sure
the seat is securely locked in place.
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Moving the Second Row Bucket
Seat
Seats
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COVER HOOK
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Whentheplus-oneseatisinthe
center position, store the f loor mat
under the passenger’s side bucket
seat as shown above.When the passenger’s side bucket
seat is in the outside position, and
theplus-oneseatisnotused,install
the f loor mat and the cover over the
f loor anchors.
Make sure the seats are securely
locked in place bef ore driving. A seat
thatisnotlockedinplacecouldfly
around and cause injury in a sudden
stop or crash. To return the seat to the outside
position, remove the seat, reinstall
the cover, then reinstall the seat.
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Both seats can be removed to give
more cargo capacity.
Toinstallthefloormatinanouter
position or the center position, insert
thetabsintotheslitsonthefloor,
then snap the two buttons in place.
Ref er to the illustrations above.
Do not remove the seats while
driving.
To remove a second row seat:
Pull up the seat-back angle
adjustment lever, and fold the
seat-back forward.
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Removing the Bucket Seats in the
Second Row
Seats
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SLITS
Outer position
SLIT
Center position
SEAT-BACK LEVER
TABS
TAB TABS
BUTTONS
BUTTONSTAB
LOCK RELEASE LEVER
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