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

Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
You may also store small items in
thisholder.Makesuretheyare
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving.To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
The sunglasses holder uses a convex
mirror f or its bottom panel. You can
see all the vehicle passengers in this
mirror. To use the mirror, open the
sunglasses holder f ully, push it to the
f irst detent, and release it.
To switch back to the sunglasses
holder, close the conversation mirror
and then open the sunglasses holder.If equipped
Conversation Mirror
Sun Visor
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SUN VISOR
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Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use
the mirror. The lights come on when
you open the cover. Make sure you
close the cover when you are not
using the vanity mirror.
The vanity mirror light will not come
on if the sun visor is slid outward.To open the compartment, pull the
lever and lif t the lid. To close, lower
the lid and push it down until it
latches.
You can store items under the seat
cushion of the plus-one seat.
Pull the strap to raise the seat
cushion, store items, then reinstall
the cushion or remove the cushion
and fold the seat-back down to use
the seat as a tray.Except U.S. LX and Canadian DX
models
Vanity Mirror Rear CompartmentSecond Row Console
Interior Convenience Items
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REAR COMPARTMENT LEVER STRAP
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There is a large storage area under
the floor between the front seats and
the second row bucket seats.
To place or remove large items f rom
the storage area, pull off the carpet
near the second row seat, and pull
thehandletoopenthelargelid.You can store items in the f loor
storageareaupto22lbs(10kg).Do
not exceed this weight limit, or you
may damage the floor storage area.
Theinsideof thestorageareacan
get very hot. Do not store any items
that should be kept cool, or items
that can be easily damaged, warped,
or def ormed by heat.
Dust, sand, etc., can accumulate in
the f loor storage area. If you spill
liquid on the f loor around the f loor
storage area, it can get inside the
storage area, and the moisture can
be trapped inside. Always keep the
inside of the storage area dry and
clean.
To prevent items f rom being thrown
about the vehicle and possibly
hurting someone in an accident or
sudden stop, be sure the storage
area lids are securely closed bef ore
driving away.
You can adjust the length of the
hook strap. Pull down the upper
edge of the stopper, and slide it up or
down. To keep the lid open, attach the hook
to the grab rail on the back of the
f ront seat-back.If equipped
In-Floor Storage A rea
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HANDLE HOOK
LID
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Open the lower glove box by pulling
the bottom of the handle. Close it
with a f irm push. Lock or unlock the
glove box with the master key.Open the upper glove box by
pressing the button. The lid will
swing open. Close it with a f irm push.Keep the glove boxes closed while
driving. If either are open, a
passenger could be injured during a
crash or sudden stop.
Glove Boxes
Interior Convenience Items
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An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove boxes
closed while driving.
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Open the center pocket by pulling
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.A coin holder is located in f ront of
the beverage holder. To use the coin
holder, pull the handle, then push
the button. The lid will swing open.
To close the lid, push it down until it
latches.
Make sure to close the lid bef ore you
close the beverage holder.
Center Pocket Coin Pocket
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Without rear entertainment system
With rear entertainment system
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There is a 115 volt AC power outlet
in the rear compartment on the
driver’s side. To use the AC power
outlet, open the rear compartment
lid and open the outlet cover. Insert
the plug into the receptacle slightly,
turn it 90° clockwise, then push in
the plug all the way.
Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
There are two accessory power
sockets in your vehicle. One
accessory power socket is above the
center pocket and another is on the
cargo area sidewall on the driver’s
side.
Each socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
If equipped
AC Power Outlet
A ccessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items
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The maximum capacity f or this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 100 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch of f and turn it on
again.The AC power outlet is not
designed f or electric appliances
which require high initial peak
wattage such as cathode-ray tube
type televisions, ref rigerators,
electric pumps, etc. It is also not
suitable f or devices that process
precise data such as medical
equipment or measuring instruments.
Any appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply such
as microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.,
should not be connected to this
outlet.
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NOTE:
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The light control switch controls the
interior lights: the individual map
lights in the f ront, the individual map
lights above the second and third
row passengers. This switch has
three positions: OFF, door activated,
and ON.The individual map lights in the
f ront can be turned on and of f by
pressing the lenses.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on. None of the lights come on when a
door is opened.
The individual map lights in the
f ront come on when any door is
opened. When the doors are
closed, each light can be turned on
and of f by pressing the lenses.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows come on
when any door is opened. When
the doors are closed, each light
canbeturnedonandoff by
pushingonthelens.
When the switch is in the OFF position: When the switch is in the door activated
position:
CONT INUED
L ight Control Switch
Interior Lights
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LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
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Turn on the f ront and rear individual
map lights by pushing the lens of
each light. Push the lens again to
turn it of f . You can also operate
these lights with the light control
switch (see page ).
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light(s) dims slightly, then f ades out
in about 30 seconds.
With the light control switch in the
door activated position, all the
individual map lights come on when
you unlock the door with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
With any door lef t open, the lights
stay on about 3 minutes, then go out.
You can change the ‘‘INTERIOR
LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
All the individual map lights come
onandstayonaslongasthe
switch remains in the ON position.
On Touring models
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When the switch is in the ON position:Individual Map L ights
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Front
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The ignition switch light comes on
when you open the driver’s door, and
stays on several seconds af ter you
close the door.
The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, it comes on when
you open the tailgate. In the ON
position, it stays on continuously. Ignition Switch L ight
Cargo Area Light
Interior Lights
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OFF
ON
Rear
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