steering wheel adjustment HONDA ODYSSEY 2009 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTONREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
HORN (P.35)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTLIGHT
CONTROL
SWITCH
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
(P.162)
(P.282) (P.141) (P.134)
(P.135)
(P.319)
(P.140) (P.140)
(P.221,285)
(P.205)
PEDAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCH
MOONROOF
SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
CLOCK
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.193)
(P.189) (P.281)
(P.135,138)
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P.82)
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH (P.158)/
(P.395)
(P.361) (P.395) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS(P.327)
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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.
Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comf ortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comf ortable, upright
position.
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. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).
If you cannot get f ar enough away
f rom the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you extend the adjustable driver’s
f oot pedals (Touring models only,
see page ), or investigate
whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.
After you adjust a manual seat, rock
it back and forth to make sure the
seat is locked in position.
See page f or how to adjust a
f ront seat (power adjustment) and
page f or a manual adjustment.
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CONT INUED
Adjust the Seat-Backs3.
Protecting A dults and Teens
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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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.
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
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Instrument Panel .65
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Instrument Panel Indicators .67
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Gauges .77
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .81
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .133Windshield Wipers and
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Washers .134
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .135
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Turn Signal and Headlights .135
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Instrument Panel Brightness .139
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Hazard Warning Button .140
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Rear Window Def ogger .140
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .141
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Keys and Locks .142
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Immobilizer System .143
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Ignition Switch .144
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Remote Transmitter .145
Opening or Closing the Power .........................
Sliding Doors .148
Opening or Closing the Power ..................................
Tailgate .148
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Door Locks .151
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Power Door Locks .151
Auto Door Locking/
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Unlocking .152
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Childproof Door Locks .157
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Tailgate .157
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Power Tailgate .158
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Sliding Doors .161
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Seats .167..................................
Seat Heaters .183
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
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Power Windows .186
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Moonroof .189
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Mirrors .190
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Parking Brake .192
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Adjustable Driver’s Foot Pedals .193
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Interior Convenience Items .194
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Retractable Center Tray .195
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Beverage Holders .195
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Integrated Sunshade .197
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Sunglasses Holder .197
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Conversation Mirror .198
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Sun Visor .198
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Vanity Mirror .199
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Rear Compartment .199
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Second Row Console .199
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In-Floor Storage Area .200
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Glove Boxes .201
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Center Pocket .202
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Coin Pocket .202
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Accessory Power Sockets .203
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AC Power Outlet .203
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Interior Lights .205
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Press the SEL/RESET button. The
display changes as shown above.
The highlighted number is the
current adjustment above or below
the outside temperature. Press the
INFO button repeatedly until the
appropriate number appears, then
press the SEL/RESET button to
enter your selection.
If you f ind that the temperature
reading is always a f ew degrees
below or above the actual
temperature, adjust it as described
on the f ollowing columns.
While the multi-information display
shows ‘‘METER SETUP,’’ press the
SEL/RESET button on the steering
wheel. The display changes to the
‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Press the
INFO button once, and you will see
‘‘ADJ. OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY’’
as shown above.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
A djust Outside T emp. Display
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
1:
2:
3: If equipped
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
133
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT (P.35)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM
BUTTONS HORN
(P.193)
(P.189) (P.282)
(P.352) (P.141) (P.134)
(P.135)
(P.319)
(P.281)
(P.140)
(P.221,285)
(P.205) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.140)
PEDAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
POWER SLIDING DOOR
SWITCH
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCHPARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONSAUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
CLOCK
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.162)
(P.158)/
(P.82)
(P.135,138)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.395)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH (P.395) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS (P.327)
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Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
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2.
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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To adjust the pedals:Do not adjust the pedals with your
f oot on or under either pedal.
Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.
Pushandholdthetopof the
adjustment switch until pedals are
closest to you.
Adjust your seat and the steering
wheel so you can operate the
controls and steering wheel easily.
Pushandholdthebottomof the
adjustment switch until pedals are
in the position you can press them
f ully and comf ortably.
You can adjust the position of the
brake pedal and accelerator pedal
when the shif t lever is in the Park
position. Push the top of the
adjustment switch to move the
pedals f orward, and the bottom to
move them backward. 1.
2.
3.
On Touring models
A djustable Driver’s Foot Pedals
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PEDAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ). Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the inf ormation
display or multi-inf ormation
display (depending on models)
(seepages,,,and
).
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10. 15
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Preparing to Drive
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Any hitch used on your vehicle must
be properly bolted to the underbody,
using the six threaded holes
provided. A hitch and the required
f luid coolers designed especially f or
your Odyssey can be obtained f rom
your Honda dealer.
If the total trailer weight is more
than 1,850 lbs (840 kg), you must
also use a weight distributing hitch.
This device transf ers weight f rom
the vehicle’s rear wheels to the f ront
wheels, and to the trailer’s wheels.
Caref ully f ollow the hitch maker’s
instructions f or proper installation
and adjustment.Always use saf ety chains when you
tow a trailer. Make sure the chains
are secured to the trailer and hitch,
and that they cross under the tongue
and can catch the trailer if it
becomes unhitched. Leave enough
slack to allow the trailer to turn
corners easily, but do not let the
chains drag on the ground.
If the total trailer weight exceeds
2,000 lbs (900 kg), you should install
a sway control device to minimize
swaying that can occur in crosswinds
and in normal and emergency
driving maneuvers. Your trailer
maker can tell you what kind of sway
control you need and how to install it.
To help prevent overheating, a
transmission f luid cooler and a
power steering f luid cooler are
required f or trailer towing. These
coolers are available only f rom your
Honda dealer.
Hitches
Weight Distributing Hitch Saf et y Chains
Sway Cont rol
T ransmission Fluid Cooler andPower St eering Fluid Cooler
Towing a Trailer
Driving
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Seat Belts .8,21
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Additional Information .21
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .444
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
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Maintenance .24
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .21,68
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Replacement .24
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System Components .21
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Use During Pregnancy .19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .15
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Seat Heaters .183
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Seats .167
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Adjustments .168,169,170
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Drivers Lumbar Support .170
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Folding the Third Row Seat .181
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Head Restraints .171
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Manual Height Adjustment .169
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Passenger Seating .167
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Reclining the Third Row Seat .169
Removing the Second Row
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Seats .177
Removing the Second Row ........................
Plus-One Seat .178 ............
Third Row Seat Access .174
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Security System .318
Sensors Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .30
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Driver’s Seat Position Sensor .30
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Serial Number .492
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Service Intervals .415
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Service Manual .513
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Service Station Procedure .369
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Setting the Clock .281
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .386
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Shif t Lock Release .389
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Side Airbags .9,31
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Of f Indicator .35,68
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .439
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Signaling Turns .136
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Sliding Doors .161
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Snow Tires .455
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Sound System .221
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .465
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Specif ications .495
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Specif ications Charts .494
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Speed Control .319...................................
Speedometer .77
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .25
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Additional Safety Precautions .37
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Airbag Service .36
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How the SRS Indicator Works .34
How Your Airbags
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Work .27,31,33
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SRS Components .25
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SRS Indicator .34,67
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START (Ignition Key Position) .144
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Starting the Engine .385
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .385
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With a Dead Battery .475
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State Emissions Testing .506
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .477
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .141
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .144
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Buttons .82,282,319
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Stereo Sound System .221
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Storing Your Vehicle .459
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Second Row Plus-One Seat .178
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Sunglasses Holder .197
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Sun Visor .198
Index
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