HONDA ODYSSEY 2011 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owners Manual

Theangleof thearmrestoneach
f ront seat is adjustable. On EX-L
model, only the driver’s side is
adjustable. Pivot the armrest down,
and pull it up to the desired angle.
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. A beverage holder is located in the
armrest. The seat-back of the center seating
position of the second row seat can
be used as an armrest; pull the
adjustment strap and pivot it down to
use it.On EX-L and Touring models
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints. 14Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom the likelihood of
whiplash and other injuries.
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. The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint.Donotattempttoadjustit
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
Seats
Head Restraints
A djust ing t he Head Rest raint
Instruments and Controls
179
Front and Second row outer seats
RELEASE BUTTON
LEGS
CUSHION
SEAT-
BACK
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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.Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
The seat-back must be f olded
f orward (see page ) to get ceiling
clearance f or removal of the head
restraints. 177For Third Row Seat Outer Head
Restraints
Seats
Removing t he Head Rest raint
180
RELEASE BUTTON
Third row center seat
RELEASE BUTTON
Third row outer seats
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This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupants
against the likelihood of whiplash
and injuries to the neck and upper
spine.
Af ter a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.
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.
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.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
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Seats
A ct ive Head Rest raint s
Instruments and Controls
181
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
sitting in it. To get out of the third row seats, pull
the release strap on the bottom of
the second row seat-back. The seat-
back will tilt f orward. Then you can
slidethewholeseatforward.
To get into the third row seats, pull
the release lever on the outside edge
of the second row outer seat. The
seat-back will tilt f orward. Then you
canslidethewholeseatforward.
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.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints.
Seats
T hird Row Seat A ccess
182
RELEASE STRAP
RELEASE LEVER
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Both seats can be removed to give
more cargo capacity.
Do not remove the seats while
driving.
To remove a seat:Lower the head restraint to its
lowest position.
Pull up the seat-back angle
adjustment lever, and fold the
seat-back forward. Unlock the seat f rom the f loor by
pulling the lock release lever on
the outside of the seat bottom, and
lifttherearoftheseatbyholding
the handle under the back of the
seat cushion.Unhook the f ront of the seat f rom
the f loor by pulling it back slightly,
then pivoting it upward.
To reinstall the seat, hook the front
of the seat to the f loor, then push the
rear of the seat-back until it locks in
place. Make sure the seat is securely
latched bef ore driving.
Move the second row seat to the
rear-most position.
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Seats
Removing the Second Row Outer
Seats
Instruments and Controls
183
LOCK RELEASE LEVER HANDLE SEAT-BACK ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
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On all models except LX
The second row outer seats can be
moved to the center to provide an
easier access to the third row seat.
Or you can move them to the outer
position if you intend to install two or
three child seats in the second row
seats.
To move a seat:Followsteps1and2onthe
previous section. With the f ront of the seat hooked
onto the f loor, slide the seat
laterally to the center or outer
position. Make sure to move it
until it stops.
Lower the seat and push the rear
of the seat-back until it locks in
place. Make sure the seat is
securely latched bef ore driving.Your vehicle has a multi-f unctional
center seat f or the second row
center position.
You can remove the multi-functional
center seat when it is not used. Do
not remove the seat while driving.
To remove a seat:
Use the latch plate to release the
center seat belt f rom the
detachable anchor (see page ).
Allow the seat belt to retract into
the holder on the ceiling and store
the buckles in it.
Pull up the adjustment strap, and
fold the seat-back forward.
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Seats Removing the Second Row Multi-
Functional Center Seat184
HANDLE
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Unlock the seat f rom the f loor by
pulling the lock release strap
under the seat cushion, and lif t the
rearof theseatbyholdingthe
seat-back.Unhook the f ront of the seat f rom
the f loor by pulling it back slightly,
then pivoting it upward.
To reinstall the seat, hook the f ront
of the seat to the f loor, then push the
rear of the seat-back until it locks in
place. Make sure the seat is securely
latched bef ore driving. To create more cargo space, you can
f old the one-motion third row ‘‘Magic
Seat’’ into the floor recess. The right
and left halves can be folded
separately.
Remove any items from the cargo
areabeforeyoufolddownthethird
row seat.
Unlatch the center seat detachable
seat belt anchor (see page ),
and let the belt retract all the way
into the ceiling. Place the latch
plate and anchor latch into their
holding slots. Make sure both seat
belts on the outer seats are out of
the way.
To f old the third row seat:
Lower the head restraints to their
lowest positions.
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Seats
Folding the One-Motion T hird
Row ‘‘Magic Seat’’
Instruments and Controls
185
LOCK RELEASE STRAP
ADJUSTMENT STRAP
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Pullandholdthestraponeach
seat-back to unlock the front legs
of the third row seat.To return the seat to the upright
position:
Pulltheseatintothecargoarea
floor recess with the strap. Pull the seat out of the recess by
pulling up on the handle. Pivot the
seat forward all the way. The front
legs of the third row seat will
automatically latch.
Make sure all items in the cargo
area are secured. Loose items can
fly forward and cause injury if you
have to brake hard. See
on page .
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Seats
Carrying
Cargo
186
HANDLES
INSTRUCTION LABEL
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Pull the seat-back upright with the
strap. Make sure the seat is
securely locked into position
bef ore driving.To unlatch the detachable anchor,
place a key into the slot on the side
of the anchor buckle. Store the
detachable anchor and seat belt latch
plates in the retractor housing. The seat belts in the second and
third row center seats are equipped
with detachable anchors. For the second row center seat, pivot
down the anchor buckle f orward.
Insert a key into the slot on the back
of the anchor buckle to release it.
Store the detachable anchor and seat
belt latch plates in the retractor
housing.
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Except LX model
Seats
Detachable Anchor
Instruments and Controls
187
STRAPS
Second Row
Third Row
ANCHOR BUCKLESLOT
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