HONDA ODYSSEY 2012 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owners Manual

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
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To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.■
Conversation mirror
*
The sunglasses holder comes with a mirror.
Open the sunglasses holder fully, then push it
back to the first detent. You can use the
mirror to view the rear seats.
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Sunglasses Holder
1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON
(w
to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
The appropriate indicator will be on while the
seat heater is on. Each time you press the
switch, the mode changes to HI, LOW and
OFF.
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Seat Heaters
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1Seat Heaters
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
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WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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Second row sunshades
Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the
way. Use the hooks to hang it.
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Third row sunshades
Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the
way. Attach the tab to the hook.
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Integrated Sunshades
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1Integrated Sunshades
Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully
closed. Using the shade while a window is open can
unhook and blow off the shade, hitting and hurting
anyone sitting near the window.
Second
RowHooks
TabThird Row
Hook
Tab* Not available on all models

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Controls
Heating and Cooling
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Using Vents, Heating and A/C
Mode ButtonChange airflow.
Floor and
defroster
vents Floor vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Dashboard
vents
Fan Control Dial
Adjusts the fan speed.
Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow from the dashboard
vents, and switches the mode to recirculation.A/C ButtonPress to cool the interior or
dehumidify while heating.
Windshield Defroster ButtonTurns on the A/C, selects airflow from
the defroster vents at the base of the
windshield, and switches the mode to
fresh air.
Temperature Control DialAdjusts the interior temperature.
(Recirculation) Button
Press the button and switch
the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s
interior through the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation.
Keep the system in fresh air mode
in normal situations.
(On/Off) Button
* Not available on all models

uuHeating and Cooling
*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
184Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1.Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2.Press the mode button to select .
3.Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
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To rapidly warm up the interior
1.Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2.Select .
3.Set the temperature to maximum heat.
4.Press the button (indicator on).
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To dehumidify the interior
When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1.Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.
2.Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
3.Select .
4.Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.
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Heating
1Heating
When you select , the mode automatically
switches to fresh air.1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.

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uuHeating and Cooling
*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
Controls
1.Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2.Press the mode button to select .
3.Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4.Press the A/C button (indicator on).■
To rapidly cool down the interior
1.Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2.Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3.Press the button (indicator on).
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
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To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2.Press the button.
3.Press the button.
4.Set the temperature to maximum heat.
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Cooling
1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows.
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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.

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uuHeating and Cooling
*uRear A/C Controls
Controls
Rear A/C ControlsUse the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the button.
2.Adjust the temperature and the fan speed using the appropriate buttons. Select
the air flow to the rear passenger compartment using the mode button.
3.To turn off the rear A/C, press the button again.
Rear ceiling
ventsRear floor
ventsRear ceiling vents
and floor vents
Rear Temperature
Control Button Rear Temperature
Control Button
(Rear On/Off)
Button
/ (Rear
Fan Control) Buttons
Mode Button

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Controls
Climate Control System
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Using Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2.Adjust the interior temperature using the temperature control dial.
3.Press the button to cancel.■
Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in AUTO, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
The compressor may turn on to prevent window
fogging, even if the display reads A/C OFF.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
Once you have set the desired temperature, do not
use the temperature control dials more than
necessary.
Doing so may delay the time it takes to reach the set
temperature.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Floor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons

(Recirculation)
Button
(On/Off) Button
SYNC (Synchronized)
Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial (Windshield
Defroster) Button
Mode Button
* Not available on all models

uuClimate Control System
*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
188Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
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To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2.Press the button.
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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.

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uuClimate Control System
*uSynchronized Mode
Controls
Synchronized ModeYou can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side, the passenger side
and the rear passenger compartment in synchronized mode.
1.Press the SYNC button.
uThe system will switch to synchronized mode.
2.Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control dial.
Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.
1Synchronized Mode
When the system is in dual mode, the driver side
temperature, the passenger side temperature and the
rear passenger compartment (if it is on) can be set
separately.