ECO mode HONDA ODYSSEY 2013 RC1-RC2 / 5.G Owner's Guide

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
*
Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
•The horn sounds.
•Some exterior lights flash.■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
■
Panic ModePanic
ButtonPanic
Button
Panic
Button

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uuOpening and Closing the WindowsuOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Continued
Controls
To open: Push the switch down.
To close: Pull the switch up.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
To open: Press the unlock button twice
within 10 seconds and hold it down for the
second time. If the windows stop midway,
repeat the procedure.
■
Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function
CloseOpen
2nd row seat■
Opening the Windows and Moonroof
* with the Remote
Transmitter
Unlock
Button* Not available on all models

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uuOpening and Closing the WindowsuOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Controls
To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want
further adjustment, repeat the same
operation.
■
Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof
* with the Key
Close
Open
* Not available on all models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
142Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 101
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■
Automatic Lighting Control
*
1Automatic Lighting Control
*
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
■
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the ignition switch is in ON
(w
, you can
use the brightness control knob to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The
information display
*/multi-information
display
* will return to its original state several
seconds after you adjust the brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the
information display
*/multi-information
display
* while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
Pressing the (Select/Reset) knob or the /
(information) button
* switches the display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
Control Knob
On multi-information display
On information display* Not available on all models

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Controls
Adjusting the SeatsAdjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger's seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the front driver’s and passenger’s power seat(s)
*
1Adjusting the Seats
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.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
3
WARNING
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 while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back. Allow sufficient
space.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver’s seat only)
*
Seat-back
Angle
AdjustmentLumbar
Support
Adjustment
(Driver’s seat
only)
*
* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions
Controls
■Adjusting the passenger’s manual seats
Seat-back Angle
AdjustmentPull up the lever to
change the angle.
Seat-back Angle
AdjustmentPull the strap to change
the angle.
Seat-back Angle
AdjustmentPull up strap on the
right to change the
angle of the right
halves of the seat-
back, and left for the
left halves.
The front
* and second row outer
The second row center seat
Horizontal Position
AdjustmentPull up the bar to move
the seat, then release
the bar.
The third row
* Not available on all models

uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions
158Controls
A passenger sitting in the second row/third
row center seating position should adjust the
height of their head restraint to an
appropriate position before the vehicle begins
moving.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.
■
Changing the Second Row
*/Third Row Center Seat Head
Restraint Positions
■
Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
To remove the third row seat outer head restraints,
fold down the seat-back first.
2Adjusting the passenger’s manual seats
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3
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before
driving.
* Not available on all models

uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
164Controls
Your vehicle’s multi-functional second row center seat is removable.
1.Store the center seat belt first. Insert a key
into the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle.
2.Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.
2Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 35
3.Pull up the adjustment strap, and fold down
the seat-back.
4.Pull the lock release strap under the seat
cushion, and lift the rear of the seat.
uTo lift the seat, hold the seat-back.
5.Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it
upward.
uThis unhooks the front of the seat from
the floor.
■
Removing the Second Row Center Seat
*
1Removing the Second Row Center Seat
*
Do not remove the seat while driving.
The multi-functional center seat can be used as the
beverage holder when folded down.
2Beverage Holders P. 173
To reinstall the seat, hook the front of the seat to the
floor first. Pushing the rear of the seat-back locks the
seat in place. Make sure the seat is latched before
driving.
Adjustment Strap
Lock Release
Strap* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest
Controls
Armrest
Pull down the armrest.
Pivot down the armrest all the way, then pull
it up to a desired angle.
Pull down the armrest of the center seat-back.
■
Using the Front and Second Row Outer Seat Armrest
Front seat with adjustable armrest
■
Using the Second and Third Row Seat Armrest
*
* Not available on all models