HONDA ODYSSEY 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate th e wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automati cally as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
ON: Continuous wipe
Washer OFF
INT: Intermittent
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent) Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, 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. Several
seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the
previous screen.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface wh ile you are adjusting
it.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
To cancel the reduced in strument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, turn the knob to the
right until the brightness display is up to max, the
beeper sounds.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
Control Knob
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.
When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.
Models with tri-zone climate control
system
Models with dual-zone climate control
system
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uHeated Windshield Button
Controls
Heated Windshield Button
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON.
Canadian models
1Heated Windshield Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use
the system for a long period when the engine is
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.
When the outside temperate is below 39°F (4°C), the
heated windshield may auto matically activate. The
system deactivates itself once the outside temperate
reaches 43°F (6°C).
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
Continued
Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat positions (except for power lumbar) and outside
mirror positions with the driv ing position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote, the seat and outside
mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
When you enter the vehicle, the driver information interface briefly shows you which
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves to the
DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1 Driving Position Memory System*
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat and d oor mirrors adjustment
function. 2 Customized Features P. 442
The driver’s seat easy exit feature:
•Will move rearward to allow you to more easily exit
the vehicle.
•Can be turned on or off. 2Customized Features P. 442
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 2 mph (3 km/h).
•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.
•The seat position is adju sted while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
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Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and th e door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1 or (2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat and the outside mirrors
position has been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on.
1. Change to
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
position. When it has finished moving, you
will hear the beeper, and the indicator light
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat and door mirrors position
before the double-beep.
•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button (1 or (2.
•Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.
•Put the transmission into a position other than (P.
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
SET Button
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wh eel only when the
vehicle is stopped.To adjust
To lock
Lever
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you. Press
the auto button to turn this function on and
off. When activated, the auto indicator comes
on.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats P. 209
Tab
Daytime
Position Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.Sensor
Auto Button
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Continued
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror positi on adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up , or down to move the
mirror.
■Folding door mirrors*
Press the folding button to fold in and out the
door mirrors.
Selector
SwitchAdjustment
Switch
Folding
Button*
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts do wnward when you put
the transmission into
(R; this improves close-
in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you take
the transmission out of
(R.
To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror*
Slide the selector switch to left or
right to tilt down either side door
mirror.
* Not available on all models
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