HONDA Odyssey 2011 User Manual

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Introduction

2011 Odyssey

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2011 Honda Odyssey was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so youcanrefertoitatanytime.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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Introduction

2011 Odyssey

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped wit h one or more devices commonly referred to as ev ent dat a recorders. T hese devices record front seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure of any airbag system component.

except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special handling may apply. See

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else

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www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

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AFewWordsAboutSafety

2011 Odyssey

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels Safety Messages

three signal words: , , or . These signal words mean:

Safety Headings

Safety Precautions.

Safety Section Instructions

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully.

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on the vehicle.

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

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such as Driver and Passenger Saf et y.

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how to use this vehicle correctly and saf ely.

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Owner's Identification Form

2011 Odyssey

Contents

(climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control, and HomeLink

(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)

(engine and transmission operation)

(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)

(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)

................................................................................................................................................Index .I

Service Inf ormation Summary

(main controls)

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)

...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance .3

............................................................Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5

(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)

.......................................................................Before Driving .539

.........................................................................................Driving .557

.................................................Maintenance .597

(flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)

(warranty and contact information)

(how to order)

..................................................................................Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) .707

(fluid capacities and tire pressures)

..........................................Instruments and Controls .61

)

..Features .217

........................................Taking Care of the Unexpected .653

..............................................Technical Information .685

..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 703

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Overview of Contents

2011 Odyssey

Contents

A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.

Your Vehicle at a Glance

A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.

Driver and Passenger Saf ety

Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable inf ormation on how to protect children with child restraints.

Instruments and Controls

Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.

Features

How to operate the heating and cooling system/climate control system, the audio system, rear

entertainment and other

convenience features.

Before Driving

What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to know if you’re planning to tow a trailer.

Maintenance

The Maintenance Minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle t hem.

Technical Information

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only)

A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)

How to order manuals a nd other technical literature.

Index

Service Inf ormation Summary

A summary of the inf ormation you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

2011 Odyssey

DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 26)

BSI ALERT INDICATOR (P.582)

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM

(P.190)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.198)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.155)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.192)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.541)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.544)

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: If equipped

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

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(P.63)

SWITCH

(P.77)

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

MOONROOF

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(P.195)

HOMELINK BUTTONS

(P.483)

MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.197)

HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.225)

PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 26)

BSI ALERT INDICATOR (P.582)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.561)

USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.288, 298, 385, 395)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

(P.199) (P.211)

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(P.218)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

2011 Odyssey

HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS

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(P.136)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P.571)

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF SWITCH

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(P.585)

POWER SLIDING DOOR SWITCH

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(P.169)

POWER TAILGATE SWITCH

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(P.163)

PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH

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(P.486)

VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.496, 517)

＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.1:

2 : If equipped

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS

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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.143)

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BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS

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(P.496, 517)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.480)(P.411)

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HORN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.135)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS

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(P.83)

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(P.189)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.33)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.142)

AUDIO SYSTEM(P.234) REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

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(P.414, 442)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.412)

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COOL BOX SWITCH

(P.209)

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Driver and Passenger Saf ety

2011 Odyssey

This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6

.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7

.......................................Seat Belts . 8

...........................................Airbags . 9

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11

.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12

............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14

5. Fasten and Position the Seat

.....................................Belts . 15

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 17

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 18

...Additional Safety Precautions . 18

Additional Information About Your

.................................Seat Belts . 20

..Seat Belt System Components . 20

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21

Automatic Seat Belt

.............................Tensionners . 22

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 23

Additional Information About Your

.....................................Airbags . 24

......Airbag System Components . 24

How Your F ront Airbags

.........................................Work . 26

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 30

How Your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 31

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 32

How the Side Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 33

How the Passenger Airbag

...............Off Indicator Works . 33

.............................Airbag Service . 34

...Additional Safety Precautions . 35

Protecting Children General

All Children Must Be

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................................Guidelines . 36

...............................Restrained . 36

All Children Should Sit in a Back

...........................................Seat . 37

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

If You Must Drive with

.....................Several Children . 39

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 39

Protecting Infants and Small

...................................Children . 41

.......................Protecting Infants . 41

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 44

....................Installing a Child Seat . 45

...............................With LA T CH . 46

ith a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 50

..............................With a Tether . 52

...........Protecting Larger Children . 54

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 54

..................Using a Booster Seat . 55

When Can a Larger Child Sit in

.........................................Front . 56

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 58

...................................Safety Labels . 59

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 37

...Additional Safety Precautions . 39

.........Protecting Small Children . 42

.........W

...Additional Safety Precautions . 57

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Important Safety Precaut ions

2011 Odyssey

You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage are the ones we consider to be the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page ).

Restrain All Children

Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and smallchildrenshouldberestrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat

(see pages ).

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Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Don’t Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink a nd drive, either.

Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Saf ely

Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention

to the road, other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert attention away f rom driving.

Control Your Speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical f ailure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page ).

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

2011 Odyssey

(8)

(10)

(7)

(6)

(9)

(5) (7)

(1)

(2)(2)

(12) (3)

(9)

(4)

(6)

(8)

(10)

(11)

(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Occupant Position Detection

System (OPDS) Sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash.

However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in the correct position and

your seat belts

features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

The following pages explain how you cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting yourself and your passengers.

. In fact, some safety

always wear

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

2011 Odyssey

Seat Belts

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:

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frontal impacts

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side impacts

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rear impacts

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rollovers

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

What you should do:

your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

Always wear

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Airbags

2011 Odyssey

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for more information on how your side airbags work).

In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact or rollover (see page for more information on how

your side curtain airbags work).

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

2011 Odyssey

The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

Airbags of f er no protection in rear collisions, or minor f rontal or side collisions.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.

What you should do:

your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from t he dashboard as possible.

Always wear

The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your saf ety.

Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

2011 Odyssey

Introduction Close and Lock the Doors1.

The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front.

See pages for important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle.

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After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and the tailgate are closed and locked.

when any door or the tailgate is not tightly closed.

On Touring models

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your vehicle has a door and tailgate open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate

The door and tailgate open indicator appears on the multi-information display to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate is not tightly closed.

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2011 Odyssey

When one or more doors are open, the ‘‘DOOR OPEN’’ message will come on.

When the tailgate is not tightly closed, the ‘‘TAILGATE OPEN’’ message will come on.

When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’ message will come on.

Locking the doors and the tailgate reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door or the tailgate and falling out.

Locking the doors and the tailgate also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the tailgate when you come to a stop.

See page for how to lock the doors and the t ailgate, and page

open indicator works.

Except Touring models

This vehicle has auto door locking/ unlocking features. See page for how to set them.

On Touring models

This vehicle has auto door locking/ unlocking features. See pages

155

for how the door and tailgate

156

and for how to set them.

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Adjust the Front Seats2.

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain f ull control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible.

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If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard.

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 far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.

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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.

After you adjust a manual seat, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position.

See page for how to adjust a front seat (power adjustment) and page for a manual adjustment.

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Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel.

Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to a comfortable, upright position.

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Adjust the Head Restraints4.

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, t he greater the risk of injury.

See pages and for how to adjust the seat-backs.

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the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint.

Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible.

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.

Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries.Adjust the driver’s head rest raint so

See page for how to adjust the head restraints and how the driver’s and front passenger’s active head restraints work.

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Fasten and Position the Seat

2011 Odyssey

5. Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.

Protecting Adults and Teens

This spreads t he forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

The center seating position of the third row has a detachable seat belt that can be unlatched and retracted into the ceiling to allow the seat to be folded down or for the belt to be stored out of reach of a child. See pages and f or how to unlatch and relatch the seat belt.

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Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

On all models except LX

The multi-functional center seat that canbeinstalledinthecenterseating position of the second row also has a detachable seat belt.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

2011 Odyssey

Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

If the seat belt t ouches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.

RELEASE BUTTONS

The front seats and second row seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. T o adjust the height of an anchor, squeeze the two release buttons, and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions).

Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.

This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash.

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt.

Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

See page for additional

information about your seat belts and how to take care of them.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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Maintain a Proper Sitting

6. Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both f eet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by st riking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

2011 Odyssey

Advice f or Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions

If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is t o always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive.

Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a f oldeddown back seat.

could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Passengers should not stand up or change seats w hile the v ehicle is moving.

wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle.

Two people should never use the same seat belt.

could be very seriously injured in a crash.

A passenger who is not

If they do, they

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Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of thebeltandincreasethechanceof serious injury in a crash.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a f ront airbag.

Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates.

Do not attach or place objects on the f ront airbag covers.

Objects on the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interf ere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

Do not attach hard objects on or near a door.

If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.

Do not cover or replace f ront seatback covers without consulting your dealer.

Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

2011 Odyssey

Seat Belt System Components

Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all seating positions. The front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.

The seat belt system

includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

This system monitors the front seat belts. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. If your seat belt is not fastened before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on.

If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on about 6 seconds af ter the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

If either the driver or a f r ont passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals.

On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not come on and the beeper should not sound.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

2011 Odyssey

If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver’s seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no items on the front seat, something may be interfering with the monitoring system. Look for and remove:

Any items under the front passenger’s seat.

Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any objects, such as a folded-down second row seat, that is touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page for how to properly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

The seat belts in all positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page ).

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If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the lockable retractor will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move f reely.

To deactivate the lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it out only as f ar as needed.

Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can result in serious injury or death.

Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.

The lap/shoulder belt in the center seating positions on the second (except LX models) and third row seats are equipped with a detachable seat belt that has t wo parts: a small latch plate and an anchor buckle.

The detachable seat belt should normally be latched whenever the seat-backs are in an upright position. For more information about the detachable seat belt, see page .187

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position.

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The tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the front airbags . In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful.

If the tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator comes on and the tensioner must be replaced.

do not deploy

Seat Belt Maintenance

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem (see page

). Any belt that is not in good

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condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your

Warranty Information

details.

Honda

booklet for

If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash.

The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced.

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

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Airbag System Components

(1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit/Rollover Sensor (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Side Curtain Airbags (7) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (8) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (9) Front Impact Sensors (10) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (11) Side Impact Sensors (12) Occupant Position Detection System

(OPDS) Sensors

(13) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors Control Unit/

OPDS Sensors Control Unit (14) Rear Safing Sensor (15) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

(15)

(1)

(3)

(5)

(4)

(7)

(9)

(11)

(4)

(10)

(11)

(2)

(13)(8)

(12)

(5)

(4)

(6)

(11)

(14)

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Your airbag system includes:

Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page

Automatic f ront seat belt tensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact, side impact, or if your vehicle is about to rollover.

Sensors that can detect whether a child is in the passenger’s side airbag path and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off (see

page ).

Sensors that can detect whether the driver’s seat belt and the front passenger’s seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page ).

A driver’s seat position sensor that monitors the distance of the seat from the front airbag. If t he seat is too far f orward, the airbag will inflate with less force (see page

Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger’s seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child), the passenger’s f ront airbag will be turned off (see page ).

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A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags (see page ).

A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position.

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbag system components (see page ).3232

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been turned off (see page ).

An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been turned off (see page ).

Emergency backup power in case your vehicle’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

How Your Front Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will inflate the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags, at the time and with the force needed.

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During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the airbag helps protect your head and chest.

Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible f or only one airbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger’s airbag of f (see page ).

After inflating, the front airbags will immediately deflate, so they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

The total time for inflation and deflation is one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems mayexperiencesometemporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with dualstage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS). During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/or other f actors. Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.

Advanced Airbags

Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to short drivers and children or small-statured adults who ride in front.

For both advanced airbags to work properly:

Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any cargo or metal objects under the f ront seats.

Objects placed or pushed under the front passenger’s seat may cause the sensor to malfunction, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly.

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DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER’S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR

The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is too far f orward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

If there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver’s seating position.

The passenger’s advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off.

Be aware t hat objects placed on the passenger’s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off.

When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on (see page ).

If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag is automatically turned off . However, the passenger airbag off indicator in this situation will not come on.

To ensure that the passenger’s advanced f ront airbag system will work properly,

that would increase or decrease the weight on the f ront passenger’s seat.

do not do anything

This includes:

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A second row passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’s seat.

Moving the f ront seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat, the floor behind it, or a folded second row seat.

Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the seat-back pocket.

Second-row passengers should not wedge objects or intentionally force their feet under the front passenger seat.

Also,makesurethefloormatbehind the front passenger’s seat is properly positioned on the floor (see page

). If it is not, the mat may

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interfere with the proper operation of the front passenger’s seat and its sensors.

How Your Side Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag.

Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side a irbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.

To get the best protection f rom the side airbags, front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

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Side Airbag Cutof f System

Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passenger’s seat.

Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the side airbag’s deployment path, the airbag will shut off.

Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoffifa short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag’s deployment path.

Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to be shut off.

If the side airbag off indicator comes on (see page ), have the

passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the airbag’s deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will go out.

There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment pathandwhentheindicatorcomes on or goes off.

A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or another object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system from working properly.

How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG

In a Side Impact

In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag.

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If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

In a Rollover

If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over, it signals the control unit, which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners.

The airbag on the passenger’s side will deploy, and the seat belt tensioner will activate, even if there are no passengers on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection f rom the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to deploy.

How the SRS Indicator Works

The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your airbag system components.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on for several seconds then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.

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On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 90

If you see any of these indications, the airbag system components may not work properly when you need them.

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

U.S.

Canada

How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does

not

mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should come on for several seconds andthengooff(seepage ).If it

doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.

On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

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How the Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator Works

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Canada

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an inf ant or small child) on the front passenger’s seat. It does there is a problem

not mean

with the airbag.

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Be aware t hat objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on.

If no weight is detected on the f ront seat, t he airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on.

The passenger airbag off indicator maycomeonandoffrepeatedlyif the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly.

If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Look for and remove:

Any items under the front passenger’s seat.

Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

Airbag Service

Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:

An airbag ever inflates.

that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced.

Do not t ry to remove or replace anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

Any airbag

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The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.

If your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact.

Even if your airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver’s seat position sensor, the front passenger’s weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to make sure they are operating properly.

Additional Saf ety Precautions

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide t he best protection.

Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason.

Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

Do not expose the front passenger’s seat-back to liquid.

If water or another liquid soaks into the seatback, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.

Do not remove or modif y a f ront seat without consulting your dealer.

This could make the driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 in the US, or Honda Customer Relations at 1-888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada.

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many adults do not know how t o properly protect child passengers.

If you have children, or ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.

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All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, traffic collisions are the number one cause of death of children age 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province and territory requires that inf ants and children be properlyrestrainedwhentheyridein a vehicle.

Infants and small children must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle

(see pages ).

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Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.

Larger children must be restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on a booster seat until the seat belt f its them properly

(see pages ).

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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat

According to crash statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws rest ricting where children may ride.

Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back.

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks

Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s front airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

Even though your vehicle has an advanced f ront airbag system that automatically turns the passenger’s front airbag off under certain circumstances (see page ), please

follow these guidelines:

Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in the f ront seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s front airbag.

If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children Placing a f orward-facing child seat in the f ront seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s front airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inf lating passenger’s front airbag.

Whenever possible, larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt. (See page for important

information about protecting larger children.)

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To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warninglabelsonthedashboard (U.S. models) and on the f ront visors. Please read and follow t he instructions on these labels.

U.S. Models

DASHBOARDSUN VISORS

Canadian Models

SUN VISORS

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If You Must Drive with Several Children

Your vehicle has t wo rows of back seats where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page ).

Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see pages

and ).

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Have the child sit upright and well backintheseat(seepage ).

Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page

If a Child Requires Close Attention

Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.

Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver f rom the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.

If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in a back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.

Additional Saf ety Precautions

Neverholdaninfantorchildon your lap.

seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child.

belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children use the same seat belt.

could be very seriously injured in a crash.

If you are not wearing a

During a crash, the

If they do, they

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Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, thelockableretractoris activated, and the belt is f ully retracted and locked.

If a child wraps a loose seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages

and for how t o activate

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and deactivate the lockable retractor.)

Use childproof door locks to prevent children f rom opening the doors.

This can prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page ).162

Use the power sliding door main switch to prevent children from operating the sliding doors.

This will prevent unintended use of the doors.

Lock all doors and the tailgate when your vehicle is not in use.

Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles.

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle. Keep vehicle keys and remote

adult supervision is illegal in most states, Canadian provinces and territories, and can be very hazardous.

Leaving children without

transmitters out of the reach of children.

Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the tailgate,

For example, infants and small childrenleftinavehicleonahot

which can lead to accidental injury or death.

day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

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Protecting Infants

Child Seat Type

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old.

Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck, and back.

Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for inf ants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode.

Do not put a rear-facing child seat in a forward-facing position.

If placed facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a crash.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front.

Rear-facing Child Seat Placement

A rear-f acing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the second or third row, but not in the front.

Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant.

When properly installed in the second row, a rear-facing child seat maypreventthedriverorafront passenger f rom moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

It could also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced f ront airbag system.

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In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-f acing child seat.

Protecting Small Children

Child Seat Type

Many states, Canadian provinces and territories allow a child one year of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition f r om a rear-facing child seat to a f orward facing seat. Know the requirements where you are driving and follow the child seat instructions. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat up to age two, if the child’s height

and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

Of the dif ferent seats available, we recommend those that have a fivepoint harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

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Child Seat Placement

We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.

Placing a f orward-facing child seat in the f ront seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s airbag can be hazardous.

far forward, or the child’s head is thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.

If the vehicle seat is too

Even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ), a back seat is the safest

place for a small child.

If it is necessary to put a f orwardfacing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far t o t he rear as possible, and be sure the child seat is firmly secured t o t he vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

Ifyoumustplaceaforwardfacing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

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When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the Lower Anchors and Tethers f or CHildren (LATCH) system.

Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the rear seating positions.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

The child seat should meet

1. Federal Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

Look f or FMVSS 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

The child seat should be of the

2. proper type and size to f it the child.

Rear-facing f or inf ants, forwardfacing for small children.

The child seat should fit the

3. vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used.

Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be used.

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and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

Properly secure the child seat to

1. the vehicle.

All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

Make sure the child seat is firmly

2. secured.

After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a different style of child seat that can be f irmly secured.

Installing a Child Seat

Secure the child in the child seat.

Make sure the child is properly strappedinthechildseat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash.

The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A forward-f acing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same for rearfacing child seats.

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Installing a Child Seat

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Installing a Child Seat with LATCH

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at each of the second and third row seats, and the second row center seat (except LX models).

The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.

The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.

BUTTON

LOWER ANCHORS

Using the Outer LATCH

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in either outer second row seat:

Move the seat belt buckle or

1. tongue away from the lower anchors.

Make sure there are no objects

2. near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.

Rigid type

Place the child seat on the vehicle

3. seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above.

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Flexible type

Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above.

Whatever type you have, follow

4. the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

TETHER STRAP

Lift the head restraint (see page

5. 6. ), then route the tether strap

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through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.

TETHER STRAP HOOK

ANCHOR

Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.

Push and pull the child seat

7. forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

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Using the Center LATCH

LOWER ANCHORS

COVER

BUTTON

HANDLE

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the second row center seat (except LX models), use the center lower anchors as shown above.

Unlatch the detachable seat belt

1. anchor latch and retract the seat belt all the way into the ceiling. Place the latch plate and anchor latch in their holding slots (see page ).

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Remove t he covers on each lower

2. end of the seat-back by pulling on the handles.

Follow step 1 through 4 as

3. described previously to secure the child seat.

TETHER STRAP

TETHER ANCHOR FITTING

ATTACHING CLIP

Lift the head restraint (see page

4. ), then route the tether strap

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through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Attach the attaching clip to the

5. anchor f itting, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

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Push and pull the child seat

6. forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in a third row seat:

Unlatch the detachable seat belt

1. anchor latch and retract the seat belt all the way into the ceiling. Place the latch plate and anchor latch in their holding slots (see page ).

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BUTTON

LOWER ANCHORS

The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.

After properly securing the child

2. seat (see pages and ), lift the

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head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.

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You can also remove the rear head

3. restraints (see page ). The removedheadrestraintsshouldbe secured in the cargo area so they will not be thrown while you are driving. Make sure to replace the head restraints when the child seats are not in use.

Followsteps6and7onpage .

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt

When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat.

If you intend to install a child seat in the center seating position of the second and third row, make sure the detachable seat belt is securely latched (see page ).

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With the child seat in the desired

1. seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle and remove any slack from the lap portion of the belt.

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To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug on

3. it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and you will need to repeat these steps.

After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help to putweightonthechildseat,or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.

Push and pull the child seat

5.4.2. forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.

To deactivate the lockable ret ractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt f ully retract.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the second or third row seats.

Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.

Second Row Installation

TETHER ANCHOR POINTS

Each second row seat has a tether anchorage point behind the seatback.

Outer Position

TETHER STRAP HOOK

ANCHOR

After properly securing the child

1. seat (see pages and ), lift the

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head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

2. anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

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Third Row Installation

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Installing a Child Seat

Center Position (except LX models)

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Tighten the strap according to t he

3. seat maker’s instructions.

If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.

ANCHOR

TETHER ANCHOR POINTS

Each third row seat has a tether anchorage point behind the seatback.

After properly securing the child

1. seat (see pages and ), lift the

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head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.

You can also remove the rear head restraints (see page ). The

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TETHER STRAP HOOK

ANCHOR

removedheadrestraintsshouldbe secured in the cargo area so they will not be thrown while you are driving. Make sure to replace the head restraints when the child seats are not in use.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

2. anchor, making sure t he tether strap is not twisted.

Tighten the strap according to t he

3. seat maker’s instructions.

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Protecting Larger Children

2011 Odyssey

When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear the lap/ shoulder belt.

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in front.

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use a booster seat if needed, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself:

Does the child sit all the way back

1. against the seat?

Do the child’s knees bend

2. comfortably over the edge of the seat?

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Does the shoulder belt cross

3. between the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as

4. possible, touching the child’s thighs?

Will the child be able to stay

5. seated like this f or the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat.

Using a Booster Seat

A child who has outgrown a forwardfacing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.

Some states, Canadian provinces and territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the states, provinces and

territories where you intend to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal saf ety standards (see page

) and that you follow the booster

seat maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster seat must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle’s or booster’s seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster seat.

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Protecting Larger Children

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When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.

A side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.

Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front, there are other important factors you should consider.

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages and ). If the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in front.

Maturity

To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.

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If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt is properly and securely positioned.

Supervise t he child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to f asten the seat belts or sit properly.

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Additional Saf ety Precautions

Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck.

This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash.

Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.

This could cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.

Two children should never use the same seat belt.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.

Devices intended to improve a child’s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard

2011 Odyssey

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page.

for leaks w henever:

The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust.

The vehicle was in a collision that may have damaged the underside.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.

With the t ailgate open, air f low can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system/climate control system as shown below.Have the exhaust system inspected

If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the heating and cooling system/climate control system as follows:

Select the fresh air mode.

1. Select the mode.

2. Set the fan speed to high.

3. Set the temperature control to a

4. comfortable setting.

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Safety Labels

2011 Odyssey

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. R ead these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.

SUN VISORS

U.S. models

Canadian models

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DASHBOARD

U.S. models only

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Safety Labels

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RADIATOR CAP

DOORJAMB

U.S. models Canadian models

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Instruments and Controls

2011 Odyssey

This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 62

............................Instrument Panel . 63

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 65

.............................................Gauges . 77

.............Multi-Information Display . 83

Controls Near the Steering

.........................................Wheel . 134

Windshield Wipers and

.................................Washers . 135

Rear Window Wiper and

...................................Washer . 136

.....................................Fog Lights . 139

...............Hazard Warning Button . 142

...............Rear Window Defogger . 142

.............................Keys and Locks . 144

......................Immobilizer System . 145

..............................Ignition Switch . 147

.....................Remote Transmitter . 148

Opening or Closing the Power

.........................Sliding Doors . 151

Opening or Closing the Power

..................................Tailgate . 151

....................................Door Locks . 155

....................Power Door Locks . 155

Auto Door Locking/

..............................Unlocking . 156

............Childproof Door Locks . 162

..........................................Tailgate . 162

..........................Power Tailgate . 163

.................................Sliding Doors . 167

.........Turn Signal and Headlights . 136

......Instrument Panel Brightness . 140

......Steering Wheel Adjustments . 143

...............................................Seats . 175

..................................Seat Heaters . 189

Driving Position Memory

........................................System . 190

............................Power Windows . 192

.......................................Moonroof . 195

...........................................Mirrors . 197

...............................Parking Brake . 199

.........Interior Convenience Items . 201

............Flip-up Trash Bag Ring . 203

.....................Beverage Holders . 203

..............Integrated Sunshades . 205

....................Sunglasses Holder . 206

................Conversation Mirror . 207

...................................Sun Visor . 207

............................Vanity Mirror . 208

................................Coat Hooks . 208

..................................Glove Box . 208

...........................Center Pocket . 209

ool Box . 209

....................................C

....................................Coin Box . 211

.......................AC Power Outlet . 212

...............................Interior Lights . 213

Instruments and Controls

.....Removable Center Console . 202

........Accessory Power Sockets . 211

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Control Locations

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

(P.63)

(P.77)

BSI ALERT INDICATOR

＊

MOONROOF SWITCH HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.195)

(P.582)

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM

＊

(P.190)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.198)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.155)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.192)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.541)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.544)

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

＊

: If equipped

＊

MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON

＊

(P.197)(P.483)

HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

＊

(P.218)

＊

(P.225)

BSI ALERT INDICATOR

＊

(P.582)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.561)

USB ADAPTER CABLE

＊

(P.288, 298, 385, 395)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.211)

(P.199)

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LX, EX,EX-L models

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Instrument Panel

LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR

MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR

VSA OFF INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

POWER TAILGATE INDICATOR

DOOR and TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR PARKING SENSOR INDICATORS

POWER SLIDING DOOR INDICATOR

＊

: If equipped

(P.69)

(P.72)

(P.69)

＊

(P.74)

＊

(P.66)

(P.487)

＊

(P.75)

(P.76)

(P.75)

(P.71)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.68)

(P.73)

STARTER SYSTEM INDICATOR

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

＊

(P.76)

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

(P.67)

(P.75)

(P.73)

(P.65)

(P.74)

(P.68)

(P.70)

Instruments and Controls

(P.75)

(P.73)

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Instrument Panel

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Touring models

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P.71)

FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR

VSA OFF INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATOR

DOOR and TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.75)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

＊

: If equipped

(P.69)

(P.66)

(P.69)

(P.75)

(P.66)

(P.68)

＊

(P.70)

(P.73)

SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

(P.76)

FOG LIGHT INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

(P.67)

(P.68)

(P.75)

(P.73)

(P.74)

(P.65)

(P.67)

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Instrument Panel Indicators

2011 Odyssey

The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you

turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belts before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds af ter the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. For more information, see page .

On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

For more information, see page

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On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ).

Charging System Indicator

This indicator has two functions:

If it comes on when the engine is

1. running, the battery is not being charged, and you will see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display or a ‘‘CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM’’ message on the information display, depending on models.

This indicator also comes on when

2. the battery needs to be replaced along with a ‘‘REPLACE BATTERY’’ message on the multiinformation display or a ‘‘CHANGE BATT’’ message on the information display, depending on models. For more information, see page .

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For more information, see page .

On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ).

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CanadaU.S.

This indicator has two functions:

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe

1. ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not f ully released. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ) .

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

If it remains on after you have

2. fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page .

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On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ).

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your airbag system components. For more information, see page .

On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

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CanadaU.S.

Indicator

This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off . For more information, see page .

On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) IndicatorSide Airbag Of f

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with theABS.Ifthishappens,have your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page

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On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page

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Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine’s fuel system will be disabled (see page ).

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

It flashes when VSA is active (see page ).

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Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany other time, there is a problem with the VSA system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. See page for more information on the VSA system.

On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

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VSA OFF Indicator

Itcomesonasareminderthatyou have turned of f the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page .

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U.S. Canada

Starter System Indicator

This indicator comes on when there is a problem with the starter system. For more information, see page .

On Touring models

If you see a ‘‘CHECK STARTER SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with the starter system (see page ).

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Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI) Indicator

On Touring models

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

The BSI indicator also comes on if the rear bumper becomes dirty w hile driving. You will see a ‘‘BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE’’ message on the multi-information display. When you clean the rear bumper, the indicator should go off after you begin driving again.

When you turn the system on, the indicator will turn off.

If the indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem with BSI. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BLIND SPOT SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. If this happens, take your vehicle to a dealer, and have it checked (For more inf ormation, see page ). When this indicator is on, BSI is not working.

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Low Tire Pressure Indicator

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.

If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and determine t he cause. If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page ). For more information, see page .

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Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

On Touring modelsOn LX, EX, EX-L models

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

This indicator has two functions:

If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. Refer to page for more information.1.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

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If this indicator begins to flash,

2. there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as possible. For more information, see page

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator

On LX, EX, EX-L models

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there

is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when a tire loses pressure. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have t he system checked. For more information, see page .

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Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see pages and ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.

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Lights On Indicator Daytime Running Lights

This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the

or position. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door without the key in the ignition switch.

On all models except LX

This indicator also comes on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically.

Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it means there is a problem in the high beam headlight’s circuit. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

On Touring models

If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display, there is a problem in the high beam headlight’s circuit. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked (see page ).

High Beam Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page .

Fog Light Indicator

On Touring models

This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights. See page

for information on fog light

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On Canadian models

WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR

This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this indicator come on (see page ).

On Canadian Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

Low Fuel IndicatorWasher Level Indicator

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It comesonasareminderthatyou must refuel soon.

When the indicator comes on, there are about 3.0 US gal (11.4

)offuel

remaining in the tank.

When the needle reaches E, there is a very small amount of fuel in the tank.

On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ).

U.S. Canada

Power Tailgate Indicator

On EX-L models

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the power tailgate system. Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as possible. You can still open or close the tailgate manually. For more information on the power tailgate, see page .

On Touring models

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Power Sliding Door Indicator

On EX and EX-L models

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the power sliding door system. With this indicator on, move themainswitchonthedashboardto the OFF position, and have the system checked by your dealer as soon as possible. You can still open or close each sliding door manually. For more information on the power sliding doors, see page . While the engine is operating in its

On Touring models

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK LEFT SLIDING DOOR’’ or ‘‘CHECK RIGHT SLIDING DOOR’’ message on the multi-information display.

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This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button on the steering wheel (see page ).

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page

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cruise control.

most economical range, this indicator may come on and stay on. It goes off when your vehicle uses extra fuel.

Cruise Main Indicator

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Cruise Control Indicator

for information on operating the

Fuel Economy Indicator

Door and Tailgate Open Indicator

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The appropriate light comes on in this indicator if the tailgate or any door is not closed tightly. All the lights in the indicator come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

On Touring models

The door and tailgate open indicator also appears on the multi-information display.

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Maintenance Minder Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It remindsyouthatitistimetotake your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display. See page

for more information on the

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Maintenance Minder .

This indicator goes off when your dealer resets it after completing the required maintenance service.

System Message Indicator

On Touring modelsOn LX, EX, EX-L models

This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multiinformation display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page ) to see the message (see

page ).

Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.

Security System Indicator

On all models except LX

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

This indicator comes on when the security system is set. For more information, see page .

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GAUGE

INFORMATION DISPLAY/ MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

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Temperature Gauge

This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page for instructions and precautions on checking the engine cooling system.

Fuel Gauge

This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.

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SELECT/RESET KNOB

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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INFORMATION DISPLAY

: Press the select/reset knob.

ODOMETER

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

ENGINE OIL LIFE

U.S. model with outside temperature indicator is shown.

Information Display

On LX, EX, EX-L models

The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life, outside temperature (if equipped), instant fuel economy, average fuel

TRIP METER B

To switch the display, press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, your last selection is

displayed. economy, range (estimated distance), and maintenance item code(s).

On Touring models

For information about the multi-

information display, see page .

RANGE (ESTIMATED DISTANCE)

INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY

TRIP METER A

AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY

Odometer

The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

Trip Meter

This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. There are tw o trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays by pressing the select/reset knob repeatedly. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances. To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the select/reset knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

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economy you are getting.

It shows the number of mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

Average Fuel Economy Range (Estimated Distance)Instant Fuel Economy

When either of the trip meters (trip

A or B) is displayed, your vehicle’s

average fuel economy since you last

resetthattripmetercanbeshown

on the information display (mpg on

U.S. models and l/100 km on

Canadian models). This number is

updated once per 10 seconds. To see

the average fuel economy, press and

release the select/reset knob

repeatedly.

When you reset a trip meter, the

average fuel economy for that trip

meter also resets.

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This display shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining in the tank.

This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you have achieved over the last f ew miles (kilometers), so it will vary with changes in speed, traffic condition, etc.

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Outside Temperature Indicator

Except LX model

This indicator displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. models) or Celsius (Canadian models).

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. The temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection f rom the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). When you start your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed.

If the outside temperature is

incorrectly displayed, you can adjust

it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C

±±

in Canadian models) warmer or

cooler.

NOTE:

The temperature must be stabilized before doing this procedure.

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

: Press and release the

select/reset knob.

To adjust the outside temperature display, press and hold the select/ reset knob for 10 seconds. The display changes as shown above.

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Select the outside temperature display by pressing and releasing the select/reset knob. Press and hold the same knob for a few seconds to enter this setting, then turn it to adjust the temperature. T he following sequence will appear for each:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4, 3, 2,

−−−

1,0(U.S.)or0,1,2,3, 3, 2,

−

1, 0 (Canada).

When the temperature reaches the desired value, release the select/ reset knob. You should see the new outside temperature displayed.

In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is forming on the road surface.

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Battery Charge L ow

Whenthebattery’sstateofchargeis low, the vehicle’s battery management system triggers a ‘‘BATT LOW’’ message if the ignition switch is on or off .

Depending on how low the battery’s state of charge dropped and how long it remained low, these messages may occur frequently. It may take a number of trips to sufficiently recharge the battery and the messages to no longer appear.

IGN ON (II) Immediately turn off all electrical devices (interior lights, air conditioning, audio, heated seats, etc.). Try not to operate other electrically operated controls such as the power windows. Driving the vehicle will recharge the battery. If the message continues to display while driving, see your dealer.

IGN ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)

−

Follow the message and turn off all electrical devices. Driving the vehicle will recharge the battery, however the vehicle may not start. If it does not start, see jump starting (see page ), or contact your dealer.

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Maintenance Minder Check Fuel Cap Message

The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. This information helps to keep you aware

Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak. The first time a leak is detected a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message

appears on the information display. of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued troublefree driving. Refer to page for

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more inf ormation.

Turn the engine of f, and confirm the

fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen

it, then retighten it until it clicks at

least once. The message should go

off af ter several days of normal

driving once you tighten or replace

the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another

display, press the select/reset knob.

The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message

will a ppear each time you restart the

engine until the system turns the

message off.

If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle’s evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine of f, and check or retighten the fuel f ill cap until it clicks at least once. The MIL should go off after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. If the MIL does not go of f, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. For more information, see page .

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On Touring models

The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Some of the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably. Others help to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving.

There are two types of messages; normal display messages and system messages.

You can select the displayed language and also customize some vehicle control settings to your liking with the multi-information display and the three buttons on the steering wheel.

Normal Display Messages

UPPER SEGMENT

LOWER SEGMENT U.S. model is shown.

The multi-information display

consists of two segments: an upper

segment and a lower segment.

In the normal display mode, the

upper segment displays trip

computer inf ormation, such as fuel

economy or average speed. The

lower segment displays the

odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside

temperature, and engine oil life and

maintenance item code(s).

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INFO ( / ) BUTTON

SEL/RESET BUTTON

To change the display, press the SEL/RESET button or INFO ( /

▼

)buttononthesteeringwheel

▲

repeatedly until the desired information appears (see page ).

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, your last selection is displayed.

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U.S. model is shown.

: Press the INFO ( / ) button.

: Press the SEL/RESET button.

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Odometer Trip Meter

U.S.

ODOMETER

Canada

This meter shows the number of

miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)

driven since you last reset it. There

aretwotripmeters:TripAandTrip

B. Each trip meter works

independently, so you can keep track

of two different distances.

U.S.

TRIP METER A

reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

Canada

TRIP METER B

To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to ‘‘0.0.’’

When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is reset at the same time. When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset.

In the customizing mode, you can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time when you refuel your vehicle (see page ).105

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Multi-Information Display

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Outside Temperature Engine Oil Life

The temperature sensor is in the

front bumper. The temperature

reading can be affected by heat

U.S.

Canada

reflection f rom the road surface,

engine heat, and the exhaust from

surrounding traffic. This can cause

an incorrect temperature reading

when your vehicle speed is under

19 mph (30 km/h). When you start

your trip, the sensor is not fully

acclimatized, therefore it may take

several minutes until the proper

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE

This shows the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S. models, and Celsius temperature in Canadian models.

temperature is displayed.

In certain weather conditions,

temperature readings near freezing

(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is

forming on the road surface.

This shows the remaining engine oil life. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset. The engine oil life is calculated

ENGINE OIL LIFE

based on engine operating conditions. You can adjust the outside temperature display (see page ).

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For more information, see page .

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Whenthebattery’sstateofchargeis low, the vehicle’s battery management system triggers one of the following ‘‘BATTERY CHARGE LOW’’ messages if the ignition switch is on or off.

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IGN ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)

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Trip Computer

Along with the trip meter, the trip computer calculates these values:

Instant Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy Range Elapsed Time Average Vehicle Speed

INSTANT FUEL MPG (U.S. models)/INSTANT FUEL L/100 km (Canadian models)

This shows your instant f uel economy.

AVERAGE FUEL A/B

This shows your vehicle’s average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or l/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset Trip A or Trip B.

You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information display (see page ).

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RANGE

This shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc.

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ELAPSED TIME

This shows the accumulated traveling time since you last reset it. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is reset.

If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the trip computer’s ELAPSED TIME display, andpressandholdtheSEL/RESET button until the number resets.

You can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset conditions on the multiinformation display (see page ).

AVERAGE SPEED

This shows the average speed you are traveling in miles per hour (mph) forU.S.modelsorkilometersper hour (km/h) for Canadian models.

To reset the AVERAGE SPEED you have t raveled, press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets.

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System Messages

SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR

If there is a problem with your vehicle, for example the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. It does this by interrupting the current display with one or more messages.

The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message indicator, to come on. The system message indicator does not go of f until the problem(s) is corrected.

You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for the first time.

If there are several messages, each message is displayed for about 5 seconds.

To switch the message(s) before 5 seconds elapsed or select the normal display, press the INFO ( / ) buttononthesteeringwheel repeatedly.

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If the system message indicator remains lit on the instrument panel, you can see the corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲▼

Even if you switch the display from the message to the normal display, some important messages come on again at regular intervals until the problem is corrected.

Here is a list of all messages:

U.S.

Canada

See page

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

See page

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See page

672

See page

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See page

670

See page

670

See page

649

See page

671

See page

669

See page

568

See page

570

See page

575

See page

576

See page

667

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

See page

162

See page

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U.S.

Canada

See page

560

See page

561

See page

490

See page

487

See page

139

See page

586

See page

586

See page

604

See page

543

See page

147

See page

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Customized Settings

On Touring Models

You can customize some vehicle control settings. To change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park.

To enter the customizing mode, press either INFO button ( / ) repeatedly until ‘‘CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS’’ is displayed, then press the SEL/RESET button.

If you try to enter the customizing mode while the vehicle is moving, you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND SHIFTTOPARKTOCHANGE SETTINGS’’ message and you cannot change the settings.

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DRIVER’S ID

You can customize some vehicle control settings for ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed, customizing is not possible.

To have the driver’s ID detected, make sure your remote transmitter is linked to the system and the driver’s door is unlocked with a corresponding remote transmitter.

If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle lef t the f actory, select DEFAULT ALL, as described on page .

If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select CHANGE SETTINGS, then press the SEL/ RESET button.

Refer to the table on the next page about the settings you can customize.

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METER SETUP (P.100)

POSITION SETUP (P.109) LIGHTING SETUP (P.112)

＊

Default setting:

Menu Item DescriptionGroup Setup PageSetting Option

LANGUAGE SELECTION

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

TRIP A RESET WIT H REFUEL ELAPSED TIME RESET

MEMORY POSITION LINK INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME

HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVIT Y

Changes the language used in the display.

Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading.

Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.

Changes the driver’s seat and the outside mirror positions to a stored setting. Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate.

Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver’s door.

Changes the timing of when the headlights come on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO position.

ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH

−〜± 〜

5°F 0°F 5°F (U.S.)

−〜± 〜

3°C 0°C 3°C (Canada) ON

＊

OFF IGN OFF TRIP A RESET TRIP B RESET

＊

ON OFF 15 sec

＊

30 sec 60 sec 0sec

＊

15 sec 30 sec 60 sec MAX HIGH

＊

MID

＊

101

103

105

＊

107

110

113

115

LOW

117

MIN

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(P.119)

DEFAULT ALL (P.96)

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Default setting1:

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2 : U.S. models only

AUTO DOOR LOCK

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE PSD KEYL ESS OPEN MODE PTG KEYLESS OPEN

＊

MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the doors.

Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock the driver’s/all the doors.

Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter on a first push. Changes the power sliding door opening setting.

Changes the power tailgate opening setting.

The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.

Multi-Information Display

PageMenu Item Setting OptionGroup Setup Description

SHIFT FROM P WITH V EH SPEED OFF SHIFT TO P

＊

IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ANY TIME WHEN UNLOCKED ANY TIME WHEN UNLOCKED

＊

OFF

90 sec 60 sec

＊

30 sec SET CANCEL

＊

DRIVER DOOR / ALL DOORS

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122

124

126

128

130

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DEFAULT ALL

If you want to set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select DEFAULT ALL, then press the SEL/RESET button.

▲▼ ▲▼

To set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select SET then press the SEL/RESET button.

When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will see the above display for several seconds, then t he screen returns to the default all setting display.

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If the setting is not successfully completed, ‘‘FAILED’’ is shown for several seconds, and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode. Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL.

If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to the previous display.

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