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Do not step on the cover that stores the wiring for the sliding door. The wiring is likely to get damaged, causing the sliding door operation to malfunction.

■ From inside To open: Grab the inner handle and pull it rearward. Slide the door.

To close: Grab the inner handle and pull it forward. Slide the door.

Close

Open

Inner Handle

Cover

If you try to open the sliding door with the window open more than 3 inch (8 cm), the door stops halfway. Close the door, close the window, and then open the door again.

While the fuel fill door is open, you cannot open the driver side sliding door. Operate the door after the fuel fill door is closed.

Models with power sliding doors If you try to open the driver side power sliding door while the fuel fill door is open, the beeper sounds and the door stops.

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Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors* The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button on the remote transmitter, pressing the power sliding door switches on the dashboard or door pillars, or using the door handle.

The power sliding doors can be operated when: • The sliding door main switch is in the ON position.

• The power sliding door is unlocked.

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• The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver side sliding door only).

• The key is not in the ignition switch when using the remote transmitter.

• The shift lever is in (P, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is

applied (with the ignition switch in ON (w) when using the power sliding door switches on the dashboard.

1Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

If you move the shift lever out of P, and release the brake pedal and the parking brake:

While opening – The sliding door stops and is left ajar.

While closing – The beeper sounds until the door closes.

Check that passengers, especially children, do not have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause serious injury.

Before replacing a rear tire, turn the power sliding door main switch to OFF.

Operate the power sliding doors only when the vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.

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■ Switching between manual and automatic operations

OFF

ON

Automatic operation: Select the ON position of the sliding door main switch.

Manual operation: Select the OFF position of the sliding door main switch.

2 Opening/Closing a Sliding Door P. 127

1Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

Do not turn the main switch off while the power sliding door is in operation on a slope. The power sliding door’s fail-safe mode activates and the beeper sounds continuously.

When the fail-safe mode is active, turn the main switch on and close the door automatically.

The following can deactivate the fail-safe mode and the sliding door may close by its own weight. • Using the door handle • Turning the main switch from ON to OFF

If you replace the battery or the power sliding door fuse while the door is open, the power sliding door may be disabled. The power sliding door resumes once you manually close the door.

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■ Power Sliding Door Switches

The power sliding door opens when you press the OPEN side of the closes when you press the CLOSE side of the

switch, and

switch.

While the power sliding door is in operation, if you press the switch that corresponds to that power sliding door, the beeper sounds and the operation stops.

To resume the power sliding door operation, press the same switch again.

* Not available on all models

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Auto Reverse

Pinch Sensor

Do not touch the pinch sensor located at the front edge of the power sliding door. Do not damage the sensor. The power sliding door may not operate properly.

If the power sliding door senses resistance when closing automatically, it will stop closing and reverse direction. The beeper sounds.

Before the power sliding door operation, make sure there are no people or obstacles near the door. The auto reverse function should be activated in case of emergency only. If someone is caught in the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause serious injury. Pay special attention to children.

Closing a power sliding door on someone’s hand or fingers can cause serious injury. Some parts of the door edge do not sense resistance when the door is near closing.

2012 Odyssey■ Remote Transmitter

Driver’s Side Power Sliding Door Button

Passenger’s Side Power Sliding Door Button

uuOpening and Closing the Sliding DoorsuOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*

Press the power sliding door button for more than one second to operate.

When you press the power sliding door button to open the door, the front door on the same side unlocks.

1Remote Transmitter

While the power sliding door is in operation, if you press the button that corresponds to that power sliding door, the beeper sounds and the operation stops.

If you press the same button again, the sliding door reverses its direction.

■ Customizing when to open the sliding doors ANYTIME: The power sliding door unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the default setting. WHEN UNLOCKED: The door opens unless the door is unlocked. Models with multi-information display

2 Customized Features P. 101

Models without multi-information display To change the setting, do the following: 1. Press and hold the CLOSE side of the

switch on the dashboard until step 3.

2. Press and hold the

button on the remote transmitter.

uRelease the button when the LED on the remote flashes.

3. Release the dashboard switch.

uFollow steps one through three within 20 seconds.

4. Repeat the above procedure four times.

1Customizing when to open the sliding doors

When you select WHEN UNLOCKED, you will hear three short beeps.

When you select ANY TIME, you will hear one long beep.

In WHEN UNLOCKED, trying to operate the power sliding door without unlocking the door triggers the beeper to sound.

Models without multi-information display Before you • Turn the main switch to OFF. • Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0, and remove

start customizing,

the key.

• Close and lock all doors.

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2012 Odyssey1Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

The beeper sounds and the power sliding door does not open when you pull the inner or outer handle under the following conditions: • The ignition switch is in ON (w • The shift lever is in other than (P • The brake pedal is released • The parking brake is released

If you leave the power sliding door half open on a seep hill with the engine off, the door starts to sliding down towards the hill bottom after 30 minutes. While the door is sliding down, the beeper sounds.

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■ Door Handles

Door Handle

■ Outer handles Pull up on the outer handle towards you. The sliding door starts opening or closing.

■ Inner handles Pull it rearward to automatically open the sliding door, and pull it forward to automatically close the door.

Close

Open

Inner Handle

While the power sliding door is in operation, if you pull either handle that corresponds to that power sliding door, the beeper sounds and the operation stops.

To resume the power sliding door operation, pull the same handle in the same direction again.

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Auto-Closer If you manually close the power sliding door, it latches automatically.

Models with power sliding door The auto-closer feature activates with or without the main switch ON. The only exception is when the fuel fill door is open with the main switch ON.

uuOpening and Closing the Sliding DoorsuAuto-Closer

1Auto-Closer

Keep your hands away from the power sliding door. The manually closed door latches automatically when it is half-shut.

The auto-closer feature does not activate if you keep pulling the inner or outer handle and while the sliding door is closing.

Do not put any force on the power sliding door while the door is latching.

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Security System

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Immobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic signals to verify the key.

Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch: • Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.

• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.

• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition

switch.

Security System Alarm* The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition switch to ON (w after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.

■ When the security system alarm activates The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.

■ To deactivate the security system alarm Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

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1Immobilizer System

NOTICE Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

1Security System Alarm

The security alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system deactivates.

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm*

■ Setting the security system alarm The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met: • The ignition switch is in LOCK (0, and the key has been removed from the

ignition switch.

• The hood is closed.

• All doors and the tailgate are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.

■ When the security system alarm sets The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.

■ To cancel the security system alarm The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or remote transmitter. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

1Security System Alarm

Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can accidentally activate when: • Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master

door lock switch. Models with power tailgate • Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate

button on the dashboard.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is recharged or replaced. If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add another device to it.

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■ Panic Mode

■ The panic button on the remote

transmitter

If you press the panic button for approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds:

• The horn sounds.

• Some exterior lights flash.

■ Canceling panic mode Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON (w

Panic Button

Panic Button

Panic Button

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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON (w, using the switches on the doors. The driver side switches can be used to open and close all of the windows.

The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver's seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on when children are in the vehicle.

■ Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function*

ON OFF

Power Window Lock Button

Indicator

Front Passenger’s Window Switch

Driver’s Window Switch

■ Automatic operation To open: Push the switch down firmly.

To close: Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To stop the window at any time, push or pull the switch briefly.

■ Manual operation To open: Push the switch down lightly.

To close: Pull the switch up lightly.

Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position.

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3WARNING

Closing a power window on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

The power windows can be operated for up to 10 minutes after you turn the ignition switch off. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse If a power window senses resistance when closing automatically, it will stop closing and reverse direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

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■ Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function

2nd row seat

Close

To open: Push the switch down.

To close: Pull the switch up.

Open

Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position.

■ Opening the Windows and Moonroof* with the Remote

Transmitter

To open: Press the UNLOCK button twice within 10 seconds and hold it down for the second time. If the windows stop midway, repeat the procedure.

Unlock Button

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■ Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof* with the Key

Close

Open

To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the central position, turn the key in the unlock direction and hold it there.

To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the central position, turn the key in the lock direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows/ moonroof at the desired position. If you want further adjustment, repeat the same operation.

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Opening and Closing the Moonroof *

■ Opening/Closing the Moonroof You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON (w. Use the switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

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Open

Tilt

Close

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■ Automatic operation To open: Pull the switch back firmly, then release.

To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.

The moonroof will automatically open or close all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, touch the switch briefly.

■ Manual operation To open: Pull the switch back, and hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close: Push the switch forward, and hold it until the desired position is reached.

■ Tilting the moonroof up To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof switch.

To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.

1Opening/Closing the Moonroof

3WARNING

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

NOTICE Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 minutes after you turn the ignition switch off. Opening either front door cancels this function.

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse function causes the moonroof to change directions, then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes. Make sure that all objects, including fingers, are clear of the moonroof.

You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof.

2 Opening the Windows and Moonroof*

with the Remote Transmitter P. 138
2 Opening/Closing the Windows and

Moonroof * with the Key P. 139

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch

(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.

You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is in (P.

1Ignition Switch

(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other accessories in this position.

(w ON: This is the position when driving.

(e START: This position is for starting the engine. The switch returns to ON (w when you let go of the key.

If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK (0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound to remind you to take the key out. When this happens, the following messages appear on the multi-information display *: • In LOCK (0: REMOVE KEY. • In ACCESSORY (q: REMOVE KEY The buzzer will

stop when you take the key out.

If the key won't turn from LOCK (0 to ACCESSORY (q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the key to turn.

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Turn Signals

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Right Turn

The turn signals can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

Left Turn

Light Switches ■ Manual Operation

High Beams

Low Beams

Flashing the high beams

Turns on side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights Turns on headlights, parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights

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Rotating the light switch turns the lights on and off, regardless of the position of the ignition switch. ■ High beams Push the lever forward until you hear a click. ■ Low beams When in high beams, pull the lever back to return to low beams. ■ Flashing the high beams Pull the lever back, and release it.

1Light Switches

If you remove the key from the ignition switch while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the instrument panel will be on.

2 Lights On Indicator P. 79

Models with high voltage discharge tube bulb Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces the life of the HID headlight bulbs. If you sense that the level of the headlights is abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off because it will cause the battery to discharge.

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■ Automatic Lighting Control*

Automatic lighting control can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

When you turn the light switch to #Y, the headlights and other exterior lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness.

uYou can change the AUTO light

sensitivity setting. 2 Customized Features P. 101

■ Automatic Lighting Off Feature The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.

uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 101

If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the #Y position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

* Not available on all models

1Automatic Lighting Control

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below. Do not cover this light sensor with anything; otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly.

Light Sensor

Adjust the AUTO light sensitivity as follows:

Setting

The exterior lights come on when the ambient light is at

MAX HIGH MID LOW MIN

Bright

Dark

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When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

1Fog Lights

When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the instrument panel will be on.

2 Fog Light Indicator * P. 80

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Fog Light Switch

Daytime Running Lights The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following conditions have been met: • The ignition switch is in ON (w.

• The headlight switch is off.

• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch will turn off the daytime running lights.

The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight switch is turned on.

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Wipers and Washers

Pull to use washer.

Intermittent Time Adjustment Ring

MIST OFF INT: Low speed with

intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe

The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

■ MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

■ Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI) Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain.

■ Adjusting the delay Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.

Long delay

Short delay

■ Washer Sprays while you pull the lever toward you. When you release the lever, the wipers make two or three more sweeps before stopping.

1Wipers and Washers

NOTICE Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.

NOTICE In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.

Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are operating intermittently, the length of the wipe interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make a single sweep.

When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s shortest delay setting ( the same.

) and the LO setting become

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out. The pump may get damaged.

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■ Rear Wiper/Washer

ON: Intermittent OFF Washer

The rear wiper and washer can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

■ Wiper switch (OFF, ON) The wiper operates intermittently after completing a few sweeps.

■ Washer ( Sprays while you rotate the switch to this position.

Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the washer. Once released, it stops operating after a few more sweeps.

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If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place:

Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q or LOCK (0, then remove the obstacle.

The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation will return to normal within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to normal.

■ Operating in reverse When you shift the transmission to (R with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

Front Wiper Position

INT (Intermittent)

LO (Low speed wipe) HI (High speed wipe)

Rear Wiper Operation

Intermittent

Continuous

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Brightness Control

When the ignition switch is in ON (w, you can use the brightness control knob to adjust instrument panel brightness. Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.

Dim: Turn the knob to the left.

You will hear a beeper when the brightness reaches minimum or maximum. The information display */multi-information display * will return to its original state several seconds after you adjust the brightness.

1Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on whether the exterior lights are on or off. The instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are on.

Pressing the (information) button * switches the display.

(SEL/RESET) knob or the

If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the reduced instrument panel brightness when the exterior lights are on.

Control Knob

On multi-information display

■ Brightness level indicator The brightness level is shown on the information display */multi-information display * while you are adjusting it.

On information display

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Models with heating and cooling system The rear defogger and heated door mirrors * automatically switch off after 20 minutes.

Models with climate control system The rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside temperature. However, if the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, they do not automatically switch off.

1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to damage the heating wires. It is critical to wipe the window from side to side along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been defogged. Also, do not use the system for a long period when the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.

If the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated mirror function will come on automatically for 10 minutes when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

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Driving Position Memory System* You can store two driver’s seat and outside mirrors position with the driving position memory system.

When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat and outside mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.

The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle when you enter. • Driver 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.

• Driver 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

Driver 1

Driver 2

1Driving Position Memory System

Using the multi-information display, you can disable the automatic seat adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 101

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System*

■ Storing a Position in Memory

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

SET Button

1. Adjust the driver’s seat and the outside

mirrors to the desired position, and turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

2. Press the SET button.

uYou will hear the beeper, and the

memory button indicator light will blink. 3. Press and hold memory button (1 or (2

within five seconds of pressing the SET button. uOnce the seat and the outside mirrors

position has been memorized, the indicator light on the button you pressed stays on.

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1Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation will be canceled when: • You do not press the memory button within five

seconds.

• You readjust the seat position before the double-

beep.

• You readjust the outside mirrors. • You turn the ignition switch to any position except

ON (w.

■ Recalling the Stored Position

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

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1. Move the shift lever to (P. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Press a memory button ((1 or (2).

uYou will hear the beeper, and the

indicator light will blink.

The seat and the outside mirrors will automatically move to the memorized position. When it has finished moving, you will hear the beeper, and the indicator light stays on.

1Recalling the Stored Position

The seat and the outside mirrors will stop moving if you: • Press the SET button, or a memory button ((1 or

(2).

• Adjust the seat position. • Adjust the outside mirrors. • Shift into any position except (P.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting the Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

To adjust

Lever

1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever

down. u The steering wheel adjustment lever is

under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out. u Make sure you can see the instrument

To lock

panel gauges and indicators.

3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up

to lock the steering wheel in position. u After adjusting the position, make sure

you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.

1Adjusting the Steering Wheel

3WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

Make any steering wheel adjustments before you start driving.

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Adjusting the Mirrors

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Interior Rearview Mirror Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving position.

■ Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*

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Daytime Position

Tab

Up

Flip the tab to switch the position. The night position will help to reduce the glare from headlights behind you when driving after dark.

Down

Night Position

■ Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*

When driving after dark, the automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from headlights behind you. Press the AUTO button to turn this function on and off. When activated, the AUTO indicator comes on.

Indicator

AUTO Button

Sensor

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1Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 154

1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The auto dimming function cancels when the shift position is in (R.

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uuAdjusting the MirrorsuPower Door Mirrors

Power Door Mirrors

Adjustment Switch

Selector Switch

■ Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Slide the selector switch to left or right to tilt down either side door mirror.

You can adjust the door mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

■ Mirror position adjustment L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the center position.

Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.

If activated, either side door mirror automatically tilts downward when you put the shift lever in (R; this improves close-in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle when backing up. The mirror automatically returns to its original position when you shift out of (R.

To activate this feature, turn the ignition switch to ON (w and slide the selector switch to the left or right side.

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Adjusting the Seats

Adjusting the Seat Positions

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Allow sufficient space.

Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, well back in the seat and be able to adequately press the pedals without leaning forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. The passenger's seat should be adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard as possible.

1Adjusting the Seats

3WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle.

Move back.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

■ Adjusting the front driver’s and passenger’s power seat(s) *

Horizontal Position Adjustment

Height Adjustment (Driver’s seat only) *

* Not available on all models

Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver’s seat only) * Seat-back Angle Adjustment

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

■ Adjusting the passenger’s manual seats The front * and second row outer

Seat-back Angle Adjustment Pull up the lever to change the angle.

The second row center seat

The third row Seat-back Angle Adjustment Pull up strap on the right to change the angle of the right halves of the seat- back, and left for the left halves.

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Horizontal Position Adjustment Pull up the bar to move the seat, then release the bar.

Seat-back Angle Adjustment Pull the strap to change the angle.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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.

The front seat passenger should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, upright position.

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, the greater the risk of injury.

1Adjusting the Seat-Backs

3WARNING

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.

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the seat-back and your back.

Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag operation.

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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■ Adjusting the Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear- impact crash injuries when the center of the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. The tops of the occupant's ears should be level with the center height of the restraint.

Position head in the center of the head restraint.

uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

1Adjusting the Head Restraints

3WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

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

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

■ Adjusting the front and second row outer and third row outer head

restraint positions

To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint: Push it down while pressing the release button.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

■ Changing the Second Row*/Third Row Center Seat Head

Restraint Positions

A passenger sitting in the second row/third row center seating position should adjust the height of their head restraint to an appropriate position before the vehicle begins moving. To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint: Push it down while pressing the release button.

■ Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint: Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in position.

1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints 3WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

To remove the third row seat outer head restraints, fold down the seat-back first.

2 Adjusting the passenger’s manual seats

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

■ Maintain a Proper Sitting 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 feet 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 striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

3WARNING

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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■ Active Head Restraints The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. In a rear impact, an occupant properly secured by a seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will move forward. This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head, which helps reduce the likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.

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1Active Head Restraints

In order for the active head restraints to operate properly: • Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or

from the restraint legs.

• Do not place any objects between an occupant and

the seat-back.

• Install each restraint in its proper location.

After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position. If the restraint does not return to its normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats

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Rear Seats ■ Third Row Seat Access

Strap

Lever

Pulling up on the seat-back angle adjustment lever, or pulling the release strap tilts the second row outer seat’s seat-back forward.

Slide the whole seat forward.

1Third Row Seat Access

When you enter the third row seat, be careful not to trip over the second row seat belt. If necessary, move the seat forward after tilting the seat-back forward.

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■ Removing a Second Row Outer Seat

Seat-back Angle adjustment Lever

1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest

position.

Handle

Lock Release Lever

2. Move the seat to it’s rear most position.

3. Fold the seat-back down.

4. Pull the lock release lever, and lift the rear

of the seat. u To lift the seat, grab the handle under

the rear side of the seat cushion.

5. Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it

upward. u This unhooks the front of the seat from

the floor.

uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats

1Removing a Second Row Outer Seat

Do not remove the seat while driving.

To reinstall the seat, hook the front of the seat to the floor first. Pushing the rear of the seat-back locks the seat in place. Make sure the seat is latched before driving.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats

1Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats Outward

When the second row outer seats are in the original (center) position, passengers have easier access to the third row seats. When they are in the outer position, you can install two or three child seats in the second row seats.

■ Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats Outward

1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest

position.

2. Move the seat to it’s rear most position. 3. Fold the seat-back down. 4. Pull the lock release lever, and lift the rear

of the seat. u To lift the seat, grab the handle under

the rear side of the seat cushion.

5. With the front of the seat hooked to the floor, slide the seat laterally to the outer position until it stops.

6. Lower the seat and push the rear of the

seat-back until it locks. Make sure the seat is latched before driving.

Handle

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