2013 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

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.

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.

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■ 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.

uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

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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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

■ 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.

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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Rear Seats ■ Third Row Seat Access

Strap

Lever

Pull 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.

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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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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats

■ 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 its rearmost 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.

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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■ Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats Outward

1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest

position.

2. Move the seat to its rearmost 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

Slide

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.

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1Removing the Second Row Center Seat*

Do not remove the seat while driving.

The multi-functional center seat can be used as the beverage holder when folded down.

2 Beverage Holders P. 173

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

uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats

■ Removing the Second Row Center Seat* Your vehicle’s multi-functional second row center seat is removable. Adjustment Strap

1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert a key

into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.

Lock Release Strap

2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the

ceiling.

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3. Pull up the adjustment strap, and fold down

the seat-back.

4. Pull the lock release strap under the seat

cushion, and lift the rear of the seat. u To lift the seat, hold the seat-back.

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

upward. u This unhooks the front of the seat from

the floor.

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■ Tucking away the One-Motion Third row magic Seat®

1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert a key

into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.

2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the

ceiling.

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3. Lower the head restraints to their lowest

position.

4. The right and left halves can be tucked

away separately. Pull either strap to release the front leg lock of the third row seat.

5. Continue pulling the strap to tuck the seat

and strap away into the cargo area.

Straps

uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats

1Tucking away the One-Motion Third row magic Seat®

Remove any items from the cargo area before you tuck away the third row seat.

The instruction label is attached at the back of the third row seat-back.

When you tuck away one side of the third row seats and use the non-recessed part of the cargo area, make sure to secure the cargo. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats

■ To return the seat to the upright position:

1. Grab the handle from outside.

Pull up the folded seat and pivot it forward.

1To return the seat to the upright position:

Make sure the seat is latched before driving.

Straps

Handle

2. The front leg automatically latches.

Pull the strap to put the seat-back(s) upright.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest

Armrest ■ Using the Front and Second Row Outer Seat Armrest

Pull down the armrest.

Front seat with adjustable armrest Pivot down the armrest all the way, then pull it up to a desired angle.

■ Using the Second and Third Row Seat Armrest*

Pull down the armrest of the center seat-back.

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights ■ Interior Light Switches

Off

On

Door Activated Position

■ ON The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors or the tailgate are open or closed.

■ Door activated The interior lights come on in the following situations: Front: • When any of the doors or the tailgate are

opened.

• You unlock the driver's door. • You remove the key from the ignition switch.

Cargo area: When the tailgate is open.

■ OFF The interior lights remain off regardless of whether the doors or the tailgate are open or closed.

Off

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Door Activated Position

On

1Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed. The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following situations: • When you unlock the driver's door but do not open

it.

• When you remove the key from the ignition switch

but do not open a door.

Models with multi-information display You can change the interior light dimming time.

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All models The interior lights go off immediately in the following situations: • When you lock the driver's door. • When you close the driver's door with the key in

the ignition switch.

• When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

If you leave any of the doors open without the key in the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after about 15 minutes.

If you leave the tailgate open without the key in the ignition switch, the cargo area light goes off after about 30 minutes.

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Lights

■ Map Lights

■ Front The map lights can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses.

1Map Lights

When the front interior light switch is in the door activated position and any door is open, the map light will not go off when you press the lens.

■ Second and third row The map lights can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses when the front interior light switch is in the door activated position.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

Interior Convenience Items ■ Glove Box

Pull the handle to open the glove box. You can lock the glove box with the master key.

■ Removable Center Console*

Lever

Pull up on the lever to open the console compartment.

■ Removing the center console Pull up the handle on the front lower side and unlock the console from the floor. Raise it forward to remove.

Handle

1Glove Box

3WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

1Removable Center Console*

When you reinstall the center console, place the rear side on the floor first, and align the marks on the sides with the marks on the floor. Push the center console down and lock it. Make sure it is securely latched before driving.

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Marks

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■ Flip-up Trash Bag Ring*

Tab

Pull up the ring until it clicks, and lift the tab. Put a plastic bag in the ring. Push the tab down to hold the bag.

1Flip-up Trash Bag Ring *

The ring is designed to hold light items only. Store the ring when it is not in use.

Ring

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■ Center Pocket

Press the button to open the center pocket.

Button

■ Using the center pocket as a cool box *

1Using the center pocket as a cool box *

While the air conditioner is in use, you can store items in the center pocket to keep them cool.

Press the COOL BOX button to cool inside the center pocket (indicator on).

NOTICE Do not put opened cans, or uncovered containers with loose ice inside the cool box. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery and electrical components in and around the cool box.

The cool box is not a refrigerator. It only keeps chilled beverages cool.

The climate control system continues to cool the cool box when the heater is turned on.

Pressing the COOL BOX button automatically turns on the air conditioning system.

The cool box automatically turns off if: • The air conditioning system is turned off • You turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

■ Beverage Holders

Holder Arm

■ Front panel beverage holder Pull the beverage holder arm inside the front panel tray until the arm contacts the tray front.

1Beverage Holders

NOTICE Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. Hot liquid can scald you.

Tray

■ Removable center console beverage

holders *

■ Front seat beverage holders *

* Not available on all models

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■ Second row seat beverage holders* To use the beverage holder, fold the seat- back.

2 Using the Second and Third Row Seat

Armrest* P. 167

■ Third row seat beverage holders

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

■ Accessory Power Sockets The accessory power sockets can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w.

■ Accessory power socket(s) (console

panel)

Open the cover to use it.

■ Accessory power socket (cargo area) Open the cover to use it.

1Accessory Power Sockets

NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket with the engine run.

When each socket is being used simultaneously, the combined power rating of the accessories should not exceed 120 watts (10 amps).

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■ AC Power Outlet* The AC power outlet can be used when the engine is running.

Open the cover to use it. Plug in the appliance slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push it all the way.

1AC Power Outlet *

NOTICE Do not use the AC power outlet for electric appliances that require high initial peak wattage, such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is not suitable for devices that process precise data, such as medical equipment, and that require an extermely stable power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.

The AC power outlet is designed to supply power for up to 115 volt appliances that are rated 150 watts or less.

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■ Coat Hooks

Second row

There are coat hooks on the both side of the grab handle and the window frame. Pull it down to use it.

1Coat Hooks

The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy items.

Third row

■ Cargo Hooks

Use the floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in the cargo area.

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■ Grocery Bag Hooks

■ Front Pull out the hook on the instrument panel from the side.

1Grocery Bag Hooks

The hooks are designed to hold light items. Heavy objects may damage the hook.

Hook

■ Rear

Hooks

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■ Sunglasses Holder

To open the sunglasses holder, push and release the indent. To close, push it again until it latches.

Push

You can store eyeglasses and other small items in this holder.

1Sunglasses Holder

Keep the holder closed while driving except when accessing stored items.

■ Conversation mirror * The sunglasses holder comes with a mirror. Open the sunglasses holder fully, then push it back to the first detent. You can use the mirror to view the rear seats.

* Not available on all models

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■ Seat Heaters*

The ignition switch must be in ON (w to use the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats faster than the LO setting.

There is no heater in the passenger's seat- back due to the side airbag cutoff system.

The appropriate indicator will be on while the seat heater is on. Each time you press the switch, the mode changes to HI, LOW and OFF.

1Seat Heaters*

3WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat heaters.

Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

■ Integrated Sunshades*

Second Row

Hooks

■ Second row sunshades Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the way. Use the hooks to hang it.

Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully closed. Using the shade while a window is open can unhook and blow off the shade, hitting and hurting anyone sitting near the window.

1Integrated Sunshades *

■ Third row sunshades Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the way. Attach the tab to the hook.

Tab

Third Row Hook

Tab

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Heating and Cooling *

Using Vents, Heating and A/C

Fan Control Dial Adjusts the fan speed.

Dashboard vents

Dashboard and floor vents

Floor vents

Floor and defroster vents

Temperature Control Dial Adjusts the interior temperature.

(On/Off) Button

A/C Button Press to cool the interior or dehumidify while heating.

MODE Button Change airflow.

Button

Turns on the A/C, selects airflow from the dashboard vents, and switches the mode to recirculation.

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(Recirculation) Button

button and switch

Press the the mode depending on environmental conditions.

Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system.

Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in normal situations.

Windshield Defroster Button Turns on the A/C, selects airflow from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield, and switches the mode to fresh air.

■ Heating

The heater uses heat from the engine coolant to warm the air. 1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control

dial.

2. Press the mode button to select 3. Adjust the temperature using the

temperature control dial.

■ To rapidly warm up the interior 1. Set the fan to the maximum speed. 2. Select 3. Set the temperature to maximum heat. 4. Press the

button (indicator on).

uuHeating and Cooling *uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C

1Heating

When you select switches to fresh air.

, the mode automatically

1To rapidly warm up the interior

Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in recirculation mode.

■ To dehumidify the interior When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up. 1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial. 2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select 4. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.

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uuHeating and Cooling *uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C

■ Cooling

1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control

dial.

2. Press the mode button to select 3. Adjust the temperature using the

temperature control dial.

4. Press the A/C button (indicator on).

■ To rapidly cool down the interior 1. Set the fan to the maximum speed. 2. Set the temperature to maximum cool. 3. Press the

button (indicator on).

1To rapidly cool down the interior

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows.

■ Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

button turns the air

Pressing the conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode.

■ To rapidly defrost the windows 1. Set the fan to the maximum speed. 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Set the temperature to maximum heat.

button. button.

1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving. Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit. When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up. If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows.

1To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.

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uuHeating and Cooling *uRear A/C Controls

Rear A/C Controls

Rear ceiling vents

Rear floor vents

Rear ceiling vents and floor vents

Rear Temperature Control Button

Rear Temperature Control Button

Mode Button

(Rear On/Off)

Button

(Rear

Fan Control) Buttons

Use the system when the engine is running. 1. Press the 2. Adjust the temperature and the fan speed using the appropriate buttons. Select

button.

the air flow to the rear passenger compartment using the mode button.

3. To turn off the rear A/C, press the

button again.

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Climate Control System *

Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.

Floor and defroster vents

Floor vents

Dashboard and floor vents

Dashboard vents

MODE Button

AUTO Button

Driver’s Side Temperature Control Dial

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

(On/Off) Button

(Recirculation) Button Passenger’s Side Temperature Control Dial (Windshield

Defroster) Button A/C (Air Conditioning) Button (Fan Control) Buttons

button to cancel.

Use the system when the engine is running. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the interior temperature using the temperature control dial. 3. Press the ■ Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions. Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system. Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in normal situations.

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1Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons are pressed while using the climate control system in auto, the function of the button that was pressed will take priority. The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions unrelated to the button that was pressed will be controlled automatically.

The compressor may turn on to prevent window fogging, even if the display reads A/C OFF.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the fan may not start immediately when the AUTO button is pressed.

Once you have set the desired temperature, do not use the temperature control dials more than necessary. Doing so may delay the time it takes to reach the set temperature.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning the system on auto, and setting the temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

button switches the climate

Pressing the control system between on and off. When turned on, the system returns to your last selection.

■ Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

button turns the air

Pressing the conditioner system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode.

■ To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the 2. Press the

button. button.

uuClimate Control System *uUsing Automatic Climate Control

1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit. When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows.

1To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.

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uuClimate Control System *uSynchronized Mode

Synchronized Mode

1Synchronized Mode

When the system is in dual mode, the driver side temperature, the passenger side temperature and the rear passenger compartment (if it is on) can be set separately.

You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side, the passenger side and the rear passenger compartment in synchronized mode. 1. Press the SYNC button.

uThe system will switch to synchronized mode.

2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control dial.

Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.

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Rear Climate Control System ■ Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel 1Rear Climate Control System

AUTO LOCK appears on the rear control panel while the rear lock is on.

uuClimate Control System *uRear Climate Control System

Rear Temperature Control Button

Rear Temperature Control Button

If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear control panel is disabled. AUTO LOCK SYNC appears on the rear control panel.

Use the system when the engine is running. 1. Press the REARLOCK button.

u LOCK appears on the front control panel. The rear system changes to AUTO

mode.

2. The system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the

set rear temperature. u Change the temperature if necessary.

3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press and hold the REARLOCK button

for a few seconds.

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uuClimate Control System *uRear Climate Control System

■ Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel 1Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel When the REARLOCK button on the front control panel is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently.

Rear floor vents

Rear ceiling vents and floor vents

Rear ceiling vents

Rear Temperature Control Bar

(Rear Fan

Control Bar

(On/Off) Button

Rear MODE Button Rear AUTO Button

Use the system when the engine is running. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control bar. 3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press

button.

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uuClimate Control System *uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors

Automatic Climate Control Sensors

Sunlight Sensor

The automatic climate control system is equipped with a sunlight sensor, an interior temperature and humidity sensor. Do not cover or spill any liquid on them.

Temperature and humidity Sensor

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Features

This chapter describes how to operate technology features.

Audio System

About Your Audio System................ 194
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 195
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 195
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 196
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 197
Audio Remote Controls.................... 198
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 199
Playing the AM/FM Radio................. 200
Playing the XM® Radio * ................... 204
Playing a CD .................................... 207
Playing CD Library............................ 211
Playing an iPod®............................... 217

Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 221
Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 225

Audio Error Messages

CD Player......................................... 230
iPod®/USB Flash Drive....................... 231

General Information on the Audio System XM® Radio Service* ......................... 232
Recommended CDs ......................... 233
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives ... 235
Rear Entertainment System * ........... 236
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver *.. 252

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Using HFL ........................................ 254
HFL Menus ...................................... 256
Compass * .......................................... 277

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

About Your Audio System On models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation of the audio system, Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®, and voice commands for these features.

The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio Service *. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPod® * devices.

*, USB flash drives *, and Bluetooth®

You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or the remote controls on the steering wheel*.

Remote Control

1About Your Audio System

XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only. For more information on XM® Radio, contact a dealer.

2 General Information on the Audio System

P. 232

XM® Radio is available in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

XM® Radio is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.

XM® Radio

Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not supported.

iPod® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

iPod®

USB Flash Drive

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USB Adapter Cable

1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the

1USB Adapter Cable

uuAudio SystemuUSB Adapter Cable

adapter cable.

2. Install the iPod® dock connector or the USB

flash drive to the USB connector.

Auxiliary Input Jack Use the jack to connect standard audio devices.

1. Open the AUX cover. 2. Connect a standard audio device to the

input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug. u The audio system automatically switches

to the AUX mode.

• Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in the

vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.

• Do not use an extension cable with the USB

adapter cable.

• Do not connect the iPod® or USB flash drive using a

hub.

• Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard

disk drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.

• We recommend backing up your data before using

the device in your vehicle.

• Displayed messages may vary depending on the

device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod®, try reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/ipod.

1Auxiliary Input Jack

To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by pressing the AUX button.

You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace the audio system.

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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection

Audio System Theft Protection The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.

■ Reactivating the audio system 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w, and turn on the audio system.

u If you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q, you will be requested to

enter the audio security code. See step 3.

2. Press and hold the power volume knob again for more than two seconds.

u The audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that

the system is in your vehicle. If the control unit fails to recognize, ENTER CODE appears on the audio/ information screen.

3. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect

digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code correctly after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit a dealer to have the system reset.

1Audio System Theft Protection

You can find out about your serial number and security code from a dealer.

U.S. models You can register the security code at Owner Link (owners.honda.com.), and find information on how to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at radio-navicode.honda.com.

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Audio System Basic Operation

To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w. RETURN Button

Use the selector knob or SETUP button to access some audio functions.

SETUP Button

1Audio System Basic Operation

These indications are used to show how to operate the selector knob. Rotate Press

to select.

to enter.

Button

Selector Knob

to switch between the normal and

Press extended display for some functions.

to set

Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll through the available choices. Press your selection. SETUP button: Press to select any mode such as the Auto Select, Sound Settings, Play Mode, Resume/Pause, or compass. RETURN button: Press to go back to the previous display.

button: Press to change the audio/

information screen brightness. The brightness can be set differently for the day time and night time. Press once for the day time mode. Press twice for the night time mode. Adjust the brightness using

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio Remote Controls

Audio Remote Controls Allows you to operate the audio system while driving. MODE Button Cycles through the audio modes as follows: FM1FM2AMXM1 *XM2 *CDCD -LAUX

MODE Button

VOL (Volume) Button

CH (Channel) Button

1Audio Remote Controls

The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.

When in the AUX mode, the following are operable from the remote controls: • iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB

adapter cable

• Bluetooth® Audio (with some phones only)

VOL Button Press Press

: Increases the volume. : Decreases the volume.

CH Button • When listening to the radio

Press (+: Selects the next preset radio station. Press (-: Selects the previous preset radio station. Press and hold (+: Selects the next strong station. Press and hold (-: Selects the previous strong station.

• When listening to a CD, CD Library, iPod® or USB flash drive.

Press (+: Skips to the next song. Press (-: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.

• When listening to a CD or CD Library.

Press and hold (+: Skips to the next folder/album. Press and hold (-: Goes back to the previous folder/album.

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Press the SETUP button, and rotate adjust the setting. Rotate the following choices:

to scroll through

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound

to

1Adjusting the Sound

The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH. SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As you slow down, audio volume decreases.

Adjusting the Sound

SETUP Button

RETURN Button

Selector Knob

Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio

Playing the AM/FM Radio

Models without rear entertainment system

AM/FM Button Press to select a band.

TITLE Button Press to switch the RDS name on and off. SCAN Button Press to sample each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, press the button again.

SKIP Bar Press and hold to search up and down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

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(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a station: 1. Tune to the selected station. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored station, select a band, then press the preset button.

CATEGORY Bar (FOLDER Bar) Press either side to display and select an RDS category.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items. Selector Knob Press and turn to tune the radio frequency.

Models with rear entertainment system

AM/FM Button Press to select a band.

TITLE Button Press to switch the RDS name on and off. SKIP Bar Press and hold to search up and down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.

SCAN Button Press to sample each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, press the button again.

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a station: 1. Tune to the selected station. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored station, select a band, then press the preset button.

CATEGORY Bar (FOLDER Bar) Press either side to display and select an RDS category.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items. Selector Knob Press and turn to tune the radio frequency.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio

■ Auto Select Use the auto select feature to scan both bands and store the strongest station in each preset.

1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate

to select Auto Select, then press

3. Select PUSH TO START or ON, then press

To turn off auto select, press restores the presets you originally set.

again. This

1Playing the AM/FM Radio

The ST indicator appears on the display indicating stereo FM broadcasts. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Switching the Audio Mode Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.

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You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each.

Auto Select function scans and stores up to six AM stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal into the preset button memory.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can manually store your preferred frequencies.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio

■ Radio Data System (RDS) Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.

■ RDS INFO ON Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. RDS INFO ON appears, and the station name is displayed.

■ To find an RDS station from your selected program category

1. Press the FOLDER bar or the CATEGORY bar to display and select an RDS category.

2. Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.

1Playing the AM/FM Radio

The ST indicator appears on the display indicating stereo FM broadcasts. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Switching the Audio Mode Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.

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You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each.

A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal into the preset button memory.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can manually store your preferred frequencies.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the XM® Radio*

Playing the XM® Radio *

Models without rear entertainment system

(XM®) Button

Press to select XM® radio.

TITLE Button Press and release to cycle the display between the name, title, and category.

SCAN Button Press to sample all channels (in the channel mode), or channels within a category (in the category mode). Each sampling continues for a few seconds. Press SCAN again to cancel scanning and continue listening to the channel. SKIP Bar Press to skip to the previous or next channel.

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

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(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume. Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a channel: 1. Select the channel. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored channel, select XM, then press the preset button.

CATEGORY Bar Press either side to display and select an XM® Radio category. SETUP Button Press to display menu items. Selector Knob Turn to select channel.

Models with rear entertainment system

(XM®) Button

Press to select XM® radio.

TITLE Button Press and release to cycle the display between the name, title, and category.

SCAN Button Press to sample all channels (in the channel mode), or channels within a category (in the category mode). Each sampling continues for a few seconds. Press SCAN again to cancel scanning and continue listening to the channel. SKIP Bar Press to skip to the previous or next channel.

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the XM® Radio*

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume. Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a channel: 1. Select the channel. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored channel, select XM, then press the preset button.

CATEGORY Bar Press either side to display and select an XM® Radio category. SETUP Button Press to display menu items. Selector Knob Turn to select channel.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the XM® Radio*

■ To Play the XM® Radio 1. Press the 2. Press and hold the TITLE button to switch between the channel mode and

button to select the XM® radio band (XM1 or XM2).

category mode. If you press the SETUP button, rotate . You can select channel mode or category mode by turning and pressing the selector knob.

to select XM Mode, and press

3. Select a channel using the TUNE (

), SKIP, CATEGORY, SCAN, or preset buttons.

■ To Select a Channel from a List 1. Press 2. Rotate