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... effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. All Rights Reserved Navigation Key QRG TOC 2012 Odyssey 2 Safe Driving P. 25 For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 39 2 Instrument Panel P. 71 Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Displays P. 86 2 Controls P. 107...Warranty Coverages P. 427 Identification Numbers P. 422 Authorized Manuals P. 429 * Not available on some of Contents 00X31-TK8-6101 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of approval for vehicles sold ...
... effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. All Rights Reserved Navigation Key QRG TOC 2012 Odyssey 2 Safe Driving P. 25 For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 39 2 Instrument Panel P. 71 Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Displays P. 86 2 Controls P. 107...Warranty Coverages P. 427 Identification Numbers P. 422 Authorized Manuals P. 429 * Not available on some of Contents 00X31-TK8-6101 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of approval for vehicles sold ...
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Visual Index QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey ❙ Power Window Switches (P137) ❙ Master Door Lock Switch (P114) ❙ Door Mirror Controls (P153) ❙ Rearview Mirror (P152) ❙ Driver's Side Fuse Box (P413) ❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P42) ❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P42) ❙ Glove Box (P171) ❙ USB Adapter Cable * (P195) ❙ Passenger...
Visual Index QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey ❙ Power Window Switches (P137) ❙ Master Door Lock Switch (P114) ❙ Door Mirror Controls (P153) ❙ Rearview Mirror (P152) ❙ Driver's Side Fuse Box (P413) ❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P42) ❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P42) ❙ Glove Box (P171) ❙ USB Adapter Cable * (P195) ❙ Passenger...
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... ❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P62) ❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P64) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P49) ❙ Coat Hooks (P178) ❙ Grab Handle ❙ Seat Belts (P30) ❙ Sunglasses Holder (P180) ❙ HomeLink...P170) ❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ Front Seat (P154) ❙ Removable Center Console * (P171) ❙ Side Airbags (P46) ❙ Flip-up Trash Bag Ring * (P172) ❙ Second Row Seat (P155) (P162) ❙ Second Row Multi-... Not available on all models QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey Index Home 5
... ❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P62) ❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P64) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P49) ❙ Coat Hooks (P178) ❙ Grab Handle ❙ Seat Belts (P30) ❙ Sunglasses Holder (P180) ❙ HomeLink...P170) ❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ Front Seat (P154) ❙ Removable Center Console * (P171) ❙ Side Airbags (P46) ❙ Flip-up Trash Bag Ring * (P172) ❙ Second Row Seat (P155) (P162) ❙ Second Row Multi-... Not available on all models QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey Index Home 5
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...; Check that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in a rear-facing child seat. Safe Driving (P25) QRG Airbags (P39) ● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to -severe collision. Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey Child Safety (P54) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ● Smaller...
...; Check that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in a rear-facing child seat. Safe Driving (P25) QRG Airbags (P39) ● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to -severe collision. Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey Child Safety (P54) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ● Smaller...
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... Indicator Blind Spot Information System Indicator * Immobilizer System Indicator U. Home Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Canada 8 S. Side Airbag Off Indicator Canada Cruise Main Indicator Cruise Control Indicator Starter System Indicator * U. S. S. S. S. Power Sliding Door Indicator ... * Lights Reminders Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator Fog Light Indicator * U. Instrument Panel QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey (P71) Gauges (P86)/Information Display * (P87)/ Multi-Information Display * (P98)/System Indicators (P72) System Indicators Malfunction...
... Indicator Blind Spot Information System Indicator * Immobilizer System Indicator U. Home Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Canada 8 S. Side Airbag Off Indicator Canada Cruise Main Indicator Cruise Control Indicator Starter System Indicator * U. S. S. S. S. Power Sliding Door Indicator ... * Lights Reminders Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator Fog Light Indicator * U. Instrument Panel QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Odyssey (P71) Gauges (P86)/Information Display * (P87)/ Multi-Information Display * (P98)/System Indicators (P72) System Indicators Malfunction...
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... the EDR. The data belongs to the vehicle manufacturer, other property, or the environment. California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. Index Home 23 The EDR is...other parties, such as law enforcement, that record information about powertrain performance. This information is needed. QRG Quick Reference Guide -2012 Odyssey Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the type of the circumstances in your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash...
... the EDR. The data belongs to the vehicle manufacturer, other property, or the environment. California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. Index Home 23 The EDR is...other parties, such as law enforcement, that record information about powertrain performance. This information is needed. QRG Quick Reference Guide -2012 Odyssey Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with the type of the circumstances in your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash...
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2012 Odyssey Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual. For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions ...26 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...28 Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts...30 Fastening a Seat Belt...33 Seat Belt Inspection...38 Airbags Airbag System Components...39 Types of Airbags ...42 Front Airbags... (SRS) ...42 Side Airbags...46 Side Curtain Airbags ...49 Airbag System Indicators...50 Airbag Care ...53 Child Safety ...
2012 Odyssey Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual. For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions ...26 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...28 Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts...30 Fastening a Seat Belt...33 Seat Belt Inspection...38 Airbags Airbag System Components...39 Types of Airbags ...42 Front Airbags... (SRS) ...42 Side Airbags...46 Side Curtain Airbags ...49 Airbag System Indicators...50 Airbag Care ...53 Child Safety ...
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...not the front seat. Even one drink can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to follow all types of airbag hazards While airbags can save lives, they can use them properly. Be sure to them, or are designed to use the belt properly without a booster... to be restrained in this manual. ■ Don't drink and drive Index Home Alcohol and driving don't mix. For Safe Driving QRG 2012 Odyssey The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Larger children should be among the most...
...not the front seat. Even one drink can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to follow all types of airbag hazards While airbags can save lives, they can use them properly. Be sure to them, or are designed to use the belt properly without a booster... to be restrained in this manual. ■ Don't drink and drive Index Home Alcohol and driving don't mix. For Safe Driving QRG 2012 Odyssey The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Larger children should be among the most...
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...For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features QRG Your Vehicle's Safety Features 1 Your Vehicle's Safety Features 9 8 12 9 2012 Odyssey TOC Safe Driving Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in the correct position and always wear ...6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Safety Cage Crush Zones Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Collapsible Steering Column Seat Belts Front Airbags Side Airbags Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks Seat Belt Tensioners Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor Index Home The following checklist will help protect you and your ...
...For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features QRG Your Vehicle's Safety Features 1 Your Vehicle's Safety Features 9 8 12 9 2012 Odyssey TOC Safe Driving Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in the correct position and always wear ...6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Safety Cage Crush Zones Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Collapsible Steering Column Seat Belts Front Airbags Side Airbags Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks Seat Belt Tensioners Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor Index Home The following checklist will help protect you and your ...
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... the Doors from the Inside P. 114 1 Safety CheckList If the door and tailgate open indicator is on all models 29 Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash. 2 Adjusting the Seats P. 154 • Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Taller persons ... head restraint to the highest position. 2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 157 • Always wear your head. uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Safety CheckList For the safety of checking these items each time before you wear it properly.
... the Doors from the Inside P. 114 1 Safety CheckList If the door and tailgate open indicator is on all models 29 Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash. 2 Adjusting the Seats P. 154 • Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Taller persons ... head restraint to the highest position. 2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 157 • Always wear your head. uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Safety CheckList For the safety of checking these items each time before you wear it properly.
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...also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags. But in most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can reduce your passengers always... retractor lets you to restrain your vehicle has airbags. The second and third row passenger's seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats. 2 Installing a Child Seat with emergency locking retractors. rollovers 1 About Your Seat Belts 2012 Odyssey TOC Safe Driving 3 WARNING Not wearing a ...
...also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags. But in most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can reduce your passengers always... retractor lets you to restrain your vehicle has airbags. The second and third row passenger's seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats. 2 Installing a Child Seat with emergency locking retractors. rollovers 1 About Your Seat Belts 2012 Odyssey TOC Safe Driving 3 WARNING Not wearing a ...
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...it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash. During a moderate-to enhance safety. uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts QRG 2012 Odyssey ■ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners TOC Safe Driving 1 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. Index Home ...automatic seat belt tensioners to -severe side impact, the tensioner on . If a tensioner is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-tosevere frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is activated, the SRS...
...it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash. During a moderate-to enhance safety. uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts QRG 2012 Odyssey ■ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners TOC Safe Driving 1 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. Index Home ...automatic seat belt tensioners to -severe side impact, the tensioner on . If a tensioner is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-tosevere frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is activated, the SRS...
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Index Home 37 TOC Safe Driving Wear the lap part of the belt as low as possible. uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Advice for you and your unborn child when driving or riding in the front passenger's seat, adjust the seat as far back as ... for Pregnant Women If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag: • When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the belt as low as possible...
Index Home 37 TOC Safe Driving Wear the lap part of the belt as low as possible. uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Advice for you and your unborn child when driving or riding in the front passenger's seat, adjust the seat as far back as ... for Pregnant Women If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag: • When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the belt as low as possible...
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Airbags Airbag System Components 9 8 7 10 10 2012 Odyssey QRG TOC Safe Driving 11 12 8 6 8 8 8 13 Index Home Continued 39
Airbags Airbag System Components 9 8 7 10 10 2012 Odyssey QRG TOC Safe Driving 11 12 8 6 8 8 8 13 Index Home Continued 39
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... the ignition switch is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the steering wheel; The airbags are stored in the dashboard. uu Airbags u Airbag System Components QRG 2012 Odyssey The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of the seatbacks. Both are fastened. k An indicator on...
... the ignition switch is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the steering wheel; The airbags are stored in the dashboard. uu Airbags u Airbag System Components QRG 2012 Odyssey The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of the seatbacks. Both are fastened. k An indicator on...
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...seat belts are not wearing their seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible. Objects on the covers marked "SRS AIRBAG" could interfere with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can occur in injuries if your seat belt properly, and... wheel. A front passenger should do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. Carrying hard or sharp objects on the front airbag covers. uu Airbags u Airbag System Components 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Important facts about your airbags Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. To do : Always wear your front...
...seat belts are not wearing their seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible. Objects on the covers marked "SRS AIRBAG" could interfere with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can occur in injuries if your seat belt properly, and... wheel. A front passenger should do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. Carrying hard or sharp objects on the front airbag covers. uu Airbags u Airbag System Components 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Important facts about your airbags Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. To do : Always wear your front...
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... are the occupant's primary restraint system. 1 Front Airbags (SRS) Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: • Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats. • Side airbags: Airbags in the following pages. 1 Types of Airbags 2012 Odyssey The airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the...
... are the occupant's primary restraint system. 1 Front Airbags (SRS) Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: • Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats. • Side airbags: Airbags in the following pages. 1 Types of Airbags 2012 Odyssey The airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the...
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... that most occupants are designed to inflate during moderate-to deploy. uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Operation Front airbags are not aware that determines whether or not the airbags will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when...
... that most occupants are designed to inflate during moderate-to deploy. uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Operation Front airbags are not aware that determines whether or not the airbags will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when...
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...the side of the vehicle. Since the impact is underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent. ■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage appears severe Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of ...and are your best protection during a rear impact. TOC Safe Driving Index Home 44 uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) QRG 2012 Odyssey ■ When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and help reduce the severity of injuries that can occur during...
...the side of the vehicle. Since the impact is underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent. ■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage appears severe Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of ...and are your best protection during a rear impact. TOC Safe Driving Index Home 44 uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) QRG 2012 Odyssey ■ When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and help reduce the severity of injuries that can occur during...
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... Seat Weight Sensors Index Home 45 The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor. uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Advanced Airbags Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to work properly: • Do not spill any... liquid on or under the seats. • Do not put any object under the passenger's seat. • Make sure any cover over the passenger side dashboard. Although Honda recommends ...
... Seat Weight Sensors Index Home 45 The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor. uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Advanced Airbags Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to work properly: • Do not spill any... liquid on or under the seats. • Do not put any object under the passenger's seat. • Make sure any cover over the passenger side dashboard. Although Honda recommends ...