Disclaimer: Not affiliated with or endorsed by Honda Motor Company. For informational purposes only. Full Disclaimer

2018 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual - Rear Seats



Rear Seats

Adjust second-row seats, access third-row seats, or remove seats for carrying cargo.

Adjusting the Second-Row Passenger's Seats

Second-row passenger's seats can be adjusted manually.

Adjusting the Third-Row Passenger's Seats

Pull up the right strap to change the angle of the right-hand seat back or the left strap for the left and center seat backs.

Third-Row Seat Access

Pull up on the walk-in lever or pull the release strap to tilt the second-row outer seat forward. Slide the whole seat forward.

Removing the Second-Row Center Seat*

The second-row center seat can be removed to increase storage, cargo space, or passenger mobility.

  1. Store the center seat belt.
  2. Release the center seat belt detachable anchor (insert a key into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle) and retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
  3. Pull up the adjustment strap and fold down the seat-back.
  4. Pull the lock release strap under the seat cushion and hold the seat-back while lifting the rear of the seat.
     
  5. Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it upward to unhook the front of the seat from the floor.
  6. Remove the seat.

To reinstall the seat: First hook the front of the seat to the floor. Then push the rear of the seat-back until it locks into place.

*if equipped

Sliding the Second-Row Seats

With the second-row center seat removed, the second-row outer seats can be moved in or out.

Pull up the handle at the side of the seat, then slide the seat.

Removing a Second-Row Outer Seat

An outer second-row seat can be removed.

  1. For the seat you want to remove, 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.
  5. Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it upward to unhook the front of the seat from the floor.
  6. Remove the seat.

To reinstall the seat: First hook the front of the seat to the floor. Then push the rear of the seat-back until it locks into place.

Storing the One-Motion Third-Row Magic Seat®*

You can store the third-row seats to create a flat cargo area.

  1. Release the center seat belt detachable anchor (insert a key into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle) and retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
  2. Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions.
  3. Pull one of the straps to release the leg lock. Keep pulling to tuck the seats and straps into the cargo area.

    To reinstall the seats: Grab the handle, pull up the folded seat and pivot it forward. The front of the seat automatically locks into place. Pull the strap to return the seat-back to its upright position.

*if equipped

Related topics:
  • Seat Belts

Download Manual