2001 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 93

Manual Sliding Doors (LX Model) Your Honda is equipped with dual sliding doors. Be sure all passengers are clear of the sliding doors before closing them. Opening and Closing the Doors OUTSIDE securely before driving. Locking the Doors LOCK KNOB A Note About Refueling Before refueling, make sure the driver's side sliding door is fully closed. When you release the fuel fill door, the driver's side sliding door automatically locks so it cannot open and interfere with the fuel door. If a passenger attempts to unlock the door by cycling the lock knob several times, the door may unlock and can be opened. If a passenger needs to get out of the vehicle while you are refueling, instruct that person to exit on the passenger's side, not the driver's side. After you close the fuel fill door, the sliding door does not automatically unlock. You must unlock it manually. INSIDE To open a manual sliding door, pull the inside or outside door handle and slide the door back. It will latch in the fully-open position. To close the door, pull either handle and slide the door closed. Make sure the door is closed and latched Instruments and Controls Each sliding door has a lock knob under the inside door handle. Slide the lock knob forward to unlock, and backward to lock. When you drive with children in your vehicle, use the childproof door locks (see page 89). This will prevent children from opening the doors accidentally.