1999 HONDA ODYSSEY climate control

1999 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents


Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glanc e........................................................................\
............................................ .2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
.........................................55
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
......................129
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................181
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
......................................................................195
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................219
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Car e........................................................................\
..................................................... .277
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your\
vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................285
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................313
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a
)...............................................................
.327
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................333
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
.............................................................................. I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Owner's Identification Form
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
INDICATOR LIGHTS (P.57)
GAUGES (P.62) HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM (P.130)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 138)
SHIFT LEVER
(P.199)
REAR A/C CONTROL
(P.146)
GLOVE BOX
(P.87)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.149, l161)
CENTER TABLE
(P:117)

ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
(P.124)
PARKING BRAKE

PEDAL

(P.
116)

FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
(P.183)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.184)
POWER
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
(P.79)
POWER WINDOW
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your vehicle's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.

You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the under-
side.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage. With the tailgate open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windowsand set the heating and coolingsystem/climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as follows:
1. Select the Fresh Air mode. 2. Select the mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to
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Control Locations

Instruments and Controls
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES
(P.90)

MIRROR

CONTROLS
(P.115) DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.117) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.130)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.138)
REAR A/C UNIT
CONTROL (P.146)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.149, 161)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

(P.183)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

(P.184)

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.113)
DOOR LOCK
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Comfort and Convenience Features

The heating and air conditioning systems in your Honda provide a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many features. This section de-scribes those features and how to
use them. (If you selected an optional audio system, refer to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
On EX model

Your Honda has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number

to enable it.
Heating and Cooling...................... 130
What Each Control Does.......... 130How to Use the System............. 133
To Turn Everything Off........... 137
Climate Control System ................138 Fully-automatic Operation........ 140
Semi-automatic Operation........ 141
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor............. 145
Rear A/C Unit............................ 146
Audio System (LX)........................ 149 AM/FM/Cassette StereoAudio System......................... 149
Operating the Radio.................. 150
Adjusting the Sound.................. 153
Audio System Lighting............. 154
Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 154
Tape Search Functions............. 154 Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer..................... 157
CD Changer Error
Indications.............................. 160
Audio System (EX)........................ 161
AM/FM/CD Audio System..... 161
Operating the Radio.................. 162
Adjusting the Sound.................. 166
Audio System Lighting............. 167 Radio Frequencies..................... 167
Radio Reception......................... 167Operating the CD Player.......... 169
Operating the CD Changer...... 171
Protecting Compact Discs........ 172 CD Player Error Indications..... 173
CD Changer Error
Indications.............................. 174
Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 175
Tape Search Functions............. 176 Caring for the Cassette Player...................................... 178
Remote Audio Controls ............ 179
Theft Protection........................ 180
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Climate Control System

On EX model

The automatic climate control system in your Honda picks the
proper combination of air condi-
tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.
Your vehicle also has a rear A/C unit that allows the rear passengers toadjust the heating, cooling, and air
flow (see page 146).
The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each corner of the dashboard is adjustable.
Move the tab in the center of each
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
The corner vents can be opened and closed with the dials next to them.
CENTER VENTS

There are four vents in the ceiling (see page 148).
The climate control system draws air through the exterior vents at the
bottom of the windshield. Keepthese vents clear of leaves and other
debris.
CORNER VENT

For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.

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Climate Control System
REAR CEILING VENT

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Climate Control System

Fully-automatic Operation
To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button and set the
fan control dial to AUTO, then set the desired temperature by turning
the temperature control dial. You willsee FULL AUTO in the system'sdisplay. The light above the button also shows you which
mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is
selected.

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly aspossible, raise or lower the interior
temperature from its current level to the set temperature.
When you set the temperature to itslower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runsat full cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
When the temperature is set between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior
temperature to the set value.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
vehicle has been driven for a short
time and the heater starts to develop
warm air. Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completelyoff. Keep the system completely off
only for short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness from collecting,
you should have the fan running at
all times.

Comfort and Convenience Features TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL FULL AUTO

DISPLAY
FAN CONTROL DIAL
OFF BUTTON
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