2001 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN heating

Your Car at a Glance
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P.75)

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.97)
MIRROR
CONTROLS (P.100)
HEATING/COOLING

CONTROL (P.110)

AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.125)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE/

FUEL FILL DOOR
(P.80, 178) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.
180)

DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.102)

Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your car's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly. Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:
The car is raised for an oil change.
You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.
The car was in an accident that may have damaged the underside. 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 trunk lid open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your car'sinterior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the heating and coolingsystem as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconfined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows: 1. Push the button.
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
carbon monoxide.

Control Locations

Instruments and Controls
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.100) DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.102)

HEATING/COOLING

CONTROL
(P.110)

AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.125)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.180)
TRUNK RELEASE

HANDLE/

FUEL FILL DOOR
(P.80, 178)
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH (P.75)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES (P.97)

Comfort and Convenience Features

The heating and air conditioning* systems in your Honda provide a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
* Air conditioning is optional on the
U.S. DX model.
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 and EX-V6 models

The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your

Honda.

Heating and Cooling...................... 110

What Each Control Does.......... 110 How to Use the System............. 113
To Turn Everything Off........... 116
Climate Control System................ 117 Fully-automatic Operation........ 119
Semi-automatic Operation........ 120Sunlight Sensor/ Temperature Sensor............. 124
Audio System (DX)....................... 125 Operating the Radio.................. 126Adjusting the Sound.................. 129
Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 130
Caring for Cassettes.................. 132
Operating the Optional CD Changer.................................. 133
Protecting Compact Discs........ 135 CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 136
Audio System (LX and LX-V6)..... 137 Operating the Radio.................. 137Adjusting the Sound..................
141

Operating the CD Player.......... 142
Operating the CD Changer...... 144
CD player Error Indications.............................. 146 CD Changer Error
Indications.............................. 147
Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 148
Tape Search Functions............. 150 Caring for the Cassette Player...................................... 151
Audio System (EX and EX-V6).... 153 Operating the Radio.................. 154
Adjusting the Sound.................. 157
Audio System Lighting............. 158 Radio Frequencies..................... 158
Radio Reception......................... 158
Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 160
Tape Search Functions............. 161 Caring for the Cassette Player...................................... 164
Operating the CD Changer...... 165
Protecting Compact Discs........ 171
CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 172
Remote Audio Controls ............ 173
Theft Protection........................ 174
Security System............................. 175

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

Except EX-V6 model

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the

interior dry and comfortable, and

keep the windows clear for best

visibility.

If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at

any time. Your dealer can install a

Genuine Honda air conditioning

system that meets Honda's high

quality standards and is designed to
exactly fit your car. Please contact

your dealer for more information.

What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases
the fan's speed, which increases air

flow.

Temperature Control Dial
Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Air Conditioning is optional on the U.S. DX model.
This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicatorabove the button lights when the
A/C is on.
Rear Window Defogger Button
This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 66). Recirculation Button
This button controls the source of the air going into the system. Whenthe indicator above this button is lit,air from the car's interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode).
Comfort and Convenience Features
FAN CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION

BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

BUTTON

Heating and Cooling

Mode Buttons
Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will flow from the dashboard corner
vents in all modes. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents. Air flows from the floor
vents. Air flow is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield. When you select or
the system automatically switches toFresh Air mode and turns on the

A/C.
Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling
Vent Controls
The direction of air flow from thevents in the center and each side ofthe dashboard is adjustable.
To adjust the air flow from the center vent, move the tab up-and-down and side-to-side.
DRIVER'S-SIDE VENT

On the driver's-side vent, move the
vent up-and-down and move the tab side-to-side. On the passenger's-side
vent, move the tab up-and-down and move the vent side-to-side.
PASSENGER'S-SIDE VENT

The vents in the corners of the dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials underneath them.

Comfort and Convenience Features

CENTER VENT

Heating and Cooling

How to Use the System
This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting.
The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air. The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes before you feel warm air
coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the condition

clears.
The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.
Ventilation

The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window.
1. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left.
Make sure the A/C is off. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode.
3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

Comfort and Convenience Features

FAN CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

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