2004 HONDA ACCORD COUPE air conditioning

The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
Navigation Systems are available on
U.S. models only.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 108
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Using the A/C . 113
To Cool or Heat
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Automatically . 115
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Dual Temperature Control . 117
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Climate Control Sensors . 119
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Playing the Radio . 120
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Radio Reception . 126
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio . 128
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Playing a CD . 134
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CD Changer . 137
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Protecting Your CDs . 142
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CD Player Error Messages . 143
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CD Changer Error Messages . 144
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Playing a Tape . 146
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Steering Wheel Controls . 152
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Radio Thef t Protection . 153
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Setting the Clock . 154
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Security System . 155
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Cruise Control . 156
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 159
On all models except f or 4-cylinder LX
model
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures107
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON MODE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DRIVER’ S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL PASSENGER’ S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
DEFROST
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
DUAL
BUTTON
AUTO
BUTTON FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
MODE
BUTTON
LX, EX and LX-V6 models
FAN CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
Without Navigation System
4-cylinder EX-L model and EX-V6 model
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAYPASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DEFROST
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
FAN CONTROLICONS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
OFF
BUTTON
DRIVER’S
SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
With Navigation System (U.S. vehicles only)
4-cylinder EX-L model and EX-V6 model
AUTO
BUTTON MODE ICONS
A/C BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) ICONS
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
DUAL BUTTON
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For Vehicles with Navigation System For vehicles with Navigation SystemFor vehicles without Navigation System
For Vehicles without Navigation System On all models except f or EX-L and
EX-V6 models
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
On all models except f or EX-L and
EX-V6 models
On all models except f or EX-L andEX-V6 models
You can manually select the f an
speed. Press the A/C button to view
the display, then press any of the fan
control icons.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow. Press the DUAL button. The green
indicator in the button will come on.
The driver and passenger can each
select the temperature control
buttons ( or ) to the
desired setting.
When the indicator in the DUAL
button is off, both sides adjust to the
same temperature.
Press the DUAL button to select
dual temperature control mode (see
page ).
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The light
abovethebuttonisonwhentheA/C
is on.
The driver and passenger can select
independent temperature settings.
Push the DUAL button. When the
indicator in the button is lit, turn the
dials to adjust the temperature.
For EX-L (EX model with leather
interior) and EX-V6 model, see page
f or Automatic Climate Control
and Manual Operations inf ormation.
Turn this dial clockwise to increase
fan speed and increase the airflow.
You can manually select the f an
speed by pressing the f an control
buttons ( or ). The f an
speed is shown by vertical bars in
the display. 117
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T emperature Control
Dual Button
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button/ Icons
Fan Control
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Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF selected in the
display.
Press the A/C button to view the
display. Touching ON or OFF in the
display turns the air conditioning on
andoff.YouwillseeA/CONorA/C
OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.When the light in/above the button
is on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the light is of f , air is brought
in f rom the outside of the vehicle
(Fresh Air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Use the mode control buttons or
icons to select the vents the air f lows
f rom. Some air will f low f rom the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.
Each time you press the MODE
button, the display shows the mode
selected.
Press the A/C button to view the
display, then touch any of the mode
icons on the display.
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For Vehicles without Navigation System
For Vehicles with Navigation System For vehicles without Navigation System
For vehicles with Navigation System
On EX-L and EX-V6 models On EX-L and EX-V6 models
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control
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CONT INUED
Press the A/C button, the Manual
Operation of A/C screen will
appear.
Select the desired mode and f an
speed icons on the display.
Adjustthewarmthwiththe
temperature buttons ( or ).Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light above the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected. The display shows A/CON.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is set to the lower limit.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
the Recirculation mode. If the
outside air is dry, select the Fresh
Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. Press the A/C button, the Manual
Operation of A/C screen will
appear.
Select the ON icon on the display.
Select the desired temperature
and MODE selections. If the
outside air is humid, select the
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select the Fresh Air
mode.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
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If the interior is very warm,
On EX-L and EX-V6 models with
Navigation System
Except f or EX-L and EX-V6 models withNavigation System On EX-L and EX-V6 models with
Navigation System
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Using the A /C
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To cool with the interior with MAX
A/C:Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select the MAX A/C mode. The
system automatically turns on the
A/C, selects , and switches to
the Recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial or buttons to your pref erence.
Once the engine is warmed up, this
setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions. To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f .Set the f an to the desired speed or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . When you select
, the system automatically
switches to Fresh Air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on, if it was
off to start with.
Adjust the temperature control
dial or buttons so the airf low f eels
warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the side vents.
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On all models except f or EX-L and
EX-V6 models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Dehumidif y the Interior T o Def og and Def rost
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Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See(see page
).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
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For example,
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
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