2004 HONDA ODYSSEY heating

Press the A/C button to show the
A/C screen.
Select the ON icon on the screen.
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.
The vehicle has two A/C and
heater units. These units are
controlled by the f ront panel controls,
unless the RR A/C control dial is in
the OFF position. The rear
passengers can also adjust the
direction and the amount of airf low. 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 button to your pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature control
dial or button 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.
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 .
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If the interior is very warm,
EX-L model with Navigation System
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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Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next it. This will
send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
Air mode to avoid f ogging the
windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. The Automatic Climate Control
system can adjust the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
Press the Auto button. With
Navigation System, the light in the
button comes on.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the Temperature Control
dial. You will see FULL AUTO in
the system’s display.
Set the desired temperature by
pressing to raise the
temperature or to lower the
temperature. The selected
temperature will show in the
temperature display on the control
panel. The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air to raise or lower the
interior temperature to the
temperature you selected.
If you set the temperature to its
lower limit or its highest limit, the
system runs at f ull cooling or heating
only. It does not regulate the interior
temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When the
system is in FULL AUTO, the rear
A/C passenger control dials cannot
be used. Turning the rear A/C
controldialonthefrontpanel
disables the FULL AUTO f unction.
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Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
EX and EX-L models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Rear A /C Cont rol
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You can manually select various
f unctions of the Climate Control
system when it is in FULL AUTO.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Manually selecting a f unction causes
thewordFULLinthedisplaytogo
out.
If you press the A/C button next to
the display, the manual selection will
show in the display. This causes the
light in the AUTO button to turn of f .Turningthefanspeedand
temperature control dials all the way
to left shuts off the system
completely.
If you press OFF, the Climate
Control system shuts of f completely.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
When the Climate Control System is
turned OFF, the temperature in the
display will also turn of f .
Without Navigation System
With Navigation System With Navigation System
EX and EX-L models
LX model
EX and EX-L models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Manual Operation To Turn Everything Of f
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You can adjust the heating, cooling,
and airf low of the rear A/C unit with
the rear A/C control dial. The rear
passengers can also adjust the
direction and the amount of airf low
with the rear ceiling vents. Using the Rear A /C Unit
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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REAR CEILING VENTREAR A/C PASSENGER
CONTROL PANELREAR A/C
CONTROL DIAL
TAB
LEVER OFF POSITION

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No air flows to the rear
vents, and the rear control panel is
turned off.
increases the rear f an speed, and air
f lows f rom the rear ceiling vents.
increases the rear f an speed, and air
f lows f rom the rear f loor vents. The rear A/C passenger
control panel is enabled. A second
row passenger can then adjust the
fanspeedandairflow.
You can use the rear control panel
when the f ront panel dial is in the RR
position. When the dial is in the position,
cooled air f lows f rom the rear ceiling
vents. Cooled air can be selected
when the A/C switch on the f ront
control panel is turned on. When the dial is in the position,
heated air f lows f rom the rear f loor
vents. Turn the f an speed control dial
clockwise to increase fan speed and
airflow.
Rear Climate Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Rear A /C Control
OFF
Turning the dial to the lef t
Turning the dial to the rightRR
Rear A /C Passenger Control
Panel
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REAR A/C CONTROL DIAL
FAN SPEED
CONTROL DIALHEATING/COOLING/
AIRFLOW
CONTROL DIAL

If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchor. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your Honda dealer replace this
f ilter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
the airflow from the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system becomes less than usual.
Floor Mats, Audio Antenna, Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
A udio A ntenna
Dust and Pollen Filter
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NOTICE:Your vehicle is equipped
with an antenna on the f ront right
f ender. Bef ore using a ‘‘drive-
through’’ car wash, make sure you
remove the antenna by unscrewing it by
hand. This prevents the antenna f rom
being damaged by the car wash brushes.

CONT INUED
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Def rosting the Windows . 120
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Dimensions .266
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Engine Oil .171
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 189
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Disposal of Used Oil .213
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Lockout Prevention . 78
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Manual Sliding Doors . 84
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Monitor Light .63
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Power Door Locks .78
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Power Sliding Doors . 84
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 268
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .181
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Economy .173
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 227
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DVD Error Message .155
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DVD Player .145 ..............................
Economy, Fuel .173
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Emergencies .237
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Battery, Jump Starting . 248
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Brake System Indicator . 254
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Changing a Flat Tire . 239
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Charging System Indicator . 252
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Checking the Fuses . 257
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Jump Starting .248
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 252
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 253
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Overheated Engine . 250
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Towing .255
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Emergency Brake .103
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .255
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Emissions Controls .271
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Emissions Testing, State . 274
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
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Engine Speed Limiter . 186
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If It Won’t Start .247
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .60, 253 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,252
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 211
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Overheating .250
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Specif ications .267
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Starting .183
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 271
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Exhaust Fumes .54
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .272
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Fan, Interior .117
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .115
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 169
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .227
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Oil .212
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 239
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Floor Mats .226
Index
E
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Brake .218
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Power Steering .219
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Windshield Washers . 216
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .130
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Folding the Third Seat . 96
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9 ,25
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Front Seat .88
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Adjusting .88
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Heaters .98
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Airbags .9, 25
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Fuel .168
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Fill Door and Cap .169
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 168
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Ref ueling .169
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Fuses, Checking the .260
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 220
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .71
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Aiming .220
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Automatic Lighting Off . 72 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 64
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Reminder Chime .71
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 220
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Turning on .71
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Headphones .156
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Head Restraints .92
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Heated Mirror .103
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Heater, Seat .98
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Heating and Cooling .116
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High Altitude, Starting at . 183
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High-Low Beam Switch . 71
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .163
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Hood Latch .220
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Hood, Opening the .170
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Horn .3,68
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 173.........................................
Gasoline .168
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 168
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Ref ueling .169
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Gas Station Procedures . 169
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
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Glove Box .109
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .195
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 264
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .75
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Switch .77
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Timing Control System . 272
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Immobilizer System .76
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