2006 HONDA ACCORD COUPE Owners Manual

The f ront ceiling light has a two-
position switch; Door Activated and
OFF.In the Door Activated position both
ceiling lights, the light comes on
when you:
Open either door.
Unlock the driver’s door with the
master door lock switch, lock tab,
key, or the remote transmitter.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Af ter both doors are closed tightly,
the light(s) dims slightly, then f ade
out in about 30 seconds.
If you do not open either door af ter
unlocking the driver’s door or
removing the key from the ignition
switch, the light(s) f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
If you leave either door open without
the key is in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light(s) will go of f af ter 3
minutes. Turn on a spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
On EX, EX-L, and EX-V6 models
Interior Lights
Spotlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DOOR
ACTIVATED
OFF LX and LX-V6 models
EX, EX-L, and EX-V6 models
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The courtesy light in each door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is closed.Your vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comesonwhenyou;
Open either door.
Unlock the driver’s door.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
This light f ades out about 30 seconds
af ter you close both doors.
The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the Select/Reset
knob on the instrument panel.On EX, EX-L, and EX-V6 models
Interior Lights
Courtesy Lights
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IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
DOOR LIGHT COURTESY LIGHT
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. The heating and cooling system in
your vehicle provides a comf ortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.......
Heating and Cooling System .106
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Heating and A/C .108
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Climate Control System .113
Climate Control System
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with navigation system .117
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Dual Temperature Control .121
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Climate Control Sensors .123
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Audio System .124
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AM/FM/CD Player .126
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AM/FM/CD Changer .136
AM/FM/CD Changer
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with navigation system .149
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AM/FM Radio Reception .164
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XM
Satellite Radio Reception . 166
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Protecting Your CDs .169
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Caring f or the Tape Player . 170
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Remote Audio Controls . 171
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Radio Thef t Protection . 172
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Setting the Clock .173
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Security System .174
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Cruise Control .175
HomeLink Universal ...............................
Transceiver .178
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle.
On all models except the 4-cylinder LX
Features
Features
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Read the appropriate pages in this
section for operation of the heating
and cooling systems installed in your
vehicle.
See pages to for the
manual system.
See pages to for the
automatic system.
See pages to for the
automatic system with navigation
system.
You can control the driver and the
passenger side temperatu re
independently.
The dual temperature control is
ref erred to page to . 121 122112108
116120117
113
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
Heating and Cooling System
106
(LX,EX and LX-V6 models)
Automatic System Manual System
(EX-L and EX-V6 models without navigation system) U.S. models Canadian models
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Heating and Cooling System
Features
107
Automatic A/C System with navigation system
(EX-L and EX-V6 models)
U.S. models shown.
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Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease it.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicator above the button is on
when the A/C is on. Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Heating and A /C
108
FAN CONTROL DIALTEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
MODE BUTTONS
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MAX A/C BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON LX, EX, and LX-V6 models
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Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.
In this case, you cannot turn the A/C
off.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode.
Each
time you press a mode button,
the indicator above the button is on.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, 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. The system automatically
turns on the A/C,
selects , and switches to
recirculation mode. Each indicator
abovethebuttonisonwhenMAX
A/C is turned on.
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. 72
MAX A/C Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control
Recirculation Button
Heating and A /C
Features
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The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is off.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed. 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.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to the fresh
air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial. 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
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator above the
button comes on when a f an speed
is selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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Ventilation
Using the Heater Using the A /C
Heating and A /C
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