2006 HONDA ACCORD COUPE air condition

You can manually select various
functions of the climate control
system when it is in full automatic
mode. All other features remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
When you turn the passenger’s side
temperature control dial, the
indicator in the DUAL button comes
on and the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled
independently (see page
).
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper 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. Select the f an speed by pressing the
fan control buttons ( or ).
The f an speed is shown in vertical
bars in the display.
Turn these dials to the desired
temperature. The temperature
setting is shown in the display.
The driver and passenger can select
independent temperature settings.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordFULLinthedisplaytogo
out.
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On U.S. models
On Canadian models
Semi-automatic Operation Fan Control Buttons
T emperature Control Dials
Climate Control System
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Press the DUAL button to select
dual temperature control mode (see
page ).
When you turn the A/C off, the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control buttons below
the outside temperature.
Press
the A/C button to turn the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwill see
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When
you press the DUAL button
again (indicator turns off), both
sides adjust to the driver’s side
temperature. When
the recirculation indicator is
on, air from the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in from the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes for 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 reci rculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
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 windshield
defrost on and off.
Wh en you push this button, air flows
from the defroster vents at the base
of the windshield, and the system
au tomatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C. When
the indicator in the button is on, the
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately f rom the driver’s.
This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page ).
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Climate Control System
Dual Button
Air Conditioning (A/C) ButtonRecirculation Button Windshield Def roster Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Features
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CONT INUED
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated f or the
driver and passenger. If the driver’s
side of the vehicle is getting too
much sun, the system will adjust to a
lower temperature. The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated by voice
control. See the navigation section in
your quick start guide f or an
overview of this system, and the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
Climate Control System
Voice Control System
Automatic Operation
Features
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AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTONPASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
DEFROST BUTTON FAN CONTROL
ICONS MODE ICONS A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) ICONS
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DUAL BUTTON
EX-L and EX-V6 models with navigation system
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ÛÝThe
system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your preference.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When
you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at full
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature. You
can manually select various
functions of the climate control
system when it is in full automatic
mode. All other features remain
automatically controlled.
If you press the A/C button next to
the display, the manual selections
will show in the display. Making any
manual selection causes the
indicator in the AUTO button to turn
off.
Press
the AUTO button. The
indicator in the button comes on.
Set the desired temperature by
pressing the driver’s side
temperature control buttons. Press
to raise the temperature or
to lower it. The selected
temperature will show in the upper
display.
When you press the passenger’s side
temperature control buttons, the
indicator in the DUAL button comes
on and the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page ).
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Climate Control System
Semi-automatic Operation
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Select
the fan speed by pressing the
A/C button to view the display, then
press any of the fan control icons.
Press these buttons ( or ) to the
desired temperature. The
temperature setting is shown in the
upper display. Press
the DUAL button to select
dual temperature control mode (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 driver and passenger can select
independent temperature settings.
When you press the DUAL button
again (indicator turns of f ), both
sides adjust to the driver’s side
temperature.
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 buttons below
the outside temperature.121
Climate Control System
Fan Control
Temperature Control Buttons
Dual Button Recirculation Button
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button/
Icons
Features
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The radio can receive the complete
AM and FM bands.
Those bands cover these f requen-
cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz
FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertzHow well the radio receives stations
is dependent on many f actors, such
as the distance from the station’s
transmitter, nearby large objects,
and atmospheric conditions.
Driving very near the transmitter of
a station that is broadcasting on a
f requency close to the f requency of
the station you are listening to can
also af f ect your radio’s reception.
You may temporarily hear both
stations,orhearonlythestationyou
are close to.
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned f requencies at least 10
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).
Stations on the FM band are
assigned f requencies at least 0.2
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).
Stations must use these exact
f requencies. It is f airly common f or
stations to round-of f the f requency in
their advertising, so your radio could
display a f requency of 100.9 even
though the announcer may identif y
the station as ‘‘FM101.’’ A radio station’s signal gets weaker
as you get f arther away f rom its
transmitter. If you are listening to an
AM station, you will notice the sound
volume becoming weaker, and the
stationdriftinginandout.If youare
listening to an FM station, you will
see the stereo indicator f lickering of f
and on as the signal weakens.
Eventually, the stereo indicator will
go of f and the sound will f ade
completely as you get out of range of
the station’s signal. Radio Reception
A M/FM Radio Frequencies
A M/FM Radio Reception
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Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehic le uses extra
fuel. Use cruise control when
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.
Always
maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages displayed in the
inf ormation display. See (see page
).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more 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. 226
For example,
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
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If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is fully
released, the front-to-rear braking
distribution system may also be shut
down.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control. It only helps with the
steering control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down, and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
The VSA indicator will come on
alongwiththeABSindicator. 278
On all V6 models
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Import ant Saf et y Reminders
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
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