Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
When you switch to , f rom
or mode, the A/C
stays on whether the indicator is on
or of f . This helps prevent the
windows f rom rapidly f ogging up
when the air is suddenly routed away
f rom the windshield. If you want to
turn the A/C of f , press and release
the A/C button until the indicator in
thebuttoncomesonandthengoes
of f .
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was previously off.
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
Turn the fan on.
If the A/C is of f , turn it on (if
equipped).
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial or buttons to your pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). 1. 2. 3. 4.5.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Dehumidif y the Interior T o Def og and Def rost
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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Without Navigation System:
With Navigation System:
For Vehicles with Navigation System
EX-L and EX-V6Set the
desired temperature by turning
the Temperature Control dial. You
will see AUTO in the system’s
display.
Press the AUTO button.
Set the
desired temperature by pressing
the to raise the temperature or to lower the temperature. The
selected temperature will show in
the upper display.
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.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator does not come on if
it was previously off.
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 below each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh 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.
1. 2. 3.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Automatic Climate Control
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Features
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Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
of f .
When the Climate Control System is
turned OFF, the temperature in the
upper display will also turn of f . To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
If you press OFF, the climate control
system shuts of f .
Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airf low can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause fogging.
You can manually select various
functions of the automatic climate
controlsystemwhenitisinAUTO.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
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.
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
lowest limit, (Lo) or its highest limit,
(Hi) 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 indicator in the Dual button is on,
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperature can be controlled
independently (see page ). 111With Navigation System
Dual Temperature Control EX-L and EX-V6 without Navigation
System
Except EX and EX-V6
EX-L and EX-V6 with Navigation System
Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Turn Everything Of f
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The manual transmission is
synchronized in all f orward gears f or
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse.
On vehicles with 6-speed manual
transmission, the lockout system
prevents you f rom shif ting directlyf rom Fif th to Reverse instead of
Sixth (see page ).
When shif ting up or down, make
sure you push the clutch pedal down
all the way, shif t to the next gear,
and let the pedal up gradually. Avoid
skipping gears when shif ting up or
down or serious transmission
damage can occur. When you are not
shif ting, do not rest your f oot on the
clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out f aster.Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into Reverse, or shif t into
one of the f orward gears f or a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Failure to make sure the
engine speed will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone in a lower
gear can cause serious engine
damage.
172
On all 4-cylinder models with 5-speed
manual transmission
On all 6-cylinder models with 6-speedmanual transmission
Manual T ransmission
170
5-speed M/T 6-speed M/T
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Child Seats . 34
...........
Lower Anchorage Points . 43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
..............
Climate Control Sensors . 113
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 143
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 216
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 274
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
..............................
Compact Spare . 238
...................
Console Compartment . 99
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 280
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 208
....................................
Checking . 160
.........................
Proper Solution . 208
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 274
............
Cruise Control Operation . 145
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 280
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 4, 56 ................
Daytime Running Lights . 70
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
....................................
Dimensions . 266
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 210, 211
..................................
Engine Oil . 159
..........................
Directional Signals . 69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 206
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 77
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 269
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 170
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving . 167
....................................
Economy . 161
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 111
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 161
............
Emergencies on the Road . 237
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 245 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 253
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 239
.....
Charging System Indicator . 251
..................
Checking the Fuses . 257
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 250
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 251
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 254
..................
Overheated Engine . 248
...........................
Emergency Brake . 95
......................
Emergency Flashers . 71
......................
Emergency Towing . 255
.......................
Emissions Controls . 274Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 251
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator . 193
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 250
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 203
...............................
Overheating . 248
............................
Specif ications . 266
....................
Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.......................................
Starting . 169
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 52
Index
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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by . 18
...................................
Fan, Interior . 104
.........................................
Features . 101
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 156
Filter
...............................................
Oil . 205
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 213
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 170
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 239
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 210, 211
..........................................
Brake . 215
.........................................
Clutch . 216
..............
Manual Transmission . 213
..........................
Power Steering . 216
..................
Windshield Washer . 207
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 88
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 71 .................................................
Fuel . 154
...............................
Cap Message . 66
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 156
...........................................
Gauge . 66
................
Octane Requirement . 154
........................
Tank, Filling the . 156
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 257
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
.........................................
Gasoline . 154
...........................................
Gauge . 66
................
Octane Requirement . 154
........................
Tank, Filling the . 156
................
Gas Station Procedures . 156
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel . 66
...............................
Speedometer . 64
.................................
Tachometer . 64
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 173
..............
Manual Transmission . 170
......................................
Glove Box . 100 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 218
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
........................................
Headlights . 69
........................................
Aiming . 218
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 70
............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 69
.........................
Reminder Chime . 69
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 218
...................................
Turning on . 69
..............................
Head Restraints . 87
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 102
.................................
Heated Mirror . 91
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 147
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 157
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 216
Index
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Neutral Gear Position . 174
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 154
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 171
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 264 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 71
........................
Park Gear Position . 174
.................................
Parking Brake . 95
.................................
Parking Lights . 69
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 276
..................................
Parking Tips . 178
.............................
PGM-FI System . 275
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children . 34
Protecting Inf ants and Small
.......................................
Children . 38
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 48
.....................
Using Booster Seat . 49
...................
Radiator Overheating . 248
Radio/CD Sound
...............
System . 118, 119, 122, 123
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 222, 223 ..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 88
............................
Rear View Mirror . 90
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 72
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 86
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 171
.............................
Reminder Lights . 58
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 78
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 205
..........................................
Fuses . 257
................................
Light Bulbs . 218
................................
Timing Belt . 217
...........................................
Tires . 231
.............................
Wiper Blades . 225
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 208
...............................
Restraint, Child . 34
..........
Reverse Gear Position . 172, 174
................................
Rotation, Tire . 230
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 154
.........................................
Odometer . 64
Odometer/Outside Temperature
........................................
Display . 64
Oil ........................
Change, How to . 205
......................
Change, When to . 193
......................
Checking Engine . 159
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58, 250
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 204
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 90
.....................
Outside Temperature . 64
....................
Overheating, Engine . 248
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 197
Index
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