2006 HONDA ODYSSEY heating

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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red mark,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Press the A/C button. The
indicator in the button comes on
(LX model) or ‘‘A/C ON’’ is shown
in the display (EX, EX-L and
Touring models) when a f an speed
is selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh 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 f resh air mode.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial or
buttons. Set the temperature control dial or
button to the lower limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A/C
Ventilation
Using the Heater
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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:
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The indicator in the A/C button
will not come on (LX model), or
the A/C ON indicator will not
come on (EX, EX-L and Touring
models), if the A/C was of f to
start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C turns of f . But
if it was on to start with, it stays on.Set the f an to high.
Select . The system
automatically switches to the fresh
air mode and turns on the A/C.
The indicator in the A/C button
will not come on (LX model), or
the A/C ON indicator will not
come on (EX, EX-L and Touring
models), if the A/C was of f to
start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to 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.
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On U.S. vehicles
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Dehumidif y the Interior T o Def og and Def rostT o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
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If you set the temperature to its
lower or its upper limit, the system
runs at f ull cooling or heating only. It
does not regulate the interior
temperature.
Press the Auto button. The
indicator in the button comes on.
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control button.
You will see AUTO in the system’s
display. You can set the driver’s
side temperature and passenger’s
side temperature (and the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment on the Touring
model) separately. 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.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
When you press a f an control button,
the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.Turn the f an speed and temperature
control dials all the way to the lef t,
and turn the rear controller dial to
OFF position.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
Press the OFF button and REAR
button (indicator is of f ).
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
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EX, EX-L and Touring models
EX, EX-L and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using A utomatic Climate ControlT o T urn Everything Of f
Semi-automatic Operation
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You can adjust the airflow of the rear
A/C unit with the rear controller dial
on the f ront control panel. The rear
passengers can also adjust the
direction and the amount of airf low
on the rear control panel.
No air flows to the rear
vents, and the rear control panel is
turned off. The rear A/C passenger
control panel is enabled. A second
row passenger can then adjust the
f an speed, airf low, and temperature.
Turning the rear controller dial to
the right increases the rear f an
speed.
When you select a f an speed with the
rear controller dial, the rear control
panel is disabled.
You can adjust the temperature of
the rear A/C unit with the REAR
button and the rear temperature
control button on the f ront control
panel.
LX model
LX, EX and EX-L models
Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the Rear A/C Unit
OFF Rear Controller Dial ON
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indicator in this button is of f , no air
flows to the rear vents, and the rear
control panel is turned of f . When the
indicator in this button is on, the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment can be adjusted with
the rear temperature control button.
A second row passenger can also
adjust the temperature, f an speed,
and airflow. When the
indicator in this button is on, the rear
control panel is disabled, and the
rear system is controlled by the f ront
control panel.
When the
indicator in this button is of f , no air
flows to the rear vents, and the rear
control panel is turned of f . When the
indicator in this button is on, the f an
speed of the rear passenger
compartment can be adjusted with
the rear f an speed control button. A
second row passenger can also
adjust the temperature, f an speed,
and airflow.
EX and EX-L models Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
REAR ButtonREAR LOCK Button
REAR A/C Controls
REAR Button
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You can use the rear control panel
when the rear controller dial on the
f ront control panel is in the ON
position.Turn the rear temperature control
dial clockwise to increase the
temperature of the airflow. When is selected, air f lows
f rom the rear f loor vents. When is selected, air f lows
f rom the rear ceiling vents. Select the vents the air flows from
with the mode control dial. Turn the f an speed control dial
clockwise to increase fan speed and
airflow.
When is selected, airf low is
divided between the rear f loor vents
and rear ceiling vents.
You can use the rear control panel
when the indicator in the REAR
LOCK button on the f ront control
panel is off.
When you press the CTRL button in
the left dial, the indicator comes on,
and the f an speed is regulated by the
outer ring of the f an control dial.
LX model EX and EX-L models
Rear Control Panel
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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LX model
EX and EX-L models

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If you choose electric brakes, be
sure they are electrically actuated.
Do not attempt to tap into your
vehicle’s hydraulic system. No
matter how successf ul it may seem,
any attempt to attach trailer brakes
to your vehicle’s hydraulic system
will lower braking ef f ectiveness and
create a potential hazard.Trailer lights and equipment must
comply with f ederal, state, province,
and local regulations. Check the
requirements f or the areas where
you plan to tow, and use only
equipment designed f or your vehicle.
If the total trailer weight exceeds
2,000 lbs (900 kg), you should install
a sway control device to minimize
swaying that can occur in crosswinds
and in normal and emergency
driving maneuvers. Your trailer
maker can tell you what kind of sway
control you need and how to install it.
To help prevent overheating, a
transmission f luid cooler and a
power steering f luid cooler are
required f or trailer towing. These
coolers are available only f rom your
Honda dealer. Honda recommends that any trailer
having a total weight of 1,000 lbs
(450 kg) or more be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes.
Seeyourtrailerdealerformore
inf ormation on installing electric
brakes.
Towing a Trailer
Trailer Brakes
Trailer Lights
Sway Cont rol
T ransmission Fluid Cooler andPower St eering Fluid Cooler
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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission .340
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Engine Oil .287
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Directional Signals .126
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .305
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Disposal of Used Oil .336
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .141
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Lockout Prevention .141
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Manual Sliding Doors .146
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Monitor Light .67
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Power Door Locks .141
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Power Sliding Doors .146
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .394
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
Driver’s Seat Position Memory
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System .165
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Driving .297
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Economy .289
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DVD Error Message .264
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DVD Player .235
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Economy, Fuel .289 ..................................
Emergencies .361
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Battery, Jump Starting . 373
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Brake System Indicator . 379
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Changing a Flat Tire . 366
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Charging System Indicator . 377
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Checking the Fuses . 382
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Closing the Moonroof . 380
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Driving with a Flat Tire . 362
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
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Jump Starting .373
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 377
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 378
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Overheated Engine . 375
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Towing .387
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Emergency Brake .172
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Emergency Flashers .130
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Emergency Towing .387
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Emissions Controls .398
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Emissions Testing, State . 401
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
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Engine Speed Limiter . 302
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If It Won’t Start .372
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .63, 378
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 63,377 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 334
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Overheating .375
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Specif ications .392
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Starting .299
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 398
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .399
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .20
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Fan, Interior .193
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .191
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 285
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Filters, Oil .335
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 130
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 366
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Floor Mats .349
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Floor Storage Area .181
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