2006 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

Vents, Heating, and A/C
LX modelEX/EX-L /T ouring models
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BUTTON MODE
CONTROL
DIAL
MODE
BUTTONAIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
AUTO
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
REAR
CONTROLLER
DIAL
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTONREAR
BUTTON
REAR LOCK
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
OFF BUTTON
SYNCHRO BUTTON DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
SWITCH PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH
REAR TEMPERATURE/FAN SPEED (EX and EX-L models)
CONTROL SWITCH

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Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease it.
Press the button to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Press the button to decrease it.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
The driver’s side temperature and
the passenger’s side temperature can
be set separately. On the Touring
model, the rear passenger
compartment temperature can also
be set separately. Press the top ( )
of the appropriate temperature
control button to increase the
temperature of airflow. Press the bottom ( ) of the button to
decrease it. Each set temperature is
shown in the display. When you turn
the A/C off, the system cannot
regulate the inside temperature if
you set the temperature control
below the outside temperature.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit or its upper limit, it will be
displayed as ‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.
When you press this button, the
indicator in the button comes on, and
the passenger’s side temperature
(and the temperature of the rear
passenger compartment on the
Touring model) is synchronized to
the driver’s side set temperature.
Changing the passenger’s side
temperature (or the temperature of
the rear passenger compartment on
the Touring model) makes the
indicator to go of f , and takes thesystem out of SYNC mode.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . On the LX
model, the indicator in the button is
on when the A/C is on. On the EX,
EX-L and Touring models, you will
see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the
display.
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. When the indicator in the button 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).
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LX model
LX model
EX, EX-L and Touring models
EX, EX-L and Touring models On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation Button
SYNC Button
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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. This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Use the mode control dial or button
to select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes. Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The passenger’s temperature cannot
be set separately f rom the driver’s.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switch to Fresh
Air mode. When you want to change the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment, press the REAR
button. The indicator in the button
comes on, and you can change the
temperature using the rear
temperature control button. When
you press the REAR LOCK button,the indicator in the button comes on,
the rear A/C passenger control
panel is disabled, and you cannot
change any settings f rom it.
See page f or how to operate the
rear passenger control panel.
You can change the fan speed of the
rear system f rom the f ront control
panel. Press the REAR button, the
indicator in the button comes on.
Push the rear fan control button up
or down to increase or decrease the
rear f an speed. When you press the
REAR LOCK button, the indicator in
the button comes on, and the rear
passenger control panel is disabled.
See page f or how to operate the
rear passenger control panel.
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On LX model only
On Touring models only On EX and EX-L models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control
REAR/REAR LOCK Button
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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
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
Features
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