2006 HONDA ODYSSEY air condition

You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual. Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not in the front seat. Infants
andsmallchildrenshouldbe
restrained in a child seat. Larger
childrenshoulduseaboosteranda
lap/shoulder belt until they can use
the belt properly without a booster
(see page ). Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Don’t Drink and Drive Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Restrain All ChildrenControl Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
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For added protection, the f ront seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a f ront passenger in place.The tensioners are designed to
activate in any collision severe
enough to cause the f ront airbags to
deploy, or if a sensor detects your
vehicle is about to rollover (see page
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When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled in the normal
manner. The tensioners can also be activated
during a collision in which the f ront
airbags . In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
additional restraint could be helpf ul. If a side curtain airbag deploys
during a side impact, the tensioner
on that side of the vehicle will also
deploy.
If the f ront seat belt tensioners ever
activate, they must be replaced as
the belts will no longer retract
properly. For saf ety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out f ully and look f or
f rays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. Any belt that
is not in good condition or working
properly will not provide good
protection and should be replaced as
soon as possible.
Honda provides a lif etime warranty
on seat belts f or U.S. models. See
your
booklet f or details.
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do not deploy
Honda Warranty Inf ormation
A utomatic Seat Belt T ensioners Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the tailgate open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system/climate control system as
shown below.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.) The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle. Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .192
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .197
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Using the Rear A/C Unit .198
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Rear Climate Control .201
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Climate Control Sensors .202
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .203
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AM/FM Radio Reception .209
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Playing the XM Satellite Radio .211
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Playing a CD .217
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CD Changer .220
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Protecting Your CDs .226
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CD Changer Error Messages .227
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Playing a Tape .228
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Steering Wheel Controls .233
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Radio Thef t Protection .234
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Rear Entertainment System .235
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Playable DVDs .263
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Security System .268
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Cruise Control .269
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .272
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Parking Sensor System .277
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .281
Features
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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 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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