2009 HONDA ACCORD heater

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati on system manual.
If equipped
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.72)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.69, 72)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.75) NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.30)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.68)
(P.174)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.73)INTERFACE DIAL
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.100)
(P.211)
(P.294)
(P.223)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKVOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS HORN
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA
) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
(P.230) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P.74, 102)
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If equipped
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HORN(P.100)
(P.69, 72)
(P.75) (P.72)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.30)
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.68)
(P.211) (P.294)
(P.223)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKVOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.230) (P.74, 102)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.73)
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.174)
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The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. It also shuts of f when
you turn of f the ignition switch. You
have to turn the defogger on again
when you restart the vehicle.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
The def ogger will shut itself of f
withinabout10to30minutes
according to the outside temperature
(over 32°F, 0°C).
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
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Except U.S. LX and LX-P
On models with automatic air
conditioning system
Rear Window Def ogger
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Auto A/C type
U.S. LX
Manual A/C type Except U.S. LX
On models with navigation system
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Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag cutof f system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters.Push the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the lef t side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
In the LO setting, the heater runscontinuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
EX-L and EX-L V6
Seat Heaters
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Driver’s Seat
Passenger’sSeat
HEATERS
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.
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Mirrors
PowerMirrorHeaters
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH EX-L V6 without navigation system is
shown.REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.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. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C. 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.This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
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Except U.S. LX and LX-P
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
MAX A/C Button Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Mode Control
Features
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Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode f rom or to , the system
keeps the A/C on. The A/C
indicator will not come on if it was
off to start with.
To turn of f the A/C, press the A/C
button to illuminate the indicator,
then press it again to turn off the
A/C. Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you switch to or mode f rom , the A/C
turnsoff.Butifitwasontostart
with, the A/C stays on. When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C.
You cannot turn the A/C of f in this
mode.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then releases it
through vents near the rear window.
Set the temperature 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. 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 .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode
f rom or , the system
also automatically turns on the
A/C. This helps prevent the
windows f rom f ogging up
unintendedly. The A/C indicator
willnotcomeonifitwasoffto
start with (see the f irst column on
this page).
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. 1. 2. 3.4.1. 2. 3.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Ventilation
Using the Heater
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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 zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects , and
switches to recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
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If the interior is very warm,Dehumidif y the Interior
Using the A /C
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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