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When you switch to f rom, the A/C stays on, and you
canturnitonandoff manually.
When you switch to another mode,
the A/C returns to its original setting,
either on or of f , as displayed by the
A/C indicator.
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. In this mode, you cannot
turn of f the A/C and also cannot
switch to f resh air mode.
The passenger’s temperature cannot
be set separately f rom the driver’s.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield.
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.
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 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. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh 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.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
REAR/REAR LOCK Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control
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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.
The 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.
Press the A/C button. The
indicator in the button comes on
(LX and Canadian DX models) 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.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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Using the A/C
Ventilation Using the Heater
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To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows: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.
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.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
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 and Canadian
DX models), or the A/C ON
indicator will not come on (EX,
EX-L, Touring and Touring PAX
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.
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 and Canadian
DX models), or the A/C ON
indicator will not come on (EX,
EX-L, and Touring models), if the
A/C was off to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Def og and Def rost
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Dehumidif y the Interior
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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.
When you press a f an control button,
the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
In AUTO mode, the rear passenger
compartment temperature is also
regulated independently.
In 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.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
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 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. 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
the OFF position.
Press the OFF button and the REAR
ON/OFF button (indicator is of f ).
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
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On models with navigation system
On LX and Canadian DX models
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using A utomatic Climate ControlSemi-automatic Operation
To Turn Everything Off
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the rear control panel can be used by
a second row passenger to adjust the
rear fan speed, airflow, and
temperature.
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated by voice
control. See the navigation section in
your quick start guide f or an
overview of this system, and the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
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. You can adjust the temperature of
the rear A/C unit with the REAR
button and the rear temperature
control switch on the f ront control
panel.
The rear passengers can also adjust
the f an speed, temperature, and
airf low of the rear A/C unit with the
rear control panel.
With the dial in this position,
no air flows to the rear vents. The
rear control panel cannot be used by
a second row passenger to adjust the
rear A/C. Turning the dial clockwise
changes the f an speed to the rear
passengers.
(On f ront control panel)
On models with navigation system
On LX and Canadian DX models On LX and Canadian DX models
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Voice Control System
ON
Using the Rear A/C Unit
Rear Controller Dial
OFF
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When the
indicator in this button is of f , no air
flows to the rear vents. The rear
control panel cannot be used by a
second row passenger to adjust the
rear A/C. When the indicator in this
button is on, the rear temperature
can be adjusted with the REAR
button in the center of the f ront
control panel. In addition, the rear
control panel can be used by a
second row passenger to adjust the
rearfanspeed,airflow,and
temperature.
When the
indicator in this button is on, the rear
control panel is disabled, and the
rear A/C can only be controlled by
the f ront control panel.
(On f ront control panel)
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
REAR A/C Controls
REAR Button
REAR LOCK Button
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REAR LOCK BUTTON
REAR TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTON
REAR ON/OFF BUTTON
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Turn the rear temperature control
dial clockwise to increase the
temperature of the airflow.
When is selected, airf low is
divided between the rear f loor vents
and rear ceiling vents.
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 fan control dial clockwise
to increase f an speed and airf low.
The rear control panel can only be
used when the rear controller dial on
the f ront control panel is in the ON
position.
On LX and Canadian DX modelsRear Control Panel
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MODE CONTROL DIAL
REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL
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button to increase the f an speed and
airf low. Press the bottom ( ) of the
button to decrease it. The level of
the f an speed is shown in the display.
Each time you press the mode
button, the mode display changes
from , to , then to
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When is selected, air f lows
f rom the rear ceiling vents.
When is selected, air f lows
f rom the rear f loor vents.
When is selected, airf low is
divided between the rear f loor vents
and rear ceiling vents. Pressing the AUTO button puts the
system in automatic operation mode.
The rear system automatically
adjusts the fan speed and airflow
levels to maintain the selected
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment.
Pressing the OFF button shuts off
the rear climate control system.
The rear control panel can only be
used when the indicator in the REAR
LOCK button on the f ront control
panel is off.
Press the top ( ) of the
temperature control button to
increase the temperature of airf low,
and the bottom ( ) of the button to
decrease it. The temperature you
adjust is shown in the system display.
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTON FAN CONTROL
BUTTON
EX, EX-L and Touring models
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