2010 HONDA ACCORD air conditioning

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 365
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Jump Starting . 360
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Maintenance . 347
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Specif ications . 381, 383
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Bef ore Driving . 255
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 111
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HandsFreeLink. 230
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Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 287
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Break-in, New Linings . 256
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Bulb Replacement . 330
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Fluid . 322
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Parking . 109 .................
System Indicator . 57, 367
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Wear Indicators . 286
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Braking System . 286
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 256
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 330
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Brake Lights . 330
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Fog Lights . 332
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Front Parking Lights . 328
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Headlights . 325
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High-mount Brake Light . 331
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Rear Lights . 330
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Specif ications . 381, 383
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Turn Signal Lights . 328, 330
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Bulbs, Halogen . 325, 332
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Accessories . 267
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Accessory Power Sockets . 111
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Active Head Restraints . 96
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Additives, Engine Oil . 313
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Advanced Airbags . 25
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 120, 125
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Usage . 123, 126
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Air Pressure, Tires . 339, 340
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Antif reeze . 316
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 58, 287
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Operation . 287
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 213
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System . 133
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 223
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Automatic Transmission . 280
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Capacity, Fluid . 380, 382 .......................................
Shif ting . 280
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 280
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Shif t Lever Positions . 280
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Shif t Lock Release . 283
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 212
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Capacities Chart . 380, 382
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 269
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 206Bluetooth
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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
Manual A/C type
On models with navigation system
U.S. LX, LX-P
Except U.S. LX, LX-P
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............Vents, Heating, and A/C . 120
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Climate Control System . 125
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Audio System . 133
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 134
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Playing a Disc . 141
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Disc Player Error Messages . 148
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Audio System . 149
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 150
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Playing the XM
Radio . 157
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Playing Discs . 163
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 173
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Audio System . 174
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 175
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Playing the XM
Radio . 187
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Playing Discs . 194
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 205
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Protecting Your Discs . 206
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 209
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Remote Audio Controls . 211
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 212
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Radio Thef t Protection . 213
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Setting the Clock . 214 ............................
Security System . 217
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Compass . 219
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Cruise Control . 223
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 226
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HandsFreeLink
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LX and LX-P models
EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Bluetooth
Except LX and LX-P Except LX
Features
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: If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
L X, L X-P, U.S. EX, and U.S. EX V6
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MODE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
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 (see page to
use this setting). 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, but the A/C stays on. 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 ).
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 .
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard,
and the vents on the back of the
center console .
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
back of the center console , and the
f loor vents.
If equipped /
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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
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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. Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels warm.
Select / to help
clear the rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
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1. 2.3.4.
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If the interior is very warm,
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A /C
Dehumidif y the InteriorT o Def og and Def rost
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Climat e Cont rol Syst em
With navigation system
U.S. EX-L and EX-L V6
Without navigation system
Canadian EX, EX-L, and V6 models
Features
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AUTO BUTTON AUTO
INDICATOR
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON FAN CONTROL SWITCHWINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
MODE CONTROL BUTTONREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
U.S. models are shown. PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
AIR
CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
ON/OFF BUTTON
SYNC BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SWITCH
AIR
CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
MODE CONTROL
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BAR
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SWITCH
ON/OFF BUTTON
AUTO
BUTTON
SYNC
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
AUTO
INDICATOR CENTER
DISPLAY
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
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Û ÝWhen the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent through the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
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.
The outside air intakes f or the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
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.
Push the switch up to increase the
fanspeedandairflow.Pushthe
switch down to decrease them. This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
Press the side of the bar to
increase the f an speed and airf low.
Press the side of the bar to
decrease them.
On models without navigation system On models with navigation system Recirculat ion But t on
A ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t on
Semi-automatic Operation
Fan Control
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
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