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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
...............Climate Control System .125
................................Audio System.133
..........Playing the FM/AM Radio .134
................................Playing a Disc.141
.......Disc Player Error Messages .148
................................Audio System.149
..........Playing the FM/AM Radio .150
................Playing the XMRadio .157
.................................Playing Discs.163
...Disc Changer Error Messages .173
................................Audio System.174
..........Playing the FM/AM Radio .175
................Playing the XMRadio .187
.................................Playing Discs.194
...Disc Changer Error Messages .205
..................Protecting Your Discs .206
............FM/AM Radio Reception .209
................Remote Audio Controls .211
......................Auxiliary Input Jack.212
.................Radio Thef t Protection .213
..........................Setting the Clock.214
............................Security System.217
.........................................Compass.219
...............................Cruise Control.223
HomeLinkUniversal
................................Transceiver.226
........HandsFreeLink.230
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
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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 BUTTONTEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERBUTTON
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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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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
MAX A/C Button
Recirculation ButtonRear Window Def ogger
Button
Mode Control
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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 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.
The direction of airf low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard, and on the back of
the center console is adjustable.
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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.
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
airflow feels warm.
Select / to help
clear the rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
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Using the A/C
Dehumidif y the Interior
To Def og and Def rost
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When you switch to , f rom
or , the A/C stays on.
This helps prevent the windows f rom
rapidly f ogging up when the air is
suddenly routed away f rom the
windshield. If you want to turn the
A/C off, press and release the A/C
button twice. The indicator in the
buttoncomesonandthengoesoff.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below 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.
Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
off.
Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
You can adjust the direction of the
airflowbymovingthetaboneach
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
You can also open or close the vents
with the dial between them.
The airf low f rom the rear vents can
be adjusted when the f an mode is in
the or position.
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3.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
To Turn Everything Off
Rear Ventilation
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Open
Close
REAR VENTS
DIAL
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Climate Control System
With navigation system
U.S. EX-L and EX-L V6
Without navigation system
Canadian EX, EX-L, and V6 models
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AUTO BUTTON
AUTO INDICATOR
DRIVER’S SIDETEMPERATURE
RECIRCULATIONBUTTON
FAN CONTROL SWITCH
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTERBUTTONDRIVER’S SIDETEMPERATURECONTROL SWITCH
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURECONTROL SWITCH
MODE CONTROL BUTTON
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER/HEATEDMIRROR BUTTON
U.S. models are shown.
PASSENGER’S SIDETEMPERATURE
AIRCONDITIONING(A/C) BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDETEMPERATURE
ON/OFF BUTTON
SYNC BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDETEMPERATURE CONTROLSWITCH
AIRCONDITIONING(A/C) BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
MODE CONTROLBUTTON
FAN CONTROLBAR
PASSENGER’S SIDETEMPERATURE CONTROLSWITCH
ON/OFF BUTTON
AUTOBUTTON
SYNCBUTTON
WINDSHIELDDEFROSTERBUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDETEMPERATURE
AUTOINDICATOR
CENTERDISPLAY
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
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