2011 HONDA ACCORD COUPE air conditioning

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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conditioning system
Except U.S. LX, LX-PandSE
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,SE
Except U.S. LX,
LX-P, SE
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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.............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 122
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Climate Control System . 128
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Audio System .136
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 137
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Playing a Disc .144
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Disc Player Error Messages . 150
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Audio System .151
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 152
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Playing the XM
Radio . 159
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Playing Discs .165
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 175
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PlayinganiPod
. 176
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iPod
Error Messages . 184
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .185
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .193
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Audio System .194
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 195
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Playing the XM
Radio . 207
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Playing Discs .214
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 225............................
PlayinganiPod
. 226
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iPod
Error Messages . 234
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .235
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .244
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Protecting Your Discs . 245
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 248
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Remote Audio Controls . 250
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Auxiliary Input Jack .252
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Radio Thef t Protection . 253
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Setting the Clock .254
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Security System .257
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Compass .259
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Cruise Control .263
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .266
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HandsFreeLink
. 270
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 294
LX, LX-P,andU.S. SE models
EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, andV6
models without navigation system
Models with navigation system Bluetooth
Except LX
Except LX
,LX-P, and SE
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discourage vandalism and theft of
your vehicle.
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: If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
LX,LX-P,SE,U.S.EX,andU.S.EXV6
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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 ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
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Except U.S. LX, LX-P andSE
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
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CONT INUED
The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then releases it through
vents near the rear window.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Ventilation
Using the Heater Using the A /C
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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. 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.
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Climate Control System
U.S. EX-L and EX-L V6Without navigation system
Canadian EX, EX-L,
andV6 models
With navigation system
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RECIRCULATION BUTTONMODE CONTROL BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)
BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
U.S. models are shown. PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SWITCH
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL SWITCH
AUTO BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
SYNC BUTTON CENTER DISPLAY
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON AUTO BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
AUTO INDICATOR
AUTO INDICATOR
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
MODE CONTROL
BUTTON
SYNC
BUTTON
ON/OFF
BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
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ÛÝ When 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 button to increase the
fanspeedandairflow.Pressthe
button to decrease them.
On models without navigation system On models with navigation system
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Recirculat ion But t on
A ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t onSemi-automatic Operation
Fan Control
Climate Control System
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