2011 HONDA ODYSSEY heating

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. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode.
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 . This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ). When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. For
f aster def rosting, manually set the
fanspeedtohigh.Youcanalso
increase airf low to the windshield by
closing the corner vents on the
dashboard.
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C. In these modes, the A/C stays
on with the indicator off.
This button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
def rosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made.
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If equippedVents, Heating, and A/CMode Control Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Windshield Def rost er But t on
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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.
Pressing the A/C button turns the
air conditioning ON and OFF. The
indicator in the button comes on
when the A/C is ON.
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.
The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then exhausts it through
vents near the rear side panels.
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 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 , the
MAX A/C button, or the mode
control button cancels MAX A/C,
but the A/C stays on.
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.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. 1.
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If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A /C
Using the Heater Ventilation
MAX A/C Button
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To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows: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 Canadian SE
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.
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.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
Switch the f an 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).
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select the MAX A/C mode.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects and
switches to recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
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To cool the interior with MAX A/C:Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Def og and Def rost
Dehumidif y the Interior
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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, Touring, and Canadian SE
models), if the A/C was of f to
start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.To turn the system completely off,
press the ON/OFF button.
Keep the system completely 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.
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.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
To Turn Everything Off
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Ý Press the fan control button to
increase the f an speed and airf low,
and the button to decrease it. The
f an speed you adjust is shown in the
system display.
Each time you press the MODE
button, the display shows the mode
selected. Press the temperature control
button to increase the temperature
of airflow, and the button to
decrease it. The temperature you
adjust is shown in the system display.
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.
To control the rear A/C, press the
REAR ON/OFF button. The rear
control display will come on. You can
adjust the temperature, the mode,
the f an speed and airf low of the rear
passenger compartment on the f ront
control panel.
Fan Cont rol
Mode Cont rol
T emperat ure Cont rol
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When you press a f an control button,
the fan is taken out of AUTO mode. When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.In the Auto mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated f or the
driver, f ront passenger, and rear
passengers according to each
adjusted temperature. The system
also regulates each temperature
basedontheinformationof the
sunlight sensor and the sun’s
position which is updated
automatically by the navigation’s
global positioning system (GPS). For
example, if the driver’s side of the
vehicle is getting too much sun, the
system will adjust to a lower
temperature. When you press this button, the
indicator in the button comes on, and
the passenger’s side temperature
and the rear passenger compartment
is synchronized to the driver’s side
set temperature. Changing the
passenger’s side temperature or
pressing any control button f or the
rear passenger compartment makes
the indicator go off, and takes the
system out of SYNC mode.
On vehicles with navigation system
Climate Control System
SYNC Button
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Any hitch used on your vehicle must
be properly bolted to the underbody,
using the six threaded holes
provided. A hitch and the required
f luid coolers designed especially f or
your Odyssey can be obtained f rom
your Honda dealer.Always use saf ety chains when you
tow a trailer. Make sure the chains
are secured to the trailer and hitch,
and that they cross under the tongue
and can catch the trailer if it
becomes unhitched. Leave enough
slack to allow the trailer to turn
corners easily, but do not let the
chains drag on the ground.
An additional ATF (automatic
transmission f luid) cooler should be
installed. This device will help
prevent automatic transmission
overheating, which could cause
serious damage. The additional ATF
cooler can be obtained f rom your
dealer.
Your vehicle is designed to tow
without the need f or a load
distributing hitch. If you wish to use
one, please consult your trailer
maker f or proper installation and set-
up. Improper set-up could degrade
the handling, stability, and braking
perf ormance of your vehicle. A sway control device helps
minimize swaying that can occur in
crosswinds and in normal and
emergency driving maneuvers. If
you experience swaying when
pulling your trailer, consult the
trailer maker f or the specif ic type of
device and how to install it properly.
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Hitches
Weight Distributing Hitch Saf et y Chains
Sway Cont rol
A ut omat ic T ransmission FluidCooler
Towing a Trailer
Driving
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Economy, Fuel .546
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Emergencies .653
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Battery, Jump Starting . 665
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Brake System Indicator . 672
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Changing a Flat Tire . 655
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Charging System Indicator . 670
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Checking the Fuses . 674
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Driving with a Flat Tire . 655
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 142
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Jump Starting .665
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 669
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 671
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Overheated Engine . 667
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Towing .588
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Emergency Brake .199 ....................
Emergency Flashers .142
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Emergency Towing .683
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Emissions Controls .697
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Emissions Testing .700
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77
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Engine Speed Limiter . 564
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If It Won’t Start .662
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .66, 671
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,669
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 614
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Overheating .667
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Specif ications .688
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Starting .559
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 697
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Exhaust Fumes .58
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .698
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Daytime Running Lights . 139
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .73
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Dead Battery .665
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 706
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 142
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Def rosting the Windows . 220,229
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Dimensions .688
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Dimming the Headlights . 136
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 621,622
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Engine Oil .545
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Directional Signals .136
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .567
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Disposal of Used Oil .617
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .157
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L ocking and Unlocking .
155
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Lockout Prevention . 156
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Manual Sliding Doors . 167
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Open monitor .11, 75
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Power Door Locks . 155
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Power Sliding Doors . 167
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 690 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .557
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Economy .546
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .190
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 636
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DVD Error Message . 441,469
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DVD Player .418, 446
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