2013 HONDA ACCORD Owners Manual

uuHeating and Cooling
*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
168Controls
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4. Press the A/C button (the indicator on).■To rapidly cool down the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3. Press the button (the indicator on).
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
■Cooling
1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows.
While in the ECON mode, the system has greater
temperature fluctuations.
Pressing the button bypasses the ECON mode
control, and cools down the interior more rapidly.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.

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Controls
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side control
buttons.
3. Press the (On/Off) button to cancel.■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator of f): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor
vents, and back of
the center console
*
Dashboard vents
and back of the
center console
*
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Buttons (Recirculation) Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
A/C
(Air Conditioning)
Button Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Buttons
* Not available on all models

uuClimate Control System
*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
170Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.

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uuClimate Control System
*uSynchronized Mode
Controls
Synchronized ModeYou can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side and the passenger
side in synchronized mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.
u The system will switch to the synchronized mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control buttons.
Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.
1Synchronized Mode
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronized mode.
When the system is in dual mode, the driver side
temperature and the passenger side temperature can
be set separately.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the
information of the sunlight sensor and the sun
position updated by the navigation system’s GPS.Models with navigation system

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uuClimate Control System
*uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with a sunlight sensor and an
interior temperature sensor. Do not cover or
spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight Sensor
Temperature
Sensor

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemUSB Port .......................................... 175
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 176
Audio System Theft Protection
*....... 177
Region Setting ................................. 178
Audio Remote Controls .................... 179
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 180
Audio/Information Screen ................ 181
Display Setup ................................... 186
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 187
Playing a CD .................................... 190
Playing an iPod® ............................... 193
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 196
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 198
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 201
Models with one display
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 203
Audio with Touch Screen .. ............... 204
Audio/Information Screen ................ 207
Display Setup ................................... 213
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 214
Playing XM ® Radio ........................... 218
Playing a CD .................................... 221
Playing an iPod ®............................... 224
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 228
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 231
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 234
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 236
Audio with Touch Screen .. ............... 237
Audio/Information Screen ................ 239Models with two displaysModels with navigation system
Display Setup ................................... 244
Voice Control Operation .................. 245
Playing AM/FM Radio....................... 253
Playing XM ® Radio ........................... 257
Playing a CD .................................... 260Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio..... 263Playing an iPod® .............................. 273
Playing Internet Radio .... .................. 281
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 284
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 287
Audio Error Messages ...................... 289General Information on the Audio System
.....295
Customized Features........................ 299
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 337
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..... 339 , 376
Compass
*.......................................... 414
* Not available on all models

174Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemSee the Navigation System Manual for information on the navigation system.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio service
*. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio
*, USB flash drives,
and iPod ®, iPhone® and Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the touchscreen interface
*.
1 About Your Audio System
XM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM ® Radio, contact a
dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 295
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ® and iPhone ® are registered trademarks owned
by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Models with navigation systemRemote Controls iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Features
USB Port
Install the iPod ® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
1 USB Port•Do not leave the iPod ® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.•Do not connect the iPod ® or USB flash drive using a
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod ®, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions
provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .