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Controls
Heating and Cooling System*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
Mode ButtonsChange airflow.Floor and defroster vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor vents
Dashboard vents
Fan Control Dial
Adjusts the fan speed.
Rotate the dial all the
way to OFF to turn
everything off.
ButtonTurns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the dashboard vents, and
switches the mode to recirculation.
A/C ButtonPress to cool the interior or
dehumidify while heating.
Windshield Defroster ButtonTurns on the A/C, selects airflow from
the defroster vents at the base of the
windshield, and switches the mode to
fresh air.
Temperature
Control Dial
Adjusts the interior
temperature.
(Recirculation) ButtonPress the 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 off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system
in fresh air mode in normal situations.
* Not available on all models
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uuHeating and Cooling System*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1.Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2.Select .
3.Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4.Press the button (indicator off).
■To rapidly warm up the interior
1.Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2.Select .
3.Set the temperature to maximum high.
4.Press the button (indicator on).
■To dehumidify the interior
When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1.Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.
2.Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning system.
3.Select .
4.Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.
■Heating1Heating
When you select , the mode automatically
switches to fresh air.
1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
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Controls
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 (indicator on).
■To rapidly cool down the interior
1.Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2.Set the temperature to maximum low.
3.Press the button (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 high.
■Cooling1To 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 Windows1Defrosting 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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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound
Features
Adjusting the Sound
Press the SETUP button, and rotate to
select Sound Settings, then press . Rotate
to scroll through the following choices:1Adjusting the Sound
The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
Selector
Knob
SETUP
Button
Treble is selectable.
Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation Subwoofer
*
Bass
Treble
Fader
Balance
* Not available on all models
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL
Features
The multi-information display notifies you
when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the vehicle is in motion. You
cannot select a grayed-out option until the
vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries can
be called using voice commands while the
vehicle is in motion.
2Speed Dial P. 211
■HFL Status Display1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.
Signal Strength
HFL ModeBattery Level StatusRoam Status
Call Name
Bluetooth IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
■Limitations for Manual Operation
1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the multi-
information display varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
2Customized Features P. 84
Disabled Option
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
HFL Menus
The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w to use HFL.
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are limited while driving. A message
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving
and the operation is canceled.
Display your speed dial entry lists.
(up to 15 entries per paired phone)
Display the last 20
outgoing calls.
Display the last 20
incoming calls.
Display the last 20
missed calls.
Display the paired phone’s phonebook.
Enter a phone number to dial.
Phone
Speed Dial*1
Call History*1
PHONEor
Phonebook
*1
Dial*1
Dialed Calls
Received Calls
Missed Calls
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Features
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Select a phone number from the
phonebook to store as a speed dial number.Add New
Existing entry list
Select a phone number from the call history
to store as a speed dial number.
Enter a phone number to store as a speed
dial number.
Change a previously stored speed dial
number.
Delete a previously stored speed dial
number.
Create a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Change a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Speed Dial*1Phonebook
Call History
Phone Number
Change Speed Dial
Delete Speed Dial
Store Voice Tag
Delete Voice Tag
Change Voice Tag
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Features
Security codes, paired phones, all stored voice tags, all speed dial entries, and all
imported phonebook data are erased.
1.Press the PHONE button or the button.
2.Rotate to select Phone Setup, then
press .
uRepeat the procedure to select System
Clear.
3.Rotate to select Yes, then press .
4.A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Rotate to select Yes, then press
.
5.A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Rotate to finish.■To Clear the System