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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters and ventilation.
Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation
button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF se tting (no indicators on)
When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous ly selected setting of
seat heaters and ventilations is maintained.
■Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*1 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*
Do not use the seat heater s and the seat ventilation
even in LO when the engine is OFF. Under such
conditions, the battery ma y be weakened, making
the engine difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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An in-car vacuum system used for cleaning the inside of your vehicle. The vacuum
can be operated with the engine runnin g or for up to eight minutes without the
engine running.
■HondaVACTM*1 HondaVACTM*
NOTICE
The vacuum is intended for dry use only.
Water and other liquids can damage the vacuum.
3WARNING
•Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide that builds up rapidly in
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness
and even kill you.
If running the engine to power the
vacuum, park the vehicle outdoors and
lower all windows to ensure adequate
ventilation.
• Do not vacuum flammabl e liquids or in an
area with flammable vapors.
A fire or explosion could result, causing
death or serious injury.
Open the
upper lid and
pull out the
hose.
Install a desired attachment.
(Power)
Button
PWR SAVE
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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■To operate:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Set the power mode to ACCESSORY.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press the button to turn on the system.1To operate:
The vacuum automatica lly shuts off and the PWR
SAVE indicator comes on if the system detects that
running the vacuum is over discharging the battery.
After seven minutes of operation:
The beeper sounds intermittently.
When eight minutes elapse:
The beeper sounds once and the PWR SAVE
indicator comes on. The va cuum automatically shuts
off.
To continue vacuumin g, start the engine.
Operate the engine only when there is sufficient
ventilation.
Without engine running
With engine running
Without engine running
With engine running
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Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature us ing the temperature control switch.
3. Press the button to cancel.
■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press 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.
Dual-zone climate control system
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains ac tive. If you do not want
air-conditioning suspended, press Auto Idle Stop OFF
button to cancel idle-stop.
If any buttons are presse d 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 th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure 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.
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.
Dashboard
vents
Dashboard
and floor
vents
Floor vents
Floor and
defroster
vents
AUTO Button
Temperature
Control Switch A/C
(Air Conditioning) Button
Fan Control
Switch
(Recirculation)
Button
(On/Off)
Button
SYNC
(Synchronized)
Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
MODE Button
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Pressing the button turns the air
conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■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 temperatur e 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 th e side windows.
If you press the button dur ing Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
1 To 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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Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the REAR button.
2. Press the REAR SETTINGS button.
u The system switches to the rear control mode for 10 seconds. The REAR
indicator appears on the display.
3. Press the AUTO button.
u The rear system changes to AUTO mode.
u The system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain
the set rear temperature. Change the temperature if necessary.
u To turn off the rear climat e control system, press the REAR button.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System
Dual-zone climate control system
REAR SETTINGS
Button
REAR (On/Off)
Button
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Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the dr iver’s side or passenger’s side control
switch.
3. Press the button to cancel.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
Pressing the button switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.
Mode Control Icon
(Air flows from
dashboard vents) Mode Control Icon
(Air flows from
floor vents)
Mode Control Icon
(Air flows from
floor and
windshield
defroster vents)
Fan Control Icon
Mode Control Icon (Air flows from
floor and dashboard vents)
A/C
(Air Conditioning)
Icon
(On/Off) Button
(Recirculation) Button
SYNC (Synchronized) Button
FRONT
CLIMATE
Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control switch Fan Control Button
Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control
switchAUTO Button
(Windshield Defroster)
Button
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■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press 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.
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■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 temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the winds hield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
If you press the button dur ing Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
1 To 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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