HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2008 8.G Owners Manual

The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the select/reset
knob on the instrument panel, with
the ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
Except LX and LX-P
Interior Lights
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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 dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
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Vents, Heating, and A/C .120
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Climate Control System .125
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Dual Temperature Control .130
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Climate Control Sensors .132
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Audio System .133
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Playing the FM/AM Radio .134
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Playing a Disc .141
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Disc Player Error Messages .148
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Audio System .149
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Playing the FM/AM Radio .150
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .157
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Playing Discs .163
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Disc Changer Error Messages .173
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Audio System .174
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Playing the FM/AM Radio .175
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .187
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Playing Discs .194
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Disc Changer Error Messages .205
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Protecting Your Discs .206
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FM/AM Radio Reception .209
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Remote Audio Controls .211
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Auxiliary Input Jack .212 .................
Radio Thef t Protection .213
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Setting the Clock .214
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Security System .217
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Compass .219
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Cruise Control .223
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .226
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.231
LX and LX-P models
EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Except LX and LX-P
Except LX and LX-P
Features
Features
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: If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
LX,LX-P,EX,andEXV6
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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 MIRRORS BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
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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. 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. 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 ).
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 . /
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Except U.S. LX and LX-P
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
Mode Control
Features
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Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode f rom or to , the system
keeps the A/C on. The A/C
indicator will not come on if it was
off to start with.
To turn of f the A/C, press the A/C
button to illuminate the indicator,
then press it again to turn off the
A/C. Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you switch to or mode f rom , the A/C
turnsoff.Butifitwasontostart
with, the A/C stays on. When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C.
You cannot turn the A/C of f in this
mode.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.
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 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.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. 1.
2.
3.
4.1.
2.
3.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Ventilation
Using the Heater
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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 zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
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. 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.
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.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
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2.
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4.
5. 1.
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3.
4.
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2.
3.
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If the interior is very warm,Dehumidif y the Interior
Using the A/C
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
of f .
Keep the system 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.
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. Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below 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.
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.
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2.
3.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
To Defog and Defrost To Turn Everything Off
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
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Climate Control System
With navigation system
Without navigation system
EX-L and EX-L V6
Features
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AUTO BUTTON
AIR
CONDITIONING
BUTTON
AUTO
INDICATOR
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
OFF BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON FAN CONTROL SWITCHWINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
BUTTON DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
AIR
CONDITIONING
BUTTON
FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SWITCH
FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SWITCH
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
DUAL
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED
MIRROR
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
AUTO
INDICATOR CENTER
DISPLAY
FAN CONTROL
BAR
AUTO
BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
FRONT PASSENGER’S
SIDE TEMPERATURE
MODE
CONTROL
BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
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The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle picks the
proper combination of air
conditioning, heating, and ventilation
to maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and airflow levels.The system automatically selects
the proper mix of conditioned
and/or heated air that will, as
quickly as possible, raise or lower
the interior temperature to your
pref erence.
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
Press the Auto button. The
indicator in the button also comes
on as a reminder. You will see
AUTO on the display (in the
center display on models with
navigation system).
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control switch.
You can set the driver’s side
temperature and the passenger’s
side temperature separately.The driver’s side temperature and
the passenger’s side temperature can
be set separately. Push up the switch
of the appropriate temperature
control to increase the temperature
of airflow. Push down the switch to
decrease it. Each set temperature is
showninthedisplay(inthecenter
display on models with navigation
system).
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2.On models with navigation system
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Voice Control System
T emperat ure Cont rol
Climate Control System
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When the indicator in the dual
button is on, the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page).
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.
When you adjust a f an control, the
f an is taken out of AUTO mode.
In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior
temperature is independently
regulated f or the driver and f ront
passenger according to each
adjusted temperature. The system
also regulates each temperature
basedontheinformationof thesun
light sensor and the sun 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.
You can set the temperatures for the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side
separately when this button is
pressed (indicator is on). When the
indicator in the DUAL button is of f ,
the temperatures for both sides are
synchronized to the driver’s side set
temperature. When def rost mode is
selected, dual mode operation is
canceled.
If you press the OFF button, the
climate control system shuts of f
completely.
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.
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On models with navigation system
Climate Control System
Dual Button
To Turn Everything Off
Features
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