climate control HONDA ACCORD 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols60
PARKING BRAKE
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROLS
MOONROOF CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSHAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.110)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.62, 68)
(P.102)
(P.98)
(P.83)
(P.99)
(P.89/165) (P.166)
(P.103) (P.107)(P.119)
(P.76)
(P.153)
(P.155)
(P.122,130,140,145)
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The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Honda.
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 110
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Air Flow Buttons . 112
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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 115
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Dual Temperature Control . 119
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Climate Control Sensors . 121
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Playing the Radio . 122
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To the Radio . 124
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To Select a Station . 124
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Adjusting the Sound . 127
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Radio Frequencies . 128
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Radio Reception . 128
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Playing a CD . 130
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Playing a CD, CD Changer . 132
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To Play a CD . 132
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To Stop Playing a CD . 135
Removing CD’s from the
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Changer . 135
Operating the Optional CD .................................
Changer . 136
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CD Player Error Messages . 137
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CD Changer Error Messages . 138
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Protecting your CDs . 139
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General Inf ormation . 139
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Protecting CD’s . 139
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Playing a Tape . 140
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To Play a Tape . 142 ............
To Stop Playing a Tape . 142
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Tape Search Functions . 143
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Caring the Tape and Player . 144
Playing the XM Satellite ......................................
Radio . 145
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Satellite Digital Radio . 145
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To Play XM Satellite Radio . 146
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To Select a Channel . 146
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Satellite Radio Signals . 148
Receiving Satellite Radio
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Service . 149
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Steering Wheel Controls . 151
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Radio Thef t Protection . 152
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Setting the Clock . 153
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Security System . 154
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Cruise Control . 155
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 158
On all models except 4-cylinder LX
model
Features
Features109
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Air conditioning is optional f or DX
models. Your Honda dealer can
install a Honda air conditioning
system that is designed to f it in your
vehicle.
For EX-L and EX-V6 with navigation
system, see page f or Automatic
Climate Control and Manual
Operations inf ormation. On EX-L and EX-V6 models with the
navigation system, you can manually
select the f an speed by pressing the
A/C button next to the display and
then, pressing the f an control icons.
On EX-L and EX-V6 models without
the navigation system, you can
manually select the f an speed by
pressing the f an control buttons. The
f an speed is represented by vertical
bars in the display.
On all models except EX-L and
EX-V6, turn this dial clockwise to
increase f an speed and increase the
airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.For vehicles with the navigation
system, press the DUAL button and
the green indicator will come on.
The driver and passenger can each
select the temperature control
buttons ( or ) to the desired
setting.
When the indicator in the DUAL
button is off, both sides adjust to the
same temperature.
The driver and passenger can select
independent temperature settings by
selecting the DUAL button.
For vehicles without navigation
system, push the DUAL button.
When the indicator in the button is
lit, turn the dials to adjust the
temperature.
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On all models except EX-L and EX-V6
with Navigation System
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
Heating and Cooling
What Each Control Does T emperature Control
Fan Control
Air Flow Buttons
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The Automatic Climate Control
system can adjust the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the Temperature Control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display.
Set the desired temperature by
pressing the to raise the
temperature or to lower the
temperature. The selected
temperature will show in the upper
display.The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air to raise or lower the
interior temperature to the
temperature you selected.
In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated f or the
driver and passenger. If the driver’s
side of the vehicle is getting too
much sun, the system will adjust to a
lower temperature. If you set the temperature to its
lowest limit, (Lo) or its highest limit,
(Hi) the system runs at f ull cooling
or heating only. It does not regulate
the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When
the indicator in the Dual button is on,
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperature can be controlled
independently (see page ).
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Without Navigation SystemWith Navigation System Dual Temperature Control
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
EX-L and EX-V6 models with NavigationSystem EX-L and EX-V6 models
T o Cool or Heat A utomatically Using A utomatic Climate Control
Features
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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If you press OFF, 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.
When the Climate Control System is
turned OFF, the temperature in the
upper display will also turn of f .
Turningthefanspeedand
temperature control dials all the way
to the left shuts off the system
completely.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the Climate Control
System when it is in AUTO. All other
f eatures remain automatically
controlled.
Manual selections will cause the
word AUTO in the display to go out.
Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of air f low can cause the
windows to fog up. It is
recommended that you keep the f an
on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause f ogging.
If you press the A/C button next to
the display, the manual selections
will show in the display. Manual
selection will cause the light in the
AUTO button to turn of f .
With Navigation System Except f or EX and EX-V6 models
EX-L and EX-V6 without Navigation
System
EX-L and EX-V6 with Navigation System
Features
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Manual Operation To Turn Everything Of f
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Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight Sensor/T emperature
Sensor
Features
Climat e Cont rol Sensors
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SUNLIGHT SENSOR
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchor. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your Honda dealer replace this
f ilter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
the f low f rom the climate control
system becomes less than usual.
Clean dirty seat belts with a sof t
brush and a mixture of mild soap and
warm water. Do not use bleach, dye,
or cleaning solvents that can weaken
the belt material. Let the belts air
drybeforeyouusethevehicle.
If you remove the f loor mats, make
sure to re-anchor them when you put
them back in your vehicle.
The driver’s and right rear f loor
mats that came with your vehicle
hooks over the f loor mat anchor.
This keeps the f loor mats f rom
sliding f orward and possibly
interf ering with the pedals or
marking the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors inef f ective.
Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
Seat Belts Floor Mats
Dust and Pollen Filter
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
To jump start your vehicle: 1. 2. 3.
CONT INUED
Jump Starting
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NOTICE:
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme
cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator. Using gloves or large heavy cloth,
turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
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If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example: The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your car meet all U.S.
Federal Saf ety Requirements. All
tires are also graded for treadwear,
traction, and temperature perform-
ance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards.
The f ollowing explains these
gradings.
All passenger vehicle tires must
conf orm to Federal Saf ety
Requirements in addition to these
grades.
T echnical Inf ormation
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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