climate control HONDA ACCORD 2008 8.G Owners Manual

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .53
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Features .119
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Bef ore Driving .259
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Driving .279
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Maintenance .305
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .355
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T echnical Inf ormation .381
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 399
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .403INDEX
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A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Overview of Contents
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.102)
(P.79)
(P.103) CLOCK
COMPASS
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.107)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.55)
GAUGES (P.63)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION(P.214)
(P.219)
(P.282)
(P.284)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.212)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.264)
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER
(P.90)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS(P.111) HOMELINK
BUTTONS
(P.9, 23)
(P.261) (P.9, 23)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.120)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.125)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.133)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown. (P.226)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as shown
below.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows: 1. 2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Cont rol L ocat ions
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MIRROR CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER CLOCK
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.55)
(P.63)
(P.102)
(P.79) (P.103)
(P.90) (P.120)
(P.125)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.107)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE LEVER COMPASS
(P.133)
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM(P.214)
(P.219)
(P.282)
(P.284)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.212)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.264)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.111)HOMELINK
BUTTONS
(P.226)
(P.261)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.
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Climate Control Syst em
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).
1. 2.On models with navigation system
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Voice Control System
T emperat ure Cont rol
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
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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
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Dual Button
To Turn Everything Of f
Features
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Û ÝWhen the indicator in the button 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).
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
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.
The outside air intakes f or the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.
Push the switch up to increase the
fanspeedandairflow.Pushthe
switch down to decrease them. This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
Press the side of the bar to
increase the f an speed and airf low.
Press the side of the bar to
decrease them.
On models without navigation system On models with navigation system Recirculat ion But t on
A ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t on
Semi-automatic Operation
Fan Control
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
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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.
On models with climate control system
Sunlight Sensor/T emperature
Sensor
Climat e Cont rol Sensors
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SUNLIGHT SENSORTEMPERATURE SENSOR
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