climate control HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2006 Owner's Manual (in English)

2006 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
............................................ .4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .7
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .55
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
..................... .101
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................153
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .167
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................191
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................237
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................263
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................277
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................281
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Accord Value Package Audio System

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.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:
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 climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
52
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control Locations
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MIRROR CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSAUDIO
SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROLS
MOONROOF SWITCH
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
INDICATORS
GAUGES
FUEL
FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER
POWER
DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
SHIFT LEVER
(P.58)
(P.64)
(P.94)
(P.90)
(P.77)
(P.82)
(P.156) (P.145)
(P.71)
(P.114)
(P.102)
(P.109)
(P.170, 173)
(P.99)
(P.95)
(P.157)
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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 de-
scribes 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
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 102
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Voice Control System . 104
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Dual Temperature Control . 111
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Climate Control Sensors . 113
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Playing the Radio .114
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Voice Control System . 116
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To Play the Radio .116
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To Select a Station . 116
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Adjusting the Sound . 119
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Radio Frequencies . 120
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Radio Reception .120
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Playing a CD .122
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Playing a CD, CD Changer . 124
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To Play a CD .124
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To Stop Playing a CD . 127
Removing CDs from the .................................
Changer .127
Operating the Optional CD .................................
Changer .128
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CD Player Error Messages . 129
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Protecting your CDs .130
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General Inf ormation . 130
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Protecting CDs .130
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Playing a Tape .131
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To Play a Tape .132
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To Stop Playing a Tape . 132 ............
Tape Search Functions . 133
Caring f or the Tape and .....................................
Player .134
Playing the XM Satellite ......................................
Radio .135
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Satellite Digital Radio . 135
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To Play XM Satellite Radio . 136
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To Select a Channel . 136
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Satellite Radio Signals . 138
Receiving Satellite Radio ....................................
Service .139
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Steering Wheel Controls . 141
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Radio Thef t Protection . 142
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Setting the Clock .143
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Security System .144
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Cruise Control .145
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .148
U.S. EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6
Canadian EX-L, SE-V6 and EX-V6
U.S. EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6Canadian EX-L, SE-V6 and EX-V6
Features
Features
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The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. 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.
Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
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. 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.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
The driver and passenger can select
independent temperature settings by
selecting the DUAL button.
Push the DUAL button. When the
indicator in the button is on, turn the
dials to adjust the temperature.Press the DUAL button. The
indicator in the button 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
driver’s side temperature.
Only on models equipped with
Navigation System EX-L and EX-V6 without Navigation
System
Except EX-L and EX-V6 with NavigationSystem
EX-L and EX-V6
EX-L and EX-V6 without NavigationSystem EX-L and EX-V6 with Navigation System
EX-L and EX-V6
EX-L and EX-V6 with Navigation System
U.S. VP, LX, SE, EX and LX-V6
Canadian DX-G, SE and SE-V6
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Voice Control System
Fan Control T emperature Control
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Without Navigation System:
With Navigation System:
For Vehicles with Navigation System
EX-L and EX-V6Set the
desired temperature by turning
the Temperature Control dial. You
will see AUTO in the system’s
display. Press the AUTO button.
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 automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
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.
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 previously off.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
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.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. 1.
2.
3.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Automatic Climate Control
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Features
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Turning
the fan speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
off. When the Climate Control System is
turned OFF, the temperature in the
upper display will also turn off.
To
keep stale air and mustiness
from collecting, you should have
the fan running at all times.
Keep
the system off for short
periods only.
If
you press OFF, the climate control
system shuts off.
Press
the OFF button. However, a
lack of airflow can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause fogging.
You
can manually select various
functions of the automatic climate
controlsystemwhenitisinAUTO.
All other features remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
If you press the A/C button next to
the display, the manual selections
will show in the display. Making any
manual selection causes the
indicator in the AUTO button to turn
off.
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.
If you set the temperature to its
lowest limit, (Lo) or its highest limit,
(Hi) the system runs at full cooling
or heating only. It does not regulate
the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan 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 ). 111With Navigation System
Dual Temperature Control EX-L and EX-V6 without Navigation
System
Except EX and EX-V6
EX-L and EX-V6 with Navigation System
Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Turn Everything Off
Manual Operation
110
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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.
If your vehicle has a climate controlsystem
Sunlight Sensor/T emperature
Sensor
Climat e Cont rol Sensors
Features
113
SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.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 f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
To jump start your vehicle:
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. The numbers in the illustration show
the order to connect the jumper
cable.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
1.
2.
CONT INUED
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BOOSTER
BATTERY
4-cylinder models
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
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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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After 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 filler neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
refilled 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.
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. 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.
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11.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
249
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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