air conditioning HONDA ODYSSEY 1995 Owners Manual

Comfort and Convenience Features

The heating and air conditioning
system in your car provides a com-
fortable driving environment in all

weather conditions.

The audio sound system is very
versatile. To get the most from this system, take the time to learn what
the controls do.

Some models have an anti-theft
audio system that requires a code

number to enable it. Heating and Cooling........................ 76

What Each Control Does............ 78
How to Use the System............... 79

Controlling Air Flow
Direction............................... 79
Ventilation................................ 79
To Cool with A/C.................... 80
To Heat..................................... 80
To Heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning.......... 81
To Defog and Defrost............. 82
To Turn Everything Off ............. 82
Rear A/C Unit.............................. 83
Audio System (US EX and

Canadian EX).......................... 84

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System...................................... 84
Operating the Radio.................... 85
Finding the Radio Station........... 85
Presetting..................................... 86
Adjusting the Sound.................... 87
Radio Frequencies....................... 88Operating the Cassette Player... 89
Cassette Search Functions......... 90
Caring for Cassettes.................... 91 Audio System (US EX).................... 92
AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio
System....................................... 92

Operating the Radio.................... 93
Finding the Radio Station........... 93
Presetting..................................... 94

Adjusting the Sound.................... 96 Radio Frequencies....................... 97Operating the Cassette Player... 98
Cassette Search Functions......... 99
Caring for Cassettes.................. 100
Operating the CD Player.......... 101
CD Error Indications................. 104
Caring for the Cassette Player..... 105
Theft Protection............................. 106
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Heating and Cooling

This system has full heating, venti- lation, and air conditioning capabi-
lities. You can adjust the system
controls to mix these in various
combinations. The air flows into the
interior at three possible levels,
which you can select. CENTER VENT
SIDE VENT
The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side ofthe dashboard is adjustable. Move
the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
The side vents can be opened and closed with the dials next to them. The heating and cooling system
draws air through the exterior vents
at the bottom of the windshield.
Keep these vents clear of leaves and
other debris.

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Heating and Cooling

What Each Control Does Fan Control LeverSliding this lever to the right
increases the fan speed, which
increases air flow.
Temperature Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right
increases the temperature of air
flowing from the system.
Mode Buttons
These buttons control the direction of air flow. The indicator light shows
which button is controlling air flow.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Switch
This switch turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
in the switch lights when the A/C is
ON.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER
Fresh Air and Recirculation Buttons
These two buttons control the source of air going into the system. In Fresh Air mode air
comes from outside the car. In
Recirculation mode the
interior air recycles through the

system.
FAN CONTROL

LEVER

AIR CONDITIONING

SWITCH

Comfort and Convenience Features FRESH AIR
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION AIR BUTTON
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How to Use the System
This section covers the best way to use the system for ventilation,cooling, dehumidifying, defrosting
and heating. In most cases, the mode
and air source selections are only
recommendations. You may prefer different settings. Use mode to heat or cool the
interior more quickly, or to keep out
smoke and dust. Leaving the system
in the recirculation mode with the
A/C off can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to
mode as

soon as the interior reaches a
comfortable temperature or the
outside smoky, dusty condition

clears.
The engine must be running for the
heater and air conditioning to pro-
vide hot and cold air. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air.If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes before you feel warm air
circulating.
The air conditioning system does not depend on engine temperature. It
can produce cold air almost immedi-

ately.

Controlling Air Flow Direction
Air flows into the interior at three
levels: Toward the floor

through the dash vents and
toward the windshield and side
windows You select the air
flow level or combination of levels
with the five mode buttons.
Ventilation

Your car has a flow-through venti- lation system. Air enters the car
through vents in front of the wind-shield. It circulates through the
interior then exits through the rear side panels. This system provides
fresh air even when the car is standing still. To bring in outside air, press the button. Set the fan
at a comfortable speed.
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To Cool with A/C

To operate the air conditioning system, press the air conditioning
switch. Set the fan to the desired
speed. You can also use the mode button to direct air out
of the dash and heater vents.
To cool the interior down rapidly after the car has been sitting in the

sun:

1. Start the engine. 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
switch.

3. Set the fan to maximum speed.
4. Open the windows partially. Select
and
When the interior reaches a com-
fortable temperature, close the

windows and set the system for

cooling as described above.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page 40) when using the A/C in heavy
traffic or driving up long hills. If it
moves near the red zone, turn off the
air conditioning until the gauge reads normally.
To Heat

To warm the interior:
1. Start the engine. 2. Select and
3. Switch the fan to the desired
speed.

4. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control lever.
Comfort and Convenience Features MODE BUTTONS
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH
FAN CONTROL LEVER
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To Heat and Dehumidify with Air
Conditioning

Air conditioning removes moisture from the air as it operates. Whenused in combination with the heater,
it makes the interior warm and dry.
1. Switch the fan on.
2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select and any desired
mode button.
4. Adjust the temperature control lever so the mixture of heated andcooled air feels comfortable.
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32° F (0°C).

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Comfort and Convenience Features
RECIRCULATION AIR BUTTON
FRESH AIR
BUTTON
MODE BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER FAN CONTROL

LEVER
AIR CONDITIONING
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To Defog and Defrost

To remove fog from the inside of the windows:
1. Switch the fan on.
2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select and
4. Adjust the temperature control lever so the airflow from the
defroster vents feels warm.
5. Turn on the rear window defogger to help clear the rear window.
To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windowsafter the car has been sitting out in
cold weather:
1. Start the engine. 2. Select and
3. Switch the fan and temperature
controls to maximum. To rapidly remove exterior frost or
ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select Once the
windshield is clear, select to
avoid fogging the windows.
These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base ofthe windshield and the side windowdefroster vents. The air flow will get
warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. You can
close the side vents with the dial
beside each vent. This will send more warm air to the windshielddefroster vents.
For safety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the windows
before driving away.
To Turn Everything Off

To shut off the system temporarily, slide the fan speed and temperature
control levers all the way to the left.
You should shut the system com- pletely off only for the first few
minutes of driving in cold weather,until the engine coolant warms up
enough to operate the heater. Keep
the fan on at all other times so stale air does not build up in the interior.

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Fuel Economy

The condition of your car and your driving habits are the two most
important things that affect the fuel
mileage you get.
Vehicle Condition Always maintain your car according to the maintenance schedule. This
will keep it in top operating condition.
An important part of that mainte- nance is the Periodic Checks (see
page 144). For example an under-inflated tire causes more "rolling
resistance," which uses fuel. It also
wears out faster, so check the tire
pressure at least monthly. In winter,
the build-up of snow on your car's
underside adds weight and rolling
resistance. Frequent cleaning helps
your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of corrosion. Driving Habits
You can improve fuel economy by driving moderately. Rapid acceler-
ation, abrupt cornering, and hard
braking use more fuel.
Always drive in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and acceler-
ate smoothly.
Depending on traffic conditions, try
to maintain a constant speed. Every
time you slow down and speed up,
your car uses extra fuel. Use the cruise control, when appropriate, to
increase fuel economy. A cold engine uses more fuel than a
warm engine. It is not necessary to "warm-up" a cold engine by letting it
idle for a long time. You can drive away in about a minute, no matter
how cold it is outside. The engine
will warm up faster, and you get better fuel economy. To cut down on
the number of "cold starts," try tocombine several short trips into one.
The air conditioning puts an extra load on the engine which makes ituse more fuel. Turn off the A/C to
cut down on air conditioning use.Use the flow-through ventilation
when the outside air temperature is moderate.
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Driving in Bad Weather

Visibility — Being able to see clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important in all weather conditions. This is
more difficult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers frequently. Keep the wind- shield washer reservoir full of the
proper fluid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the defrosters and air conditioning to keep the windows
from fogging up on the inside (see page 82). Traction — Check your tires
frequently for wear and properpressure. Both are important in
preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all four
wheels for the best handling.
Watch road conditions carefully, they can change from moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. "Clear" roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when theoutside temperature is near freezing.
The road surface can become covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Be careful when downshifting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the drive wheels for a moment and cause
a skid. Be very cautious when passing, or
being passed by other vehicles. The
spray from large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buffeting can cause you to lose control.
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Towing a Trailer

Towing Safety
Your car will not stop as quickly witha trailer in tow. Leave extra distance
between your car and other vehicles.
Avoid braking or turning suddenly.
This could cause the trailer to
jackknife or possibly turn over.
Keep in mind that your total vehicle
is now much longer. Leave more
room when making turns. The trailer
tracks a smaller arc than the car and can hit or run over something that
the car misses. When passing another vehicle, make sure the
trailer is clear before changing lanes. The car/trailer combination is more
affected by crosswinds and buffeting.
When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed and steer straight ahead. If there is too
much wind buffeting, slow down to
get out of the other vehicle's air
turbulence.
Towing a trailer puts an extra load on your car. You should have your
car serviced according to the "Maintenance schedule under severe
driving conditions" on page 141. This extra load is magnified when
you are driving in hilly terrain.
Watch the temperature gauge closely when climbing hills. If it gets
near the hot area, turn off the air
conditioning (if it is on). If this does
not reduce the heat, it may be
necessary to pull to the side of the
road and wait for the engine to cool.If the automatic transmission shifts
frequently between 3rd and 4th gears, put it in D3. This will help
prevent the transmission from overheating. Help keep the brakes
from overheating by shifting to a lower gear when going downhill.

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