ESP HONDA ODYSSEY 1999 User Guide

Heating and Cooling

Mode Buttons
Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will flow from the dashboard corner
vents in all modes. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents. Air flows from the floor

vents.
Air flow is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield. When you select or
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
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To Heat

To warm the interior:
1. Start the engine. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode.
3. Set the fan to the desired speed.
4. Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
To Heat and Dehumidify with Air

Conditioning

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used 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 Fresh Air mode.
4. Adjust the temperature control
dial so the mixture of heated and
cooled air feels comfortable.
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
To Defog and Defrost

To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:

1. Switch the fan on. 2. Select
When you select the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the
defroster vents feels warm.
4. Turn on the rear window defogger to help clear the rear window.
When you switch to another mode from the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it off.

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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 corner vents with the dial
beside each vent. This will send
more warm air to the windshield
defroster 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,
turn the fan speed and temperaturecontrol dials all the way to the left.
You should shut the system completely 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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Climate Control System

On EX model

The automatic climate control system in your Honda picks the
proper combination of air condi-
tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.
Your vehicle also has a rear A/C unit that allows the rear passengers toadjust the heating, cooling, and air
flow (see page 146).
The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each corner of the dashboard is adjustable.
Move the tab in the center of each
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
The corner vents can be opened and closed with the dials next to them.
CENTER VENTS

There are four vents in the ceiling (see page 148).
The climate control system draws air through the exterior vents at the
bottom of the windshield. Keepthese vents clear of leaves and other
debris.
CORNER VENT

For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.

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Climate Control System
REAR CEILING VENT

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The main air flow is divided
between the floor vents and de-
froster vents at the base of the wind-
shield.
The main air flow comes
from the floor vents. The main air flow is divided
between the dashboard vents and the floor vents. The main air flow comes
from the dashboard vents.

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Climate Control System

The button directs the main
air flow to the windshield for fasterdefrosting. It also overrides any
MODE selection you may have made. When you select the A/C
turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode. For
faster defrosting, manually set the
fan speed to high. You can also increase air flow to the windshield by
closing the side vents in the
dashboard.
When you turn off by
pressing the button again, thesystem returns to its former settings.
Rear Window Defogger Button
This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 71).
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
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Rear A/C Unit
Your vehicle has two controls for the rear A/C unit. The rear A/C controldial is located on the climate control
panel, and the rear A/C passenger control panel is on the ceiling behind
the driver's seat.
You can adjust the heating, cooling, and air flow of the rear A/C unit with
these control dials. The rear passengers can also adjust thedirection and the amount of air flow
with the rear ceiling vents.

REAR CEILING VENT
REAR A/CPASSENGER

CONTROL PANEL REAR A/C
CONTROL DIAL

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The heating/cooling/air flow control dial selects the temperature and
level of the air flow.
When the dial is in the position, heated air flows
from the rear floor vents.
When the dial is in the position, cooled air flows
from the rear ceiling vents. Cooled air can be selected when the A/C
switch on the front control panel is
turned on. Rear Ceiling Vents
TAB

LEVER

The direction and quantity of air flow from each rear ceiling vent is
adjustable.

To adjust the direction of the air coming from a rear ceiling vent,
move the tab in the center of each
vent back-and-forth, and rotate the
vent with the tab. The lever next to each vent can be opened and closed
to regulate the amount of air flow.
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Audio System

AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio
System
On LX model

Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM
bands, while the preset buttons allow
you to easily select your favorite stations.
The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automaticsensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO2)
tape, and autoreverse for continuous
play.

* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-

ration. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

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