heating HONDA ODYSSEY 2000 RA6-RA9 / 2.G Owners Manual

Carbon Monoxid e Hazar d
Your vehicle's exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
hav e no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.
You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the under-
side.
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. With the tailgate open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle'sinterior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windowsand set the heating and cooling
system/climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconfined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate controlsystem as follows:
1. Select the Fresh Air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Drive r an d Passenge r Safet y
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.

Control Location s
Instrument s an d Control s
POWER SLIDIN G
DOO R SWITCHE S
(P. 90) MIRRO
R
CONTROL S
(P. 115 ) DIGITA
L CLOC K
(P. 117 ) HEATING/COOLIN
G CONTROL S (P . 130 )
CLIMAT E CONTRO L SYSTE M (P. 138)
REA R A/ C UNI T
CONTRO L
(P. 152 )
AUDI O SYSTE M
(P. 155 , 167 )
HOO D RELEAS E HANDL E
(P. 190 )
FUE
L FIL L DOO R RELEAS E
(P. 189 )
POWE
R WINDO W
SWITCHE S
(P. 113 )
DOO
R LOC K
SWITCHE S
(P. 79)

Comfort an d Convenienc e Feature s
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many features. This section de-
scribes those features and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, refer to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
On EX model
Your Honda has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
Heating and Cooling...................... 130
What Each Control Does.......... 130How to Use the System............. 133
To Turn Everything Off........... 137
Climate Control System................ 138 (EX model without Navigation
System)
Fully-automatic Operation........ 140
Semi-automatic Operation........ 142
(EX model with Navigation
System)
Fully-automatic Operation........ 146
Semi-automatic Operation........ 147
Sunlight Sensor/ Temperature Sensor............. 151
Rear A/C Unit............................ 152
Audio System (LX)........................ 155 AM/FM/Cassette StereoAudio System......................... 155
Operating the Radio.................. 156
Adjusting the Sound.................. 159
Audio System Lighting............. 160
Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 160
Tape Search Functions............. 160 Operating the Optional CD
Player/Changer..................... 163
CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 166
Audio System (EX)........................ 167 AM/FM/CD Audio System..... 167Operating the Radio.................. 168
Adjusting the Sound.................. 172
Audio System Lighting............. 173 Radio Frequencies.................... . 173
Radio Reception......................... 173 Operating the CD Player.......... 175
Operating the CD Changer...... 177
Protecting Compact Discs........ 178 CD Player Error Indications..... 179
CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 180
Operating the Cassette Player..................................... . 181
Tape Search Functions............. 182
Caring for the Cassette Player...................................... 184
Remote Audio Controls ............ 185
Theft Protection........................ 186
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

Heating an d Coolin g
On LX model
Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comfortable, and
keep the windows clear for best
visibility.
Wha t Eac h Contro l Doe s
Fa n Contro l Dia l
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the fan's speed, which increases air
flow.
Temperatur e Contro l Dia l
Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow.
Ai r Conditionin g (A/C ) Butto n
This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on.
MOD E BUTTON S
FA N CONTRO L
DIA L
Recirculatio n Butto n
This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When
the indicator above this button is lit,air from the vehicle's interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in from outside the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode). Rea
r Windo w Defogge r Butto n
This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 71).
Rea r A/ C Contro l Dia l
With this dial, you can adjust the
rear A/C unit heating, cooling, andair flow (see page 152).
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s RECIRCULATIO
N
BUTTO N REA
R WINDO W
DEFOGGE R BUTTO N
TEMPERATUR
E
CONTRO L DIA L REA
R A/ C
CONTRO L DIA L
AI R CONDITIONIN G
BUTTO N

Heating an d Coolin g
Mode Button s
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 toFresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

Heating an d Coolin g
Vent Control s
You can adjust the direction of the air coming from the dashboard vents
by moving the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to-
side.
CORNE R VEN T
The vents in the corners of the
dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials next to them.
REA R CEILIN G VEN T
There are four vents in the ceiling
(see page 154).
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s
CENTER VENT S

Heating an d Coolin g
How to Us e th e Syste m
This section covers how to set up the
system controls for ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and
defrosting.
The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to
generate 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
coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the conditionFA N CONTRO LDIALMOD E BUTTON STEMPERATUR ECONTROL DIA L
RECIRCULATIO N
BUTTO N
clears.
The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are atthe base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.
Ventilation
The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
1. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left.
Make sure the A/C is off.
2. Select and Fresh Air mode.
3. Set the fan to the desired speed.
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s
CONTINUED
AIR CONDITIONIN G
BUTTO N

Heating an d Coolin g
To Cool with A/C
1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light above the button
should come on when a fan speed
is selected.
2. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left.
3. Select
4. If the outside air is humid, selectRecirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
If the interior is very warm from
being parked in the sun, you can cool
it down more rapidly by setting up
the controls this way:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Make sure the tempera-
ture control dial is turned all the
way to the left.
3. Set the fan to maximum speed.
4. Open the windows partially. Select
and Fresh Air mode.
FA N CONTRO L
DIA L MOD
E BUTTON S TEMPERATUR ECONTROL DIA L
RECIRCULATIO N
BUTTO N AI
R CONDITIONIN G
BUTTO N
When the interior has cooled down
to a more comfortable temperature,close the windows and set the
controls as described for normal
cooling.
Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page 63 ) when driving in stop-and-go
traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn
off the A/C until the gauge reads
normally.
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

Heating an d Coolin g
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, removesmoisture from the air. When used incombination 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.
CONTINUED
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

Heating an d Coolin g
To remove exterior frost or ice from
the windshield and side windowsafter the vehicle has been sitting out
in cold weather:
1. Start the engine.
2. Select
When you select thesystem automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
3. Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very colddays), first select the Recirculation
mode. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid
fogging the windows.
FA N CONTRO L
DIA L
RECIRCULATIO N
BUTTO N
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s MOD
E BUTTON STEMPERATUR
E
CONTRO L DIA L
AIR CONDITIONIN G
BUTTO N