HONDA ODYSSEY 2002 RA6-RA9 / 2.G Owners Manual

The cargo area light comes on
whenanydoororthetailgateis
opened if the switch in the light is
in the door activated (center)
position. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, it can be turned
on with the switch in the light.When the switch is in the ON
position:
All the individual map lights come
onandstayonaslongasthe
switch remains in the ON position.
The cargo area light comes on and
stays on if the switch in the light is
in the door activated (center)
position. The lights go out about six seconds
after all the doors and the tailgate
are closed.
With the light control switch in the
Door Activated position, all the
individual map lights and the cargo
area light (with the switch in the
center position) come on when you
unlock the door with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
Withanydoororthetailgateleft
open, the lights stay on about three
minutes, then go out.
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Interior Lights
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Turn on the f ront individual map
lights by pushing the button next to
each light. Push the button again to
turn it off. You can also operate
these lights with the light control
switch (see page ).Turn on each rear individual map
light by pushing the lens when the
ignition switch is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Push the lens again to turn it off.
You can also operate these lights
with the light control switch (see
page ).The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, it comes on when
you open the tailgate. In the ON
position, it stays on continuously.
This light also works with the light
control switch (see page ).
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Interior Lights
Individual Map L ights Cargo A rea L ight
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The ignition switch light comes on
when you open the driver’s door, and
stays on several seconds after you
close the door.
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ignition Switch L ight
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Heating and Cooling .132
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What Each Control Does . 132
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How to Use the System . 135
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To Turn Everything Of f . 139
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Climate Control System . 140
(EX model and EX-L model without Navigation System) .......
Fully-automatic Operation . 142
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Semi-automatic Operation . 144
(EX-L model with Navigation System) .......
Fully-automatic Operation . 148
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Semi-automatic Operation . 149
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 153
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Rear A/C Unit .154
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Audio System (LX) .157
AM/FM/Cassette Stereo ........................
Audio System .157
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Operating the Radio . 158
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Adjusting the Sound . 161
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Audio System Lighting . 162
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .162
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Tape Search Functions . 162Operating the Optional CD
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Player/Changer .165
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .168
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Audio System (EX, EX-L) . 169
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 169
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Operating the Radio . 170
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Adjusting the Sound . 174
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Audio System Lighting . 175
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Radio Frequencies . 175
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Radio Reception .175
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Operating the CD Player . 177
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Operating the CD Changer . 179
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Protecting Compact Discs . 180
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CD Player Error Indications . 181
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .182
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .183
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Tape Search Functions . 184
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .186
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Remote Audio Controls . 187
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Thef t Protection .188 Audio System (Optional on
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U.S. EX-L model) . 189
AM/FM/CD/DVD Audio ....................................
System .189
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Operating the Radio . 191
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Adjusting the Sound . 195
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Audio System Lighting . 196
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .197
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Operating the CD Player . 200
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Operating the CD Changer . 202
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CD Player Error Indications . 203
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .204
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Rear Entertainment System . 205
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Security System .221
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Cruise Control .222
HomeLink Universal .................................
Tranceiver .225
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures131

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or best
visibility.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator above this button is lit,
air f rom the vehicle’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
With this dial, you can adjust the
rear A/C unit heating, cooling, and
air flow (see page ). This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
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Heating and Cooling
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Rear A /C Control Dial
On L X model
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Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
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. In this case you cannot turn it
off.When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Mode Buttons
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The vents in the corners of the
dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials next to them.
You can adjust the direction of the
air coming f rom the dashboard vents
by moving the tab in the center of
each vent up-and-down and side-to-
side. There are f our vents in the ceiling
(see page ).
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Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent Controls
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This section covers how to set up the
system controls f or ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidif ying, and
def rosting.
The engine must be running f or 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 bef ore you f eel warm air
coming from the system.The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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 of f ,
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 condition
clears. The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent ilat ion
How to Use the System
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When the interior has cooled down
to a more comf ortable temperature,
close the windows and set the
controls as described f or normal
cooling.Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
) when driving in stop-and-go
traf f ic or climbing a long, steep hill.
If it moves near the red zone, turn
of f the A/C until the gauge reads
normally.
If the interior is very warm f rom
beingparkedinthesun,youcancool
it down more rapidly by setting up
the controls this way:
Start the engine.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. Make sure the tempera-
ture control dial is turned all the
way to the left.
Set the f an to maximum speed.
Open the windows partially. Select and Fresh Air mode.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light above the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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Heating and Cooling
T o Cool wit h A /C
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To warm the interior:Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Start the engine.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the mixture of heated and
cooled air f eels comf ortable. Switch the f an on.
Select .
When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the air flow from the
def roster vents f eels warm.
Turn on the rear window def ogger
to help clear the rear window.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
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Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T o Heat
T o Heat and Dehumidif y wit h A ir
Condit ioning T o Def og and Def rost
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