climate control HONDA ODYSSEY 2003 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

2003 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance ........................................................................\
....................................................... 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
............................................... 5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
.................................................. .69
Instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
.............................. .143
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
...................................................... ...............243
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................................................257
The proper way to start the engine, shift the tr ansmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
...................................................... ...................283
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care........................................................................\
...................................................... ...........343
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................351
This section covers several problems motorists someti mes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
...................................................... .383
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)..................................................................... .397
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only )........................................................................\
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.401
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.

Your Vehicle at a Glance
2
INDICATOR LIGHTS
GAUGESSHIFT LEVER
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
REAR A/C CONTROL
GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
CENTER TABLE
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
(P.71)
(P.78) (P.261) (P.144)
(P.152)
(P.166)
(P.100)
(P.169,181,201,217)
(P.130)
(P.138)
(P.129)
(P.245)
(P.246)
(P.123) (P.124)
(P.92)
SEAT HEATER
SWICH

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.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever: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 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’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system/climate control system as
shown below.
Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety66
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 L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols70
MIRROR
CONTROLSDIGITAL CLOCK
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.103)
(P.128)(P.130) (P.144)
(P.152)
(P.166)
(P.169, 181,201,217)
(P.246)
(P.245)
(P.123) (P.124) (P.92) POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES
REAR A/C
UNITCONTROL
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES DOOR LOCKS
WITCHES
SEAT HEATER
SWITCH

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Heating and Cooling .144
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What Each Control Does . 144
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How to Use the System . 147
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To Turn Everything Of f . 151
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Climate Control System . 152
(EX model and EX-L model without Navigation System) .......
Fully-automatic Operation . 154
.......
Semi-automatic Operation . 156
(EX-L model with Navigation System) .......
Fully-automatic Operation . 160
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Semi-automatic Operation . 161
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 165
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Rear A/C Unit .166
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Audio System (LX) .169
AM/FM/Cassette Stereo ........................
Audio System .169
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Operating the Radio . 170
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Adjusting the Sound . 173
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Audio System Lighting . 174
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .174
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Tape Search Functions . 174Operating the Optional CD
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Player/Changer .177
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .180
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Audio System (EX, EX-L) . 181
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 181
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Operating the Radio . 182
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Adjusting the Sound . 186
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Audio System Lighting . 187
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Radio Frequencies . 187
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Radio Reception .187
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Operating the CD Player . 189
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Operating the CD Changer . 191
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Protecting Compact Discs . 192
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CD Player Error Indications . 193
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .194
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .195
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Tape Search Functions . 196
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .198
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Remote Audio Controls . 199
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Thef t Protection .200 Audio System (Optional on
..................
U.S. EX-L model) . 201
AM/FM/CD/DVD Audio ....................................
System .201
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Operating the Radio . 203
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Adjusting the Sound . 207
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Audio System Lighting . 208
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .209
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Operating the CD Player . 212
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Operating the CD Changer . 214
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CD Player Error Indications . 215
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .216
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Rear Entertainment System . 217
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Security System .234
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Cruise Control .235
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .238
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures143

For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running.
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.
The direction of air f low f rom 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. Your vehicle also has a rear A/C unit
that allows the rear passengers to
adjust the heating, cooling, and air
f low (see page ).
The corner vents can be opened and
closed with the dials next to them.
The climate control system draws air
through the exterior vents at the
bottom of the windshield. Keep
these vents clear of leaves and other
debris. There are f our vents in the ceiling
(see page ).
166
168
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
On EX and EX-L models
152
CENTER VENTS CORNER VENT

The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature. To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button and set the
f an control dial to AUTO, then set
the desired temperature by turning
the temperature control dial. You will
see FULL AUTO in the system’s
display. The light above thebuttonalsoshowsyouwhich
mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is
selected.
EX model and EX-L model without
Navigation System
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fully-automatic Operation
154
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL FULL AUTO
DISPLAYFAN CONTROL DIAL
AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON

When you set the temperature to its
lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs
at f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
When the temperature is set
between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior
temperature to the set value.
Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
of f . Keep the system completely of f
only f or short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness f rom collecting,
you should have the f an running at
all times.
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures155
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIALFULL AUTO
DISPLAYFAN CONTROL DIAL
OFF BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON

You can manually select various
f unctions of the Climate Control
system when it is in FULL AUTO.
All other f eatures remain auto-
matically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
FULL to go out.
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the sys-
tem cannot regulate the inside tem-
perature if you set the dial below the
outside temperature. With the A/C
on, use the temperature control dial
to adjust the temperature of the air
flow to a comfortable setting.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).You can, f or example, manually put
the system in recirculation mode
when driving through an area of
smoke or f umes.
Semi-automatic Operation
A ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t on
Recirculat ion But t on
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures156
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON

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To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button. Then set
the desired temperature by pressing
either side of the TEMP button:
to raise the temperature above the
displayed value, or to lower the
temperature.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs
at f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
When the temperature is set
between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior temperature to the set value.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
vehicle has been driven f or a short
time and the heater starts to develop
warm air.
Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
of f . Keep the system completely of f
only f or short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness f rom collecting,
you should have the f an running at
all times.
EX-L model with Navigation System
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Fully-automatic Operation
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures160
TEMPERATURE BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY