Button HONDA ODYSSEY 2004 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owner's Manual

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For automatic climate control and
manual operation on EX and EX-L
models, see page .
Turn this dial clockwise to increase
fan speed and increase the airflow.
You can manually select the f an
speed. Press the A/C button to view
the display, then press any of the fan
control icons. Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
To select the desired temperature,
press either side of the temperature
(TEMP) button ( or ).
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . On LX
models, the light in the button is on
when the A/C is on. On EX and EX-L
models, you will see A/C ON or A/C
OFF selected in the display.Press the A/C button to view the
display. Touching ON or OFF in the
display turns the air conditioning on
andoff.YouwillseeA/CONorA/C
OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
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On all models without Navigation
System
On EX-L model with Navigation System On all models without Navigation
System
On EX-L model with Navigation System
On all models without NavigationSystem On EX-L model with Navigation System
On EX and EX-L models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fan Control T emperature Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button/
Icons
Airf low Buttons
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When the light in/above the button
is on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the light is of f , air is brought
in f rom the outside of the vehicle
(Fresh Air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
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
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Use the mode control buttons or
icons to select the vents the air f lows
f rom. Some air will f low f rom the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. 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.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.
With this dial, you can adjust the
rear A/C unit heating, cooling, and
airflow (see page ).
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. 73
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control
Rear A /C Control Dial
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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.
Set the temperature control dial or
the button to the lower limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. 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 f rom the
system.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial. Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Press the A/C button to show the
A/C screen.
Select the desired mode and f an
speed icons on the screen.
Adjustthewarmthwiththe
temperature button ( or ). Press the A/C button. The light
above the button comes on when a
f an speed is selected.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is set to the lower limit.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
the Recirculation mode. If the
outside air is dry, select the Fresh
Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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All except EX-L model with Navigation
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EX-L model with Navigation System All except EX-L model with Navigation
System
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Ventilation Using the Heater Using the A /C
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Press the A/C button to show the
A/C screen.
Select the ON icon on the screen.
Select the desired temperature
and MODE selections. If the
outside air is humid, select the
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select the Fresh Air
mode.you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
The vehicle has two A/C and
heater units. These units are
controlled by the f ront panel controls,
unless the RR A/C control dial is in
the OFF position. The rear
passengers can also adjust the
direction and the amount of airf low. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial or button to your pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature control
dial or button so the airf low f eels
warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the side vents.
To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f .
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EX-L model with Navigation System
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Dehumidif y the Interior
T o Def og and Def rost
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Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next it. This will
send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
Air mode to avoid f ogging the
windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. The Automatic Climate Control
system can adjust the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
Press the Auto button. With
Navigation System, the light in the
button comes on.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the Temperature Control
dial. You will see FULL AUTO in
the system’s display.
Set the desired temperature by
pressing to raise the
temperature or to lower the
temperature. The selected
temperature will show in the
temperature display on the control
panel. The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air to raise or lower the
interior temperature to the
temperature you selected.
If you set the temperature to its
lower limit or its highest limit, the
system runs at f ull cooling or heating
only. It does not regulate the interior
temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When the
system is in FULL AUTO, the rear
A/C passenger control dials cannot
be used. Turning the rear A/C
controldialonthefrontpanel
disables the FULL AUTO f unction.
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Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
EX and EX-L models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Rear A /C Cont rol
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You can manually select various
f unctions of the Climate Control
system when it is in FULL AUTO.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Manually selecting a f unction causes
thewordFULLinthedisplaytogo
out.
If you press the A/C button next to
the display, the manual selection will
show in the display. This causes the
light in the AUTO button to turn of f .Turningthefanspeedand
temperature control dials all the way
to left shuts off the system
completely.
If you press OFF, the Climate
Control system shuts of f completely.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
When the Climate Control System is
turned OFF, the temperature in the
display will also turn of f .
Without Navigation System
With Navigation System With Navigation System
EX and EX-L models
LX model
EX and EX-L models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Manual Operation To Turn Everything Of f
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Playing the Radio
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
LX model
EX and EX-L models Opt ional on U.S. EX-L model
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AM/FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTONSTEREO INDICATOR
BASS/FADER CONTROL
KNOB
TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL
KNOB
SEEK SWITCH TUNE BAR
TUNE BAR
PRESET BUTTONS STEREO
INDICATOR
SCAN
INDICATOR
TUNE KNOB
AM/FM
BUTTON
SCAN
BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
PRESET BUTTONS
BASS/
FADER
CONTROL
KNOB TREBLE/
BALANCE
CONTROL
KNOB
AUTO SELECT
BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
PWR/VOL
KNOB
AM/FM
BUTTON
STEREO
INDICATOR
SEEK
BARAUTO
SELECT
BUTTON
PWR/VOL
KNOB SEEK BAR

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The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Turn the system on by pushing the
PWR/VOL knob. Adjust the volume
by turning the same knob.
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction in
AM is not available.
You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band:
the
preset buttons, and
(EX and EX-L models).
Use the TUNE bar or
knob to tune the radio to a desired
f requency. Press the / side
of the bar or turn the knob to the
right to tune to a higher f requency,
or press the / side or turn
the knob to the left to tune to a lower
f requency.
The SEEK f unction
searches up and down from the
current f requency to f ind a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the / or / side of the bar, or push the
SEEK switch up or down, then
release it. The SCAN function
samples all the stations with strong
signals on the selected band. To
activate it, press the SCAN button,
then release it. SCN/SCAN shows in
the display. The system will scan f or
a station with a strong signal. When
it f inds a strong signal, it will stop
and play that station for about 5
seconds.
If you do nothing, the system will
then scan f or the next strong station
andplayitfor5seconds.Whenit
plays a station that you want to listen
to, press the SCAN button again.
Playing the Radio
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
To Play the Radio To Select a Station
TUNE,SEEK,SCAN, AUTO SELECT
TUNE
SEEK SCAN
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µµEach preset button can
store one f requency on AM, and two
f requencies on FM.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two f requencies with each preset
button.
UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCAN
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
Pick a preset button, and hold it
until you hear a beep.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total
of six stations on AM and twelve
stations on FM.
The preset f requencies will be lost if
your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio f use is
removed. If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the Auto Select f eature
to find stations in the local area.
Press the A. SEL Button. ‘‘A.SEL’’
f lashes in the display, and the system
goes into scan mode f or several
seconds. It stores the f requencies of
six AM, and twelve FM stations in
the preset buttons.
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed af ter
pressing a preset button if Auto
Select cannot f ind a strong station
f or every preset button. If you do not like the stations Auto
Select has stored, you can store
other f requencies on the preset
buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or
SCAN functions to find stations, then
store them in the preset buttons as
described.
press the
A. SEL button. This restores the
presets you originally set.
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Playing the Radio
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Preset
A UT O SEL ECT
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Playing a CD
LX model
EX and EX-L models Opt ional on U.S. EX-L model
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PWR/VOL
KNOB
TAPE/CD BUTTON
AM/FM BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR
REPEAT INDICATOR
PRESET BUTTONS
REPEAT BUTTON
SKIP SWITCH
PWR/VOL KNOB
RANDOM
BUTTONSKIP
BAR
TUNE
BAR
EJECT
BUTTON
CD SLOT
AM/FM BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB REPEAT
BUTTON SKIP BAR
CD BUTTON
RANDOM
BUTTON
REPEAT
BUTTON CD SLOT
CD EJECT BUTTON
CD BUTTON