HONDA ODYSSEY 2005 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Use the mode control dial or button
to select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The passenger’s temperature cannot
be set separately f rom the driver’s.
When you want to change the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment, press the REAR
button. The indicator in the button
comes on, and you can change the
temperature using the rear
temperature control button. When
you press the REAR LOCK button,
the indicator in the button comes on,
the rear A/C passenger control
panel is disabled, and you cannotchange any settings f rom it.
See page f or how to operate the
rear passenger control panel.
You can change the fan speed of the
rear system f rom the f ront control
panel. Press the REAR button, the
indicator in the button comes on.
Push the rear fan control button up
or down to increase or decrease the
rear f an speed. When you press the
REAR LOCK button, the indicator in
the button comes on, and the rear
passenger control panel is disabled.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard.
See page f or how to operate the
rear passenger control panel.196 197
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On Touring model only
On LX model only
On EX model
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control
REAR/REAR LOCK Button
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red mark,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Press the A/C button. The
indicator in the button comes on
(LX model) or ‘‘A/C ON’’ is shown
in the display (EX and Touring
models)whenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh 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 f resh air mode.
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.
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 and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial or
buttons. Set the temperature control dial or
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.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A /C
Ventilation
Using the Heater
Features
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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:
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The indicator in the A/C button
will not come on (LX model), or
the A/C ON indicator will not
come on (EX and Touring models).
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
Set the f an to high.
Select . The system
automatically switches to the fresh
air mode and turns on the A/C.
The indicator in the A/C button
will not come on (LX model), or
the A/C ON indicator will not
come on (EX and Touring models).
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f . To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to each vent.
This will send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh 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.
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On U.S. vehicles
On U.S. vehicles
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Dehumidif y the Interior T o Def og and Def rostT o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
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If you set the temperature to its
lower or its upper limit, the system
runs at f ull cooling or heating only. It
does not regulate the interior
temperature.
Press the Auto button. The
indicator in the button comes on.
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control button.
You will see AUTO in the system’s
display. You can set the driver’s
side temperature and passenger’s
side temperature (and the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment on the Touring
model) separately. 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 to your pref erence.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
When you press a f an control button,
the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.Turn the f an speed and temperature
control dials all the way to the lef t,
and turn the rear controller dial to
OFF position.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times. Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
Press the OFF button and REAR
button (indicator is of f ).
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EX and Touring models
EX, and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using A utomatic Climate Control
T o T urn Everything Of f
Semi-automatic Operation
Features
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You can adjust the airflow of the rear
A/C unit with the rear controller dial
on the f ront control panel. The rear
passengers can also adjust the
direction and the amount of airf low
on the rear control panel.
No air flows to the rear
vents, and the rear control panel is
turned off. The rear A/C passenger
control panel is enabled. A second
row passenger can then adjust the
f an speed, airf low, and temperature.
Turning the rear controller dial to
the right increases the rear f an
speed.
When you select a f an speed with the
rear controller dial, the rear control
panel is disabled.
You can adjust the temperature of
the rear A/C unit with the REAR
button and the rear temperature
control button on the f ront control
panel.
LX model
LX and EX models
Touring model
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the Rear A /C Unit
OFF Rear Controller Dial ON
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indicator in this button is of f , no air
flows to the rear vents, and the rear
control panel is turned of f . When the
indicator in this button is on, the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment can be adjusted with
the rear temperature control button.
A second row passenger can also
adjust the temperature, f an speed,
and airflow. When the
indicator in this button is on, the rear
control panel is disabled, and the
rear system is controlled by the f ront
control panel.
When the
indicator in this button is of f , no air
flows to the rear vents, and the rear
control panel is turned of f . When the
indicator in this button is on, the f an
speed of the rear passenger
compartment can be adjusted with
the rear f an speed control button. A
second row passenger can also
adjust the temperature, f an speed,
and airflow.
Touring model
EX model
Vents, Heating, and A/C
REAR Button REAR LOCK Button
REAR A/C Controls
REAR Button
Features
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You can use the rear control panel
when the rear controller dial on the
f ront control panel is in the ON
position.Turn the rear temperature control
dial clockwise to increase the
temperature of the airflow. When is selected, air f lows
f rom the rear f loor vents. When is selected, air f lows
f rom the rear ceiling vents. Select the vents the air flows from
with the mode control dial. Turn the f an speed control dial
clockwise to increase fan speed and
airflow.
When is selected, airf low is
divided between the rear f loor vents
and rear ceiling vents.
You can use the rear control panel
when the indicator in the REAR
LOCK button on the f ront control
panel is off.
When you press the CTRL button in
the left dial, the indicator comes on,
and the f an speed is regulated by the
outer ring of the f an control dial.
LX model EX model
Rear Control Panel
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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LX model
EX model

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You can use the rear control panel
when the indicator in the REAR
LOCK button on the f ront control
panel is off.
Press the top ( ) of the
temperature control button to
increase the temperature of airf low,
and the bottom ( ) of the button to
decrease it. The temperature you
adjust is shown in the system display. Press the top ( ) of the f an control
button to increase the f an speed and
airf low. Press the bottom ( ) of the
button to decrease it. The level of
the f an speed is shown in the display.
Each time you press the mode
button, the mode display changes
from , to , then to
.
When is selected, air f lows
f rom the rear ceiling vents.
When is selected, air f lows
f rom the rear f loor vents.
Pressing the AUTO button puts the
system in automatic operation mode.
The rear system automatically
adjusts the fan speed and airflow
levels to maintain the selected temperature of the rear passenger
compartment.
Pressing the OFF button shuts off
the rear climate control system.
When is selected, airf low is
divided between the rear f loor vents
and rear ceiling vents.
Touring model
Rear Climate Control
Features
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TEMPERATURE
BUTTON FAN CONTROL
BUTTON
Touring model

The direction and quantity of airf low
f rom each rear ceiling vent is
adjustable.
To adjust the direction of air coming
f rom 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 airf low.Theclimatecontrolsystemhasthree
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. There is also a rear
sensor on the rear sidewall near the
exhaust vent. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them. Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
Rear Ceiling Vents
Rear Climate Control, Climate Control Sensors
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SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
TAB
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Playing the AM/FM Radio
L X modelEX model wit hout RES
Features
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PWR/VOL
KNOBTUNE/SOUND
KNOB
SCAN
BUTTON SEEK BAR PWR/VOL
KNOB
FM BUTTON
AM BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS AM/FM BUTTON
SCAN
BUTTON SEEK BAR
PRESET BUTTONS SOUND
KNOB
TUNE KNOB
AUTO SELECT
BUTTON AUTO SELECT
BUTTON