2003 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

GLOVE BOX

Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.

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All V6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX model with leather interior have a power adjustable driver’s seat.

Front Seat Adjustments

Seat Adjustments

The EX-V6 model also has a power adjustable passenger’s seat (See page

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The 4-cylinder EX models without leather interior have a power seat bottom height adjustment. All other seat adjustments in these models are manual.

The DX and LX models in the U.S. have manual seat adjustments (see next column).

The front passenger’s seat in all 4-cylinder models, and the LX-V6
models adjusts manually.

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See pages for important safety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs. Adjust the seat before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.

To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom. Move the seat-back to the desired position and release the lever. Let the seat-back latch into the new position.

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Seat Adjustments

Driver’s Seat Manual Height Adjustment

Driver’s Seat Power Height Adjustment

On4-cylinderLXmodels The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. To raise the seat bottom, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion. To lower the seat, push down the lever repeatedly.

OnallEXmodelswithoutleather interior The height of your driver’s seat is power adjustable. Pull up on the switch to raise the seat. Push it down to lower the seat.

Make all adjustments before you start driving.

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Seat Adjustments

Driver’s Seat Full Power Adjustments OnallV6models,andthe4-cylinderEX modelwithleatherinterior See pages for important safety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs.

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The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. The horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions. The short vertical switch adjusts the seat-back angle.

You can adjust the seat with the ignition switch in any position. Make all adjustments before you start driving.

Push the horizontal switch forward or backward to move the seat forward or backward.

Pull up or push down on the front of the switch to move the seat bottom’s front edge up or down. Pull up or push down on the rear of the switch to move the rear of the seat bottom up or down.

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Seat Adjustments

Driver’s Lumbar Support

Pull the center of the horizontal switch up to raise the seat. Push it down to lower the seat.

Adjust the seat-back angle by pushing the rear switch in the direction you want to move.

OnallEXandEX-V6models Vary the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the seat-back. Move the lever forward to increase support and backward to decrease it.

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Front Passenger’s Seat Adjustments

Head Restraints

RELEASE BUTTON

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See page for important safety informationandawarningabouthowto properlypositiontheheadrestraints.

OnEX-V6model The seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. Push the long horizontal switch forward or backward to move the seat bottom in that direction.

Adjust the seat-back angle by pushing the vertical switch in the direction you want to move.

Seat Adjustments

The front head restraints help protect you and your passenger from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible.

The front head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.

To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button and pull the restraint out of the seat- back.

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Seat Adjustments

Folding Rear Seat

MASTER KEY

GUIDE

Pull

The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back can be released from inside the car or inside the trunk.

When storing cargo, you can move the rear center shoulder belt out of the way by removing the belt from the guide.

To fold down the seat-back from inside the car, insert the master key in the lock on the rear shelf. Turn the key clockwise, pull down the top of the seat-back, then release the key.

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To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release loop under the trunk panel.

To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against the trunk panel. Make sure it is latched in place by pulling on the top of the seat.

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Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- back whenever the seat-back is in its upright position.

Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See 214

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Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open. See on page

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Seat Adjustments

Rear Head Restraints The rear head restraints in the outer seat positions are adjustable. Push the release button, and move the restraint to the desired position.

Rear Seat Armrest OnallmodelsexceptU.S.andCanada DX

The rear seat armrest is located in the center of the rear seat. Pivot it down to use it.

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TrunkPass-throughCover

KNOB

For security, this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the master key. To lock the cover, insert the key and turn it clockwise.

Never drive with this cover open and the trunk lid open. See page

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LID

The pass-through cover can be opened from either side; it folds forward onto the center armrest. Open the cover by sliding the knob downward and pushing or pulling on the cover. To close the cover, swing it up and push firmly on the top. Make sure it latches properly. Make sure all items in the trunk and those extending through the pass- through are secured.

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Seat Heaters

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly. Select the LO setting when the seats feel warm. The HI setting draws large amounts of current from the battery.

Do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting, if the engine is left idling for an extended period. They can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

The HI or LO indicator lights and remains lit until you turn it off by pushing the opposite side of the switch lightly. The indicator will turn off.

In HI, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops. It continues to cycle as long as you leave it set on HI. The HI indicator remains lit as a reminder that you have the heater on.

In LO, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

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On EX-V6modelsandEXmodelswith leatherinterior Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag system, there is no heater in the passenger’s seat- back.The ignition switch must be ON (II) to use the heaters. Push the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

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Power Windows

Your car’s windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window.

Each door has a switch that controls its window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Close the window by pushing the switch up and holding it.

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MAIN SWITCH

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH The driver’s door armrest has a master power window control panel. To open any of the passenger’s win- dows, push down on the appropriate switch and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull back on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

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AUTO To open the driver’s window fully, push the window switch firmly down, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

To close the driver’s window fully, pull back the window switch firmly, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.

To open or close the driver’s window partially, push down or pull back on the window switch lightly and hold it. The window will stop when you release the switch.

Power Windows

The MAIN switch controls power to the passengers’ windows. With this switch off, the passengers’ windows cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver’s window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the car so they do not injure them- selves by operating the windows unintentionally.

Auto Reverse If the driver’s window runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will stop, and then reverse direction. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

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The power window system has a key- off delay function. The windows will still operate for up to ten minutes after you turn off the ignition. Opening either front door cancels the delay function. You must turn the ignition switch ON (II) again before you can raise or lower the windows.

Power Windows

If your car’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function will be disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse. You should do the following.

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Start the engine. Push down on the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull back on the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your car checked by a Honda dealer.

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Power Window Control Operations OpeningtheWindowswiththe RemoteTransmitter You can open all of the windows from the outside with the remote transmitter.

1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

2.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The passenger’s doors unlock, and all four windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the button.

3.

To open the windows further, press the button again.

You cannot close the windows with the remote transmitter.

Power Windows

3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the key.

Open

4.

To open the windows further, turn and hold the key again.

UNLOCK BUTTON

Close

Opening/ClosingtheWindowswith theKey AllmodelsexceptU.S.andCanadaDX You can open and close the windows with the key in the driver’s door lock.

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

To close: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows start to close. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To close the windows further, turn and hold the key again.

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Moonroof

The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can still open and close the moonroof for up to ten minutes after you turn off the ignition. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition ON (II) for the moonroof to operate.

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

To tilt up the back of the moonroof, press and hold the center button ). To close the moonroof, press and hold the upper button ). To open the moonroof, press and hold the lower button ). Release the button when the moonroof gets to the desired position. Make sure everyone’s hands are away from the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

MOONROOF SWITCH

OnallEXandEX-V6models The moonroof has two positions: it can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch under the left dashboard vent to operate the moonroof. The ignition switch must be ON (II).

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Mirrors

AdjustingthePowerMirrors

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

TAB

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving. The outside mirrors on DX models adjust manually.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

OnallmodelsexceptU.S.andCanada DX Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment knob on the driver’s door armrest:

1.

Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

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Turn the adjustment knob to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

3.

4.

ADJUSTMENT KNOB Push or pull the adjustment knob in the appropriate direction to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, turn the adjustment knob to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment knob so you can’t move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the knob.

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Mirrors, Parking Brake

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs.

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running (see page

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OnallCanadianmodelsexceptDX The outside mirrors are heated to re- move fog and frost. With the ignition switch ON (II), turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The light in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

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Console Compartment

Armrest

RIGHT LEVER

LEFT LEVER

Console Compartment, Armrest

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

To open the console compartment, pull up on the right lever and lift the armrest.

To close, lower the armrest and push it down until it latches.

You can put small items in the tray located in the console compartment lid. To use the tray, pull up on the left lever and lift up the armrest.

On models except DX, the tray in the console compartment has a coin holder.

To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to the desired position.

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Beverage Holders

FRONT DOOR

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets.

REAR DOOR

OnallmodelsexceptU.S.andCanada DX The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest down.

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Center CD Pocket

Coin Pocket

Push

Center CD Pocket, Coin Pocket

To open the center CD pocket, push- down on the center of the lid to unlatch it. It will swing open automatically. To close it, push the lid down until it latches. This pocket can store up to 12 CDs.

To open the coin pocket, pull the lid up. To close it, push the lid down until it latches. The compartment cannot be used as an ashtray.

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Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor

EXTENSION

OnEX-V6modelswithsidecurtain airbags

Vanity Mirror

In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider. Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the car.

To use a vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

All models except the DX have lighted vanity mirrors.

The lights beside the mirror come on when you pull up the cover.

To use the sun visor, pull it down. You can also use the sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window. In this position, the sun visor can be extended by sliding out the extension (all models except DX and those with side curtain airbags).

Do not use the sun visor extension over the rear view mirror.

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Sunglasses Holder

Sunglasses Holder, Accessory Power Sockets

Accessory Power Sockets

COVER

OnallmodelsexceptU.S.andCanada DX To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

There are two accessory power sockets, one is located in the front of the center console. The other is located in the center console compartment. To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).

To open the socket, pull the cover up.

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Accessory Power Sockets, Interior Lights

Ceiling Lights

COVER

DOOR ACTIVATED

DOOR OFF

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DOOR ACTIVATED

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The ceiling light has a two-position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the DOOR position, the ceiling light comes on when you open any door.

The ceiling light has a three-position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the ceiling light comes on when you open any door.

These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of both accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

They will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

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Ceiling Lights

COVER

DOOR ACTIVATED

DOOR OFF

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DOOR ACTIVATED

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The ceiling light has a two-position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the DOOR position, the ceiling light comes on when you open any door.

The ceiling light has a three-position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, the ceiling light comes on when you open any door.

These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
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When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of both accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

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After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on continuously.

AllmodelsexceptDX The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page ). The light fades out after all doors are closed.

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Spotlights

Interior Lights

COURTESY LIGHT

On LX models

On EX and EX-V6 models

Turn on the spotlight by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. You can use the spotlights at all times.

The courtesy light between the spotlights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the Select/Reset knob on the instrument panel.

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Interior Lights

Courtesy Lights

IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT

DOOR LIGHT

OnallmodelsexceptU.S.andCanada DX Each front door has a courtesy light. This light comes on when you open the door.

Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver’s door. It remains on for several seconds after the door is closed.

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

What Each Control Does How to Use the System To Turn Everything Off

Climate Control System

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Audio System DXandLXmodels

Digital Clock

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Remote Audio Controls Theft Protection

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Heating and Cooling

OnallmodelsexceptEX-LandEX-V6
Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for the best visibility.

If your car does not have air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. Your dealer can install a genuine Honda air conditioning system that meets Honda’s high quality standards and is designed to exactly fit your car. Please contact your dealer for more information.

What Each Control Does

Fan Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan’s speed, which increases air flow.

Temperature Control Dials Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow.

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FAN CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Air Conditioning is optional on the U.S. DX model. This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicator above the button lights when the A/C is on.

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 72

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Recirculation Button This button controls the source of air going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the car’s interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode).

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Mode Buttons 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, and the corner vents in the dashboard. When you select

or

, the system

automatically switches to Fresh Air mode.

The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to Recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard.

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Vent Controls

CENTER VENTS

TABS

SIDE VENT

TAB

The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable.

The vents in the corners of the dashboard can be opened and closed with the dials underneath them.

Open

Close

To adjust the air flow from the center vent, move the tab up-and- down and side-to-side.

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How to Use the System 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 condition clears.

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RECIRCULATION BUTTON

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the 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 window.

1.

2. 3.

Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and Fresh Air mode.

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RECIRCULATION BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

4.

Open the windows partially. Select

and Fresh Air mode.

When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temperature, close the windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling.

) when driving in stop-and-go

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 64
traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

ToCoolwithA/C Oncarswithmanualairconditioning system 1.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the A/C button. The light above the button should come on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial is set to maximum cool. Select If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

2.

3. 4.

5.

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. 2.

3.

Start the engine. Turn on the A/C by pressing the A/C button. Make sure the tem- perature control dial is set to maximum cool. Set the fan to maximum speed.

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ToHeat To warm the interior:

1. 2. 3. 4.

and Fresh Air mode.

Start the engine. Select Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

ToHeatandDehumidifywithAir Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Set the fan to the desired speed. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature control dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable.

and Fresh Air mode.

Once the engine is warmed up, this setting is suitable for all driving conditions.

Heating and Cooling

ToDefogandDefrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

1. 2.

3.

4.

, the

Set the fan to the desired speed. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. (The indicator above the A/C button stays off.) Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm. Turn on the rear window defogger to help clear the rear window.

When you switch to another mode from But if it was on to start with, it stays on.

, the A/C turns off.

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These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the side window defroster vents. The air flow will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. You can close the side vents with the dial underneath each vent. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents.

For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving away.

To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporarily, turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way to the left.

You should shut the system completely off only for the first few minutes of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to operate the heater. Keep the fan on at all other times so stale air does not build up in the interior.

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To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather:

1. 2.

3.

, the

Start the engine. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. (The indicator above the A/C button stays off.) Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum.

To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

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CENTER VENTS

SIDE VENT

TABS

TAB

To adjust the air flow from the center vent, move the tab up-and- down and side-to-side.

The side vents can be opened and closed with the dials underneath them.

Open

Close

On4-cylinderEXmodelswithlether interiorandEX-V6modelsonly 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 flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard is adjustable.

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.

For the climate control system to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.

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WithoutNavigationSystem Fully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button, then set the desired temperature by turning the driver’s temperature control dial. You will see AUTO in the system’s display.

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 from its current level to the set temperature.

When you set the temperature to its lower limit ‘‘ ’’ or its upper limit ‘‘ ’’, the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

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TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

AUTO BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the car has been driven for a short time and the heater starts to develop warm air.

Pressing the OFF button shuts the climate control system completely off. Keep the system completely off only for short periods. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

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DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

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Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

AirConditioning(A/C)Button Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the sys- tem cannot regulate the inside tem- perature if you set the dial below the outside temperature. With the A/C off, use the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature of the air flow to a comfortable setting.

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RecirculationButton This button controls the source of air going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the car’s interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode). You can, for example, manually put the system in recirculation mode when driving through an area of smoke or fumes.

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FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

MODE BUTTON

FanControlButtons You can manually select the fan speed by pressing the fan control buttons: speed, or speed.

to increase the fan’s to decrease the fan’s

▲ ▼

ModeButton Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes; you can turn it off with the dial below each vent. Each time you press the MODE button, the display shows the mode selected. Press the button four times to see all

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The main air flow is divided

between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield.

The main air flow comes

from the floor vents.

The main air flow is divided

between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.

The main air flow comes

from the dashboard vents.

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The button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made.

, the A/C

When you select turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase air flow to the windshield by closing the side vents in the dashboard.

When you turn off by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings.

RearWindowDefoggerButton This button turns the rear window 72
). defogger on and off (see page

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

DUAL BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

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Dual Temperature Control Your car is equipped with two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the passenger. The driver’s side and the passenger’s side can be controlled independently by adjusting these dials when the green indicator in the DUAL button is lit.

button, and the set

Temperature Control Dials Push the fan, the A/C, the AUTO, or the temperatures appear in the display. When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by turning the driver’s control dial.

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DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then turn the driver’s control dial. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s side, turn the passenger’s control dial (see page passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.

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WithNavigationSystem Fully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button. The indicator in the button will light. Then set the desired temperature by pressing the temperature buttons: ▲ 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 from its current level to the set temperature.

When you set the temperature to its lower limit ‘‘ ’’ or its upper limit ‘‘ ’’, the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

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TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

OFF BUTTON AUTO BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the car has been driven for a short time and the heater starts to develop warm air.

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

Pressing the OFF button shuts the climate control system completely off. Keep the system completely off only for short periods. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

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Manual Operation You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Some of these functions appear in the A/C display. Press the A/C button next to the display to show these functions. Making any manual selection causes the indicator in the AUTO button to go out.

AirConditioning(A/C)Icons Touching ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ in the display turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display. When you turn the A/C off, the sys- tem cannot regulate the inside tem- perature if you set the temperature control buttons below the outside temperature. With the A/C off, use the temperature control buttons to adjust the temperature of the air flow to a comfortable setting.

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DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) ICONS

A/C BUTTON MODE ICONS

FAN CONTROL ICONS

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ModeIcons Use the MODE icons in the A/C display to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents and the side vents in all modes.

The main air flow is divided

between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield.

The main air flow comes

from the floor vents.

The main air flow is divided

between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.

The main air flow comes

from the dashboard vents.

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FanControlIcons You can manually select the fan speed by touching any of the fan control icons on the display.

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

RecirculationButton This button controls the source of air going into the system. When the indicator in this button is lit, air from the car’s interior is sent through the system again (Recirculation mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode).

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The button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made.

, the A/C

When you select turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase air flow to the windshield by closing the side vents in the dashboard.

When you turn off by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings.

RearWindowDefoggerButton This button turns the rear window 72
defogger on and off (see page

).

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

DUAL BUTTON

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Dual Temperature Control Your car has four temperature control buttons on the climate control panel, two for the driver and two for the passenger. The driver’s and passenger’s sides can be controlled independently by pushing these buttons when the green indicator in the DUAL button is lit.

DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

TemperatureControlButtons Push AUTO or and the set temperatures appear in the display. When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by pressing the driver’s side.

buttons on the