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The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

EX-LV6
The passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver’s seat but without any height and lumbar adjustments.

ExceptEX-LV6
The front passenger’s seat adjusts manually.

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Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time. (Driver’s seat only)

Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.

Moves the seat forward and backward.

Driver’sseatonlyonEX,EX-Land V6models

Increases or decreases the lumbar support.

Moves the front of the seat up or down. (Driver’s seat only)

Raises or lowers the seat. (Driver’s seat only)

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Front Seat Manual Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

To adjust the seat forward or backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to the desired position, and release the bar. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.

To change the seat-back angle, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

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Driver’s Seat Manual Height Adjustment LX

Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

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

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They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

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Front

CUSHION

Rear Center

CUSHION

RELEASE BUTTON

RELEASE BUTTON

LEGS

SEAT-BACK

LEGS

SEAT-BACK

AdjustingtheHeadRestraint The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust a 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.

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

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Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button.

Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it.

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ActiveHeadRestraints

against whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.

For a head restraint system to work properly:

After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position.

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.

If the restraints do not return to their normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer.

Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.

Install each restraint in its proper location.

Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints.

The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the rear, the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward.

This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head. It also helps protect the occupants

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Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back is released from inside the trunk.

GUIDE

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

Pull

RELEASE

To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down from inside the trunk, or pull the seat-back down from inside the vehicle.

Remove any items from the seat before you fold down the seat-back.

Make sure the rear seat armrest is stored.

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Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger’s seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly.

If the rear head restraints get caught on the front seat backs and you cannot fold down the rear seat-back fully, you can remove the head restraints (see page Make sure the removed head restraints are securely stored.

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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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Armrests

Front

Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- back, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide whenever the seat-back is in its upright position. Be sure there are no twists in any shoulder belt.

Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded down.

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 273

Carrying Cargo

on page

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

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To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to one of its three positions.

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Rear

TrunkPass-throughCover

KEY CYLINDER

KNOB

Seats

Make sure all items in the trunk and those extending through the pass- through are secured.

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.

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

A beverage holder is located in the armrest.

LID

The trunk pass-through cover can be opened from inside the vehicle; it folds down onto the center armrest. Open the cover by sliding the knob downward and pulling on the cover. To close the cover, swing it up and push firmly on the top. Make sure it latches properly.

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

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Seat Heaters

Passenger’s Seat

HEATERS

Driver’s Seat

EX-LandEX-LV6
Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the passenger’s seat-back. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.

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Push the right side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the left side of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.

In the LO setting, the heater runs

continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

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

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

TAB

LX,LX-P,EXandEXV6
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.

SENSOR

INDICATOR

AUTO BUTTON

EX-LandEX-LV6
The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this feature.

Mirrors

There is also a sensor on the back of the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance.

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Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

1.

2.

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

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4.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

Power Mirror Heaters

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

EX-L V6 without navigation system is shown.

ExceptU.S.LXandLX-P The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off. Pressing this button also turns the rear window defogger on and off.

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Power Windows

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.

MAIN SWITCH

INDICATOR

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

FRONT PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

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To open either front

AUTO window fully (driver’s window only on LX), push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, 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 either front window fully (driver’s window only on LX), pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, 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.

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If either front

AUTO REVERSE window (driver’s window only on LX) senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. 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.

Only on the driver’s window, NOTE: the auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.

Power Windows

When you push the main switch in, the indicator comes on and the passengers’ windows cannot be raised or lowered. Use the main switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again. The switch will pop out and the indicator will go off.

The windows and the main switch feature will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

The indicators inside the window switches come on when the light or control switch is in either

position with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position (driver’s window switch only on LX).

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Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter

UNLOCK BUTTON

2.

3.

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

To open the windows and moonroof further, press the button again (within 10 seconds of step 1) and hold it. If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.

Power Windows

Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key

Open

Close

You can open all of the windows and the moonroof (if equipped) from the outside with the remote transmitter.

1.

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

You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote transmitter.

You can open and close the windows and the moonroof (if equipped) 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.

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3.

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

4.

To open the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

If the windows and the

NOTE: moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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 and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

4.

To close the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

If the windows and the

NOTE: moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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MOONROOF SWITCH

Open

Tilt

Close

Ifequipped The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch on the front ceiling to operate the moonroof. You must turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to operate the moonroof.

To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.

To open the moonroof, pull back on the switch and hold it. Release the switch when the moonroof reaches the desired position. To close the moonroof, push the switch forward and hold it. Release the switch to stop the operation.

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

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AUTO fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly, then release it. The moonroof automatically opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening, push the switch briefly.

To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.

To open or close the moonroof partially, lightly pull the switch back or push it forward and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.

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Moonroof

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

You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Operating the Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter or the Key You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof from the outside. Refer to page 105

for details.

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

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 its motor.

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Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

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 indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

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Parking Brake

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Interior Convenience Items

COAT HOOK

VANITY MIRROR

SUN VISOR

DOOR POCKETS

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

CENTER POCKETS

GLOVE BOX

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

TRUNK

BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

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Beverage Holders

Front

Interior Convenience Items

Accessory Power Sockets

Rear

Front

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

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Open the front beverage holder by pulling up on the lid.

Your vehicle has two accessory power sockets; one is at the front of the center console and the other is in the console compartment.

To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects getting into the socket.

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Console Compartment

LEVER

DETACHABLE TRAY

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

ExceptLX The console compartment is equipped with a detachable tray.

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

To remove this tray, slide it forward, then pull it up.

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Interior Convenience Items

Glove Box

Sunglasses Holder

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.

To lock

Push

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.

To open the sunglasses holder, push then release the indent. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

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Sun Visors

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

Slide

SUN VISOR

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

You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out. In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider. Do not use the extended sun visor over the inside mirror.

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Vanity Mirror

Coat Hook

Center Pockets

Interior Convenience Items

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

To use a coat hook, slide it out slightly, then pull it down.

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

Make sure the coat hook is folded up when you are not using it. This hook is not designed for large or heavy items.

On models without navigation system

Pull up the lid to open each pocket.

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After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch. If you do not open a door, the light stays on, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

If you leave any door open without the key in the ignition switch, the ceiling light will go off after about 15
minutes.

Spotlights

LX, LX-P

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

Interior Lights

Ceiling Light

DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

The ceiling light has a three-position switch; ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you:

Open any door.

Unlock the driver’s door with the key or remote transmitter.

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OFF POSITION

The spotlights (with the switch in the DOOR position) also come on when you unlock the door with the key or the remote transmitter, and when you remove the key from the ignition switch.

DOOR ACTIVATED

SPOTLIGHT

ExceptLXandLX-P The spotlights have a two-position switch. In the DOOR position, the lights come on when you open any door. The lights fade out in about 30
seconds after the doors are closed tightly. In the OFF position, the lights do not come on.

Interior Lights

Courtesy Lights The courtesy light in each front door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed.

Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver’s door. It fades out in about 30
seconds after the door is closed.

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ExceptLXandLX-P 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, with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position.

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Features

The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.

ExceptLXandLX-P Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

ExceptLX The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control Climate Control Sensors Audio System LXandLX-P Playing the FM/AM Radio .......... Playing a Disc ................................ Disc Player Error Messages ....... EX,EX-LandV6withoutnavigation

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Auxiliary Input Jack ......................

Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Security System Compass Cruise Control HomeLink Universal

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Transceiver

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

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FAN CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON ＊

MAX A/C BUTTON

MODE CONTROL BUTTONS

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

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Fan Control Turn this dial to increase or decrease the fan speed and airflow.

Temperature Control Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. The indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on.

MAX A/C Button

The system automatically

turns on the A/C and switches to recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the , A/C, dashboard. Pressing the or any of the mode buttons cancels MAX A/C.

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left 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 driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 74

).

ExceptU.S.LXandLX-P Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off.

Mode Control Use the mode control buttons to select the vents 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.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

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Air flows from the floor

vents.

When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode. If you switch the mode from , the system

keeps the A/C on. The A/C indicator will not come on if it was off to start with.

or

to

To turn off the A/C, press the A/C button to illuminate the indicator, then press it again to turn off the A/C.

When you switch to

or

mode from

, the A/C turns off. But if it was on to start with, the A/C stays on.

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

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Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

or

When you select the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. You cannot turn the A/C off in this mode.

Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then releases it through vents near the rear window.

1.

2. 3. 4.

Set the temperature to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and fresh air mode.

Using the Heater 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.

1.

2. 3.

or

Select When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode. If you switch the mode from , the system also automatically turns on the A/C. This helps prevent the windows from fogging up unintendedly. The A/C indicator will not come on if it was off to start with (see the first column on this page). Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

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Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 66
turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal.

). If it moves near the red zone,

1.

2.

3. 4.

5.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature 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.

you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the air conditioning, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.

To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Set the fan to the desired speed. 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. The system automatically turns on the A/C, selects switches to recirculation mode. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool.

, and

3.

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Dehumidify 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 and can prevent the windows from fogging up.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Turn the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature to your preference.

and fresh air mode.

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

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To Turn Everything Off Turning the fan speed control dial all the way to the left shuts the system off.

Keep the system off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

. The system

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.

Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator does not come on if it was off to start with. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.

2. 3.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below each vent. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

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

To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows: 1.

Set the fan to the desired speed, or high for faster defrosting. Select . The system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on if it was off to start with. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. Select clear the rear window. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents.

2.

3.

4.

5.

to help

When you switch to

, from , the A/C stays on.

or

This helps prevent the windows from rapidly fogging up when the air is suddenly routed away from the windshield. If you want to turn the A/C off, press and release the A/C button twice. The indicator in the button comes on and then goes off.

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Withoutnavigationsystem

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

Climate Control System

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RECIRCULATION BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

DUAL BUTTON

AUTO INDICATOR

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE AUTO INDICATOR

AUTO BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

DUAL BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON U.S. models are shown.

MODE CONTROL BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

FAN CONTROL SWITCH

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

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CENTER DISPLAY

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

MODE CONTROL BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BAR

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Voice Control System Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The climate control system can also be operated by voice control. See the Navi section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in your vehicle picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels.

1.

Press the Auto button. The indicator in the button also comes on as a reminder. You will see AUTO on the display (in the center display on models with navigation system).

2.

Set the desired temperature with the temperature control switch. You can set the driver’s side temperature and the passenger’s side temperature 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 preference.

TemperatureControl The driver’s side temperature and the passenger’s side temperature can be set separately. Push up the switch of the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of airflow. Push down the switch to decrease it. Each set temperature is shown in the display (in the center display on models with navigation system).

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When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

), the system runs at full

When you adjust a fan control, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.

When the indicator in the dual button is on, the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently (see page 130

).

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and front passenger according to each adjusted temperature. The system also regulates each temperature based on the information of the sun light sensor and the sun’s position which is updated automatically by the navigation’s global positioning

Climate Control System

system (GPS). If one side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system lowers the temperature only on that side.

To Turn Everything Off If you press the OFF button, the climate control system shuts off completely.

DualButton You can set the temperatures for the driver’s side and the passenger’s side separately when this button is pressed (indicator is on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, the temperatures for both sides are synchronized to the driver’s side set temperature. When defrost mode is selected, dual mode operation is canceled.

Keep the system completely off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

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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.

Fan Control Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem Push the switch up to increase the fan speed and airflow. Push the switch down to decrease them.

AirConditioning(A/C)Button This button 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 system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

▲

side of the bar to

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem Press the increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the decrease them.

side of the bar to

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RecirculationButton When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent through the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left 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 driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

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RearWindowDefoggerButton This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 74

).

Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off.

ModeControl Use the mode control button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Airflow is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Climate Control System

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

To remove fog from the inside of the windows, set as follows:

WindshieldDefrosterButton This button directs the main airflow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any mode selection you may have made.

When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase airflow to the windshield by closing the corner vents on the dashboard. To close the vents, rotate the wheel under each corner vent.

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