Honda Accord: Heating and Cooling
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
• Heating
The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select 
.
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
• To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select 
.
3. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
4. Press the 
button (the indicator
on).
• To dehumidify the interior
When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1. Turn the fan on.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
When you select 
, the mode
automatically
switches to fresh air.
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in recirculation mode.
• Cooling
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select 
.
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4. Press the A/C button (the indicator on).
• To rapidly cool down the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3. Press the
button (the indicator
on).
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows.
While in the ECON mode, the system has greater temperature fluctuations.
Pressing the 
button bypasses the
ECON mode
control, and cools down the interior more rapidly.
• Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
Pressing the 
button turns the
air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows.
• To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Press the 
button.
3. Press the 
button.
4. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.
Interior Lights/Interior ConvenienceItems
• Interior Light Switches
• ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
• Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations: ...
See also:
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
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Center Console Removal/Installation
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the front seat, the dashboard,
or the related parts.
1 . Remove these items:
- Center console panel (see page 20-157)
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