Honda Accord Coupe L4 (2011 year). Instruction

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

Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.

This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. The
indicator in the button is on when
the A/C is on.

The system automatically

turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page

use this setting). Air flows from the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the

, A/C,

or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on.

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).

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.

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

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

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Except U.S. LX

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Fan Control

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

MAX A/C Button

Recirculation Button

Rear Window Defogger
Button

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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.

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.

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

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.

Air flows from the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield.

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.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Mode Control

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

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

and fresh air mode.

Set the fan to the desired speed.

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.

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 previous page).
Set the fan to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.

Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page

). If it moves near the red zone,

turn off the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.

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.

2.
3.
4.

2.
3.

3.
4.

CONTINUED

Ventilation

Using the Heater

Using the A/C

Vents, Heating, and A/C

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If the interior is very warm,

you can

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.
Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects

, and

switches to recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.

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.

Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select

and fresh air mode.

Adjust the temperature to your
preference.

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

To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:

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

to help

clear the rear window.
To increase airflow to the
windshield, close the corner vents.

1.
2.
3.
4.

1.
2.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Dehumidify the Interior

To Defog and Defrost

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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.

Select

. The system

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.

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

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.

When you switch to

, from

, the A/C stays on.

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.

2.
3.

To Turn Everything Off

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows

Vents, Heating, and A/C

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Main Menu

Climate Control System

Without navigation system

With navigation system

EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6

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RECIRCULATION BUTTON

MODE CONTROL BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH

WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON

REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTON

SYNC BUTTON

CENTER DISPLAY

AUTO BUTTON

FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS

RECIRCULATION
BUTTON

AUTO INDICATOR

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

MODE CONTROL
BUTTON

SYNC
BUTTON

ON/OFF
BUTTON

REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON

FRONT PASSENGER’S
SIDE TEMPERATURE

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SWITCH

U.S. models are shown.

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

FRONT PASSENGER’S
SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

FAN CONTROL SWITCH

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

Main Menu

The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the fan speed
and airflow levels.

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.

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).

The climate control system for your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
navigation system manual for
complete details.

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).

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

On models with navigation system

CONTINUED

Using Automatic Climate Control

Voice Control System

Temperature Control

Climate Control System

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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.

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

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
sunlight sensor and the sun’s
position which is updated
automatically by the navigation’s
global positioning system (GPS). If
one side of the vehicle is getting too
much sun, the system lowers the
temperature only on that side.

When you press this button, the
indicator in the button comes on, and
the passenger’s side temperature is
synchronized to the driver’s side set
temperature. Changing the
passenger’s side temperature makes
the indicator go off and takes the
system out of SYNC mode.

Each time you press this button, the
climate control system switches
between on and off. Turning on the
system with this button selects your
last climate control selection.

To turn the system completely off,
press the ON/OFF button.

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.

On models with navigation system

To Turn Everything Off

SYNC Button

ON/OFF Button

Climate Control System

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▲

▼

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Press the

button to increase the

fan speed and airflow. Press the
button to decrease them.

On models without navigation system

On models with navigation system

CONTINUED

Semi-automatic Operation

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

Fan Control

Recirculation Button

Rear Window Defogger Button

Climate Control System

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

Select

. The system

automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature with the
driver’s side temperature control
so the airflow feels warm.
Select

to help clear the

rear window.
To increase airflow to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
For faster defogging, manually set
the fan speed to high.

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

When the indicator in the

button is on, the SYNC

indicator also comes on. The front
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately from the driver’s.

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.

Air flows from the center

and corner vents in the dashboard.

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.

When you turn off

pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings.

Mode Control

Windshield Defroster Button

Climate Control System

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Your vehicle has two temperature
control switches, one for the driver,
and one for the front passenger.

The temperatures of the driver’s side
and the front passenger’s side are
controlled independently.

CONTINUED

Dual Temperature Control

Climate Control System

Without navigation system

With navigation system

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DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH

SYNC BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH

SYNC BUTTON

Main Menu

The selected temperatures appear in
the display (in the center display on
models with navigation system).
When the indicator in the SYNC
button is on, you can adjust both
sides to the same temperature by
pushing the driver’s side
temperature control switch up or
down.

When you set the temperature to its
upper or lower limit, it is displayed as

Synchronized Control

Climate Control System

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DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

Main Menu

The climate control system has two
sensors: a sunlight sensor on top of
the dashboard, and a temperature
sensor next to the steering column.
Do not cover the sensors or spill any
liquid on them.

Sunlight Sensor/Temperature
Sensor

Climate Control System

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SUNLIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Main Menu

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An audio system is standard on all
models. Read the appropriate pages
(as shown below) to use your
vehicle’s audio system.

For vehicles without navigation
system, see pages

through

For vehicles with navigation system,
see pages

through

Audio System

EX-L and all V6 models without
navigation system

With navigation system

: EX model has premium audio system.

U.S. models are shown.

LX and EX models

Main Menu

Most audio system functions can be
controlled by standard buttons, bars,
and knobs. In addition, you can
access some functions by using the
selector knob on the audio system.

The knob turns left and right. Use it
to scroll through lists, or to make
selections or adjustments to a list or
menu item on the display. When you
make a selection, push the center of
the selector (ENTER) to go to that
selection.

When the audio system is in XM
Radio mode or playing discs, pushing
the selector (ENTER) knob switches
the display between the normal
display and the extended display.
The extended display has three
segments to display the detailed
information.

To select any setting such as the
clock, sound adjusting, or the
compass (if equipped), press the
MENU button. To use any audio
system function, the ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position. You can select the
item by turning the selector knob.
To go back to the previous display,
press the RETURN button.

Pressing the MENU button again
will also cancel the menu display
mode.

Selector Knob

Menu Display

Audio System (Models without navigation system)

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SELECTOR
KNOB

MENU
BUTTON

RETURN
BUTTON

Main Menu

Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system)

Without XM Radio

With XM Radio

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MENU BUTTON

PRESET
BUTTONS

TITLE
BUTTON

FM
BUTTON

SCAN
BUTTON

AM
BUTTON

FM
BUTTON

U.S. models are shown.

RETURN BUTTON

FOLDER BAR

MENU BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

RETURN BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT)
BUTTON

SKIP BAR

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT)
BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

SCAN
BUTTON

PRESET
BUTTONS

Main Menu

Honda Accord Coupe L4 (2011 year). Instruction - part 9