HONDA 2008 Odyssey - Manual (Page 219)

Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red mark,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Press the A/C button. The
indicator in the button comes on
(LX and Canadian DX models) or
‘‘A/C ON’’ is shown in the display
(EX, EX-L and Touring models)
when a fan speed is selected.
The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
Set the temperature control dial or
button 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 and fresh air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial or
buttons.
Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
Select
.
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select fresh air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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