Vents, heating, and a/c – HONDA 2004 Odyssey - Owner's Manual User Manual

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When the light in/above the button
is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the light 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 off and on (see page

).

Use the mode control buttons or
icons 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 flows from the floor

vents.

Air flows from the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield.

When you select

or

,

the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.

When you select

, the system

automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.

With this dial, you can adjust the
rear A/C unit heating, cooling, and
airflow (see page

).

Airflow is divided between

the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.

Airflow is divided between

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

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Comf ort and Convenience Features

Recirculation Button

Rear Window Def ogger Button

Mode Control

Rear A/C Control Dial

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