2008 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 215

Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and 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. Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 140 ). Mode Control Use the mode control dial or button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard 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. When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode. Airflow is divided between the floor vents and defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The passenger's temperature cannot be set separately from the driver's. On LX and Canadian DX models When you switch to from , the A/C stays on, and you can turn it on and off manually. When you switch to another mode, the A/C returns to its original setting, either on or off, as displayed by the A/C indicator. REAR/REAR LOCK Button On EX, EX-L and Touring models The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard. In this mode, you cannot turn off the A/C and also cannot switch to fresh air mode. When you want to change the temperature of the rear passenger compartment, press the REAR button. The indicator in the button comes on, and you can change the temperature using the rear temperature control button. When you press the REAR LOCK button, the indicator in the button comes on, the rear A/C passenger control panel is disabled, and you cannot change any settings from it. See page 219 for how to operate the rear passenger control panel. 212 2008 Odyssey