2011 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 224

Vents, Heating, and A/C MAX A/C Button The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to recirculation mode (see page 222 to use this setting). Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard. Pressing the , the MAX A/C button, or the mode control button cancels MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on. Ventilation The ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear side panels. 1. Set the temperature to the lower limit. 2. Make sure the A/C is off. and fresh air mode. 3. Select 4. Set the fan to the desired speed. Using the Heater 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. and fresh air mode. 1. Select 2. Set the fan to the desired speed. 3. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial. Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 77 ). If it moves near the red mark, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally. Features 1. Pressing the A/C button turns the air conditioning ON and OFF. The indicator in the button comes on when the A/C is ON. 2. Make sure the temperature is set to the lower limit. . 3. Select 4. If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode. 5. Set the fan to the desired speed. 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. CONTINUED 2011 Odyssey 221