Features -> Climate Control for your Honda CR-V 2006-2010
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Features
The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
LX model
CD Changer.................................... 215
Playing the AM/FM Radio........... 145 CD Changer Error Messages ...... 221
Playing a Disc................................. 149 Playing a PC card........................... 222
Disc Player Error Messages ........ 156 PC card Error Messages .............. 234
Playing an iPod ............................. 235
The standard audio system has
many features. This section
describes those features and how to
use them.
EX and EX-L models without navigation
system
iPod Error Messages .................. 241
Playing a USB Flash Memory
Device ......................................... 242
Playing the AM/FM Radio........... 157
Playing the XM Radio ................. 161 USB Flash Memory Device Error
Playing Discs.................................. 166
Messages.................................... 249
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
Disc Player Error Messages ........ 176 AM/FM Radio Reception............. 250
Protecting Your Discs................... 252
Canadian EX model and EX-L model
without navigation system
Remote Audio Controls................. 255
Playing an Optional Audio Unit.... 257
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and theft of
your vehicle.
Playing an iPod ............................. 177 Radio Theft Protection.................. 258
iPod Error Messages .................. 183 Setting the Clock ........................... 259
Playing a USB Flash Memory
Compass.......................................... 260
Device ......................................... 184 Security System ............................. 264
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Rearview Camera and Monitor.... 265
Messages.................................... 193 Cruise Control................................ 266
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ......... 269
Vents, Heating, and A/C .............. 130
EX-L Models with navigation system
Climate Control System................ 135 Playing the AM/FM Radio........... 194
Dual Temperature Control........... 140 Playing the XM Radio ................. 200
Climate Control Sensors............... 142 Playing a Disc................................. 206
Audio System ................................. 143 Disc Player Error Messages ........ 214
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
LX and EX models
FAN CONTROL DIAL
MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRRORS BUTTON*
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
* : Canadian models
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control Dial
Recirculation Button
Rear Window Defogger
Turn this dial to increase or decrease When the recirculation indicator is
Button
/
the fan speed and airflow.
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).
This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page 80 ).
Temperature Control Dial
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Canadian models only
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and off.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. The
indicator in the button is on when
the A/C is on.
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.
Mode Control
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will flow from the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
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.
MAX A/C Button
The system automatically
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page 133 to
use this setting). Air flows from the
center and side vents in the
Airflow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
dashboard. Pressing the
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on.
, A/C,
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Air flows from the floor
vents.
Air flows from the defroster
Using the Heater
vents at the base of the windshield.
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.
When you select
, the system
When you select
or
,
automatically switches to fresh air
mode. If you switch the mode from
the system automatically switches to
fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.
You cannot turn the A/C off in this
mode.
or
to
, the system
keeps the A/C on. The A/C
indicator will not come on if it was
off to start with.
1. Select
.
When you select
, the system
Ventilation
automatically switches to fresh air
mode. If you switch the mode
The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then discharges
it through vents near the tailgate.
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.
from
or
, the system
also automatically turns on the
A/C. This helps prevent the
windows from fogging up
1. Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
unintendedly. The A/C indicator
will not come on if it was off to
start with (see the first column on
this page).
When you switch to
mode from
or
, the A/C
2. Make sure the A/C is off.
turns off. But if it was on to start
with, the A/C stays on.
3. Select
and fresh air mode.
4. Set the fan to the desired speed.
2. Set the fan to the desired speed.
3. Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Airflow is divided between
the floor vents and defroster vents at
the base of the windshield.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A/C
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
Dehumidify the Interior
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
71 ). If it moves near the red zone,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
to maximum speed in fresh air mode. makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows from
To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
1. Set the fan to the desired speed.
2. Select MAX A/C.
fogging up.
1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comes on when a fan speed is
selected.
2. Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
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.
1. Turn the fan on.
The system automatically turns on
2. Turn on the air conditioning.
the A/C, selects
, and
3. Select
and fresh air mode.
switches to recirculation mode.
3. Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
4. Adjust the temperature to your
preference.
.
This setting is suitable for all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Defog and Defrost
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
To Turn Everything Off
Turning the fan speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
off.
To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:
1. Select
. The system
1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or
high for faster defrosting.
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.
2. Select
. The system
Keep the system off for short
periods only.
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.
2. Select
.
3. Set the fan and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To keep stale air and mustiness
from collecting, you should have
the fan running at all times.
3. Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
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.
4. Select
/
to help
clear the rear window.
5. To increase airflow to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
When you switch to
, from
or , the A/C stays on.
This helps prevent the windows from For your safety, make sure you have
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.
a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
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Climate Control System
EX-L model
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AUTO
OFF
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
BUTTON BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BAR
MODE BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/MIRRORS TEMPERATURE
HEATER BUTTON CONTROL DIAL
PASSENGER’S SIDE
DUAL BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
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Climate Control System
Voice Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the fan speed
and airflow levels.
Temperature Control
On vehicles 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.
The driver’s side temperature and
the passenger’s side temperature can
be set separately. Turn the dial of
the appropriate temperature control
clockwise to increase the
temperature of airflow. Turn the dial
counterclockwise to decrease it.
Each set temperature is shown in the
display.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Set the desired temperature by
turning the driver’s side
temperature control dial. You will
see AUTO and the selected
temperature in the display. You
can also set the passenger’s side
temperature by turning the
passenger’s side dial.
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 the indicator in the dual
button is on, the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page
140 ).
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.
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Climate Control System
Dual Button
To Turn Everything Off
If you press the OFF button, the
climate control system shuts off
completely.
Fan Control
You can set the temperatures for the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side
separately when this button is
pressed (indicator is on). When the
indicator in the DUAL button is off,
the temperatures for both sides are
synchronized to the driver’s side set
temperature. When defrost mode is
selected, dual mode operation is
canceled.
Select the fan speed by pressing
either side of the fan speed control
bar ( â–² or â–¼ ). The fan speed is
shown in vertical bars on the display.
Keep the system completely off
for short periods only.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. You will see
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
To keep stale air and mustiness
from collecting, you should have
the fan running at all times.
When you turn the A/C off, the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control dial below the
outside temperature.
Semi-automatic Operation
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.
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Climate Control System
Recirculation Button
Rear Window Defogger
Button
This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page 80 ).
Mode Control
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).
Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and off.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
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.
Airflow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
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.
Air flows from the floor
vents.
Airflow is divided between
the floor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
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Climate Control System
Windshield Defroster Button
This button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
1. Select
. The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
defrosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made.
2. Adjust the temperature with the
driver’s side temperature control
so the airflow feels warm.
3. Select
rear window.
4. To increase airflow to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
For faster defogging, manually set
the fan speed to high.
When you select
, the system
to help clear the
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.
For your safety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
When you turn off
by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings.
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Dual Temperature Control
EX-L model only
The temperatures of the driver’s side
and the front passenger’s side can be
controlled independently when the
indicator in the DUAL button is on.
DRIVER’ S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
To adjust the driver’s side, turn the
driver’s side temperature control dial
on the climate control panel. To
adjust the passenger’s side, turn the
passenger’s side temperature control
dial.
Temperature Control
Push AUTO or
. The selected
temperatures appear in the display.
When the indicator in the DUAL
button is off, you can adjust both
sides to the same temperature by
adjusting the driver’s temperature
control dial.
PASSENGER’ S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
DUAL BUTTON
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Dual Temperature Control
To set the driver’s side temperature
to a different value than the
passenger’s side, press the DUAL
button, then turn the temperature
control dial on the control panel. To
set the passenger’s side to a
Driver’s Side
Passenger’s Side
different value than the driver’s side,
turn the passenger’s side
temperature control dial. You can
adjust the passenger’s side without
pressing the DUAL button first.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit or its upper limit, it will be
displayed as ‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.
REAR POSITION FLOOR VENTS
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Climate Control Sensors
Sunlight and Temperature
Sensors
SUNLIGHT SENSOR
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The climate control system has two
sensors: a sunlight sensor on top of
the dashboard, and a temperature
and humidity sensor next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
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Audio System
An audio system is standard on all
models. Read the appropriate pages
(as shown below) to use your
vehicle’s audio system.
LX model
EX models
For LX models, see pages
145 through 156.
For EX and EX-L models without
navigation system, see pages
157 through 193 .
For EX-L model with navigation
system, see pages 194 through 249 .
EX-L models
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Audio System
EX-L model with navigation system
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