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EnglishControls -> Heating and Cooling System for your Honda CR-V 2011-2015
Heating and Cooling System*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
Windshield Defroster Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow from
the defroster vents at the base of the
windshield, and switches the mode to
fresh air.
Mode Buttons
Change airflow.
Floor and defroster vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor vents and
back of the center console
Dashboard vents and back
of the center console
Fan Control Dial
Adjusts the fan speed.
Rotate the dial all the
way to OFF to turn
everything off.
Temperature
Control Dial
Adjusts the interior
temperature.
(Recirculation) Button
Button
Press the
button and switch the mode
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the dashboard vents, and
switches the mode to recirculation.
depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system.
A/C Button
Press to cool the interior or
dehumidify while heating.
Fresh air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system
in fresh air mode in normal situations.
* Not available on all models
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1Heating
Heating
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When you select
switches to fresh air.
, the mode automatically
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select
.
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4. Press the
button (indicator off).
1To rapidly warm up the interior
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To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select
3. Set the temperature to maximum high.
4. Press the button (indicator on).
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To dehumidify the interior
When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning system.
3. Select
.
4. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.
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1To rapidly cool down the interior
Cooling
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If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select
.
While in the ECON mode, the system has greater
temperature fluctuations.
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4. Press the A/C button (indicator on).
Pressing the
button bypasses the ECON mode
control, and cools down the interior more rapidly.
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To rapidly cool down the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum low.
3. Press the
button (indicator on).
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
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For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
Pressing the
button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.
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To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Press the
3. Press the
4. Set the temperature to maximum high.
button.
button.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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