1998 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 101

Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C MODE CONTROL DIAL 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the button should come on. 2. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way counterclockwise. 3. Select and Fresh Air mode. 4. Set the fan to the desired speed. If the interior is very warm from being parked in the sun, you can cool it down more rapidly by setting up the controls this way: 1. Start the engine. 2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way counterclockwise. 3. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Open the windows partially. Select and Recirculation mode. FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL When the interior has cooled down to a more comfortable temperature, close the windows and set the controls as described for normal cooling. Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 55) when driving in stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A / C until the gauge reads normally. Comfort and Convenience Features