2003 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 135

Heating and Cooling To Heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning To Defog and Defrost Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Set the fan to the desired speed. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. and Fresh Air mode. 3. Select 4. Adjust the temperature control dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable. This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C). To remove fog from the inside of the windows: 1. Set the fan to the desired speed. . 2. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the defroster vents feels warm. 4. Turn on the rear window defogger to help clear the rear window. When you switch to another mode from , the A/C stays on. Press the A/C button to turn it off. To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. Start the engine. . 2. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. 3. Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum. To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows. 134 Comfort and Convenience Features