2004 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 104

Air Flow Buttons Fan Control Dial Turn this dial clockwise to increase fan speed and increase the airflow. Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. The light in the button is on when the A/C is on. Recirculation Button When the light in the button is on, air from the vehicle's interior is sent throughout the system again. When the light is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air mode). 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. 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. Switch to Recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to Fresh Air mode. Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 66 ). Mode Control Dial Use the mode control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes. The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to Recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents. Air flows from the floor vents. When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode. Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Comfort and Convenience Features 99