2005 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 103

Vents, Heating, and A/C Airflow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. When you select or , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. In this case you cannot turn the A/C off. Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the tailgate. 1. Set the temperature to the lower limit. 2. Make sure the A/C is off. and Fresh Air mode. 3. Select 4. Set the fan to the desired speed. Using the Heater 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. . 1. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode. 2. Set the fan to the desired speed. 3. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial. Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 62 ). If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally. 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. To cool the interior with MAX A/C: 1. Set the fan to the desired speed. 2. Select the MAX A/C mode. The system automatically turns on the A/C, selects and switches to Recirculation mode. 3. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool. If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in Fresh Air mode. 100