2008 Honda Element Owner's Manual - Page 107

Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Air Flow Controls Fan Control Dial Turn this dial clockwise to increase the fan speed and 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 indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on. Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on, air from the vehicle's interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator 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 on and off (see page 73 ). 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. Airflow 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. Airflow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Features CONTINUED 103 2008 Element