2008 Honda Element Owner's Manual - Page 109

Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up. 1. Turn the fan on. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. and fresh air mode. 3. Select 4. Adjust the temperature to your preference. This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C). To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows: 1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or high for faster defrosting. . The system 2. Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. (The A/C indicator will not come on in U.S. vehicles, if the A/C was off to start with) 3. Adjust the temperature control dial so the airflow feels warm. to help clear the 4. Select rear window. 5. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents. When you select or , the system automatically turns on the A/C. This helps to dehumidify the air and to defog the windshield. In either mode, you cannot turn off the A/C. When you switch to another mode, the A/C returns to its original setting, either on or off, as indicated by the A/C indicator. Features 105 2008 Element