2009 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 154

Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C 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. 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 ON indicator will not be displayed if it was off to start with. 3. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. 4. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents. When you switch to another mode from , the A/C turns off. But if it was on to start with, it stays on. 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. 1. Turn the fan on. 2. Press the A/C button. 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). Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Your vehicle has heating wires at the bottom of the windshield to help heat the wiper blades and the windshield. If the outside temperature is near freezing, the heater turns on automatically when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The heater turns off automatically when the outside temperature is above freezing. This function helps to increase wiper performance when the wiper arms sit in the parked position in snowy or icy conditions. 150 2009 Ridgeline