2012 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 152

uu Heating and Cooling System * u Using Vents, Heating and A/C ■ Cooling 1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial. 2. Select . 3. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial. 4. Press the A/C button (the indicator on). 1 To rapidly cool down the interior If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows. While in the ECON mode, the system has greater temperature fluctuations. Pressing the button bypasses the ECON mode control, and cools down the interior more rapidly. ■ To rapidly cool down the interior 1. Set the fan to the maximum speed. 2. Set the temperature to maximum cool. 3. Press the button (the indicator on). 150 Controls ■ Defrosting the Windshield and Windows Pressing the button turns the air conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode. 1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving. Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit. When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up. If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows. 1 To rapidly defrost the windows After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility. ■ To rapidly defrost the windows 1. Set the fan to the maximum speed. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. 4. Set the temperature to maximum heat.