Honda CR-V: 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. If you switch the mode
from
or
, the system
also automatically turns on the
A/C. This helps prevent the
windows from fogging up
unintendedly. The A/C indicator
will not come on if it was off to
start with (see the first column on
this page).
2. Set the fan to the desired speed.
3. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.
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Using the A/C
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge. If it moves near the red zone,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
1.
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. Tur
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.
2. Select
. The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns o
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PCV System
Component Location Index
PCV VALVE
PCV Valve Inspection
1. Check the PCV valve (A), hoses (B), and
connections for leaks or restrictions.
2. At idle, make sure there is a clicking sound from the
PCV valve when the hose between the PCV valve
and intake manifold is lightly pinched (A) with you
TripMeter
This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the select/reset
knob repeatedly.
Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
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