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.

When you select automatically switches to fresh air, the system automatically switches to fresh air mode. If you switch the mode from , the system or also automatically turns on the, 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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 Symptom Troubleshooting

VSA activation indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored 1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and watch the VSA activation indicator. Does VSA activation indicator go off within 2 seconds? YES-The system is OK at this time. NO-Go to step 2. 2. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 3. Disconnect

 If You Get Stuck

Avoid driving on soft sand, deep mud, or other surfaces where you could get stuck. If you do happen to get stuck because of inclement weather or other conditions, choose a safe and appropriate course of action. You should never use a jack to try getting unstuck. A jack only works on f

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