Honda CR-V: 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. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected.
2. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool.
3. Select
.
4. If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the air conditioning, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
1. Set the fan to the desired speed.
2. Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects
, and
switches to recirculation mode.
3. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool.
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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
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Fromthe Windows
1. Select
. The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was off to start with.
2. Select
.
3. Set the fan and temperat
SEE MORE:
Interior Lights
Component Location Index
With moon roof
INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHTS
INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH
(Built into the moonroof switch)
AMBIENT LIGHT
(Built into the moonroof switch)
CEILING LIGHT
CARGO AREA LIGHT
RIGHT REAR DOOR SWITCH
TAILGATE LATCH SWITCH
LEFT REAR DOOR SWITCH
FRONT PASSENGER'S
DOOR S
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting - B-CAN System
Diagnosis Test Mode A
Check the PCM for DTCs, and troubleshoot PCM or F-CAN loss of communication errors
first, then do this diagnosis if the symptom is related to
the B-CAN system.
NOTE: Always cycle the ignition switch within
3 seconds when prompted in the DTC troub
