Honda 2005 CR-V Owner's Manual page 104

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. Turn on the air conditioning.
3. Select and Fresh Air mode.
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).
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Select . The system
1.
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator will not come
on if it was off to start with.
2. Select .
3. Set the fan and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows faster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield defroster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select Fresh Air
mode to avoid fogging the windows.
For your safety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
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.
Select . The system
2.
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator will not come
on, if it was off to start with.
3. Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
4.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
rear window and the outside
mirrors (if equipped).
To increase airflow to the
5.
windshield, close the corner vents.
When you switch to another mode
from , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it off.
To Turn Everything Off
Turning the fan speed and
temperature control dials all the way
to the left shuts off the system
completely.
Keep the system completely off
for short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
from collecting, you should have
the fan running at all times.
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