Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual page 133

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. Press the A/C button.
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 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 . When you select
, the system automatically
switches to fresh air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not be displayed if it
was off to start with.
3. Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
4. To increase airflow to the
windshield, close the side vents.
When you switch to another mode
from , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it off.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Automatic Heated Wiper Zone
Your vehicle has heating wires at the
bottom of the windshield to help
heat the wiper blades and the
windshield. If the outside
temperature is near freezing, the
heater turns on automatically when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. The heater turns
off automatically when the outside
temperature is above freezing.
This function helps to increase wiper
performance when the wiper arms
sit in the parked position in snowy or
icy conditions.
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