Honda CR-V 1998 Reference Owner's Manual page 99

Heating and Cooling
Vent Controls
CENTER VENT
You can adjust the direction of the
air coming from the dashboard vents
by moving the tab in the center of
each vent up-and-down and side-to-
side.
Comfort and Convenience Features
SIDE VENT
The vents in the corners of the
dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials next to them.
How to Use the System
This section covers how to set up the
system controls for ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and
defrosting.
The engine must be running for the
Open
heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air. The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.
Close
If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes before you feel warm air
coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.