Honda 1997 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual page 66

To Defog and Defrost
To remove fog from the inside of
the windows:
1. Switch the fan on.
2. Turn on the air conditioning.
3. Select and
4. Adjust the temperature control
lever so the airflow from the
defroster vents feels warm.
5. Turn on the rear window
defogger to help clear the
rear window.
To remove exterior frost or ice
from the windshield and side
windows after the car has been
sitting out in cold weather:
1. Start the engine.
2. Select and
3. Switch the fan and temperature
controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior frost
or ice from the windshield (on
very cold days), first select
Once the windshield is
clear, select to avoid
fogging the windows.
These settings direct all the air
flow to the defroster vents at the
base of the windshield and the
side window defroster vents. The
air flow will get warmer and clear
the windows faster as the engine
warms up. You can close the side
and upper vents with the dial
beside each vent. This will send
more warm air to the windshield
defroster vents.
For safety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the
windows before driving away.
To Turn Everything Off
To shut off the system
temporarily, turn the fan speed
and temperature control dials all
the way to the left.
You should shut the system
completely off for only the first
few minutes of driving in cold
weather, until the engine coolant
warms up enough to operate the
heater. Keep the fan on at all other
times so stale air does not build
up in the interior.
Comfort and Convenience Features