Honda 2011 CR-V Owner's Manual page 144

Climate Control System
Recirculation Button
When the indicator in the button is
on, air from the vehicle's interior is
sent through the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in from the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes for the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
The system should be left in fresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
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Rear Window Defogger
Button
This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and off.
Mode Control
Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
). Some air will flow from the
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dashboard vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airflow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
Air flows from the floor
vents.
Airflow is divided between
the floor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.