Honda Vehicle Owner's Manual page 148

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Using the Heater
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes before you
feel warm air coming from the
system.
1. Select and Fresh Air mode.
2. Set the fan to the desired speed.
3. Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control buttons.
Using the A/C
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
82 ). If it moves near the red zone,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. A/C ON will be displayed
on the panel.
2. Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum heat.
3. Select .
4. If the outside air is humid, select
the Recirculation mode. If the
outside air is dry, select the Fresh
Air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
Climate Control System
If the interior is very warm, you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in fresh air mode.
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 0°C (32°F).
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