Honda HR-V: Heating and Cooling System

Using Vents, Heating and A/C

■Passenger Side Vents

Three separate front passenger side air vents allow for different air flow rates through the vehicle. Passengers can separately:

• Adjust each vent to optimize airflow throughout the vehicle.

• Close individual vents to adjust passenger comfort levels.

■Heating

The heater uses heat from the engine coolant to warm the air.

1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.

2. Select .

3. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.

When you select , the
mode automatically switches to fresh air.

■ To rapidly warm up the interior

1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.

2. Select .

3. Set the temperature to maximum warm.

4. Press the button (the indicator
on).

Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in recirculation mode.

■ To dehumidify the interior

When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.

1. Turn the fan on.

2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.

■Cooling

1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.

2. Select .

3. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.

4. Press the A/C button (indicator on).

■ To rapidly cool down the interior

1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.

2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.

3. Press the button (the indicator
on).

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows.

Models with ECON button

While in ECON mode, the system has greater temperature fluctuations.

■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

Selecting turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode.

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows.

■ To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.

2. Select .

3. Press the button.

4. Set the temperature to maximum warm.

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode.

If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.

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