Get Features -> Climate Control Guide for Honda CR-V SUV Third Generation (2006-2010)

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Features

The heating and air conditioning

system in your vehicle provides a

comfortable driving environment in

all weather conditions.

LX model

CD Changer.................................... 215

Playing the AM/FM Radio........... 145 CD Changer Error Messages ...... 221

Playing a Disc................................. 149 Playing a PC card........................... 222

Disc Player Error Messages ........ 156 PC card Error Messages .............. 234

Playing an iPod ............................. 235

The standard audio system has

many features. This section

describes those features and how to

use them.

EX and EX-L models without navigation

system

iPod Error Messages .................. 241

Playing a USB Flash Memory

Device ......................................... 242

Playing the AM/FM Radio........... 157

Playing the XM Radio ................. 161 USB Flash Memory Device Error

Playing Discs.................................. 166

Messages.................................... 249

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio

system that requires a code number

to enable it.

Disc Player Error Messages ........ 176 AM/FM Radio Reception............. 250

Protecting Your Discs................... 252

Canadian EX model and EX-L model

without navigation system

Remote Audio Controls................. 255

Playing an Optional Audio Unit.... 257

The security system helps to

discourage vandalism and theft of

your vehicle.

Playing an iPod ............................. 177 Radio Theft Protection.................. 258

iPod Error Messages .................. 183 Setting the Clock ........................... 259

Playing a USB Flash Memory

Compass.......................................... 260

Device ......................................... 184 Security System ............................. 264

USB Flash Memory Device Error

Rearview Camera and Monitor.... 265

Messages.................................... 193 Cruise Control................................ 266

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ......... 269

Vents, Heating, and A/C .............. 130

EX-L Models with navigation system

Climate Control System................ 135 Playing the AM/FM Radio........... 194

Dual Temperature Control........... 140 Playing the XM Radio ................. 200

Climate Control Sensors............... 142 Playing a Disc................................. 206

Audio System ................................. 143 Disc Player Error Messages ........ 214

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

LX and EX models

FAN CONTROL DIAL

MODE CONTROL BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

MAX A/C BUTTON

RECIRCULATION

BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED

MIRRORS BUTTON^＊

AIR CONDITIONING

(A/C) BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

＊ : Canadian models

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Fan Control Dial

Recirculation Button

Rear Window Defogger

Turn this dial to increase or decrease When the recirculation indicator is

Button

/

the fan speed and airflow.

on, air from the vehicle’s interior is

sent throughout the system again.

When the indicator is off, air is

brought in from the outside of the

vehicle (fresh air mode).

This button turns the rear window

defogger off and on (see page 80 ).

Temperature Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases

the temperature of the airflow.

Canadian models only

Pushing this button also turns the

power mirror heaters on and off.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

This button turns the air

conditioning on and off. The

indicator in the button is on when

the A/C is on.

The outside air intakes for the

heating and cooling system are at

the base of the windshield. Keep this

area clear of leaves and other debris.

Mode Control

Use the mode control buttons to

select the vents air flows from. Some

air will flow from the dashboard

corner vents in all modes.

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.

MAX A/C Button

The system automatically

Air flows from the center

and corner vents in the dashboard.

turns on the A/C and switches to

recirculation mode (see page 133 to

use this setting). Air flows from the

center and side vents in the

Airflow is divided between

the vents in the dashboard and the

floor vents.

Switch to recirculation mode when

driving through dusty or smoky

conditions, then return to fresh air

mode.

dashboard. Pressing the

or any of the mode buttons cancels

MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on.

, A/C,

CONTINUED

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Air flows from the defroster

Using the Heater

vents at the base of the windshield.

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.

When you select

, the system

When you select

or

,

automatically switches to fresh air

mode. If you switch the mode from

the system automatically switches to

fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.

You cannot turn the A/C off in this

mode.

or

to

, the system

keeps the A/C on. The A/C

indicator will not come on if it was

off to start with.

1. Select

.

When you select

, the system

Ventilation

automatically switches to fresh air

mode. If you switch the mode

The flow-through ventilation system

draws in outside air, circulates it

through the interior, then discharges

it through vents near the tailgate.

To turn off the A/C, press the A/C

button to illuminate the indicator,

then press it again to turn off the

A/C.

from

or

, the system

also automatically turns on the

A/C. This helps prevent the

windows from fogging up

1. Set the temperature to the lower

limit.

unintendedly. The A/C indicator

will not come on if it was off to

start with (see the first column on

this page).

When you switch to

mode from

or

, the A/C

2. Make sure the A/C is off.

turns off. But if it was on to start

with, the A/C stays on.

3. Select

and fresh air mode.

4. Set the fan to the desired speed.

2. Set the fan to the desired speed.

3. Adjust the warmth of the air with

the temperature control dial.

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and defroster vents at

the base of the windshield.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Using the A/C

If the interior is very warm, you can

cool it down more rapidly by partially

opening the windows, turning on the

air conditioning, and setting the fan

Dehumidify the Interior

Air conditioning places an extra load

on the engine. Watch the engine

coolant temperature gauge (see page

71 ). If it moves near the red zone,

turn off the A/C until the gauge

reading returns to normal.

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes

moisture from the air. When used in

combination with the heater, it

to maximum speed in fresh air mode. makes the interior warm and dry and

can prevent the windows from

To cool the interior with MAX A/C:

1. Set the fan to the desired speed.

2. Select MAX A/C.

fogging up.

1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the

button. The indicator in the button

comes on when a fan speed is

selected.

2. Make sure the temperature is set

to maximum cool.

3. Select

4. If the outside air is humid, select

recirculation mode. If the outside

air is dry, select fresh air mode.

5. Set the fan to the desired speed.

1. Turn the fan on.

The system automatically turns on

2. Turn on the air conditioning.

the A/C, selects

, and

3. Select

and fresh air mode.

switches to recirculation mode.

3. Make sure the temperature is set

to maximum cool.

4. Adjust the temperature to your

preference.

.

This setting is suitable for all driving

conditions whenever the outside

temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

To Defog and Defrost

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice

From the Windows

To Turn Everything Off

Turning the fan speed control dial all

the way to the left shuts the system

off.

To remove fog from the inside of the

windows:

1. Select

. The system

1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or

high for faster defrosting.

automatically switches to fresh air

mode and turns on the A/C.

The A/C indicator does not come

on if it was off to start with.

2. Select

. The system

Keep the system off for short

periods only.

automatically switches to fresh air

mode and turns on the A/C. The

A/C indicator will not come on if it

was off to start with.

2. Select

.

3. Set the fan and temperature

controls to maximum level.

To keep stale air and mustiness

from collecting, you should have

the fan running at all times.

3. Adjust the temperature so the

airflow feels warm.

To clear the windows faster, you can

close the dashboard corner vents by

rotating the wheel below each vent.

This sends more warm air to the

windshield defroster vents. Once the

windshield is clear, select fresh air

mode to avoid fogging the windows.

4. Select

/

to help

clear the rear window.

5. To increase airflow to the

windshield, close the corner vents.

When you switch to

, from

or , the A/C stays on.

This helps prevent the windows from For your safety, make sure you have

rapidly fogging up when the air is

suddenly routed away from the

windshield. If you want to turn the

A/C off, press and release the A/C

button twice. The indicator in the

button comes on and then goes off.

a clear view through all the windows

before driving.

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Climate Control System

EX-L model

DRIVER’S SIDE

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

AUTO

OFF

AIR CONDITIONING

BUTTON

BUTTON BUTTON

FAN CONTROL

BAR

MODE BUTTON

REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER/MIRRORS TEMPERATURE

HEATER BUTTON CONTROL DIAL

PASSENGER’S SIDE

DUAL BUTTON

RECIRCULATION

BUTTON

WINDSHIELD

DEFROSTER BUTTON

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Climate Control System

Voice Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

The automatic climate control

system in your vehicle maintains the

interior temperature you select. The

system also adjusts the fan speed

and airflow levels.

Temperature Control

On vehicles with navigation system

The climate control system for your

vehicle can also be operated using

the voice control system. See the

navigation system manual for

complete details.

The driver’s side temperature and

the passenger’s side temperature can

be set separately. Turn the dial of

the appropriate temperature control

clockwise to increase the

temperature of airflow. Turn the dial

counterclockwise to decrease it.

Each set temperature is shown in the

display.

1. Press the AUTO button.

2. Set the desired temperature by

turning the driver’s side

temperature control dial. You will

see AUTO and the selected

temperature in the display. You

can also set the passenger’s side

temperature by turning the

passenger’s side dial.

When you set the temperature to its

lower limit (

) or its upper limit

(

), the system runs at full

cooling or heating only. It does not

regulate the interior temperature.

When the indicator in the dual

button is on, the driver’s side and

passenger’s side temperature can be

controlled independently (see page

140 ).

The system automatically selects the

proper mix of conditioned and/or

heated air that will, as quickly as

possible, raise or lower the interior

temperature to your preference.

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Climate Control System

Dual Button

To Turn Everything Off

If you press the OFF button, the

climate control system shuts off

completely.

Fan Control

You can set the temperatures for the

driver’s side and the passenger’s side

separately when this button is

pressed (indicator is on). When the

indicator in the DUAL button is off,

the temperatures for both sides are

synchronized to the driver’s side set

temperature. When defrost mode is

selected, dual mode operation is

canceled.

Select the fan speed by pressing

either side of the fan speed control

bar ( ▲ or ▼ ). The fan speed is

shown in vertical bars on the display.

Keep the system completely off

for short periods only.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

This button turns the air

conditioning on and off. You will see

A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

To keep stale air and mustiness

from collecting, you should have

the fan running at all times.

When you turn the A/C off, the

system cannot regulate the inside

temperature if you set the

temperature control dial below the

outside temperature.

Semi-automatic Operation

You can manually select various

functions of the climate control

system when it is in fully automatic

mode. All other features remain

automatically controlled. Making any

manual selection causes the word

AUTO in the display to go out.

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Climate Control System

Recirculation Button

Rear Window Defogger

Button

This button turns the rear window

defogger off and on (see page 80 ).

Mode Control

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).

Use the mode control button to

select the vents the air flows from.

Some air will flow from the

dashboard vents in all modes.

Pushing this button also turns the

power mirror heaters on and off.

Air flows from the center

and corner vents in the dashboard.

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.

Airflow is divided between

the vents in the dashboard and the

floor vents.

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.

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.

Switch to recirculation mode when

driving through dusty or smoky

conditions, then return to fresh air

mode.

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Climate Control System

Windshield Defroster Button

This button directs the main airflow

to the windshield for faster

1. Select

. The system

automatically switches to fresh air

mode and turns on the A/C.

defrosting. It also overrides any

mode selection you may have made.

2. Adjust the temperature with the

driver’s side temperature control

so the airflow feels warm.

3. Select

rear window.

4. To increase airflow to the

windshield, close the corner vents.

For faster defogging, manually set

the fan speed to high.

When you select

, the system

to help clear the

automatically switches to fresh air

mode and turns on the A/C. For

faster defrosting, manually set the

fan speed to high. You can also

increase airflow to the windshield by

closing the corner vents on the

dashboard. To close the vents, rotate

the wheel under each corner vent.

For your safety, make sure you have

a clear view through all the windows

before driving.

When you turn off

by

pressing the button again, the

system returns to its former settings.

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Dual Temperature Control

EX-L model only

The temperatures of the driver’s side

and the front passenger’s side can be

controlled independently when the

indicator in the DUAL button is on.

DRIVER’ S SIDE

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

To adjust the driver’s side, turn the

driver’s side temperature control dial

on the climate control panel. To

adjust the passenger’s side, turn the

passenger’s side temperature control

dial.

Temperature Control

Push AUTO or

. The selected

temperatures appear in the display.

When the indicator in the DUAL

button is off, you can adjust both

sides to the same temperature by

adjusting the driver’s temperature

control dial.

PASSENGER’ S SIDE

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

DUAL BUTTON

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Dual Temperature Control

To set the driver’s side temperature

to a different value than the

passenger’s side, press the DUAL

button, then turn the temperature

control dial on the control panel. To

set the passenger’s side to a

Driver’s Side

Passenger’s Side

different value than the driver’s side,

turn the passenger’s side

temperature control dial. You can

adjust the passenger’s side without

pressing the DUAL button first.

When you set the temperature to its

lower limit or its upper limit, it will be

displayed as ‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.

REAR POSITION FLOOR VENTS

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Climate Control Sensors

Sunlight and Temperature

Sensors

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

The climate control system has two

sensors: a sunlight sensor on top of

the dashboard, and a temperature

and humidity sensor next to the

steering column. Do not cover the

sensors or spill any liquid on them.

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Audio System

An audio system is standard on all

models. Read the appropriate pages

(as shown below) to use your

vehicle’s audio system.

LX model

EX models

For LX models, see pages

145 through 156.

For EX and EX-L models without

navigation system, see pages

157 through 193 .

For EX-L model with navigation

system, see pages 194 through 249 .

EX-L models

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Audio System

EX-L model with navigation system

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