Honda CR-V: Using Automatic Climate Control / Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Controls / Climate Control System / Using Automatic Climate Control / Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

Pressing the Honda CR-V. Defrosting the Windshield and Windows (windshield defroster) button turns the air conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode.

Press the Honda CR-V. Defrosting the Windshield and Windows button again to turn off, the system returns to the previous settings.

Honda CR-V. Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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.

When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up.

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

If you press the Honda CR-V. Defrosting the Windshield and Windows button during Auto Idle Stop, the engine restarts automatically.

Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

Press the (recirculation) or (fresh air) button to switch the mode depending on environmental conditions. Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system...

To rapidly defrost the windows

Press the button. Press the button. 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...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Auto Idle Stop

To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The indicator (green) comes on at this time. The engine then restarts once the vehicle is about to move again, and the indicator (green) goes off...

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Daytime Running Lights

The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met: The ignition switch is in ON *1 . The headlight switch is AUTO, OFF * or . The parking brake is released. *1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch...