Honda CR-V: Using Automatic Climate Control / Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
Pressing the
(windshield
defroster) button
turns the air conditioning system on and
automatically switches the system to fresh air
mode.
Press the
button again to turn
off, the
system returns to the previous settings.


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
button during
Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
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...
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...
Other information:
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting
or position of the ignition switch.
High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams...
To open or close the power tailgate, press the
power tailgate button for about one second.
Some exterior lights flash and the beeper sounds.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for about one second, and
the power tailgate will reverse direction...