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:
If you connect an Apple CarPlay™ -compatible iPhone to the system via the
1.5A USB
port, you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone display,
to
make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages...
* Not available on all models
You can remotely start the engine using the
button on the smart entry remote.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you...