Honda CR-V: Using Automatic Climate Control / Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Controls / Climate Control System / Using Automatic Climate Control / Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

Press the Honda CR-V. Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes (recirculation) or (fresh air) button to switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.

Honda CR-V. Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system.

Honda CR-V. Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes Fresh air mode (indicator on): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in normal situations.

Pressing the Honda CR-V. Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes button switches the climate control system between on and off. When turned on, the system returns to your last selection. While ECON mode is active, the climate control system may have reduced cooling performance.

Using Automatic Climate Control

The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible...

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...

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