2008 HONDA CR-V climate control

2008 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii Important Handling Information .................................................................................................................... iv
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, information display, dashboard, and steering column)
.............. 57
Features (
climate control,audio,,steering wheel,security and cruise control
)
................................................... 125
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ..................................................................... 225
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 243
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 271
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...................................... 311
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 333
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 349
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 353
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES AUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHES
U.S. EX-L without navigation system is shown. (P.59)
(P.66)
(P.9,25)
(P.82) (P.9,25)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.109) (P.227) (P.229) (P.120)(P.247)
(P.131)
(P.126)
(P.139)
(P.112)
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Control L ocations
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MIRRORCONTROLS
GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS MOONROOFSWITCH
EX-L without navigation system is shown ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS(P.59)
(P.66)
(P.76)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.82)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.32)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.78) (P.112)
(P.109)
(P.227)
(P.229) (P.120)(P.108)
(P.131)
(P.126)
(P.247)
(P.219)
(P.139)
(P.110)
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .126
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Climate Control System .131
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Dual Temperature Control .136
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Climate Control Sensors .138
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Audio System .139 ..........
Playing the AM/FM Radio .141
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Playing a Disc.145
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Disc Player Error Messages.152
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Playing the AM/FM Radio.153
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .157
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Playing Discs.162
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Disc Player Error Messages.169
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Playing the AM/FM Radio.170
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .176
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Playing a disc.182
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Disc Player Error Messages .190
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CD Changer.191
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CD Changer Error Messages .197
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Playing a PC card.198
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PC card Error Messages .210 ............
AM/FM Radio Reception .211
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Protecting Your Discs .213
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Remote Audio Controls .216
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Radio Thef t Protection .218
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Setting the Clock .219
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Security System .220
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .221
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Cruise Control .222
LX model
EX and EX-L models without navigationsystem
EX-L Models with navigation system
Features
Features
125
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Climate Control System
Features
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EX-L modelRECIRCULATION
BUTTON MODE BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AUTO
BUTTON
OFF
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BAR AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/MIRRORS
HEATER BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON
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On vehicles with navigation system
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle picks the
proper combination of air
conditioning, heating, and ventilation
to maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and airflow levels.
Press the AUTO button.
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.
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 pref erence. The driver’s side temperature and
the passenger’s side temperature can
be set separately. Turn the dial of
the appropriate temperature control
clockwisetoincreasethe
temperature of airf low. Turn the dial
counterclockwise to decrease it.
Each set temperature is shown in the
display.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
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
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Climate Control System
Voice Control System Using A utomatic Climate ControlT emperat ure Cont rol
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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 of f ,
the temperatures for both sides are
synchronized to the driver’s side set
temperature. When def rost mode is
selected, dual mode operation is
canceled. If you press the OFF button, the
climate control system shuts of f
completely.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out. Select the f an speed by pressing
either side of the f an speed control
bar ( or ). The f an speed is
showninverticalbarsonthedisplay.
This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control dial below the
outside temperature.
Climate Control System
Dual Button
A ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t onTo Turn Everything Off
Semi-automatic OperationFan Control
Features
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When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
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 of f .
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ). Airf low is divided between
the f loor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
This button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
def rosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. For
f aster def rosting, manually set the
fanspeedtohigh.Youcanalso
increase airf low to the windshield by
closing the corner vents on the
dashboard. To close the vents, rotate
the wheel under each corner vent.
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings.
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Climate Control System
Recirculat ion But t on
Mode Cont rol
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Windshield Def rost er But t on
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