2011 HONDA CR-V air conditioning

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capaci-
ties, and technical inf ormation.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Bef ore Driving
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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On vehicles with automatic airconditioning system
If equipped
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. It also shuts of f when
you turn of f the ignition switch. You
have to turn the defogger on again
when you restart the vehicle. Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
The def ogger will shut itself of f
withinabout10to30minutes
according to the outside temperature
(over 32°F, 0°C).
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Rear Window Def ogger
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Automatic air conditioning system
type is shown.
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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 . 130
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Climate Control System . 135
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Dual Temperature Control . 140
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Climate Control Sensors . 142
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Audio System . 143 ..........
Playing the AM/FM Radio . 145
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Playing a Disc . 149
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Disc Player Error Messages . 156
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 157
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Playing the XM
Radio . 161
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Playing Discs . 166
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 176
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PlayinganiPod
. 177
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iPod
Error Messages . 183
Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device . 184
USB Flash Memory Device Error
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Messages . 193
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 194
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Playing the XM
Radio . 200
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Playing a Disc . 206
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Disc Player Error Messages . 214 ...................................
CD Changer . 215
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CD Changer Error Messages . 221
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Playing a PC card . 222
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PC card Error Messages . 234
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PlayinganiPod
. 235
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iPod
Error Messages . 241
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 242
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages . 249
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 250
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Protecting Your Discs . 252
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Remote Audio Controls . 255
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Playing an Optional Audio Unit . 257
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Radio Thef t Protection . 258
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Setting the Clock . 259
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Compass . 260
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Security System . 264
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 265
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Cruise Control . 266
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HandsFreeLink. 269
LX model
EX and EX-L models without navigationsystem
Canadian EX model and EX-L model without navigation system
EX-L model with navigation system Bluetooth
Except LX model
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TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
FAN CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
LX and U.S. EX models
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.When the recirculation indicator 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
heating and cooling 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.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on. 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 buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
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Canadian models only
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
MAX A/C Button Mode Control
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects , and
switches to recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
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1.2. 3.
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If the interior is very warm,Dehumidif y the Interior
Using the A /C
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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Climate Control System
Features
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTONMODE BUTTON
AUTO
BUTTON
OFF
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BAR AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON
EX-L and Canadian EX models
U.S. model is shown.
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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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.
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Climate Control System
Dual Button
A ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t onTo Turn Everything Of f
Semi-automatic OperationFan Control
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