2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR air condition

154Controls
Heating and Cooling System
*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
Mode ButtonsChange airflow.Floor and defroster vents
Floor vents
Dashboard, floor and back of the center console vents
Dashboard and back of the center console vents
Fan Control DialAdjusts the fan speed.
Rotate the dial all the
way to OFF to turn
everything off.
Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow from the
dashboard and back of the center console vents,
and switches the mode to recirculation.
A/C ButtonPress to cool the interior or
dehumidify while heating.Windshield Defroster ButtonTurns on the A/C, selects airflow from
the defroster vents at the base of the
windshield, and switches the mode to
fresh air.
Temperature
Control DialAdjusts the interior
temperature.
(Recirculation) Button
Press the button and switch the mode
depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
* Not available on all models

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uuHeating and Cooling System
*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1.Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2.Select .
3.Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
■To rapidly warm up the interior
1.Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2.Select .
3.Set the temperature to maximum warm.
4.Press the button (the indicator on).■To dehumidify the interior
When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1.Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.
2.Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
3.Select .
4.Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.■Heating
1Heating
When you select , the mode automatically
switches to fresh air.1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.

uuHeating and Cooling System
*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
156Controls
1.Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2.Select .
3.Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
4.Press the A/C button (the indicator on).■To rapidly cool down the interior
1.Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2.Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3.Press the button (the indicator on).
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2.Press the button.
3.Press the button (the indicator on).
4.Set the temperature to maximum heat.
■Cooling
1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
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.1To rapidly defrost the windows
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. This impedes
visibility.

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Controls
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or
cooled air that will as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Floor and
defroster vents Floor vents Dashboard, floor
and back of the
center console vents Dashboard and
back of the center
console vents
AUTO Button Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control SwitchPassenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
/ (Fan Control)
Buttons
(Recirculation)
Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Models without audio/information screen
Floor and
defroster vents Floor vents Dashboard, floor
and back of the
center console vents Dashboard and
back of the center
console vents
AUTO
Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch (Recirculation)
Button
/ (Fan Control)
Buttons
A/C (Air Conditioning)
ButtonPassenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
Models with audio/information screen* Not available on all models

uuClimate Control System
*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
158Controls
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2.Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side control
switch.
3.Press the (On/Off) button to cancel.■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.

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uuClimate Control System
*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Pressing the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
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.
Models without audio/
information screenModels with audio/
information screen

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation
Features
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
•Climate control automatic
*1
•Climate control off
*1
•Air conditioner on
*1
•Air conditioner off
*1
•Climate control defrost on
*1
•Climate control defrost off
*1
•Rear defrost on
*1
•Rear defrost off
*1
•Climate control fresh air
•Climate control recirculate
•Climate control vent
•Climate control bi-level
•Climate control floor
•Climate control floor and defrost
•Fan speed up
•Fan speed down
•Fan speed # (#: 1 to 7)
•Temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87°F, 15
to 29°C)
•Driver temperature # degrees (#: 57 to
87°F, 15 to 29°C)
•Passenger temperature # degrees (#: 57
to 87°F, 15 to 29°C)
•Temperature up
•Temperature down■Climate Control Commands
•Driver temperature up
•Driver temperature down
•Passenger temperature up
•Passenger temperature down
•Temperature max heat
•Temperature max cool
•Driver temperature max heat
•Driver temperature max cool
•Passenger temperature max heat
•Passenger temperature max cool
•Climate control sync on
*1
•Climate control sync off
*1
*1: These commands toggle the function
on and off, so the command may not match
your intended action.
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.■Using Song By Voice
TM
Song By Voice
TM is a feature that allows you
to select music from your Hard Disc Drive or
iPod device using your voice.
To activate this mode, you must press the
(Talk) button on the Voice Portal screen
and say: ”Music search.”
■Audio Commands
■Song By Voice
TM commands
•Music search
•List album (specify album)
•List artist (specify artist)
•List composer (specify composer)
•List genre (specify genre)
•List playlist (specify playlist)
•Play album (specify album)
•Play artist (specify artist)
•Play composer (specify composer)
•Play genre (specify genre)
•Play playlist (specify playlist)
•Play song (specify song)
•What am I listening to?
•Who am I listening to?
•Who is this?
•What’s playing?
•Who’s playing?
•What album is this?

uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
360Features
HFL can display newly received text messages as well as 20 of the most recently
received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud
and replied to using a fixed common phrase.
HFL can also display E-mails.
1.A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
text message or E-mail.
2.Rotate to select Read to listen to the
message, then press .
uThe text message or E-mail is displayed.
The system automatically starts reading
out the message.
3.To discontinue the message read-out, press
.■Receiving a Text Message/E-mail
1Receiving a Text Message/E-mail
The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 most recent text messages and E-mails.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text
message/E-mail feature. Only use the text message/
E-mail feature when conditions allow you to do so
safely.
When you receive a text message or E-mail for the
first time after the phone is paired to HFL, you are
asked to turn the New Text/Email Alert setting to
On.
2To turn on or off the text/E-mail notice
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