2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR Owners Manual

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
152Controls
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
Pull the lid to open the pocket.
■Sunglasses Holder
1Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push
■Center Pocket(s)
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* Not available on all models

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON
(w*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger’s seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
uThe appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■Seat Heaters
*
1Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

154Controls
Heating and Cooling System
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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
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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