2023 HONDA CRV climate control

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Maintenance
Climate Control System Maintenance
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditio ning evaporator (cooling coil) with one
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning evaporators must be certified (and
labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
Dust and Pollen Filter
The climate control system is equipped with a dust and pollen filter that collects
pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The Maintenance MinderTM messages will let
you know when to replace the filter.
We recommend that you repl ace the dust and pollen filter sooner when using your
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.
1 Climate Control System Maintenance
NOTICE
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment.
To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the
evaporator with one re moved from a used or
salvaged vehicle.
Refrigerant in your vehicle’ s air conditioning system is
flammable and can be igni ted during servicing if
proper procedures are not followed.
The air conditioner labe l is found under the hood:
2 Safety Labels P. 93
2 Specifications P. 694
Canadian models
: Caution
: Flammable Refrigerant
:
: Requires Registered
Technician to Service
Air Conditioning
System
1
Dust and Pollen Filter
If the airflow from the climate control system
deteriorates noticeably, and the windows fog up
easily, the filter may need to be replaced. Please
contact a dealer for replacement.

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery.......................................... 640
Charging System Indicator ....................... 677
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ............... 640
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .................................................. 677
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 580
Accessories and Modifications ................. 649
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 224
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 469
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ................................... 109, 513
Additives Coolant ................................................... 618
Engine Oil ................................................ 615
Washer .................................................... 622
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 215
Clock ....................................................... 146
Front Seats .............................................. 205
Head Restraints........................................ 213
Mirrors .................................................... 203
Rear Seats................................................ 209
Sound.............................................. 247, 290
Steering Wheel ........................................ 202
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 478 Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 232
Changing the Mode ................................ 232
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 234
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 643
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 233
Sensor ..................................................... 236
Synchronization Mode............................. 235
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 232
Air Pressure ....................................... 632, 695
Airbags ........................................................ 59
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 65
Airbag Care............................................... 78
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 62
Indicator............................................ 75, 104
Knee Airbags............................................. 67
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 76
Sensors ..................................................... 59
Side Airbags .............................................. 70
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 73
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............................ 479
AM/FM Radio .................................... 249, 296
Android Auto ................................... 267, 336
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 580
Indicator.................................................. 103
Apple CarPlay ................................... 263, 329
Armrest ..................................................... 215
AT&T Hotspot ........................................... 328
Audio ........................................................ 124 Audio Remote Controls
........................... 242
Audio System ........................... 238, 246, 271
Adjusting the Sound ....................... 247, 290
Android Auto.................................. 267, 336
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 273
Display Setup .................................. 248, 291
Error Messages ....................................... 345
General Information................................ 347
Home Screen .......................................... 278
How to Update ....................................... 284
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 288
How to Update with a USB Device .......... 289
iPod ................................................ 251, 311
Limitations for Manual Operation ............................. 292, 402, 422
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 254, 314
Power Flow ............................................. 342
Reactivating ............................................ 241
Recommended Devices ........................... 348
Remote Controls ..................................... 242
Security Code ......................................... 241
Selecting an Audio Source ...................... 292
Start Up .................................................. 272
Status Area ............................................. 283
System Updates ...................................... 284
System Updates Settings ......................... 285
Theft Protection ...................................... 241
USB Flash Drives...................................... 348
USB Ports ................................................ 239
Wallpaper Setup ..................................... 276
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 273

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Index
Authorized Manuals................................ 704
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 164
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 193
Indicator ................................................. 106
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 577
Indicator ......................................... 101, 577
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ......................................... 101, 577
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 197
Automatic Lighting .................................. 189
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 122
Average Speed ......................................... 124
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) ............................ 479
AWD Torque Distribution Monitor ......... 129
B
Battery................................................ 14, 640
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator ............................................... 101
High Voltage..................................... 14, 491
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .................. 671
Maintenance (checking the 12-Volt battery) ............... 640
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 642
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 49
Beverage Holders ..................................... 220
Blind Spot Information System ............... 487
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 257, 317
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 400, 420
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 91Brake System
............................................. 572
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 580
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 577
Brake Assist System ................................. 581
Fluid ........................................................ 621
Foot Brake ............................................... 576
Indicator (Amber) ............................ 100, 680
Indicator (Red) ..................... 98, 99, 679, 680
Parking Brake .......................................... 572
Built-in Key ............................................... 148
Bulb Replacement .................................... 623
Brake Light, Tailli ght, Rear Side Marker Light,
and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs ............ 624
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 623
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime Running
Lights .................................................... 623
Headlights ............................................... 623
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 626
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 626
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 623
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 626
Bulb Specifications ................................... 694
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 92
Carrying Cargo ................................. 443, 445
Certification Label .................................... 696
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 623
CHARGE/DECEL Gauge ............................. 114
Charging System Indicator ............... 101, 677
Child Safety ................................................. 79
Childproof Door Locks............................. 163
Child Seat .................................................... 79
Booster Seats ............................................ 91
Child Seat for Infants................................. 81
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 82
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 86
Larger Children ......................................... 90
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 81
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 83
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 163
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 646
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 644
Climate Control System ............................ 232
Changing the Mode ................................ 232
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 234
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 643
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 233
Sensors ................................................... 236
Synchronization Mode............................. 235
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 232