climate control HONDA CR-V 2011 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(indicators, gauges, inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security and cruise control)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety.5
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Index .I
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Your Vehicle at a Glance.3
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Instruments and Controls.59
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Features.129
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Bef ore Driving.293
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Driving.311
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Maintenance.339
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T echnical Inf ormation.405
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .421
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only).425
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T aking Care of the Unexpected.381
INDEX
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If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHES
U.S. EX-L without navigation system is shown. ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.85)
(P.295) (P.130)
(P.135)
(P.315)
(P.123)
(P.112)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.297)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.115)
(P.10, 25)
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.10, 25)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
(P.61)
(P.68) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.145, 157, 194)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.179, 186, 237, 245)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a crash that
may have damaged the underside. With the tailgate open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system/climate control system as
shown below.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows: 1. 2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
55
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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If equipped
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Control L ocat ions
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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.123) (P.111)
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
(P.135)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.130)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.315)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.259)
CLOCK
(P.145, 157, 194)
AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.33)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.79)
EX-L without navigation system is shown. (P.179, 186, 237, 245)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.115)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.68)
(P.61)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.113)
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.81)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.297)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.295)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.112)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.85)
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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
Features
Features
129
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Climate Control System
Features
135
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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On vehicles with navigation systemThe automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the f an speed
and airf low levels.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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The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
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.
1. 2.
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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.
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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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When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent through 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.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 ).
Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
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Recirculat ion But t on Rear Window Def ogger
ButtonMode Cont rol
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Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature with the
driver’s side temperature control
so the airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
For f aster def ogging, manually set
the fan speed to high.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
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. 1. 2.3. 4.
Climate Control System
Windshield Def rost er But t on
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