system HONDA HR-V 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Controls
Three separate front passenger side air vents allow for different air flow rates
through the vehicle. Passengers can separately:
•Adjust each vent to optimize airflow
throughout the vehicle.
• Close individual vents to adjust passenger
comfort levels.
■Passenger Side Vents
Adjust from side to side or up and
down
MidLowHigh
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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 pr event the windows from fogging up.
1. Turn the fan on.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
■Heating1Heating
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.
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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 (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).
Selecting turns the air conditioning
system on and automati cally switches the
system to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Press the button.
4. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
■Cooling
1To rapidly cool down the interior
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by parti ally opening the windows.
While ECON mode is active, the system may have
reduced performance.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e 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 th e 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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Climate Control System*
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Select the AUTO icon.
2. Adjust the interior temperature us ing the temperature control icons.
3. Select the icon to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any icons are selected while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the icon that
was selected will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the icon that was selected will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO icon
is selected.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
You can raise or lower the temperature or fan speed
setting flicking either control icon.
Models without SYNC icon
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
ventsFloor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
Temperature Control
Icons
AUTO Icon Mode Control Icon
Fan Control Icons
(On/Off) Icon
(Recirculation) IconA/C (Air Conditioning) Icon (Fresh Air) Icon
(Windshield Defroster)
Icon
* Not available on all models
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Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Select the AUTO icon.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using th e driver side temperature control icons.
3. Select the icon to cancel.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
Selecting the icon switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
While ECON mode is active, the system may have
reduced performance.Models with SYNC icon
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
ventsFloor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
Driver Side
Temperature
Control Icons
AUTO Icon Mode Control Icon
Passenger Side
Temperature
Control Icons
(On/Off) Icon
(Recirculation) Icon
A/C (Air Conditioning) IconSYNC Icon
(Windshield Defroster)
Icon
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■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Select the (recirculation ) or (fresh air) icon to switch the mode
depending on environmental conditions. Recirculation mode (indicator on): Reci rculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator on): Maintain s outside ventilation. Keep the system
in fresh air mode in normal situations.
Select the (recirculation) icon to 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 ou tside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
Models without SYNC icon
Models with SYNC icon
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Select the icon to turn the air conditioning
system on and automa tically switch the
system to fresh air mode.
Select the icon again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e 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 th e side windows.
Models without SYNC icon
Models with SYNC icon
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■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Select the icon.
2. Select the icon.1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the syst em in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.Models without SYNC icon
Models with SYNC icon
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You hear the beep when operating the climate control system on the touch screen.
This can be turned on and off.
To turn off the beep:
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Touch the of the temperature control
icon five times while pressing and holding
the .
3. Release the , after -- blinks five times
and OF is displayed.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Turning On and Off the Touch Screen Beep1 Turning On and Off the Touch Screen Beep
If you touch any other icon s during this procedure,
the setting may fail. In this case, once you turn the
ignition switch to OFF
( 0*1, then follow this
procedure again.
Models without SYNC icon
Models with SYNC icon
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To turn on the beep:
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Touch the of the temperature control
icon five times while pressing and holding
the .
3. Release the , after OF blinks five times
and -- is displayed.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Models without SYNC icon
Models with SYNC icon
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