Honda HR-V: Heating and Cooling System
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
■Passenger Side Vents
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.
■Heating
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.
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.
3. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control dial.
When you select , the
mode automatically
switches to fresh air.
■ 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 .png)
button (the indicator
on).
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in recirculation mode.
■ 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. Turn the fan on.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
■Cooling
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control dial.
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.
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 .png)
button (the indicator
on).
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows.
Models with ECON button
While in ECON mode, the system has greater temperature fluctuations.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
Selecting .png)
turns the air
conditioning
system on and automatically switches the
system to fresh air mode.
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.
■ 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.
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
low
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Volume Does Not Increase With Speed (Without Navigation, Color Audio Type
(5-inch Screen) )
NOTE:
Check the vehicle 12 volt battery condition first.
Check for B-CAN DTCs and resolve them before troubleshooting.
Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
1. Problem verification.
Test-drive the vehicle at freeway speeds, and monitor if the volume
increases.
Does the
EPS System Description - EPS Control
The base current is a basic current value to drive the motor. Base current is
calculated using steering torque and
vehicle speed.
EPS motor torque tends to be lower as the vehicle begins to move, and higher as
it decreases in speed due to
inertia of the rotating body. Inertia compensation increas
