If your car was not equipped with air conditioning at the time of purchase. You can install this system on your car at any time. To do this, contact a Honda service station to equip the car with an air conditioning system manufactured at Honda factories and meeting all the requirements of our company.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning control panel
Fan control knob
Moving the handle to the right leads to an increase in the fan speed and air supply to the vehicle interior.
Air temperature controller knob
Moving the handle to the right leads to an increase in the temperature of the air entering the vehicle interior.
Air conditioner button (individual models)
The A/C button is for turning the air conditioner on and off. When the air conditioner is on, the indicator built into the button lights up.
Air recirculation button
The button is designed to turn on and off the air recirculation mode.
When the recirculation mode is on (as evidenced by a burning indicator built into the button) the interior of the car is isolated from the atmosphere and the flow of fresh air into the interior is stopped. The fan circulates air in a closed circuit. If you press the button again and turn off the recirculation mode (the indicator built into the button will turn off), fresh outside air from the atmosphere will begin to enter the cabin.
Air distribution buttons
The buttons are used to select the air distribution mode.
Outside air enters the passenger compartment through the central and side vents located in the control panel.
Outside air enters the cabin at the same time through the center and side vents in the control panel and the lower vents, which provide air to the driver's and passengers' footwells.
Outside air enters the cabin only through the lower ventilation nozzles, which provide air supply to the driver's and passengers' footwells.
Outside air enters the passenger compartment simultaneously through the windshield and side window defrosters located on the top shelf of the control panel, and through the lower ventilation nozzles.
Outside air is supplied to the windshield and side windows through nozzles located on the top shelf of the control panel.
Cars with a 5-door hatchback body
Deflector control
You can adjust the direction of the air flow coming into the passenger compartment from the deflectors using the regulators. Direct the air in the desired direction by moving the deflector levers left-right and up-down.
The air supply through the side vents located on the left and right of the control panel can be completely stopped. To close or open the side vent, turn the knob located on the side of the vent.
The vent, located on the top shelf of the control panel, can be opened or closed using a lever located between the center vents.
If one of the air distribution modes or is enabled, then in the upper position of the lever, air will enter the car interior simultaneously through the central and upper ventilation deflectors. To stop air from flowing through the upper deflector, push the lever all the way down.
Recommendations for the operation of the heater and air conditioner
The interior heating and air conditioning systems require the vehicle's engine to be running in order to function. The heater uses hot engine coolant to heat the air entering the passenger compartment. If the engine is not warmed up to normal operating temperature, it will take several minutes before warm air enters the passenger compartment.
In the absolute majority of cases, the best results of the operation of systems that provide a comfortable microclimate are achieved in the mode of intake of outside air into the passenger compartment. Prolonged activation of the air recirculation mode, especially when the air conditioner is not working, leads to fogging of the windows. Therefore, it is recommended to turn on the air recirculation mode only if necessary and for a short time, for example, when driving in an area with a smoky or polluted atmosphere. As soon as it is no longer necessary to isolate the car interior from the atmosphere, turn off the air recirculation mode.
Outside atmospheric air enters the heating and air conditioning systems through the intake grill located in front of the windshield. Periodically clean the openings of the intake grille from leaves and other debris that obstructs the passage of air.
Vehicle interior ventilation
The supply and exhaust ventilation system provides a constant exchange of air in the car. Fresh outside air, which enters through the front intake grille, circulates through the cabin and is then expelled through outlets located near the rear window.
1. Move the temperature control knob to the leftmost position. Check that the air conditioner is turned off.
2. Turn on the air distribution mode by pressing the corresponding button. Air recirculation mode must be turned off.
3. Use the fan control knob to set the desired level of air supply to the passenger compartment.
Cooling the air in the car (individual models)
1. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the corresponding button. At the same time, the indicator light built into the button should light up.
2. Check that the air temperature control knob is in the leftmost position.
3. Turn on the air distribution mode by pressing the corresponding button. Air recirculation mode must be turned off.
4. Using the fan control knob, set the desired level of air supply to the passenger compartment.
If the vehicle has been exposed to the sun for a long time and the interior air has become very hot, you can quickly lower the interior temperature as follows.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the corresponding button. Check that the air temperature control knob is in the leftmost position.
3. Using the blower control knob, set the maximum air supply to the passenger compartment.
4. Open the windows and turn on the air distribution mode by pressing the corresponding button. Air recirculation mode must be turned off. Once the interior temperature has dropped to an acceptable level, close the windows and set the air conditioning to normal as described above.
The operation of the air conditioning system puts additional stress on the vehicle's engine. Therefore, carefully follow the arrow of the coolant temperature gauge, moving at low speed in traffic jams or overcoming long ascents of considerable steepness. If the arrow has moved to the red zone of the scale, temporarily turn off the air conditioner until the engine temperature returns to normal.
Car interior heating
To raise the temperature of the air inside the car, do the following.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the air distribution mode by pressing the corresponding button. Air recirculation mode must be turned off.
3. Use the fan control knob to set the desired level of air supply to the passenger compartment.
4. By moving the handle of the air temperature regulator, set the desired degree of heating of the air entering the passenger compartment.
Interior heating with simultaneous dehumidification (individual models)
When the air conditioning system is operating, the humidity in the air decreases. Therefore, the simultaneous inclusion of the heater and air conditioning allows you to make the air in the car interior warm and dry.
1. Turn on the fan.
2. Turn on the air conditioner.
3. Turn on the air distribution mode by pressing the corresponding button. Air recirculation mode must be turned off.
4. By moving the handle of the air temperature regulator, set the desired degree of heating of the air entering the passenger compartment. In this mode, cold air from the air conditioner is mixed with warm air from the heater.
The joint inclusion of heating and air conditioning systems can be used in any driving conditions when the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
Removing moisture and frost from windows
You can clean the inner surfaces of the glass from condensed moisture as follows.
1. Turn on the fan.
2. Turn on the air conditioner (on some vehicle modifications).
3. Turn on the defroster mode by pressing the appropriate button. Air recirculation mode must be turned off.
4. By moving the handle of the air temperature regulator, set the desired degree of heating of the air supplied to the windows.
5. Turn on the rear window defroster to remove condensed moisture from its surface more quickly.
In order to remove frost or ice from the outer surface of the windows, formed after the car was parked on the street in frosty weather, do the following.
1. Start the car engine.
2. Turn on the defroster mode by pressing the appropriate button. Air recirculation mode must be turned off.
3. Move the handle of the air temperature regulator to the extreme right position (maximum air heating) and turn on the fan for maximum air supply.
To speed up the removal of frost or ice from the windshield in very cold weather, it is recommended to first turn on the air recirculation mode. After the windshield is clear of frost or ice, turn off the air recirculation mode to prevent fogging of the windows.
In defroster mode, all air enters the passenger compartment through slotted nozzles located on the upper shelf of the control panel at the base of the windshield, and through side vents that are located at the edges of the control panel. The glass blowing temperature and the windscreen cleaning speed increase as the engine warms up. For quicker removal of condensation, frost or ice from the windshield, you can close the side vents by turning the corresponding controls down. In this case, all the air will go only to blow the windshield.
For safety reasons, do not start driving until all windows are clear of condensation, frost or ice and you have a good view from the vehicle.
Switching off heating and ventilation systems
In order to temporarily turn off the heating and ventilation systems, move the fan and air temperature controls to the extreme left position.
Turning off the heating system is necessary in the first few minutes after starting the engine in cold weather. This provides faster warm-up of the engine to a temperature sufficient for efficient operation of the heater. In all other cases, keep the fan constantly on to avoid the accumulation of stale air in the passenger compartment.