2006 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 126

Vents, Heating, and A/C To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows . The system 1. Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator does not come on if it was off to start with. . 2. Select 3. Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level. To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel next to (passenger's side) or below it (driver's side). This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows. For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving. Using Automatic Climate Control On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL models The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select. Press the AUTO button. Set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial. You will see AUTO in the system's display. 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 preference. When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit ( ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the heater starts to develop warm air. Dual Temperature Control When the indicator in the DUAL button is on, the driver's side and passenger's side temperature can be controlled independently (see page 128 ). 126