HONDA 2013 Ridgeline - Manual (Page 154)

Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red mark,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold,
it will be several minutes before
you feel warm air coming from
the system.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to the fresh
air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Set the temperature to the
lower limit.
Make sure the A/C is off.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select fresh air mode.
Select .
Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. You will see A/C ON in
the display.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then exhausts it through
vents near the back window.
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