On the Honda website it says:

"The various functions of the heating and air-conditioning system are electrically-controlled and actuated by color-keyed rotary selectors. A special open-heating mode is available for comfort when driving.

What is the "special" open-heating mode? I have had my 01' for a while and do not know anything about it or what it is.

 

Maybe they're talking about the top down mode. You do know there's a top down mode right?

 

They were big on this when I test drove the car in Phoenix. It is suppose to keep you cool/warm if you are driving with the top down during the summer/winter.

It was 112 when I drove the car.......I'm not sure if it works or not....but we drove with the top down and my hairy gumdrops still got swamp-ass-e.

-Lee

 

What exactly it is though and why is it "special". Is there a certail position on the A/C switch or an extra option available?

 

Look in your owner's manual. It's really nothing special, just directs the heat to certain vents. It does seem to be the best setting though for top down. I switch between that and "face" mode to warm up my hands. The setting is on the same dial where you select defrost, feet, face etc... I think the symbol pictured for it is the one with the entire car.

The advertising section of Honda is what makes it so "special."

 

Thanks. Living in Houston, I have all the "open heating" I want anyways.

 

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by asu_lee
They were big on this when I test drove the car in Phoenix.

 

Yeah, thanks for the visual image!!!

I use the directional twords the feet, but the convert mode is good too.

 

you are welcome...
-Lee