Not sure what trim you have, but theirs a temperature displayed in the guage cluster. I do agree with you that I can't seem to see the Compass. I have a SEL Convenience Hybrid.
I don't always use the Android Auto but it is a good standard to have a built in compass, especially if you lose network signal. I do a lot of driving especially going out into the country side. My car doesn't come with navigation as it is the SEL Convenience Package. My wife's bare bones basic 2017 Honda CR-V LX has a temp and compass too display but doesn't have any other features nor safety features at all either.You really need a compass to drive your car? No car I ever owned came equipped with a compass. Doesn't your course direction come up on your navigation? Ditto to Ajax on the thermometer. If you did a survey of the general driving public I would say about 95%of people put their defroster on high to start.