Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 107

The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
The system should be left in fresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
Rear Window Defogger Button
This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page
Mode Control Button
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will flow from the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airflow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
Air flows from the floor
vents. When you select
system automatically switches to
fresh air mode.
Airflow is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
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When you select
the system automatically switches to
fresh air mode and turns on the A/C
(if equipped).
Vents, Heating, and A/C
MAX A/C Button
If equipped
The system automatically
turns on the A/C, selects
switches to recirculation mode. Each
indicator in the button is on when
the MAX A/C is turned on.
, the
Ventilation
The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
1. Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
2. Make sure the A/C is off.
3. Select
or , 4. Set the fan to the desired speed.
, and
and fresh air mode.
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