Honda 2008 Civic Hybrid Owner's Manual page 112

Climate Control
To Defog and Defrost
To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:
1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or
high for faster defrosting.
2. Select . When you select
, the system automatically
switches to fresh air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on, if it was
previously off.
3. Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
4. Select to help clear the
rear window.
5. To increase airflow to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
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To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
1. Select . When you select
, the system automatically
switches to fresh air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on, if it was
previously off.
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 below each vent.
This sends 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.