Honda 2009 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual page 121

Main Menu
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Air flows from the floor
vents.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode. If you switch the mode from
or to , the system
keeps the A/C on. The A/C
indicator will not come on if it was
off to start with.
To turn off the A/C, press the A/C
button to illuminate the indicator,
then press it again to turn off the
A/C.
When you switch to
mode from , the A/C
turns off. But if it was on to start
with, the A/C stays on.
Airflow is divided between
the floor vents and defroster vents at
the base of the windshield.
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Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select
the system automatically switches to
fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.
You cannot turn the A/C off in this
mode.
Ventilation
The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then releases it
through vents near the rear window.
1. Set the temperature to the lower
or limit.
Make sure the A/C is off.
2.
3. Select
4. Set the fan to the desired speed.
2009 Civic Coupe
Using the Heater
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
or , will be several minutes before you
feel warm air coming from the
system.
1.
and fresh air mode.
2.
3.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode. If you switch the mode
from or , the system
also automatically turns on the
A/C. This helps prevent the
windows from fogging up
unintendedly. The A/C indicator
will not come on if it was off to
start with (see the first column on
this page).
Set the fan to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.