Honda 2010 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual page 123

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Fan Control Dial
Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Temperature Control Dial
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
If equipped
This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. The
indicator in the button is on when
the A/C is on.
MAX A/C Button
If equipped
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page
use this setting). Air flows from the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on.
Recirculation Button
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air from the vehicle's interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in from the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
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.
119 to Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
, A/C, mode.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Rear Window Defogger
Button /
This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page
On some models, this button also
operates the heated outside mirrors
(see page 107 ).
Mode Control
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.
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