Features - Honda Civic Hybrid 2004 Online Reference Owner's Manual

In AUTO mode, the system controls
the air flow direction automatically
between the dashboard vents and
the floor vents.
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. Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the left.
2. Make sure the A/C is off.
3. Select and Fresh Air mode.
4. Set the fan to the desired speed.
Using the Heater
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes before you
feel warm air coming through the
system.
1. Select and Fresh Air mode.
2. Set the fan to the desired speed.
3. Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Using the A/C
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
63 ). If it moves near the red zone,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light in the button
comes on when a fan speed is
selected.
2. Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
3. Select .
4. If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
If the interior is very warm,
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
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