Honda 2009 Civic Owner's Manual page 116

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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 (if equipped).
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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When you switch to
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This helps prevent the windows from
rapidly fogging up when the air is
suddenly routed away from the
windshield. If you want to turn the
A/C off, press and release the A/C
button twice. The indicator in the
button comes on and then goes off.
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
1. Select
, the system automatically
switches to fresh air mode and
turns on the A/C (if equipped).
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.
2009 Civic Sedan
, from
, the A/C stays on.
. When you select
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
To clear the windows faster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to 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.
To Turn Everything Off
Turning the fan speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
off.
Keep the system off for short
periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
from collecting, you should have
the fan running at all times.
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