Honda 1995 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual page 61

3. Switch the fan and
temperature controls to
maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior frost
or ice from the windshield (on
very cold days), first select
Once the windshield is
clear, select to avoid
fogging the windows.
These settings direct all the air
flow to the defroster vents at the
base of the windshield and each
front door window. The air flow
will get warmer and clear the
windows faster as the engine
warms up. You can close the side
vents with the dial beside each
vent. This will send more warm
air to the windshield defroster
vents.
For safety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the
windows before driving away.
To Turn Everything Off
To shut off the system
temporarily, slide the fan speed
and temperature control levers
all the way to the left.
You should only shut the system
completely off for the first few
minutes of driving in cold
weather, until the engine coolant
warms up enough to operate the
heater. Keep the fan on at all
other times so stale air does not
build up in the interior.
Heating and Cooling
Comfort and Convenience Features