Vents, heating, and a/c – HONDA 2011 Civic Sedan User Manual

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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.

Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.

This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page

).

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.

Air flows from the floor

vents. When you select

, the

system automatically switches to
fresh air mode.

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and defroster vents at
the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield.

When you select

or

,

the system automatically switches to
fresh air mode and turns on the A/C
(if equipped).

The system automatically

turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page

to

use this setting). Air flows from the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the

, A/C,

or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on.

The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then exhausts it through
vents near the rear side panels.

Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is off.
Select

and fresh air mode.

Set the fan to the desired speed.

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If equipped

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Rear Window Def ogger Button

Mode Control

MAX A/C Button

Ventilation

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