1996 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 68

Heating and Cooling Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. Your dealer will install a Genuine Honda air conditioning system that meets Honda's high quality standards and is designed to exactly fit your vehicle. Please contact your dealer for more information. What Each Control Does Fan Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the fan's speed, which increases air flow. MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER FAN CONTROL LEVER Temperature Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the temperature of the air flow. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning ON and OFF. The indicator in the button lights when the A/C is on. Recirculation Button This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator in this button is lit, air from the vehicle's interior is sent through the system again (Recirculation mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the vehicle (Fresh Air mode). Comfort and Convenience Features