2008 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 112

Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C 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. Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 74 ). Mode Control 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). MAX A/C Button If equipped The system automatically turns on the A/C, selects , and switches to recirculation mode. Each indicator in the button is on when the MAX A/C is turned on. Features 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. Set the temperature to the lower limit. 2. Make sure the A/C is off. and fresh air mode. 3. Select 4. Set the fan to the desired speed. 109 2008 Civic Sedan