1999 HONDA CIVIC COUPE Owners Manual

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 car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at
any time. Your dealer will install aGenuine Honda air conditioning
system that meets Honda's high
quality standards and is designed to
exactly fit your car. Please contact
your dealer for more information.
What Each Control Does Fan Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases
the fan's speed, which increases air

flow.
MODE CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
Temperature Control Dial
Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air condi- tioning 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 car's interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode).
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RECIRCULATION
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Mode Control Dial
Use the MODE control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard
vents in all modes. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents. Air flows from the floor

vents.
Air flow is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield. When you select the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode and turns on the A/C.
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Vent Controls
You can adjust the direction of the
air coming from the dashboard vents
by moving the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to-
side.
The vents in the corners of the
dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials next to them. How to Use the System
This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting.
The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air. The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.
If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes before you feel warm air
coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature.
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CENTER VENT
SIDE VENT
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It is best to leave the system 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
you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the condition

clears.

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.
MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL
DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING

BUTTON

Ventilation

The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window. 1. Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the left.
Make sure the A/C is off.
2. Select
and Fresh Air mode.
3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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To Cool with A/C

1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the buttonshould come on when a fan speed
is selected.
2. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. 3. Select
4. If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outsideair is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
If the interior is very warm from
being parked in the sun, you can cool it down more rapidly by setting up
the controls this way:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Make sure the tempera-
ture control dial is all the way to
the left.
3. Set the fan to maximum speed.
4. Open the windows partially. Select and Fresh Air mode.
MODE CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL
DIAL
RECIRCULATION

BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
When the interior has cooled down
to a more comfortable temperature,
close the windows and set the

controls as described for normal
cooling.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page 58) when driving in stop-and-go
traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. If it moves near the red zone, turnoff the A/C until the gauge reads
normally.
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To Heat

To warm the interior:
1. Start the engine. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode.
3. Set the fan to the desired speed.
4. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.
To Heat and Dehumidify with Air
Conditioning

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used incombination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
1. Switch the fan on.
2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select and Fresh Air mode.
4. Adjust the temperature control
dial so the mixture of heated and
cooled air feels comfortable.
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32° F (0°C).
To Defog and Defrost

To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:

1. Switch the fan on. 2. Select
When you select the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the
defroster vents feels warm.

4. Turn on the rear window defogged
to help clear the rear window.
When you switch to another mode

from the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it off.

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To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windowsafter the car has been sitting out in
cold weather:
1. Start the engine.
2. Select When you select the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
3. Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very colddays), first select the Recirculation
mode. Once the windshield is clear,select the Fresh Air mode to avoid
fogging the windows. MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON

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These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and the side windowdefroster vents. 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,
turn the fan speed and temperature
control dials all the way to the left.
You should shut the system completely off only 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.

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