2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK Owners Manual

Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it f rom extreme hot
or cold temperatures.
Clean the transmitter case with a
sof t cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter
in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not f unction
properly.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your car’s system by
your Honda dealer. Any other
transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed.
As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, including
interf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause
interf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Changes or modif ications not expressly
approved by the party responsible f or
compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment. Transmitter Care
Keys and Locks
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For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
master key. To lock the cover, insert
thekeyandturnitclockwise.
The pass-through cover can be
opened f rom either side; it f olds
f orward onto the center armrest.
Open the cover by sliding the knob
downward and pushing or pulling on
the cover. To close the cover, swing
it up and push f irmly on the top.
Make sure it latches properly.
Make sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured. Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
T runk Pass-through Cover
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Your car also has a courtesy light in
the ignition switch. This light comes
on when you open the driver’s door.
It remains on f or several seconds
af ter the door is closed.
Each door has a courtesy light. This
lightcomesonwhenyouopenthe
door.
On all models except U.S. DX and Value Package
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Courtesy Lights
Interior Lights
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Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
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.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Mode Buttons
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The direction of air f low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard is adjustable.
To adjust the air flow from the
center vent, move the tab up-and-
down and side-to-side.On the driver’s-side vent, move the
vent up-and-down and move the tab
side-to-side. On the passenger’s-side
vent, move the tab up-and-down and
move the vent side-to-side.
The vents in the corners of the
dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials underneath them.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent Controls
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When the interior has cooled down
to a more comf ortable temperature,
close the windows and set the
controls as described f or normal
cooling.Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
) when driving in stop-and-go
traf f ic or climbing a long, steep hill.
If it moves near the red zone, turn
of f the A/C until the gauge reads
normally.
If the interior is very warm f rom
beingparkedinthesun,youcancool
it down more rapidly by setting up
the controls this way: Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light above the button
should come on when a f an speed
is selected.
Make sure the temperature
controldialissettomaximumcool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Start the engine.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. Make sure the tempera-
ture control dial is set to maximum
cool.
Set the f an to maximum speed.
Open the windows partially. Select
and Fresh Air mode.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
T o Cool wit h A /C
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To warm the interior:Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Start the engine.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial. Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the mixture of heated and
cooled air f eels comf ortable.Switch the f an on.
Select .
When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the air flow from the
def roster vents f eels warm.
Turn on the rear window def ogger
to help clear the rear window.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
PresstheA/Cbuttontoturnitoff.
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Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T o Heat T o Heat and Dehumidif y wit h A ir
Condit ioningT o Def og and Def rost
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