2021 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

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The ignition switch must be in ON (w*1 to use
the seat heaters.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Front Seat Heaters*1 Front Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
The indicator for your setting comes on while
the seat heater is in use. Press the button on
the opposite side to tu rn the heater off. The
indicator goes off.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
When a comfortable temperature is reached,
select LO to keep the seat warm.
■Rear Seat Heaters*1Rear Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature us ing the temperature control dial.
3. Press the (on/off) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons/icons
* are pressed while using the
climate control system in auto, the function of the
button/icon
* that was pressed wi ll take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon
* that were pressed will
be controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
U.S. models with color audio system
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
ventsFloor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
AUTO
Button
Temperature
Control Dial A/C (Air
Conditioning)
Button
(Recirculation) Button
(On/Off) Button
Fan Control
Dial
(Windshield Defroster) Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature us ing the temperature control dial.
3. Press the (on/off) button to cancel.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
Pressing the button switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.
Press the / (CLIMATE) button
to display A/C, MODE , fan control information on
the audio/information scr een to operate manually.
Select icon to turn on or off A/C, change the vent
mode, or change the fan speed.
Models with Display Audio
Models with Display Audio
Models without SYNC button
AUTO Button
Temperature
Control Dial A/C
(Air Conditioning) Icon
(Recirculation) Button (On/Off) Button
Fan Control
Dial
(Fresh Air) Button
Fan Control Icon MODE Control
Icon
(Dashboard vents)
(Floor vents) MODE Control
Icon MODE
Control Icon
MODE Control Icon
(Floor and
defroster vents)
(Dashboard and
floor vents)
(CLIMATE)
Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
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Controls
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control dial.
3. Press the (on/off) button to cancel.
Models with Display Audio
Models with SYNC button
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial A/C
(Air Conditioning) Icon
(Recirculation) Button
(On/Off) Button
Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Dial
Fan Control Icon MODE
Control
Icon
(Dashboard vents)
(Floor vents) MODE Control
Icon MODE
Control Icon
MODE Control Icon
(Floor and
defroster vents)
(Dashboard and
floor vents)
(CLIMATE)
Button
SYNC (Synchronization) Button
Fan Control Buttons
(Windshield Defroster) Button
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■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains ou tside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
Press the (recirculation) or (fre sh air) button to switch the mode
depending on environmental conditions. Recirculation mode (indicator on): Reci rculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system. Fresh air mode (indicator on): Maintain s outside ventilation. Keep the system
in fresh air mode in normal situations.
Models without fresh air button
Models with fresh air button
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Pressing the (windshield defroster) button
turns the air conditioning system on and
automatically switches th e system to fresh air
mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
U.S. models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
Models without SYNC button
Models with Display Audio
Models with SYNC button
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■To rapidly defro st the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the syst em in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.
U.S. models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
Models without SYNC button
Models with Display Audio
Models with SYNC button
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