2022 HONDA CIVIC defrost

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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P222)
●Press the AUTO button to activate th e climate control system.●Press the button to turn the system on or off.●Press the button to de frost the windshield.
Fan Control Dial
(Windshield Defroster) ButtonDriver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial (Recirculation) Button
(ON/OFF ) Button
AUTO Button A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Dashboard
vent
s D

ashboard
and floor
vents Floor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control D ial
SYNC Button
Models with SYNC button
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
(Windshield Defroster) Button
(Recirculation) Button
Fan Control Dial
Temperature Control Dial
(ON/OFF) Button
AUTO Button A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Dashboard
vent
s D

ashboard
and floor
vents Floor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
Models without SYNC button

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the h eadlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedur es below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the hi gh beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto hi gh-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driv ing. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to .
u To reactivate the au to high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
If the Some driver assist systems cannot operate:
Camera temperature too high message appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some driver assist systems cannot operate:
Clean front windshield or poor viewing
conditions. message appears:
•Park your vehicle in a safe place, and make sure the
windshield is clean.
Clean the windshield if it is dirty. If the message
does not disappear after dr iven for a while, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
You can change the auto high-beam system on and
off. 2 Settings P. 126
2 Customized Features P. 363

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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 heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
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.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The auto button indicator
*/AUTO indicator* will go
off, but functions unrelated to the button that were
pressed will be cont rolled automatically.
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains ac tive. If you do not want
air-conditioning suspended, press the Auto Idle Stop
OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
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 temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Models with SYNC button
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
ventsFloor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
AUTO Button SYNC
Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
(Recirculation) Button
( ON/OFF ) Button
Fan Control Dial
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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.
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button a nd 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 outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1 Using 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.Models without SYNC button
AUTO Button
Temperature
Control Dial
(Recirculation) Button
(ON/OFF ) Button
Fan Control Dial
Dashboard
vents
Dashboard
and floor
ventsFloor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
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 you press the button during Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
Models with SYNC button
Models without SYNC button

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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
■To rapidly defrost 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.
Models with SYNC button
Models without SYNC button

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1Remote Engine Start*
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the remote key.
•The engine is stopped by using the remote key.•The security system alarm is not set.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You press the shift lever release button.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The battery is low.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The malfunction indicator la mp comes on if there is
a problem with the emissions control systems.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger, heated door mirrors*, front seat
heaters* and heated steering wheel* are activated.
2 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Button P. 192
2 Front Seat Heaters
* P. 220
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 219
* Not available on all models