Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual
Have a look at the manual Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 328 Honda manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
Your vehicle has the interf ace dial on the dashboard to operate the climate control system, audio system and navigation system. Most f unctions of these systems can also be controlled with the appropriate buttons, dials, and knobs on the dashboard, but some f unctions can be accessed or selected with the interf ace dial only. For more inf ormation, ref er to each system’s appropriate section.This dial consists of an upper part (selector) and a lower part (dial). Turn the dial lef t or right to select or scroll through a list or item(s) on the screen and adjust the level or condition. Push the selector to the lef t, right, up, and down to scroll through and select a list or item(s). The selected item will be highlighted on the screen. To confirm the item or enter the setting, push on the centre of the selector (ENTER). Interf ace Dial Features On vehicles wit h navigat ion syst em only 196 DIAL SELECTOR 09/01/28 17:58:09 32SMG631_201
CONT INUED If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. Your dealer can install a genuine Honda climate control system that meets Honda’s high quality standards and is designed to exactly f it your vehicle. Please contactyourdealerformore inf ormation. The engine must be running f or the heater to generate hot air. Proper use of the heating and airf low control system can make the interior comf ortable, and keep the windows clear f or the best visibility. The direction of airf low f rom the vents in the centre and each corner of the dashboard is adjustable. To adjust the airflow from each vent in the centre and passenger’s side, move the tab in the centre of each vent up-and-down and side-to-side. The driver’s side vent can be opened and closed with the upper and lower f laps. To open it, push in the f lap. To close the vent, pull out the f lap. To adjust the airflow from the vent, push in the flap to open it, then move the f lap up-and-down and rotate the vent. On vehicles without air conditioning Vents and Heating Features197 Centre Vents Driver’s Side FLAPTABS 09/01/28 17:58:18 32SMG631_202
The passenger’s side vent can be opened and closed with the dial underneath it. Vents and Heating Features198 TAB Passenger’s Side DIAL 09/01/28 17:58:23 32SMG631_203
ÛÝ CONT INUED Turning the temperature control dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airf low. Select the f an speed by pressing the top or bottom of the fan speed control switch ( or ). The f an speed is shown in vertical bars on the display. These two buttons control the source of air going into the system. In f resh air mode , air comes f rom outside the vehicle. In recirculation mode , the interior air recycles through the system. A irf low Controls T emperat ure Cont rol Dial Fan Cont rol Fresh A ir and Recirculat ion But t ons Vents and Heating Features199 TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL MODE BUTTONFAN CONTROL RECIRCULATION BUTTONAUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/ MIRROR HEATER BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON Left-hand drive type is shown.WINDSCREEN DEMISTER BUTTON 09/01/28 17:58:32 32SMG631_204
The outside air intakes f or the climate control system are at the base of the windscreen. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris. Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode. Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode can cause the windows to f og up.Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will f low f rom the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Each time you press the MODE button, the display shows the mode selected.This button directs the main airflow to the windscreen for faster def rosting. It also overrides any mode selection you may have made. When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode. For f aster def rosting, manually set the f an speed to high. You can also increase airflow to the windscreen by closing the side vents on the dashboard. When you turn of f by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings. For your saf ety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows bef ore driving. Airf low is divided between the floor and corner vents, and the demister vents at the base of the windscreen. Air flows from the centre and corner vents in the dashboard.Air f lows f rom the f loor and corner vents. Airf low is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the f loor vents. Vents and Heating Features Mode But t on Windscreen Demist er But t on 200 09/01/28 17:58:45 32SMG631_205
The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes bef ore you f eel warm air coming f rom the system. Press the AUTO on the temperature control dial. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial. You will see AUTO and the selected temperature in the inf ormation display. The ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then releases it through vents near the rear window. Whenyouturnontherearwindow demister, the heated door mirror is also turned on automatically. Set the temperature control dial to the lower limit. Select and fresh air mode. Set the f an to the desired speed. This button turns the rear window demister on and of f (see page ). The system automatically selects the proper combination of heated air and ventilation to maintain the selected temperature. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels. 1. 2. 3.1. 2. 149 Features Vents and Heating Using the A uto Heater VentilationRear Window Demist er But t on 201 09/01/28 17:58:54 32SMG631_206
If you press OFF button, the heating and airflow control system shuts off completely. Keep the system completely of f f or short periods only. To keep stale air and mustiness f rom collecting, you should have the f an running at all times. Select . The system automatically switches to f resh air mode. Set the f an and temperature controls to maximum level. Select . To clear the windows f aster, you can close the dashboard corner vents. To close the driver’s side vent, pull out the f lip, and on the passenger’s side vent, rotate the wheel below it. This sends more warm air to the windscreen demister vents. Once the windscreen is clear, select the f resh air mode to avoid fogging the windows. For your saf ety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows bef ore driving. To remove f og f rom the inside of the windows: Set the f an to the desired speed or high f or f aster def rosting. Select and fresh air mode. When you select , the system automatically switches to f resh air mode. Adjust the temperature control dial so the airflow feels warm. Select to help clear the rear window. To increase airf low to the windscreen, close the corner vents.1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Vents and Heating Features To Turn Everything Of f T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows T o Def og and Def rost 202 09/01/28 17:59:04 32SMG631_207
On vehicles with air conditioning system On vehicles with dual temperature control system CONT INUED The automatic climate control system in your vehicle picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels.To activate the climate control system, the engine must be running. The direction of airf low f rom the vents in the centre and each corner of the dashboard is adjustable. The driver’s side vent can be opened and closed with the upper and lower f laps. To open it, push in the f lap. To close the vent, pull out the f lap. To adjust the airflow from the vent, push in the flap to open it, then move the f lap up-and-down and rotate the vent. You can adjust the temperatures of thedriver’ssideandthepassenger’s side independently (see page ). In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated f or the driver and passenger.217 Climat e Cont rol Syst em Features203 FLAP Driver’s Side Vent 09/01/28 17:59:12 32SMG631_208
In addition to the standard air conditioning controls, the climate control system in your vehicle can be operated using the voice control system. See the navigation system manual f or complete details. To adjust the airflow from each vent in the centre and passenger’s side, move the tab in the centre of each vent up-and-down and side-to-side. The passenger’s side vent can be opened and closed with the dial underneath it. On vehicles with navigation system Climat e Cont rol Syst em Features Voice Control System 204 Passenger’s Side Vent Centre VentsTABS TAB DIAL 09/01/28 17:59:19 32SMG631_209
CONT INUED Climat e Cont rol Syst em Features205 09/01/28 17:59:23 32SMG631_210