HONDA CIVIC 1991 Service Manual

Cruise Control (cont'd)
To Change the Set Speed: To a faster speed — For gradual acceleration with your foot off the
accelerator, push and hold the RESUME switch until you reach the
desired speed; release the switch and the system's memory will bere-programmed to the new speed.
For faster acceleration, push the accelerator until you reach the
desired speed, then push and release the SET switch to re-program

the system.

To a slower speed — push and hold the SET switch and the car will coast; when you reach the desired slower speed, release the switch
and the system will be re-programmed.
For temporary acceleration above the set speed, such as for passing,
use the accelerator pedal conventionally. When you want to return
to the set speed, take your foot off the accelerator and coast without applying the brakes.
The Cruise Control automates the function of the accelerator pedal to maintain your car at a constant speed. This can be a
convenience on long trips, but it can also be a danger if there aremany other cars on the road or if the road is unfamiliar. Pay strict
attention to the responsibility of driving whenever using the Cruise Control.
CAUTION:
Because the Cruise Control directly activates the acceleratorpedal, don't rest your foot under the pedal when the Cruise
Control is on; it may pull the pedal down onto your foot.

NOTE:
With Cruise Control on, your speed will still vary slightly,
particularly when going up or down hills. Do not drive with your foot on the brake or clutch pedal (manual
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Hood

To open, pull back on the handle

under the left side of the dash.
The hood latch is spring-loaded, so the hood will pop up slightly.Release the safety catch under the front center of the hood by
pushing the rubber-tipped handle up.

Lift the hood and prop it open with the support rod.
To close, take the support rod down, and return it to its clip , then
lower the hood until it is approximately one foot from the closed position, then let it drop. Be sure the hood is securely latched before
driving away.
Pull to release
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Digital Clock (Si Hatchback and LX/EX Sedan)
The time is displayed continuously when the ignition is on. At all other times, push in on the lid to display the time.
To adjust the time: 1. Lower the lid.
2. Push the minute button (MIN.) and hold it until the numbers advance
to the desired minutes.
3. Push the hour button (HOUR) and hold it until the numbers advance
to the desired hour.
4. The RESET button allows you to synchronize your clock to the closest hour. If the time on the clock is before the half hour,pressing the RESET button will return the time to the previous
hour. If the time is beyond the half hour, the RESET button will
change the time to the next hour.

NOTE:

Be careful not to push the HOUR, MIN. or RESET buttons acciden- tally. Pushing any of them will change the clock's time setting.

Glove Box
Open by pushing the knob as shown.
Close with a firm push.

Parking Brake

To apply the parking brake, pull up on the lever. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever; when fully released, the BRAKE warning light will go out.
Pull up

Do not drive the car with the glove
box door open; it could cause injury

in an accident.
LID

Clock, Glove Box and Parking Brake

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Power Windows (LX/EX Sedan)
The power windows can be oper- ated only when the ignition switch
is in the "II" position.
The operation of the windows is controlled by the main switch lo-cated in the master control panel on
the driver's door. When the main
switch is off, only the driver's door

window can be opened and closed.
When the main switch is on, all doorwindows can be opened and closed
by the driver, using the appropriate
switch in the master control panel,and the passenger windows can be

opened and closed by the passen-
gers, using the switch located oneach passenger door.
When opening or closing a window, push and hold either the "up" or
"down" side of the switch until the
window reaches the desired posi-
tion, then release.

NOTE:

The driver's window can be opened fully, without the driver having
to hold the switch down, simply by pushing the switch past the first
"stop."
Be sure, before closing any window, that all hands, arms and
other obstructions are clear of the window frame and glass; severe personal Injury could result.
Always keep the main switch in the off position when children
are in the car; injury may result from unintentional window

operation.
Close

Open
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Cigarette Lighter and Ashtrays
Cigarette Lighter (Except STD Hatchback)
Push in to heat up. It will automati-
cally release when the element is hot. DO NOT hold it in while it is
heating up, it may overheat and
damage the lighter and the heating
element.
Front Ashtray
Open the ashtray by pulling its bot-
tom edge toward you. To remove it, pull it out further while pushing down on the spring
loaded plate inside.

To install, reverse the removal pro-
cedure.

Rear Ashtray
The rear ashtray is located at the rear of the center console. It is
opened by pulling out the top edge.
To remove it, open the ashtray and
release its bottom edge by pulling up,

then out. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

CAUTION:
Do not use the ashtrays as trash containers; use them only for
extinguished cigarettes. Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an
ashtray with other combustible materials may cause a fire.
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Heating and Cooling

The vents, heater and air conditioner are combined in one system;
adjusting four basic controls to different settings can provide a full range of interior temperatures for safe and comfortable driving.
Air conditioner: optional

Ventilation

The flow-through ventilation system can provide fresh air to the
interior when the car is moving or stopped, even with the windows

closed.

NOTE:

For proper air flow, the flow-through vents must not be covered.Keep the air inlet at the base of the windshield free of leaves or
other debris.
You can adjust the controls to direct cool or warm outside air
throughout the car for defogging windows, heating, or cooling by turning on the fan.

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Heating and Cooling (cont'd)
Dash Vents
The corner vents can be used for flow-through ventilation, or for heating and air conditioning. When the car is moving, the driver's
corner vent can also route fresh air directly from the outside bysliding the corner vent lever below it to the right and shutting it off
from the heater and air conditioner system.
The louvers in the corner and center vents can be tilted up or down and right or left, to change the direction of air flow.

SIDE DEFROSTER
OUTLET
CORNER VENT

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
OUTLETS

CENTER VENTS

CORNER
VENT
FRONT FLOOR

OUTLETS

REAR FLOOR OUTLETS

(Sedan only)

CORNER VENT

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Fan Switch

Switch the fan to low ( 1 ), medium ( 2 ), medium high ( 3 ) or high
speed ( 4 ), to circulate warm, cool, or outside air, depending on
where the temperature control dial and function levers are set.

Function Lever

Slide the lever right or left to direct outside air or recirculated (inside) air to and from the heater, air conditioner and vents.

Temperature Control Dial
Turn the dial clockwise to make air warmer with the function lever in any position.

Air Conditioner Switch (optional)

With the fan on, push the A/C switch to operate the air conditioner;
the indicator light will come on. Push the switch again to turn the air conditioner off.

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What the Controls Do:

TEMPERATURECONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION

LEVER
FAN SWITCH

FUNCTION LEVER AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH
and INDICATOR LIGHT

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Heating and Cooling (cont'd)
Recirculation Lever
Sliding the lever from the position to the position
shuts off outside air and recirculates the air inside the car. If the
heater or air conditioner is on, and you want to warm up or cool
down the interior more quickly, or keep smoke or dust out of the car without losing the heat or cool function, simply slide the lever to the position.

NOTE:
The windows may become fogged if the system is in the po-
sition for an extended period of time with the air conditioner off. As soon as the interior is warmed, slide the lever to the posi-

tion.

How to Use the Controls

To Ventilate

Turn the temperature control dial counterclockwise, slide the recirculation lever to the position and the function lever to
the position. Switch the fan on and outside air will flow
through the corner and center vents. To change air distribution,
slide the function lever to the position, and outside air will
also flow from the floor level outlet at the heater.
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION
LEVER
FAN SWITCH

FUNCTION LEVER AIR CONDITIONER
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To Cool (with optional air conditioner)

To cool the car down quickly, slide the recirculation lever to the
position, start the engine, turn the temperature control dial
counterclockwise all the way, switch the fan to high ( 4 ), push the
A/C button in, and open the window briefly.
Then close the windows and corner vents, slide the function lever to the position and the recirculation lever to the po-
sition so inside air will recirculate to the air conditioner for maximum

cooling.

When the interior has cooled sufficiently, switch the fan to the desired speed, then slide the recirculation lever to to direct
fresh (outside) air to the air conditioner.
When using the air conditioner in heavy traffic, or while driving up long hills, watch the coolant temperature gauge: if the needle movesnear the "H" end of the scale, turn the air conditioner off bypushing the A/C button; leave it off until the needle goes back into
the middle of the scale.

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