HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2003 7.G Owners Manual

The center pocket is located under
the audio system. To open the lid,
pull it down. Close it with a f irm push.To use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). The ignition switch must be
in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visors, pull up the cover.
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and
LXandSimodelsinCanada
Center Pocket A ccessory Power Socket Vanity Mirror
Center Pocket, A ccessory Power Socket, Vanity Mirror
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To use a coat hook, push on the lid.
Close it with a f irm push.
Make sure the coat hook is closed
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items.The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door. In the ON
position, the ceiling light stays on
continuously.
Your car also has a f ront ceiling light
between the sun visors.
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On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada
Coat Hook Ceiling L ight
Coat Hook, Interior L ights
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DOOR ACTIVATED DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF OFF
ON
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The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 10 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transmitter (see
page ).Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
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On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada On LX models
Spotlights
Interior Lights
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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.
On EX model in the U.S., and Simodel in Canada
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Courtesy L ight
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Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or the best
visibility.
If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at
any time. Your dealer can install a
genuine Honda air conditioning
system that meets Honda’s high
quality standards and is designed to
exactly f it your car. Please contact
your dealer f or more inf ormation.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow. This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
in the button lights when the A/C ison.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
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Standard f or LX and EX models in the
U.S.,andLXandSimodelsinCanada
Optional f or other models
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
Recirculation Button
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
T emperature Control Dial
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RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MODE CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
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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. 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.
Use the MODE control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
vents in all modes.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.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 Control Dial
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This section covers how to set up the
system controls f or ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidif ying, and
def rosting.
The engine must be running f or the
heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air. 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 from the system.
You can adjust the direction of the
air coming f rom the dashboard vents
by moving the tab in the center of
each vent up-and-down and side-to-
side. The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
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
How to Use the System
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SIDE VENT
Open Close
TABS
CENTER VENTS
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The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
you are driving through smoky or
dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the condition
clears.
Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent ilat ion
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RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
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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 in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
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 turned all the
way to the left.
Set the f an to maximum speed.
Open the windows partially. Select
and Fresh Air mode.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
T o Cool wit h A /C
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MODE CONTROL DIALTEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
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