climate control HONDA CIVIC 2022 User Guide

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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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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

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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 you press the button during Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
Models with SYNC button
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■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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You can set the temperature synchronously fo r the driver’s side and the passenger’s
side in synchronization mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.
u The system switches to synchronization mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using the driv er’s side temperature control dial.
Press the SYNC button or adjust the interior temperature using the passenger’s side
temperature control dial to return to dual mode.
■Synchronization Mode*1Synchronization Mode*
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver’s side
temperature and the passe nger’s side temperature
can be set separately.
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronization mode.
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Dial
SYNC
Button
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Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor

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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Check that the tr ansmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner
air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the remote key close to the ENGINE START/
STOP button if the battery in the remote key is weak.
2 If the Remote Key Battery is Weak P. 649
The engine may not start if the remote key is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before starting the engine again.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly c oded device is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 173
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal

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uuWhen Driving uECON Button*
Driving
ECON Button*
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve yo ur fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmission and climate control system.
1 ECON Button*
While in the ECON mode, the climate control system
has greater temper ature fluctuation.
Due to emergency brakes operation or driving
conditions, you may not be able to change the mode.
ECON Mode Indicator ECON Button
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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode Switch*
Driving
Helps you improve your fuel economy by
adjusting the performance of the engine,
transmission and climate control system.
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
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Auto Idle Stop
To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator (green) comes on at this time.
The environmental and vehicle conditions that
impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are
varied.
2Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 455
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator
(green) goes off.
2The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
P. 457
The Auto Idle Stop suspend indicator comes
on and a message appears on the gauge
when the Auto Idle St op system cannot be
activated.
2 Indicators P. 88
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator (green) come s on, a buzzer sounds
to notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function
is in operation.
A message associated with Auto Idle Stop
appears on the driver information interface.
1 Auto Idle Stop
The 12-volt battery insta lled in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a m odel with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the 12-volt ba ttery life, and prevent
Auto Idle Stop from activati ng. If you need to replace
the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified
type. Ask a dealer for more details.
The duration of the Au to Idle Stop operation:
•Increase in the ECON mode, compared to when the
ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.
2 ECON Button
* P. 449
2 Drive Mode Switch* P. 450
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
* Not available on all models