HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2003 7.G Owners Manual

To use an accessory power socket,
pull down on 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.
To access the console compartment,
slide the lid f orward, then slide the
beverage holder assembly f orward.
Inst rument s and Cont rols Coat Hook A ccessory Power Socket
Console Compartment
Console Compart ment , Coat Hook, A ccessory Power Socket
92 CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
BEVERAGE HOLDER COAT HOOK
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

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Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.Each 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 either door.
Af ter both doors are closed tightly,
the light goes out. In the ON position,
the ceiling light stays on
continuously.
Vanity Mirror, Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ceiling L ights
Vanity Mirror
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VANITY MIRROR
FRONT
DOOR ACTIVATED
OFF
ON CENTER
DOOR ACTIVATED ON
OFF

The ceiling lights (with each switch
in the center position) will also come
on when you remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. If you do not
open a door, the lights stay on, then
f ade out in about ten seconds.The f ront ceiling light also contains
two spotlights.
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.The cargo area light comes on when
you open the hatch.
The f ront and center ceiling lights
(witheachswitchinthecentre
position) come on when you unlock
the door with the key or the remote
transmitter (see page ).
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Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols Spotlights Cargo Area Light
94

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Heating and Cooling . 96
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What Each Control Does . 96
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How to Use the System . 99
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To Turn Everything Of f . 103
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Audio System . 104
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Operating the Radio . 104
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Adjusting the Sound . 108
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Digital Clock . 109
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Radio Frequencies . 110
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Radio Reception . 111
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Operating the CD Player . 113
Operating the Optional CD
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Changer . 115
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Protecting Compact Discs . 116
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CD Player Error Indications . 117
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 118
Operating the Optional
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Cassette Player . 119
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Tape Search Functions . 120
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 122
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Thef t Protection . 123
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Cruise Control . 124
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
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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.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).
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 ).
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
Recirculation Button
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial 96 RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MODE CONTROL
DIAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON

Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
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 def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode and turns on the A/C.
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.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Mode Control Dial
97

The vents in the corners of the
dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials next to them.
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.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent Controls 98
CENTER VENTS
TAB DRIVER’S-SIDE VENT
Open
Close PASSENGER’S-SIDE VENT
OpenClose

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The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the hatch.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.
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.
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.
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.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
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Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent ilat ion
How to Use the System
99
MODE CONTROL
DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON

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
100 AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MODE CONTROL
DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL

To warm the interior:Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Start the engine.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial. Set the f an to the desired speed.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the mixture of heated and
cooled air f eels comf ortable.Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select .
When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the air flow from the
def roster vents f eels warm.
Turn on the rear window def ogger
to help clear the rear window.
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Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T o Heat T o Heat and Dehumidif y wit h A ir
Condit ioningT o Def og and Def rost
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