Honda Civic Owners Manual: Driving Preparation

Before Driving

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Exterior Checks

Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior lights, or other parts of the vehicle.  Remove any frost, snow, or ice.  Remove any snow on the roo ...

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Honda Civic Owners Manual. Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
Pressing the (windshield defroster) button turns the air conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode. Press the button again to turn off, the system returns to the previous settings. For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through al ...