What do you not like about your Civic?? - Page 10

simon1 · 14th November 2008, 12:42

You think pressing the buttons are hard - try using the steering wheel! It's just not good enough.

jazzman · 14th November 2008, 12:44

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Originally Posted by simon1

You think pressing the buttons are hard - try using the steering wheel! It's just not good enough.

Especially with the ignition off

Rossman · 14th November 2008, 13:31

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Originally Posted by Wheelchair

You press the button with a picture of the window, it turns on the aircon and blasts the screen at full power. (A yellow light comes on) When you press the button again, it restores your previous settings.

Oh ok, thanks mate, I thought that was just for demisting the windscreen, didn't realise it was 'defrost' as well

Wheelchair · 14th November 2008, 13:41

It helps to defrost, but its not a heated screen like you get on a Ford.

It will make things quicker though, as it automatically selects the fastest speed and mix of air for clearing the screen.

franco · 14th November 2008, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Rheostar

This is my biggest complaint too. A wiper on the back would make life so much easier.

Agree entirely. Unlike many here, I don't carry a wiper around with me in my pocket, and run around the back every two minutes to wipe the rear window. Wouldn't like to own a Civic without reversing sensors!

Wheelchair · 14th November 2008, 16:57

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Originally Posted by franco

Wouldn't like to own a Civic without reversing sensors!

I use the side mirrors for reversing, its quite easy!

franco · 14th November 2008, 17:02

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Originally Posted by Wheelchair

I use the side mirrors for reversing, its quite easy!

Can they see all around the back of the car? You've got different one's than me, mine only see down the sides of the car. Where do I get these all seeing mirrors, they sound great? They'd negate the need for sensors all together.

Wheelchair · 14th November 2008, 17:04

Its easy to judge your distances using side mirrors, how do you think lorry driver's manage?

jazzman · 14th November 2008, 17:20

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Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Its easy to judge your distances using side mirrors, how do you think lorry driver's manage?

And they don`t have rear wipers

alanwalne · 14th November 2008, 18:35

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Originally Posted by franco

Agree entirely. Unlike many here, I don't carry a wiper around with me in my pocket, and run around the back every two minutes to wipe the rear window. Wouldn't like to own a Civic without reversing sensors!

How on earth do you think saloon drivers have coped for the last 60 years??

jazzman · 14th November 2008, 18:37

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Originally Posted by alanwalne

How on earth do you think saloon drivers have coped for the last 60 years??

Let them have a moan, it keeps them happy

jayt43 · 14th November 2008, 19:07

Small rear doors make taking baby out of isofix seat a bit of a tight manoeuvre.

Also dislike the sound of the 1.8 at 4,000 rpm. Not refined at all for a Honda.

Feel a bit of a charlie when car fails to unlock.

Other quirks I'm used to!

Honcho · 15th November 2008, 16:48

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Originally Posted by alanwalne

How on earth do you think saloon drivers have coped for the last 60 years??

I believe the boot protects the window in some way.

liamcalland · 15th November 2008, 17:10

I am confused as to where the button is with the window on it to defrost your windows at the front?!!!

I thought you just select the demist option on the climate control and that does it?

The only other button I have got is the button which clears part of the rear window and also the heated side mirrors.

Can anyone post a picture of the button you are on about?!

Wheelchair · 15th November 2008, 17:28

Its getting a bit confused this! Its the button with the window symbol above the fan control. It turns on the aircon automatically and then blasts the screen at full power. (A yellow light comes on) When you press the button again, it restores your previous settings.

liamcalland · 15th November 2008, 17:33

Ahhh I think that is what I use, just never realised it had a picture of a window on it!!!!!

Wheelchair · 15th November 2008, 17:35

Yes its the symbol that car makers use for the front screen, its angled at the sides to differentiate it from the symbol for the rear screen.

jazzman · 15th November 2008, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Yes its the symbol that car makers use for the front screen, its angled at the sides to differentiate it from the symbol for the rear screen.

Cor you are so technical

liamcalland · 15th November 2008, 17:38

Well look at that, you learn something new everyday! I can see the symbol now in my head, but just didn't appear like a window in my head!

When I leave work at 6pm I will make sure I have a good look!

Wheelchair · 15th November 2008, 17:42

Shame it doesn't work like in a Ford. That actually heats the screen and clears the frost in just a few seconds!


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Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	It helps to defrost, but its not a heated screen like you get on a Ford. It will make things quicker though, as it automatically selects the fastest speed and mix of air for clearing the screen.

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Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	Its easy to judge your distances using side mirrors, how do you think lorry driver's manage?

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jayt43 Supporter Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 567 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Small rear doors make taking baby out of isofix seat a bit of a tight manoeuvre. Also dislike the sound of the 1.8 at 4,000 rpm. Not refined at all for a Honda. Feel a bit of a charlie when car fails to unlock. Other quirks I'm used to!

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liamcalland Join Date: 19th March 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 143 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am confused as to where the button is with the window on it to defrost your windows at the front?!!! I thought you just select the demist option on the climate control and that does it? The only other button I have got is the button which clears part of the rear window and also the heated side mirrors. Can anyone post a picture of the button you are on about?!

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Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	Its getting a bit confused this! Its the button with the window symbol above the fan control. It turns on the aircon automatically and then blasts the screen at full power. (A yellow light comes on) When you press the button again, it restores your previous settings.

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liamcalland Join Date: 19th March 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 143 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ahhh I think that is what I use, just never realised it had a picture of a window on it!!!!!

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Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes its the symbol that car makers use for the front screen, its angled at the sides to differentiate it from the symbol for the rear screen.

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liamcalland Join Date: 19th March 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 143 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well look at that, you learn something new everyday! I can see the symbol now in my head, but just didn't appear like a window in my head! When I leave work at 6pm I will make sure I have a good look!

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Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	Shame it doesn't work like in a Ford. That actually heats the screen and clears the frost in just a few seconds!