97 Honda Civic Ex can't turn air off?

Just bought this car 2 days ago and i was wondering if there's any way to turn the air off. The air either hot or cold always comes out. Even though the lever is all the way to the left which is off it is still on. It either comes out to the windshield or your feet or to your face. This light is always on. I don't know if i explained myself good but if you know what i'm talking about i could use the help.

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If the a/c is off it's possible that air will be still vented into the car. In my acura I have to press/turn on the recirculation button while the a/c is off to keep air from venting into the cabin. In my Honda it's pretty much the same.