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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Your particular model may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on all models of the Civic 2-Door. This owner's manual is sold in the United States and Canada. Navigation Key QRG TOC Index 2012 Civic Coupe Contents 2 Safe Driving P. ...Testing P. 325 Identification Numbers P. 322 Warranty Coverages P. 327 Home Book Table of approval for vehicles sold . All Rights Reserved * Not available on your particular model. QRG Online Reference Owner's Manual This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should ...
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Your particular model may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on all models of the Civic 2-Door. This owner's manual is sold in the United States and Canada. Navigation Key QRG TOC Index 2012 Civic Coupe Contents 2 Safe Driving P. ...Testing P. 325 Identification Numbers P. 322 Warranty Coverages P. 327 Home Book Table of approval for vehicles sold . All Rights Reserved * Not available on your particular model. QRG Online Reference Owner's Manual This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should ...
Owner's Manual
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2012 Civic Coupe Quick Reference Guide Child Safety P. 50 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63 Contents P. 2 P. 23 P. 65 P. 97 P. 139 P. 197 P. 233 P. 291 P. 317 P. 331 Safe ... Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 304 Index Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 323 Authorized Manuals P. 329 Reporting Safety Defects P. 324 Customer Service Information P. 330 * Not available on all models
2012 Civic Coupe Quick Reference Guide Child Safety P. 50 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63 Contents P. 2 P. 23 P. 65 P. 97 P. 139 P. 197 P. 233 P. 291 P. 317 P. 331 Safe ... Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 304 Index Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 323 Authorized Manuals P. 329 Reporting Safety Defects P. 324 Customer Service Information P. 330 * Not available on all models
Owner's Manual
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Quick Reference Guide QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Visual Index ❙ ECON Button * (P120) ❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button * (P216) ❙ System Indicators (P66) ❙ Gauges (P78) ❙ ...) ❙ Seat Heater Switches * (P135) ❙ Ignition Switch (P114) ❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P121) ❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button * (P216) 2 * Not available on all models
Quick Reference Guide QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Visual Index ❙ ECON Button * (P120) ❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button * (P216) ❙ System Indicators (P66) ❙ Gauges (P78) ❙ ...) ❙ Seat Heater Switches * (P135) ❙ Ignition Switch (P114) ❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P121) ❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button * (P216) 2 * Not available on all models
Owner's Manual
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P115) ❙ Fog Lights* (P117) ❙ Km/Mile Change Knob (P78) ❙ CLOCK Knob* (P98) ❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P80) (... Control Buttons * ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons* (P173) ❙ MENU Button* (P86) ❙ SOURCE Button* (P86 Buttons* (P86) Index Home * Not available on all models 3
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P115) ❙ Fog Lights* (P117) ❙ Km/Mile Change Knob (P78) ❙ CLOCK Knob* (P98) ❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P80) (... Control Buttons * ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons* (P173) ❙ MENU Button* (P86) ❙ SOURCE Button* (P86 Buttons* (P86) Index Home * Not available on all models 3
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Visual Index ❙ Power Window Switches (P111) ❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch* (P104) ❙ Door Mirror Controls* (P122) ❙ Rearview Mirror (P122) ❙ ...) Index Home ❙ Hood Release Handle (P247) ❙ Trunk Release (P106) ❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P228) ❙ Driver's Pocket Manual Transmission (P210) 4 * Not available on all models
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Visual Index ❙ Power Window Switches (P111) ❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch* (P104) ❙ Door Mirror Controls* (P122) ❙ Rearview Mirror (P122) ❙ ...) Index Home ❙ Hood Release Handle (P247) ❙ Trunk Release (P106) ❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P228) ❙ Driver's Pocket Manual Transmission (P210) 4 * Not available on all models
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...) ❙ Grab Handle ❙ Moonroof Switch* (P113) ❙ Map Lights* (P130) ❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ USB Adapter Cable* (P141) Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ❙ Accessory Power Socket* (P133) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P45) ❙ Rear Seat (P129) ❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P55) ❙ Front Seat...
...) ❙ Grab Handle ❙ Moonroof Switch* (P113) ❙ Map Lights* (P130) ❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ USB Adapter Cable* (P141) Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ❙ Accessory Power Socket* (P133) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P45) ❙ Rear Seat (P129) ❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P55) ❙ Front Seat...
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Visual Index ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P245) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P118) (P272) ❙ Power Door Mirrors* (P122) ❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P101) ... Release Lever (P108) ❙ Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker Index Home Lights (P269) ❙ Back-Up Lights (P269) ❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P269) * Not available on all models 6 6
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Visual Index ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P245) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P118) (P272) ❙ Power Door Mirrors* (P122) ❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P101) ... Release Lever (P108) ❙ Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker Index Home Lights (P269) ❙ Back-Up Lights (P269) ❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P269) * Not available on all models 6 6
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... style. Index Home * Not available on when the ECON button is pressed. This message is displayed for a few seconds when the ECON button is pressed. Eco Assist System * Ambient Meter ● Changes color to reflect your brake or accelerator pedal operation. (P120) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ECON Button (P120) Helps...
... style. Index Home * Not available on when the ECON button is pressed. This message is displayed for a few seconds when the ECON button is pressed. Eco Assist System * Ambient Meter ● Changes color to reflect your brake or accelerator pedal operation. (P120) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ECON Button (P120) Helps...
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... Fog Light Indicator * Cruise Control Indicator * System Message Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator * Daytime Running Lights Indicator * * Not available on all models Index Home Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Canada 9 S. Instrument Panel System Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp Low Oil... System (ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator VSA® OFF Indicator (P65) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Gauges (P78)/Information Display * (P80)/ Multi-Information Display * (P82)/System Indicators (P66) 2.4 ℓ engine models System...
... Fog Light Indicator * Cruise Control Indicator * System Message Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator * Daytime Running Lights Indicator * * Not available on all models Index Home Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Canada 9 S. Instrument Panel System Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp Low Oil... System (ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator VSA® OFF Indicator (P65) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Gauges (P78)/Information Display * (P80)/ Multi-Information Display * (P82)/System Indicators (P66) 2.4 ℓ engine models System...
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...the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to unlock and open it at the same time. Power Window Lock Button Indicator QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Trunk Release ● To unlock and open and close the power windows. ● If the power window lock button is in the OFF... closed with its own switch. ● If the power window lock button is in place. Selector Switch Window Switch Index Home Adjustment Switch * Not available on all models 11 Steering Wheel (P121) ● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the...
...the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to unlock and open it at the same time. Power Window Lock Button Indicator QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Trunk Release ● To unlock and open and close the power windows. ● If the power window lock button is in the OFF... closed with its own switch. ● If the power window lock button is in place. Selector Switch Window Switch Index Home Adjustment Switch * Not available on all models 11 Steering Wheel (P121) ● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Turn the CLOCK knob to turn the system off. Air flows from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically. 12 12 * Not available on all models Rotate the temperature control dial to access the clock adjustment mode screen. c d e Models with navigation system Index Home... the button to complete clock adjustment. Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to adjust the fan speed. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Heating and Cooling * System (P136) Rotate the fan control dial to select the vents air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents. Air...
.... Turn the CLOCK knob to turn the system off. Air flows from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically. 12 12 * Not available on all models Rotate the temperature control dial to access the clock adjustment mode screen. c d e Models with navigation system Index Home... the button to complete clock adjustment. Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to adjust the fan speed. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Heating and Cooling * System (P136) Rotate the fan control dial to select the vents air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents. Air...
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Features (P139) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Audio system * (P140) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual On models with information display (P143) Audio Display (Power) Button CD Slot Button SCAN Button FM Button AM Button SKIP/SEEK Button (Sound) Button Preset Buttons (1-6) (CD Eject) Button AUX Button CD Button SKIP/SEEK Button SETUP Button Selector Knob Button Index Home * Not available on all models 13
Features (P139) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Audio system * (P140) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual On models with information display (P143) Audio Display (Power) Button CD Slot Button SCAN Button FM Button AM Button SKIP/SEEK Button (Sound) Button Preset Buttons (1-6) (CD Eject) Button AUX Button CD Button SKIP/SEEK Button SETUP Button Selector Knob Button Index Home * Not available on all models 13
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... Button SCAN Button FM Button AM Button SKIP/SEEK Button PHONE Button * Index Home (Sound) Button * Selector Knob Button 14 14 * Not available on all models Press and hold to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX. ● / Button Radio:Press and release to the... beginning of the current song. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe On models with multi-information display (P151) ● Audio Remote Controls * (P152) Multi-Information Display + / - / / Button 75°F 002300 miles (...
... Button SCAN Button FM Button AM Button SKIP/SEEK Button PHONE Button * Index Home (Sound) Button * Selector Knob Button 14 14 * Not available on all models Press and hold to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX. ● / Button Radio:Press and release to the... beginning of the current song. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe On models with multi-information display (P151) ● Audio Remote Controls * (P152) Multi-Information Display + / - / / Button 75°F 002300 miles (...
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a Push the fuel fill door release handle. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe VSA® OFF Button (P217) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while ... slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. b Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P218) U.S. Index Home 16 * Not available on or off, press and hold the button until it clicks at least once. c d Place the cap in the holder on automatically every time you...
a Push the fuel fill door release handle. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe VSA® OFF Button (P217) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while ... slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. b Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P218) U.S. Index Home 16 * Not available on or off, press and hold the button until it clicks at least once. c d Place the cap in the holder on automatically every time you...
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... ● Check the battery regularly. Index Home c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place. * Not available on all lights regularly. a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard. Wiper Blades (P272) ● Replace blades if they... leave streaks across the windshield. Maintenance Under the Hood (P245) (P233) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the...
... ● Check the battery regularly. Index Home c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place. * Not available on all lights regularly. a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard. Wiper Blades (P272) ● Replace blades if they... leave streaks across the windshield. Maintenance Under the Hood (P245) (P233) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the...
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... beeper sounds when: ● The key is not fully released. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. Index Home 20 QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I start driving? Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver's door? Why do I hear a ...apply the brake pedal? 2.4 ℓ engine models Is it possible to be replaced. Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not available, you can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the ignition switch. ● The exterior lights are not wearing their seat belts. ● The ...
... beeper sounds when: ● The key is not fully released. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. Index Home 20 QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I start driving? Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver's door? Why do I hear a ...apply the brake pedal? 2.4 ℓ engine models Is it possible to be replaced. Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not available, you can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the ignition switch. ● The exterior lights are not wearing their seat belts. ● The ...
Owner's Manual
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...Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 125 • Always wear your seat to a child's age, height and weight. 2 Child Safety P. 50 Index Home * Not available on , a door is not completely closed and locked. Be sure the front seats are adjusted as far to the rear as well. 2 Fastening a Seat... any passengers are properly belted as possible while allowing the driver to the proper position. uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Safety CheckList For the safety of you and your passengers, make sure you drive. • After everyone has entered ...
...Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 125 • Always wear your seat to a child's age, height and weight. 2 Child Safety P. 50 Index Home * Not available on , a door is not completely closed and locked. Be sure the front seats are adjusted as far to the rear as well. 2 Fastening a Seat... any passengers are properly belted as possible while allowing the driver to the proper position. uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Safety CheckList For the safety of you and your passengers, make sure you drive. • After everyone has entered ...
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... does not fasten their presence. Then refasten the belt. The indicator will also come on . uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the...of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or behind your back. If the ignition switch is turned to ON (w . Index Home * Not available on the seat belts. QRG TOC Safe Driving ■ Seat Belt Reminder * 1 Seat Belt Reminder Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use : •...
... does not fasten their presence. Then refasten the belt. The indicator will also come on . uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the...of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or behind your back. If the ignition switch is turned to ON (w . Index Home * Not available on the seat belts. QRG TOC Safe Driving ■ Seat Belt Reminder * 1 Seat Belt Reminder Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use : •...
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uu Airbags u Airbag System Indicators QRG Airbag System Indicators TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on at all models Have your airbags ... the system is turned to ON (w The indicator comes on all , have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Index Home 46 * Not available on for a few seconds, then goes off. This tells you don't, your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts...
uu Airbags u Airbag System Indicators QRG Airbag System Indicators TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on at all models Have your airbags ... the system is turned to ON (w The indicator comes on all , have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Index Home 46 * Not available on for a few seconds, then goes off. This tells you don't, your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts...
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...front seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Canada This indicator comes on all models Index Home 48 * Not available on if the passenger's side airbag has been turned off when the passenger returns to a proper upright sitting position. U.S. If it doesn't...because the passenger is slouching or not sitting upright, or has leaned into the airbag's deployment path. uu Airbags u Airbag System Indicators QRG 2012 Civic Coupe TOC Safe Driving ■ Side Airbag Off Indicator ■ When the side airbag off indicator comes on * 1 Side Airbag Off Indicator...
...front seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Canada This indicator comes on all models Index Home 48 * Not available on if the passenger's side airbag has been turned off when the passenger returns to a proper upright sitting position. U.S. If it doesn't...because the passenger is slouching or not sitting upright, or has leaned into the airbag's deployment path. uu Airbags u Airbag System Indicators QRG 2012 Civic Coupe TOC Safe Driving ■ Side Airbag Off Indicator ■ When the side airbag off indicator comes on * 1 Side Airbag Off Indicator...