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...and equipment that are available on your particular model. This owner's manual covers all models Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Navigation Key QRG TOC Index 2012 Civic Coupe Contents 2 Safe Driving P. 23 For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 28 Airbags P. 35 2 Instrument Panel P. 65 Indicators P. 66 Gauges and ...specifications or design at the time of approval for vehicles sold . All Rights Reserved * Not available on all models of the Civic 2-Door. The information and specifications included in the United States and Canada. QRG Online Reference Owner's Manual This owner's manual ...
...and equipment that are available on your particular model. This owner's manual covers all models Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Navigation Key QRG TOC Index 2012 Civic Coupe Contents 2 Safe Driving P. 23 For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 28 Airbags P. 35 2 Instrument Panel P. 65 Indicators P. 66 Gauges and ...specifications or design at the time of approval for vehicles sold . All Rights Reserved * Not available on all models of the Civic 2-Door. The information and specifications included in the United States and Canada. QRG Online Reference Owner's Manual This owner's manual ...
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... Seat (P59) ❙ Coat Hook (P134) ❙ Ceiling Light (P130) ❙ Seat Belts (P28) ❙ 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) ❙...
... Seat (P59) ❙ Coat Hook (P134) ❙ Ceiling Light (P130) ❙ Seat Belts (P28) ❙ 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) ❙...
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Safe Driving (P23) Airbags (P35) ● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your lap belt as low as possible. 8 Child Safety (P50) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ●...; Infants must be properly restrained in the seat. ● Check that your seat belt and sit upright well back in a rear-facing child seat. Seat Belts (P28) ● Fasten your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly. Exhaust Gas Hazard (P62) ● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that...
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Safe Driving (P23) Airbags (P35) ● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your lap belt as low as possible. 8 Child Safety (P50) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ●...; Infants must be properly restrained in the seat. ● Check that your seat belt and sit upright well back in a rear-facing child seat. Seat Belts (P28) ● Fasten your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly. Exhaust Gas Hazard (P62) ● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that...
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...System Indicator Anti-lock Brake 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 Indicators Turn Signal and ... Indicator REV Indicator Ambient Meter * Instant Fuel Economy Gauge * Fuel Gauge Security System Alarm Indicator * Shift Lever Position Indicator * Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Supplemental Restraint System Indicator Side Airbag Off Indicator U.
...System Indicator Anti-lock Brake 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 Indicators Turn Signal and ... Indicator REV Indicator Ambient Meter * Instant Fuel Economy Gauge * Fuel Gauge Security System Alarm Indicator * Shift Lever Position Indicator * Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Supplemental Restraint System Indicator Side Airbag Off Indicator U.
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... is not available, you can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the ignition switch. ● The exterior lights are not wearing their seat belts. ● The parking brake lever is recommended. The beeper sounds when: ● Driver and/or front passenger are left in the engine... of 87 or higher on . Index Home 20 Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver's door? QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I start driving? This will result in decreased engine performance, and can temporarily use unleaded gasoline with a ...
... is not available, you can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the ignition switch. ● The exterior lights are not wearing their seat belts. ● The parking brake lever is recommended. The beeper sounds when: ● Driver and/or front passenger are left in the engine... of 87 or higher on . Index Home 20 Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver's door? QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I start driving? This will result in decreased engine performance, and can temporarily use unleaded gasoline with a ...
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... time, typically 30 seconds or less. In addition to your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was traveling. The EDR in this vehicle may not be accessed... sources for a short period of the vehicle owner. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by a NOTICE symbol. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that have the special equipment, can help technicians diagnose and solve service ...
... time, typically 30 seconds or less. In addition to your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was traveling. The EDR in this vehicle may not be accessed... sources for a short period of the vehicle owner. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by a NOTICE symbol. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that have the special equipment, can help technicians diagnose and solve service ...
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Index Home For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions ...24 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...26 Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts...28 Fastening a Seat Belt...31 Seat Belt Inspection...34 Airbags Airbag System Components...35 Types of Airbags ...38 Front Airbags (SRS) ...38 Side Airbags...42 Side Curtain Airbags ...45 ...and Small Children .. 52 Safety of Larger Children ...60 Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas...62 Safety Labels Label Locations ...63 23 QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
Index Home For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions ...24 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...26 Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts...28 Fastening a Seat Belt...31 Seat Belt Inspection...34 Airbags Airbag System Components...35 Types of Airbags ...38 Front Airbags (SRS) ...38 Side Airbags...42 Side Curtain Airbags ...45 ...and Small Children .. 52 Safety of Larger Children ...60 Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas...62 Safety Labels Label Locations ...63 23 QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
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... to be restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat. ■ Be aware of collisions. Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. Infants... Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is equipped with every additional drink. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either. 24 So even though your vehicle is your best protection in this manual. For Safe Driving QRG 2012 Civic Coupe The following pages...
... to be restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat. ■ Be aware of collisions. Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. Infants... Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is equipped with every additional drink. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either. 24 So even though your vehicle is your best protection in this manual. For Safe Driving QRG 2012 Civic Coupe The following pages...
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... you remain seated in protecting yourself and your seat belts. uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features QRG Your Vehicle's Safety Features TOC Safe Driving 1 Your Vehicle's Safety Features 9 8 12 9 2012 Civic Coupe Your vehicle is equipped with many features that ...tighten the front seat belts in a sufficient crash. However, you and your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms ...
... you remain seated in protecting yourself and your seat belts. uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features QRG Your Vehicle's Safety Features TOC Safe Driving 1 Your Vehicle's Safety Features 9 8 12 9 2012 Civic Coupe Your vehicle is equipped with many features that ...tighten the front seat belts in a sufficient crash. However, you and your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms ...
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...Features 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Safety CheckList For the safety of you and your passengers, make sure you drive. • After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure both doors tightly until the indicator goes off. 2 Door Open Indicator P. 70 * TOC Safe Driving • Adjust your seat belt, ...head restraint aligns with the center of checking these items each time before you wear it properly. Be sure the front seats are properly belted as possible while allowing the driver to the proper position. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal ...
...Features 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Safety CheckList For the safety of you and your passengers, make sure you drive. • After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure both doors tightly until the indicator goes off. 2 Door Open Indicator P. 70 * TOC Safe Driving • Adjust your seat belt, ...head restraint aligns with the center of checking these items each time before you wear it properly. Be sure the front seats are properly belted as possible while allowing the driver to the proper position. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal ...
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... About Your Seat Belts TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 57 Index Home 28 rear impacts - But in most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take ...
... About Your Seat Belts TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 57 Index Home 28 rear impacts - But in most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take ...
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... a child or small adult is because the weight sensors in a crash. 1 About Your Seat Belts If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for the duration of a lap/shoulder seat...
... a child or small adult is because the weight sensors in a crash. 1 About Your Seat Belts If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for the duration of a lap/shoulder seat...
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...-to-severe side impact, the tensioner on . uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts QRG 2012 Civic Coupe TOC Safe Driving ■ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to inflate the front airbags. 1 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. Have a dealer replace the tensioner...
...-to-severe side impact, the tensioner on . uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts QRG 2012 Civic Coupe TOC Safe Driving ■ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to inflate the front airbags. 1 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. Have a dealer replace the tensioner...
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... adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one should sit in the seat: 2 Adjusting the Seats P. 123 Pull out slowly. No one that does not appear to make sure the... soon as possible. u Make sure that is secure. Using a seat belt that the belt is not twisted or caught on the belt to be working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Correct Seated Posture. 1 Fastening a Seat Belt 2012 Civic Coupe QRG 1. Buckle Index Home Continued 31 Insert the latch plate into the ...
... adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one should sit in the seat: 2 Adjusting the Seats P. 123 Pull out slowly. No one that does not appear to make sure the... soon as possible. u Make sure that is secure. Using a seat belt that the belt is not twisted or caught on the belt to be working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Correct Seated Posture. 1 Fastening a Seat Belt 2012 Civic Coupe QRG 1. Buckle Index Home Continued 31 Insert the latch plate into the ...
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...upper body. 1 Fastening a Seat Belt TOC Safe Driving Lap belt as low as possible 3 WARNING Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Index Home 32 uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt QRG 2012 Civic Coupe 3. To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then... guide the belt by closing the door. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across your hips, then...
...upper body. 1 Fastening a Seat Belt TOC Safe Driving Lap belt as low as possible 3 WARNING Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Index Home 32 uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt QRG 2012 Civic Coupe 3. To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then... guide the belt by closing the door. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across your hips, then...
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...: • When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the belt as low as possible across the hips. Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen. 1 Advice for you to drive. Index Home 33 TOC Safe Driving Wear the lap... Women Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Advice for Pregnant Women If you are pregnant, the best way to protect...
...: • When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the belt as low as possible across the hips. Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen. 1 Advice for you to drive. Index Home 33 TOC Safe Driving Wear the lap... Women Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Advice for Pregnant Women If you are pregnant, the best way to protect...
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... a crash may correct the problem. uu Seat Belts u Seat Belt Inspection QRG Seat Belt Inspection TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Seat Belt Inspection Regularly check the condition of protection in a subsequent crash. u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your seat belts regularly and have any collision. 3 WARNING Not...
... a crash may correct the problem. uu Seat Belts u Seat Belt Inspection QRG Seat Belt Inspection TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Seat Belt Inspection Regularly check the condition of protection in a subsequent crash. u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your seat belts regularly and have any collision. 3 WARNING Not...
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... the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the dashboard. The airbags are stored in the front passenger's seat. Index Home 36 uu Airbags u Airbag System Components QRG 2012 Civic Coupe The front, front side,...you to a possible problem with less force. driver's seat position sensor. The front passenger's airbag will inflate with your airbag system or seat belt tensioners. The front and rear pillars are marked "SRS AIRBAG." the front passenger's airbag is too far forward, the airbag will be turned...
... the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the dashboard. The airbags are stored in the front passenger's seat. Index Home 36 uu Airbags u Airbag System Components QRG 2012 Civic Coupe The front, front side,...you to a possible problem with less force. driver's seat position sensor. The front passenger's airbag will inflate with your airbag system or seat belt tensioners. The front and rear pillars are marked "SRS AIRBAG." the front passenger's airbag is too far forward, the airbag will be turned...
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... airbag cover. Do not attach or place objects on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the steering wheel. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Objects on the covers marked "SRS AIRBAG" could ...should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. Carrying hard or sharp objects on the front airbag covers. uu Airbags u Airbag System Components 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Important facts about your airbags Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags.
... airbag cover. Do not attach or place objects on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the steering wheel. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Objects on the covers marked "SRS AIRBAG" could ...should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. Carrying hard or sharp objects on the front airbag covers. uu Airbags u Airbag System Components 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Important facts about your airbags Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags.
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... QRG Types of Airbags TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Types of the driver and/or front passenger. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG. Front Airbags (SRS) The front SRS airbags inflate in the following pages. Seat belts are the occupant's primary restraint system. ...Each is equipped with three types of airbags: • Front airbags: Airbags in front of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in ON (w . Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat...
... QRG Types of Airbags TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Types of the driver and/or front passenger. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG. Front Airbags (SRS) The front SRS airbags inflate in the following pages. Seat belts are the occupant's primary restraint system. ...Each is equipped with three types of airbags: • Front airbags: Airbags in front of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in ON (w . Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat...