Owner's Manual
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... to use the gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher. Why do I hear a screeching sound when I start driving? Index Home 20 QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver's door? If premium unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or higher is... of 87 or higher on . The beeper sounds when: ● Driver and/or front passenger are left in the engine. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
... to use the gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher. Why do I hear a screeching sound when I start driving? Index Home 20 QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver's door? If premium unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or higher is... of 87 or higher on . The beeper sounds when: ● Driver and/or front passenger are left in the engine. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Owner's Manual
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Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash. Index Home 30 The tensioners automatically .... 1 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. During a moderate-to enhance safety. 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 -severe side impact, the tensioner...
Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash. Index Home 30 The tensioners automatically .... 1 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. During a moderate-to enhance safety. 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 -severe side impact, the tensioner...
Owner's Manual
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... the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in a crash. Buckle Index Home Continued 31 u Make sure that is not working correctly. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible. uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt Fastening a Seat Belt After adjusting a front seat to make sure the buckle...
... the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in a crash. Buckle Index Home Continued 31 u Make sure that is not working correctly. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible. uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt Fastening a Seat Belt After adjusting a front seat to make sure the buckle...
Owner's Manual
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... has been worn during a crash may correct the problem. Index Home 34 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. Only use bleach or cleaning solvents. Have your seat belts regularly and... protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. A belt that is completely dry before allowing it to retract. Check your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any problem corrected as soon as possible.
... has been worn during a crash may correct the problem. Index Home 34 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. Only use bleach or cleaning solvents. Have your seat belts regularly and... protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. A belt that is completely dry before allowing it to retract. Check your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any problem corrected as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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... a moderate-to immediately inflate. Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting a dealer. Both are housed in the passenger seat. uu Airbags u Side Airbags QRG Side Airbags TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Side Airbags Do not attach accessories on the passenger side, the airbag deploys even if there...
... a moderate-to immediately inflate. Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting a dealer. Both are housed in the passenger seat. uu Airbags u Side Airbags QRG Side Airbags TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Side Airbags Do not attach accessories on the passenger side, the airbag deploys even if there...
Owner's Manual
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..., the SRS indicator will come on at all models If you to ON (w The indicator comes on all , have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. This tells you the system is turned to a possible problem. ■ SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator * ■...46 * Not available on for a few seconds, then goes off. 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 serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work ...
..., the SRS indicator will come on at all models If you to ON (w The indicator comes on all , have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. This tells you the system is turned to a possible problem. ■ SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator * ■...46 * Not available on for a few seconds, then goes off. 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 serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work ...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger's seat. The passenger airbag off indicator may be interfering with the weight sensors. Index Home Continued 47 uu Airbags u Airbag System Indicators 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Passenger Airbag Off Indicator U.S. Canada 1 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and no...seat, or with an adult riding there, something may come on the back of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as : TOC Safe Driving ■ When the passenger airbag off indicator comes on The indicator comes on to come on .
... passenger's seat. The passenger airbag off indicator may be interfering with the weight sensors. Index Home Continued 47 uu Airbags u Airbag System Indicators 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Passenger Airbag Off Indicator U.S. Canada 1 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and no...seat, or with an adult riding there, something may come on the back of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as : TOC Safe Driving ■ When the passenger airbag off indicator comes on The indicator comes on to come on .
Owner's Manual
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... on if the passenger's side airbag has been turned off when the passenger returns to a proper upright sitting position. U.S. 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 When you turn... for a few seconds and then go off because the passenger is too small to be sitting in the front seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
... on if the passenger's side airbag has been turned off when the passenger returns to a proper upright sitting position. U.S. 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 When you turn... for a few seconds and then go off because the passenger is too small to be sitting in the front seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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...Airbags u Airbag Care Airbag Care You do not need to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9. If it must be replaced. ■ When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe ...maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself. TOC Safe Driving ■ When the airbags have your dealer inspect the following situations: 1 Airbag Care 2012 Civic Coupe QRG We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors,...
...Airbags u Airbag Care Airbag Care You do not need to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9. If it must be replaced. ■ When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe ...maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself. TOC Safe Driving ■ When the airbags have your dealer inspect the following situations: 1 Airbag Care 2012 Civic Coupe QRG We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors,...
Owner's Manual
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They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. Read these labels carefully. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer for the U.S. models Canadian models Radiator Cap Index Home 63 models only Doorjambs U.S. models Canadian models Dashboard U.S. Sun Visor TOC Safe Driving U.S. Safety Labels Label Locations 2012 Civic Coupe QRG These labels are in the locations shown.
They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. Read these labels carefully. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer for the U.S. models Canadian models Radiator Cap Index Home 63 models only Doorjambs U.S. models Canadian models Dashboard U.S. Sun Visor TOC Safe Driving U.S. Safety Labels Label Locations 2012 Civic Coupe QRG These labels are in the locations shown.
Owner's Manual
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Indicators QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on when the brake fluid level is low. Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ... the parking brake not fully released. Comes on all models The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on while driving - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 If the Brake System Indicator Comes On P. 309 ● ● ● ● Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes on if you turn the ignition switch to...
Indicators QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on when the brake fluid level is low. Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ... the parking brake not fully released. Comes on all models The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on while driving - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 If the Brake System Indicator Comes On P. 309 ● ● ● ● Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes on if you turn the ignition switch to...
Owner's Manual
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... 325 ● Message * TOC Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp ● ● ● Comes on while driving - Then, take the vehicle to a dealer. 2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks P. 308 ● Charging System Indicator ● Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ...ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts. uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the ...
... 325 ● Message * TOC Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp ● ● ● Comes on while driving - Then, take the vehicle to a dealer. 2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks P. 308 ● Charging System Indicator ● Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ...ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts. uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the ...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle as soon as possible. Blinks if the transmission system has a problem. Comes on - A detection error may have the vehicle checked by a dealer. Blinks - Index Home 68 * Not available on after you or the front passenger has fastened the seat belt - The beeper sounds and the indicator... blinks at regular intervals. Stays on all models uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes ...
...your vehicle as soon as possible. Blinks if the transmission system has a problem. Comes on - A detection error may have the vehicle checked by a dealer. Blinks - Index Home 68 * Not available on after you or the front passenger has fastened the seat belt - The beeper sounds and the indicator... blinks at regular intervals. Stays on all models uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes ...
Owner's Manual
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uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on all - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. ● ● High Temperature Indicator ● ● Blinks while driving - Supplemental restraint system - Side airbag system - Immediately stop in ...temperature continues to prevent overheating. If it comes on at all models Continued 69 Comes on while driving - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. Side curtain airbag system - Stays on if a problem with the ABS. ● Explanation Stays on at any of the following is ...
uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on all - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. ● ● High Temperature Indicator ● ● Blinks while driving - Supplemental restraint system - Side airbag system - Immediately stop in ...temperature continues to prevent overheating. If it comes on at all models Continued 69 Comes on while driving - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. Side curtain airbag system - Stays on if a problem with the ABS. ● Explanation Stays on at any of the following is ...
Owner's Manual
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Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System P. 216 Message * TOC Instrument Panel VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) System Indicator ® ...not completely closed . The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if either door is a problem with the VSA® system. uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. Blinks...
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System P. 216 Message * TOC Instrument Panel VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) System Indicator ® ...not completely closed . The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if either door is a problem with the VSA® system. uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off. Blinks...
Owner's Manual
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...back on for a few seconds if you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off when the engine starts. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Daytime Running Lights P. 117 - ● ● ● ● TPMS Indicator Stays on constantly or does not come on for a few seconds... Daytime Running Lights Indicator * U.S. If the vehicle is a problem with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is closed . uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on your vehicle as soon as you can. - Comes on if there is a problem with the DRL...
...back on for a few seconds if you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off when the engine starts. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Daytime Running Lights P. 117 - ● ● ● ● TPMS Indicator Stays on constantly or does not come on for a few seconds... Daytime Running Lights Indicator * U.S. If the vehicle is a problem with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is closed . uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on your vehicle as soon as you can. - Comes on if there is a problem with the DRL...
Owner's Manual
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... back on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . Comes on for the message. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. Stop in this chapter when a system message appears on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off ...and then stays on if there is a problem with information display ● On/Blinking Comes on the multi-information display. uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name Models with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is temporarily installed. Take the appropriate action for a while and then ...
... back on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . Comes on for the message. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. Stop in this chapter when a system message appears on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off ...and then stays on if there is a problem with information display ● On/Blinking Comes on the multi-information display. uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name Models with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is temporarily installed. Take the appropriate action for a while and then ...
Owner's Manual
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...the exterior lights are on all turn signals blink at the same time. Have the passenger sit properly. - ● - uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking The turn signal indicators blink when you press the hazard warning button, both indicators and all models Continued... in AUTO * when the exterior lights are on when nobody is automatically shut off . Comes on . Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. Comes on when the high beam headlights are on , or in the seat - TOC Instrument Panel High-Beam Indicator Lights On Indicator ● -...
...the exterior lights are on all turn signals blink at the same time. Have the passenger sit properly. - ● - uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking The turn signal indicators blink when you press the hazard warning button, both indicators and all models Continued... in AUTO * when the exterior lights are on when nobody is automatically shut off . Comes on . Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. Comes on when the high beam headlights are on , or in the seat - TOC Instrument Panel High-Beam Indicator Lights On Indicator ● -...
Owner's Manual
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...● - ● ● Security System Alarm Indicator * Blinks when the Security System Alarm has been set. 2 Security System Alarm * P. 109 - Have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. Index Home 74 * Not available on if the immobilizer system cannot recognize the key information. ● Explanation Blinks - Do not attempt to alter this system... the ignition switch to LOCK (0 , pull the key out, and then insert the key and turn the ignition switch to ON (w again. uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on briefly when you turn it .
...● - ● ● Security System Alarm Indicator * Blinks when the Security System Alarm has been set. 2 Security System Alarm * P. 109 - Have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. Index Home 74 * Not available on if the immobilizer system cannot recognize the key information. ● Explanation Blinks - Do not attempt to alter this system... the ignition switch to LOCK (0 , pull the key out, and then insert the key and turn the ignition switch to ON (w again. uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on briefly when you turn it .
Owner's Manual
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.... 2012 Civic Coupe (display/information) button to see the message Explanation TOC Instrument Panel Message * ● Condition Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed. 2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 308 ● Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system. ● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Daytime...
.... 2012 Civic Coupe (display/information) button to see the message Explanation TOC Instrument Panel Message * ● Condition Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed. 2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 308 ● Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system. ● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 2 Daytime...