Owner's Manual
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... garage door is raised for an oil change. An enclosed area such as a garage can pull exhaust gas into the interior. 3 WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Do not run the engine with the engine running. Exhaust Gas Hazard QRG Carbon Monoxide Gas TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Carbon Monoxide Gas The engine...
... garage door is raised for an oil change. An enclosed area such as a garage can pull exhaust gas into the interior. 3 WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Do not run the engine with the engine running. Exhaust Gas Hazard QRG Carbon Monoxide Gas TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Carbon Monoxide Gas The engine...
Owner's Manual
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... Resetting a trip meter To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the reset to change the display. Average Fuel B Trip Meter B, Odometer Engine Oil Life ■ Odometer Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. knob. ... Display * The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges. 1 Switching the display 2012 Civic Coupe Each time you press the knob, the information display changes as follows: Average Fuel A Trip Meter A, Odometer TOC Instrument Panel...
... Resetting a trip meter To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the reset to change the display. Average Fuel B Trip Meter B, Odometer Engine Oil Life ■ Odometer Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. knob. ... Display * The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges. 1 Switching the display 2012 Civic Coupe Each time you press the knob, the information display changes as follows: Average Fuel A Trip Meter A, Odometer TOC Instrument Panel...
Owner's Manual
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...2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance. Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ...234 Safety When Performing Maintenance...235 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ...236 Maintenance Minder™ ...237 Maintenance Under the Hood Index Home Maintenance Items Under the Hood...245 Opening the Hood ...247 Recommended Engine Oil ...248 Oil... Check ...249 Adding Engine Oil ...251 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...252 Engine Coolant ...255 Transmission Fluid...
...2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance. Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ...234 Safety When Performing Maintenance...235 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ...236 Maintenance Minder™ ...237 Maintenance Under the Hood Index Home Maintenance Items Under the Hood...245 Opening the Hood ...247 Recommended Engine Oil ...248 Oil... Check ...249 Adding Engine Oil ...251 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...252 Engine Coolant ...255 Transmission Fluid...
Owner's Manual
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...indicated maintenance services. Models with information display QRG To Use Maintenance MinderTM ■ Displaying the Engine Oil Life 1. The messages notify you turn the ignition switch to 1 0 TOC Maintenance Index Home ... display * or the multi-information display * every time you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your vehicle to ON (w . 2. Have the indicated maintenance done by a...Oil Life (%) 100 to 91 90 to 81 80 to 71 70 to 61 60 to 51 50 to 41 40 to 31 30 to 21 20 to 16 15 to 11 10 to 6 5 to ON (w . Maintenance Minder™ 2012 Civic Coupe If the engine oil...
...indicated maintenance services. Models with information display QRG To Use Maintenance MinderTM ■ Displaying the Engine Oil Life 1. The messages notify you turn the ignition switch to 1 0 TOC Maintenance Index Home ... display * or the multi-information display * every time you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your vehicle to ON (w . 2. Have the indicated maintenance done by a...Oil Life (%) 100 to 91 90 to 81 80 to 71 70 to 61 60 to 51 50 to 41 40 to 31 30 to 21 20 to 16 15 to 11 10 to 6 5 to ON (w . Maintenance Minder™ 2012 Civic Coupe If the engine oil...
Owner's Manual
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...oil*1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary Check parking brake adjustment Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots Inspect suspension components Inspect driveshaft boots Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA) Inspect all models Continued 239 uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Civic...Index Home *1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. * Not available on all fluid levels ...
...oil*1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary Check parking brake adjustment Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots Inspect suspension components Inspect driveshaft boots Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA) Inspect all models Continued 239 uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Civic...Index Home *1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. * Not available on all fluid levels ...
Owner's Manual
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... not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintenance Service Items System Message Indicator Maintenance Minder...B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 2345 Main Item Sub Items CODE A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil*1 Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary Check parking brake adjustment Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots...
... not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintenance Service Items System Message Indicator Maintenance Minder...B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 2345 Main Item Sub Items CODE A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil*1 Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary Check parking brake adjustment Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots...
Owner's Manual
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... then turn the engine off. 2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. 1.8 ℓ engine models NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter You may be damaged if they are changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of the oil in accordance with the maintenance message on the information display */multi-information display...
... then turn the engine off. 2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. 1.8 ℓ engine models NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter You may be damaged if they are changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of the oil in accordance with the maintenance message on the information display */multi-information display...
Owner's Manual
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter 2012 Civic Coupe 1.8 ℓ engine models QRG All models Drain Bolt 4. Washer 2.4 ℓ engine models Drain Bolt TOC Washer Maintenance Index Home Continued 253 Remove the drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container.
uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter 2012 Civic Coupe 1.8 ℓ engine models QRG All models Drain Bolt 4. Washer 2.4 ℓ engine models Drain Bolt TOC Washer Maintenance Index Home Continued 253 Remove the drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container.
Owner's Manual
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter QRG 2012 Civic Coupe 1.8 ℓ engine models Oil Filter 2.4 ℓ engine models 5. u If it is stuck, you must detach it does not, turn off within five seconds. u Apply a light coat of the remaining oil. 6. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Put a new washer on the dipstick. Pour...
uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter QRG 2012 Civic Coupe 1.8 ℓ engine models Oil Filter 2.4 ℓ engine models 5. u If it is stuck, you must detach it does not, turn off within five seconds. u Apply a light coat of the remaining oil. 6. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Put a new washer on the dipstick. Pour...
Owner's Manual
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QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Handling the Unexpected This chapter explains how to Handle Overheating...305 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ...307 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ...307 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ...308 If the...Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On ...310 If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...310 291 Index Home Tools Types of Tools ...292 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ...293 Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ...300 Jump Starting ...301 Shift Lever Does Not Move ...304 Overheating How to handle ...
QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Handling the Unexpected This chapter explains how to Handle Overheating...305 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ...307 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ...307 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ...308 If the...Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On ...310 If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...310 291 Index Home Tools Types of Tools ...292 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ...293 Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ...300 Jump Starting ...301 Shift Lever Does Not Move ...304 Overheating How to handle ...
Owner's Manual
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... u 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Brake/Clutch Fluid Specified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) Change 2.5 US qt (2.4 ℓ) Honda Manual Transmission Fluid Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 ℓ) QRG ■ Engine Oil Recommended ·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 ·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ) Change including 3.9 US qt (3.7 ℓ) filter Honda Long...
... u 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Brake/Clutch Fluid Specified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) Change 2.5 US qt (2.4 ℓ) Honda Manual Transmission Fluid Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 ℓ) QRG ■ Engine Oil Recommended ·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 ·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ) Change including 3.9 US qt (3.7 ℓ) filter Honda Long...
Owner's Manual
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... Home uu Specifications u 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Brake/Clutch Fluid Specified Specified Capacity Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Honda Manual Transmission Fluid Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ) QRG ■ Engine Oil Recommended ·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 ·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ) Change including 4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ) filter Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant...
... Home uu Specifications u 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Brake/Clutch Fluid Specified Specified Capacity Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Honda Manual Transmission Fluid Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ) QRG ■ Engine Oil Recommended ·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 ·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ) Change including 4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ) filter Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant...
Owner's Manual
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...K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 2012 Civic Coupe Fog Lights...266 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights...267 Headlights ...262 High...Carbon Monoxide Gas ...62 Carrying Cargo ...199, 201 CD Player ...147, 157 Certification Label ...322 Changing Bulbs ...262 Charging System Indicator ...67, 307 Child Safety ...50 Emergency Trunk Opener ...108 Child ...Windows ...138 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...323 Dimming Headlights...115 Rearview Mirror...122 Dipstick (Engine Oil)...249 Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ...115 Display/Information Button ...82 E Eco Assist System ...7 ...
...K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 2012 Civic Coupe Fog Lights...266 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights...267 Headlights ...262 High...Carbon Monoxide Gas ...62 Carrying Cargo ...199, 201 CD Player ...147, 157 Certification Label ...322 Changing Bulbs ...262 Charging System Indicator ...67, 307 Child Safety ...50 Emergency Trunk Opener ...108 Child ...Windows ...138 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...323 Dimming Headlights...115 Rearview Mirror...122 Dipstick (Engine Oil)...249 Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ...115 Display/Information Button ...82 E Eco Assist System ...7 ...
Owner's Manual
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... B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Flat Tire ...293 Floor Mats ...287 Fluids Automatic Transmission...257 Brake/Clutch...260 Engine Coolant...255 Manual Transmission ...258 Windshield Washer...261 Fog Light ...Fuel Economy ...230 Fuel Fill Cap ...16, 229 Message ...308 Fuel Fill Door ...16, 228 Fuses ...312 Inspecting and Changing ...315 Locations ...312 Engine ...322 Coolant ...255 Jump Starting ...301 Oil ...248 Starting...204 Switch Buzzer ...114 Engine Coolant ...255 Adding to the Radiator ...256 Adding to the Reserve Tank ...255...
... B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Flat Tire ...293 Floor Mats ...287 Fluids Automatic Transmission...257 Brake/Clutch...260 Engine Coolant...255 Manual Transmission ...258 Windshield Washer...261 Fog Light ...Fuel Economy ...230 Fuel Fill Cap ...16, 229 Message ...308 Fuel Fill Door ...16, 228 Fuses ...312 Inspecting and Changing ...315 Locations ...312 Engine ...322 Coolant ...255 Jump Starting ...301 Oil ...248 Starting...204 Switch Buzzer ...114 Engine Coolant ...255 Adding to the Radiator ...256 Adding to the Reserve Tank ...255...