Owner's Manual
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...the time of approval for vehicles sold . All Rights Reserved * Not available on your particular model. 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...174; HandsFreeLink®* P. 173 Audio System Basic Operation * P. 143 2 Driving P. 197 Before Driving P. 198 Refueling P. 227 Towing a Trailer P. 203 Fuel Economy P. 230 2 Maintenance P. 233 Before Performing Maintenance P. 234 Maintenance Minder™ P. 237 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 272 Heating and Cooling * System...
...the time of approval for vehicles sold . All Rights Reserved * Not available on your particular model. 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...174; HandsFreeLink®* P. 173 Audio System Basic Operation * P. 143 2 Driving P. 197 Before Driving P. 198 Refueling P. 227 Towing a Trailer P. 203 Fuel Economy P. 230 2 Maintenance P. 233 Before Performing Maintenance P. 234 Maintenance Minder™ P. 237 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 272 Heating and Cooling * System...
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Green: Fuel efficient driving Blue green: Moderate acceleration/ deceleration Blue: Aggressive acceleration/ deceleration ● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with multi-information display ECON Mode ... 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 maximize fuel economy.
Green: Fuel efficient driving Blue green: Moderate acceleration/ deceleration Blue: Aggressive acceleration/ deceleration ● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with multi-information display ECON Mode ... 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 maximize fuel economy.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Hazard Warning Indicators Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator High Temperature Indicator Low Temperature Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Speedometer i-VTEC Indicator REV Indicator Ambient Meter * Instant Fuel Economy Gauge * Fuel Gauge Security...
... 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 Hazard Warning Indicators Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator High Temperature Indicator Low Temperature Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Speedometer i-VTEC Indicator REV Indicator Ambient Meter * Instant Fuel Economy Gauge * Fuel Gauge Security...
Owner's Manual
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... to switch the measurement. 78 * Not available on all models Index Home ■ Instant Fuel Economy Gauge * Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in the fuel tank. 1 Fuel Gauge NOTICE You should refuel when the reading approaches E . TOC Instrument Panel 1 Gauges 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Speedometer Displays your driving speed in ON (w . They are displayed when...
... to switch the measurement. 78 * Not available on all models Index Home ■ Instant Fuel Economy Gauge * Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in the fuel tank. 1 Fuel Gauge NOTICE You should refuel when the reading approaches E . TOC Instrument Panel 1 Gauges 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Speedometer Displays your driving speed in ON (w . They are displayed when...
Owner's Manual
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... available on the remaining fuel. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of each trip meter in the past. ■ Check Fuel Cap Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is also reset. uu Gauges and Displays u Information Display * 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of your trips in mpg...
... available on the remaining fuel. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of each trip meter in the past. ■ Check Fuel Cap Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is also reset. uu Gauges and Displays u Information Display * 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of your trips in mpg...
Owner's Manual
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...in the past. 1 Range 1.8 ℓ engine models You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel consumption screen. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. Index ■ Engine Oil Life Home Shows the remaining... updated at set intervals. You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel consumption screen. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Average Fuel Economy TOC Instrument Panel 1 Average Fuel Economy You can be selected. 2 Customized Features P. 86 ■ Elapsed Time Shows ...
...in the past. 1 Range 1.8 ℓ engine models You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel consumption screen. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. Index ■ Engine Oil Life Home Shows the remaining... updated at set intervals. You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel consumption screen. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Average Fuel Economy TOC Instrument Panel 1 Average Fuel Economy You can be selected. 2 Customized Features P. 86 ■ Elapsed Time Shows ...
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... multi-information display's customized features to correct the temperature. 2 Customized Features P. 86 TOC Instrument Panel ■ Instant Fuel Economy * Shows the instant fuel economy as driving conditions, or vehicle condition. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Outside Temperature * Shows the outside temperature display Adjust the temperature reading up to ±...
... multi-information display's customized features to correct the temperature. 2 Customized Features P. 86 TOC Instrument Panel ■ Instant Fuel Economy * Shows the instant fuel economy as driving conditions, or vehicle condition. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Outside Temperature * Shows the outside temperature display Adjust the temperature reading up to ±...
Owner's Manual
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...not during the route guidance. Selectable settings Clock /Image 1/Image 2/ Image 3 *2 TOC Instrument Panel Three images can be displayed along with average fuel economy. 2.4 ℓ engine models Select an item to the navigation system manual for a wallpaper. 1.8 ℓ engine models Image 1/Image 2/Image ... or not when you turn display comes on all models 90 uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Setup Group Customizable Features Select Wallpaper Import Wallpaper Delete Wallpaper Description Select the full-size analogue clock or the wallpaper....
...not during the route guidance. Selectable settings Clock /Image 1/Image 2/ Image 3 *2 TOC Instrument Panel Three images can be displayed along with average fuel economy. 2.4 ℓ engine models Select an item to the navigation system manual for a wallpaper. 1.8 ℓ engine models Image 1/Image 2/Image ... or not when you turn display comes on all models 90 uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Setup Group Customizable Features Select Wallpaper Import Wallpaper Delete Wallpaper Description Select the full-size analogue clock or the wallpaper....
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... interior lights stay on after you close the doors. Display *1 Trip Computer Setup Trip A Reset with Refuel Display km/miles Fuel Efficiency Backlight*1 Interior Light Dimming Time Lighting Setup Headlight Auto Off Timer Auto Light Sensitivity *1 *1: Not available on the multiinformation ... fuel economy to come on after you refuel. Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay on . Turns the ambient meter feature on all models *2: Default Setting Description Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * 2012 Civic ...
... interior lights stay on after you close the doors. Display *1 Trip Computer Setup Trip A Reset with Refuel Display km/miles Fuel Efficiency Backlight*1 Interior Light Dimming Time Lighting Setup Headlight Auto Off Timer Auto Light Sensitivity *1 *1: Not available on the multiinformation ... fuel economy to come on after you refuel. Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay on . Turns the ambient meter feature on all models *2: Default Setting Description Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * 2012 Civic ...
Owner's Manual
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... defogged. It is idling. NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to defog the rear window and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON (w . The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the performance of power...
... defogged. It is idling. NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to defog the rear window and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON (w . The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the performance of power...
Owner's Manual
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...) ...224 Brake Assist System...225 Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ...226 Parking ...226 Refueling Fuel Information ...227 How to Refuel ...228 Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy...230 Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...231 Modifications...231 * Not available on items such as accessories. QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Driving This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on all models 197
...) ...224 Brake Assist System...225 Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ...226 Parking ...226 Refueling Fuel Information ...227 How to Refuel ...228 Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy...230 Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...231 Modifications...231 * Not available on items such as accessories. QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Driving This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on all models 197
Owner's Manual
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This can cause your foot on the clutch pedal. uu When Driving u Shifting 2012 Civic Coupe 5-speed manual transmission QRG When you are in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly helps to wear out ... in , the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. When this happens, you are not shifting, do not rest your clutch to optimize fuel economy and effective emissions control. Index Home Continued 211 The following shift points are recommended: 5-speed manual transmission models 6-speed manual transmission Shift Up 1st to...
This can cause your foot on the clutch pedal. uu When Driving u Shifting 2012 Civic Coupe 5-speed manual transmission QRG When you are in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly helps to wear out ... in , the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. When this happens, you are not shifting, do not rest your clutch to optimize fuel economy and effective emissions control. Index Home Continued 211 The following shift points are recommended: 5-speed manual transmission models 6-speed manual transmission Shift Up 1st to...
Owner's Manual
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...in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as ethanol. In addition, in the market, Honda endorses the use gasoline containing methanol. ...a gasoline with oxygenates such as MMT, if such gasoline is designed to operate on . Refueling Fuel Information ■ Fuel recommendation 1.8 ℓ engine models 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Fuel Information NOTICE QRG Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher Use of a lower octane gasoline ...
...in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as ethanol. In addition, in the market, Honda endorses the use gasoline containing methanol. ...a gasoline with oxygenates such as MMT, if such gasoline is designed to operate on . Refueling Fuel Information ■ Fuel recommendation 1.8 ℓ engine models 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Fuel Information NOTICE QRG Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher Use of a lower octane gasoline ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle with proper maintenance of your vehicle's underside adds weight and increases wind resistance. 100 In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are established following a simulated test. For more information on how this vehicle. 1 Improving Fuel Economy 2012 Civic Coupe Direct calculation is performed, please visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/ TOC Driving Index Home 230 * Not...
... vehicle with proper maintenance of your vehicle's underside adds weight and increases wind resistance. 100 In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are established following a simulated test. For more information on how this vehicle. 1 Improving Fuel Economy 2012 Civic Coupe Direct calculation is performed, please visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/ TOC Driving Index Home 230 * Not...
Owner's Manual
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... are more likely to fail from overheating. Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are cold. If one looks lower than the others, check the pressure with adequate tread, and properly inflated. 1 Checking Tires 2012 Civic Coupe 3 WARNING Using tires that have been removed and reinstalled should be properly balanced...
... are more likely to fail from overheating. Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are cold. If one looks lower than the others, check the pressure with adequate tread, and properly inflated. 1 Checking Tires 2012 Civic Coupe 3 WARNING Using tires that have been removed and reinstalled should be properly balanced...
Owner's Manual
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... A A 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 Sensors...35 Side Airbag Cutoff System ...44 Side Airbag Off Indicator ...48 Side Airbags ...42 Side Curtain Airbags ...45 AM/FM Radio ...145, 154 ...Creeping ...207 Fluid ...257 Kickdown ...207 Operating the Shift Lever...15, 209 Shift Lever Does Not Move ...304 Shifting ...208 Auxiliary Input Jack ...141 Average Fuel Economy ...81, 84 Average Speed ...84 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ...224 Accessories and Modifications ...231 Accessory Power Sockets ...133 Additives Coolant ...255 Engine Oil ...
... A A 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 Sensors...35 Side Airbag Cutoff System ...44 Side Airbag Off Indicator ...48 Side Airbags ...42 Side Curtain Airbags ...45 AM/FM Radio ...145, 154 ...Creeping ...207 Fluid ...257 Kickdown ...207 Operating the Shift Lever...15, 209 Shift Lever Does Not Move ...304 Shifting ...208 Auxiliary Input Jack ...141 Average Fuel Economy ...81, 84 Average Speed ...84 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ...224 Accessories and Modifications ...231 Accessory Power Sockets ...133 Additives Coolant ...255 Engine Oil ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Indicator ...73 Folding Down the Rear Seats ...129 Foot Brake ...223 Front Airbags (SRS) ...38 Front Seats ...123 Adjusting...123 Fuel ...16, 227 Economy ...230 ...62 Exterior Care (Cleaning) ...288 Exterior Mirrors ...122 G Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ...230 Gauge...78 Information ...227 Instant Fuel Economy ...78, 85 Low Fuel Indicator ...68 Refueling...227 Gauges ...78 Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic...
... 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 Indicator ...73 Folding Down the Rear Seats ...129 Foot Brake ...223 Front Airbags (SRS) ...38 Front Seats ...123 Adjusting...123 Fuel ...16, 227 Economy ...230 ...62 Exterior Care (Cleaning) ...288 Exterior Mirrors ...122 G Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ...230 Gauge...78 Information ...227 Instant Fuel Economy ...78, 85 Low Fuel Indicator ...68 Refueling...227 Gauges ...78 Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic...
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...) ...71, 309 Fog Light...73 High Temperature ...69 High-Beam ...73 Immobilizer System ...74 i-VTEC...75, 79 Lights On ...73 Low Fuel ...68 Low Oil Pressure...66, 307 Low Temperature ...74 Low Tire Pressure ...72, 218 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS...72, 218, 219 Maintenance Minder... Restraint System...46, 69 System Message...72 2012 Civic Coupe TPMS ...71, 220 Transmission ...68 Trunk Open ...71 Turn Signal ...73 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System ...70, 216 VSA® OFF...70, 217 Information ...317 Information Display ...80 Instant Fuel Economy ...78, 85 Instrument Panel ...65 Brightness ...
...) ...71, 309 Fog Light...73 High Temperature ...69 High-Beam ...73 Immobilizer System ...74 i-VTEC...75, 79 Lights On ...73 Low Fuel ...68 Low Oil Pressure...66, 307 Low Temperature ...74 Low Tire Pressure ...72, 218 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS...72, 218, 219 Maintenance Minder... Restraint System...46, 69 System Message...72 2012 Civic Coupe TPMS ...71, 220 Transmission ...68 Trunk Open ...71 Turn Signal ...73 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System ...70, 216 VSA® OFF...70, 217 Information ...317 Information Display ...80 Instant Fuel Economy ...78, 85 Instrument Panel ...65 Brightness ...