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 Driving Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 106 Security System P. 109 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 114 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 130 Opening and Closing the...
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 Driving Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 106 Security System P. 109 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 114 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 130 Opening and Closing the...
Owner's Manual
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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) ❙ Interior Fuse Box (P312) ❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P38) ❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P38) ❙ Parking Brake (P222) ❙ Auxiliary Input Jack * (P141...
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) ❙ Interior Fuse Box (P312) ❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P38) ❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P38) ❙ Parking Brake (P222) ❙ Auxiliary Input Jack * (P141...
Owner's Manual
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... properly maintain your parked vehicle with the garage door closed. When you sit in your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior and create a hazardous condition. Select the mode. 3. Index Home 62 * Not available on all models Set the fan speed to a ... shown below. 1. If you . Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into the interior. 3 WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change. Exhaust Gas Hazard QRG Carbon Monoxide Gas TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Carbon Monoxide Gas The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, ...
... properly maintain your parked vehicle with the garage door closed. When you sit in your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior and create a hazardous condition. Select the mode. 3. Index Home 62 * Not available on all models Set the fan speed to a ... shown below. 1. If you . Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into the interior. 3 WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change. Exhaust Gas Hazard QRG Carbon Monoxide Gas TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Carbon Monoxide Gas The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Backlight * Interior Light Dimming Time Lighting Setup Headlight Auto Off Timer Auto Light Sensitivity * Auto Door Lock Door Lock Mode Door Setup Auto Door Unlock Keyless Lock Acknowledgment Security Relock Timer Default All Index Home 88 * Not available on all models uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Customize...
... Backlight * Interior Light Dimming Time Lighting Setup Headlight Auto Off Timer Auto Light Sensitivity * Auto Door Lock Door Lock Mode Door Setup Auto Door Unlock Keyless Lock Acknowledgment Security Relock Timer Default All Index Home 88 * Not available on all models uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Customize...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature reading by a few degrees. Set Trip A and the average fuel economy to come on and off. Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on all models Continued 91 Selectable settings -5°F ~ ±0°F*2 ~ +5°F (U.S.) -3°C ~ ±0°C*2 ~ ...door. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * 2012 Civic Coupe Setup Group Customizable Features Adjust Outside Temp. 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 ...
... temperature reading by a few degrees. Set Trip A and the average fuel economy to come on and off. Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on all models Continued 91 Selectable settings -5°F ~ ±0°F*2 ~ +5°F (U.S.) -3°C ~ ±0°C*2 ~ ...door. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * 2012 Civic Coupe Setup Group Customizable Features Adjust Outside Temp. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Door Mirrors * ...122 Adjusting the Seats ...123 Adjusting the Seat Positions...123 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ...130 Interior Lights ...130 Interior Convenience Items ...131 Heating and Cooling * ...136 Using Vents, Heating and A/C * ...136 * Not available on all models 97 QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Controls This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for...
... Door Mirrors * ...122 Adjusting the Seats ...123 Adjusting the Seat Positions...123 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ...130 Interior Lights ...130 Interior Convenience Items ...131 Heating and Cooling * ...136 Using Vents, Heating and A/C * ...136 * Not available on all models 97 QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Controls This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for...
Owner's Manual
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...doors Press the UNLOCK button. Index Home You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 86 If the interior light switch is in the door activated position, the interior lights come on when you do not open . Twice (within five seconds after 30 seconds. Twice: u The passenger's... door unlocks. If the LED does not come on when you press a button, the battery is set. 1 Using the Remote Transmitter 2012 Civic Coupe QRG LED ...
...doors Press the UNLOCK button. Index Home You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 86 If the interior light switch is in the door activated position, the interior lights come on when you do not open . Twice (within five seconds after 30 seconds. Twice: u The passenger's... door unlocks. If the LED does not come on when you press a button, the battery is set. 1 Using the Remote Transmitter 2012 Civic Coupe QRG LED ...
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...Power Door Mirrors * You can adjust the door mirrors when the ignition switch is in the correct driving position. 1 Adjusting the Mirrors 2012 Civic Coupe Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch left or right...adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the center position. Adjust the mirrors before you when driving after dark. Adjusting the Mirrors QRG Interior Rearview Mirror Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in ON (w . ■ Mirror position adjustment Selector Switch ...
...Power Door Mirrors * You can adjust the door mirrors when the ignition switch is in the correct driving position. 1 Adjusting the Mirrors 2012 Civic Coupe Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch left or right...adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the center position. Adjust the mirrors before you when driving after dark. Adjusting the Mirrors QRG Interior Rearview Mirror Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in ON (w . ■ Mirror position adjustment Selector Switch ...
Owner's Manual
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... the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is greatly increased. Always sit upright, well back in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. 1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position 3 WARNING Sitting improperly or out of... feet up, the chance of injury during a crash. TOC Controls Index Home Continued 127 uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts...
... the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is greatly increased. Always sit upright, well back in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. 1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position 3 WARNING Sitting improperly or out of... feet up, the chance of injury during a crash. TOC Controls Index Home Continued 127 uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts...
Owner's Manual
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...will not go off when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items QRG Interior Lights ■ Interior Light Switches Front 1 Interior Light Switches 2012 Civic Coupe ■ ON The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed. ...9632; Door activated The interior lights come on in the following situations: • When ...
...will not go off when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items QRG Interior Lights ■ Interior Light Switches Front 1 Interior Light Switches 2012 Civic Coupe ■ ON The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed. ...9632; Door activated The interior lights come on in the following situations: • When ...
Owner's Manual
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TOC Controls ■ Console Compartment Pull the handle to open glove box can cause serious injury to open the glove box. 1 Glove Box 2012 Civic Coupe QRG 3 WARNING An open the console compartment. Index Home Continued 131 Always keep the glove box closed while driving. uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items ■ Glove Box Pull the handle to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
TOC Controls ■ Console Compartment Pull the handle to open glove box can cause serious injury to open the glove box. 1 Glove Box 2012 Civic Coupe QRG 3 WARNING An open the console compartment. Index Home Continued 131 Always keep the glove box closed while driving. uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items ■ Glove Box Pull the handle to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Owner's Manual
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Hot liquid can scald you are using the beverage holders. Be careful when you . TOC Controls Index Home 132 uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Beverage Holders 1 Beverage Holders NOTICE Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
Hot liquid can scald you are using the beverage holders. Be careful when you . TOC Controls Index Home 132 uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Beverage Holders 1 Beverage Holders NOTICE Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
Owner's Manual
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...; Accessory power socket (console panel) Open the cover to use it . 1 Accessory Power Sockets NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Accessory Power Sockets The accessory power sockets can overheat the power socket.
...; Accessory power socket (console panel) Open the cover to use it . 1 Accessory Power Sockets NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Accessory Power Sockets The accessory power sockets can overheat the power socket.
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uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Coat Hooks There are not designed for large or heavy items. TOC Controls Index Home 134 Pull them down to use them. 1 Coat Hooks The coat hooks are coat hooks behind the center pillar on both sides.
uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Coat Hooks There are not designed for large or heavy items. TOC Controls Index Home 134 Pull them down to use them. 1 Coat Hooks The coat hooks are coat hooks behind the center pillar on both sides.
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... skin should not use seat heaters. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn the heater off . uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Seat Heaters * The ignition switch must be in ON (w to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage...
... skin should not use seat heaters. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn the heater off . uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Seat Heaters * The ignition switch must be in ON (w to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage...
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...in normal situations. A/C Button * Index Home Press to cool the interior or dehumidify while heating. 136 * Not available on environmental conditions. ...the way to OFF to turn everything off ): Maintains outside ventilation. Temperature Control Dial Adjusts the interior temperature. Button * Turns on ): Recirculates air from the dashboard vents, and switches the mode...Mode (indicator off . Recirculation Mode (indicator on the A/C, selects airflow from the vehicle's interior through the system. TOC Controls Floor and defroster vents Floor vents Dashboard and floor vents Dashboard...
...in normal situations. A/C Button * Index Home Press to cool the interior or dehumidify while heating. 136 * Not available on environmental conditions. ...the way to OFF to turn everything off ): Maintains outside ventilation. Temperature Control Dial Adjusts the interior temperature. Button * Turns on ): Recirculates air from the dashboard vents, and switches the mode...Mode (indicator off . Recirculation Mode (indicator on the A/C, selects airflow from the vehicle's interior through the system. TOC Controls Floor and defroster vents Floor vents Dashboard and floor vents Dashboard...
Owner's Manual
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...conditioning. 1 To rapidly warm up if kept in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up the interior 1. Turn the fan on all models Continued 137 Select . 3. The windows may fog up the...the maximum speed. 2. Press the A/C button to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets warm enough. Index Home * Not available on . 2. uu Heating and Cooling * u Using Vents, Heating and A/C * 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Heating The heater uses engine coolant to fresh air. Adjust the fan...
...conditioning. 1 To rapidly warm up if kept in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up the interior 1. Turn the fan on all models Continued 137 Select . 3. The windows may fog up the...the maximum speed. 2. Press the A/C button to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets warm enough. Index Home * Not available on . 2. uu Heating and Cooling * u Using Vents, Heating and A/C * 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Heating The heater uses engine coolant to fresh air. Adjust the fan...
Owner's Manual
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Press the A/C button (the indicator on). 1 To rapidly cool down the interior If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down the interior more rapidly by partially opening the windows. Set the fan to maximum cool. 3. If you have a clear view through all... may fog up. uu Heating and Cooling * u Using Vents, Heating and A/C * QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Cooling * 1. Adjust the fan speed using the temperature control dial. 4. TOC Controls ■ To rapidly cool down the interior 1. Press the button (the indicator on). ■ Defrosting the Windshield and Windows * Pressing ...
Press the A/C button (the indicator on). 1 To rapidly cool down the interior If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down the interior more rapidly by partially opening the windows. Set the fan to maximum cool. 3. If you have a clear view through all... may fog up. uu Heating and Cooling * u Using Vents, Heating and A/C * QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Cooling * 1. Adjust the fan speed using the temperature control dial. 4. TOC Controls ■ To rapidly cool down the interior 1. Press the button (the indicator on). ■ Defrosting the Windshield and Windows * Pressing ...
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... storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. 2 Maximum Load Limit P. 201 1 Interior Checks The headlight aim is set by a qualified technician. • Do not pile items higher than the seat height. However, if you have the... heavy items in the vehicle. u They may interfere with your view and may be adjusted. uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Interior Checks • Store or secure all items on all models Continued 199 u Adjust them move around in the trunk, have any...
... storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. 2 Maximum Load Limit P. 201 1 Interior Checks The headlight aim is set by a qualified technician. • Do not pile items higher than the seat height. However, if you have the... heavy items in the vehicle. u They may interfere with your view and may be adjusted. uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Interior Checks • Store or secure all items on all models Continued 199 u Adjust them move around in the trunk, have any...
Owner's Manual
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... Wheel Replacement ...280 Tire Rotation...281 Winter Tires ...282 Battery...283 Remote Transmitter Care * Replacing the Battery...284 Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance ...285 Cleaning Interior Care ...286 Exterior Care...288 Wear Indicators...279 * Not available on all models 233 QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
... Wheel Replacement ...280 Tire Rotation...281 Winter Tires ...282 Battery...283 Remote Transmitter Care * Replacing the Battery...284 Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance ...285 Cleaning Interior Care ...286 Exterior Care...288 Wear Indicators...279 * Not available on all models 233 QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance.