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QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance. Vehicles)...277 Tire Service Life...279 Tire and Wheel Replacement ...280 Tire Rotation...281 Winter Tires ...282 Battery...... 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...257 Brake/Clutch Fluid...260 Refilling Window Washer Fluid...261 Replacing Light Bulbs ...262 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades...
QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance. Vehicles)...277 Tire Service Life...279 Tire and Wheel Replacement ...280 Tire Rotation...281 Winter Tires ...282 Battery...... 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...257 Brake/Clutch Fluid...260 Refilling Window Washer Fluid...261 Replacing Light Bulbs ...262 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades...
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... Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintenance Service Items Maintenance Minder Indicator Maintenance Minder Message Main Item 1 Maintenance Service Items • Independent of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km...
... Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintenance Service Items Maintenance Minder Indicator Maintenance Minder Message Main Item 1 Maintenance Service Items • Independent of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km...
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Select Vehicle Information with multi-information display 2012 Civic Coupe QRG To Use Maintenance MinderTM ■ Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items Maintenance items, which should be serviced at any time. 1. Press the SOURCE button again to go to 1 0 50 Engine oil Air filters 2345 Main Item TOC Maintenance Sub Item + Button...
Select Vehicle Information with multi-information display 2012 Civic Coupe QRG To Use Maintenance MinderTM ■ Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items Maintenance items, which should be serviced at any time. 1. Press the SOURCE button again to go to 1 0 50 Engine oil Air filters 2345 Main Item TOC Maintenance Sub Item + Button...
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.... Information The engine oil is 5 to 6 percent. and serviced as soon as possible. SERVICE DUE NOW 5% 5 2345 TOC Maintenance 2345 Engine oil Air filters The remaining engine oil life is approaching the end of its service life, and the maintenance items should be inspected switch to another display. distance... appears after driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km (Canadian models). uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on along with the Maintenance Minder message. 242
.... Information The engine oil is 5 to 6 percent. and serviced as soon as possible. SERVICE DUE NOW 5% 5 2345 TOC Maintenance 2345 Engine oil Air filters The remaining engine oil life is approaching the end of its service life, and the maintenance items should be inspected switch to another display. distance... appears after driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km (Canadian models). uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on along with the Maintenance Minder message. 242
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...year. # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. Continued 243 uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintenance Service Items System Message Indicator Maintenance Minder Message 1 Maintenance Service Items • Independent of the ...and connections# CODE 1 2 3 4 5 Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element*2 Replace dust and pollen filter*3 Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant TOC Maintenance *2: If you drive in...
...year. # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. Continued 243 uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintenance Service Items System Message Indicator Maintenance Minder Message 1 Maintenance Service Items • Independent of the ...and connections# CODE 1 2 3 4 5 Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element*2 Replace dust and pollen filter*3 Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant TOC Maintenance *2: If you drive in...
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... 244 Go to 100%. Select Yes with the - Press the SOURCE button. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Resetting the Display Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service. 2345 1 Resetting the Display ...NOTICE 5 Engine oil Air filters Engine Oil Life Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which...
... 244 Go to 100%. Select Yes with the - Press the SOURCE button. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Resetting the Display Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service. 2345 1 Resetting the Display ...NOTICE 5 Engine oil Air filters Engine Oil Life Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which...
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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 a sealed container and take it ... order to a recycling center. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter QRG Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in accordance with the maintenance message on the information display */multi-information display *. 1. Do not ...
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 a sealed container and take it ... order to a recycling center. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter QRG Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in accordance with the maintenance message on the information display */multi-information display *. 1. Do not ...
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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. Remove the drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container. Washer 2.4 ℓ engine models Drain Bolt TOC Washer Maintenance Index Home Continued 253
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. Remove the drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container. Washer 2.4 ℓ engine models Drain Bolt TOC Washer Maintenance Index Home Continued 253
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... should go off the engine, and check your work. 29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m) 2.4 ℓ engine models TOC Oil Filter Maintenance 30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m) 9. u If necessary, add more engine oil. 254 Start the engine. u If it...the drain bolt. If it . 7. 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. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the remaining oil. 6. Pour the recommended engine oil into the engine. Put a new ...
... should go off the engine, and check your work. 29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m) 2.4 ℓ engine models TOC Oil Filter Maintenance 30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m) 9. u If necessary, add more engine oil. 254 Start the engine. u If it...the drain bolt. If it . 7. 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. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the remaining oil. 6. Pour the recommended engine oil into the engine. Put a new ...
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Please contact a dealer for replacement. 2012 Civic Coupe QRG TOC Maintenance Index Home * Not available on all models 285 The Maintenance MinderTM messages will let you replace the dust and pollen filter sooner when using your vehicle in the air. We recommend that collects pollen, dust, and ...other debris in areas with a dust and pollen filter that you know when to be replaced. Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance Dust and Pollen Filter * The heating and cooling system is equipped with high concentrations of dust. 1 Dust and...
Please contact a dealer for replacement. 2012 Civic Coupe QRG TOC Maintenance Index Home * Not available on all models 285 The Maintenance MinderTM messages will let you replace the dust and pollen filter sooner when using your vehicle in the air. We recommend that collects pollen, dust, and ...other debris in areas with a dust and pollen filter that you know when to be replaced. Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance Dust and Pollen Filter * The heating and cooling system is equipped with high concentrations of dust. 1 Dust and...
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uu Specifications 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-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2 50/50 with distilled water 1.48 US gal (5.59 ℓ) (change including the remaining 0.125 US...
uu Specifications 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-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2 50/50 with distilled water 1.48 US gal (5.59 ℓ) (change including the remaining 0.125 US...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...Index 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 ......129 Steering Wheel ...121 Temperature ...85 Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ...136 Cooling...138 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...138 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 Heating...137 Air Pressure ...275, 319, 321 Airbags ...35 Advanced Airbags...41 After a Collision ...39 Airbag Care ...49 Event Data Recorder ...21 ...
...Index 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 ......129 Steering Wheel ...121 Temperature ...85 Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ...136 Cooling...138 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...138 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 Heating...137 Air Pressure ...275, 319, 321 Airbags ...35 Advanced Airbags...41 After a Collision ...39 Airbag Care ...49 Event Data Recorder ...21 ...
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... 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 2012 Civic Coupe Fog Lights...266 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights...267 Headlights ...262 High-Mount Brake Light ...271 Rear License Plate Light...270 Bulb...Tire Quality Grading ...277 Driving ...197 Automatic Transmission ...207 Braking ...222 Cruise Control ...213 Shifting Gear ...208, 210 Starting the Engine ...204 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 C Carbon Monoxide Gas ...62 Carrying Cargo ...199, 201 CD Player ...147, 157 Certification Label ...322 Changing Bulbs ...262 Charging System Indicator ...67,...
... 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 2012 Civic Coupe Fog Lights...266 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights...267 Headlights ...262 High-Mount Brake Light ...271 Rear License Plate Light...270 Bulb...Tire Quality Grading ...277 Driving ...197 Automatic Transmission ...207 Braking ...222 Cruise Control ...213 Shifting Gear ...208, 210 Starting the Engine ...204 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 C Carbon Monoxide Gas ...62 Carrying Cargo ...199, 201 CD Player ...147, 157 Certification Label ...322 Changing Bulbs ...262 Charging System Indicator ...67,...
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Index Index 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 Flat Tire ...293 Floor Mats ...287 Fluids Automatic Transmission...257 Brake/Clutch...260 Engine Coolant...255 Manual Transmission ...258 Windshield Washer...261 Fog Light ... Buttons...173 HFL Menus ...175 HFL Status Display ...174 Making a Call...191 Options During a Call ...196 Phone Setup...179 Receiving a Call ...195 Index F Features ...139 Filters Dust and Pollen...285 Oil ...252 Home 333
Index Index 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 Flat Tire ...293 Floor Mats ...287 Fluids Automatic Transmission...257 Brake/Clutch...260 Engine Coolant...255 Manual Transmission ...258 Windshield Washer...261 Fog Light ... Buttons...173 HFL Menus ...175 HFL Status Display ...174 Making a Call...191 Options During a Call ...196 Phone Setup...179 Receiving a Call ...195 Index F Features ...139 Filters Dust and Pollen...285 Oil ...252 Home 333
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..., 117 Operating ...115 Heaters (Seat)...135 Heating and Cooling System...136 Cooling ...138 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...138 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 Heating ...137 HFL (HandsFreeLink®) ...173 High-Beam Indicator ...73 Indicators ...66 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...69 Charging System..., 68 Security System Alarm ...74 Shift Lever Position ...67 Side Airbag Off ...48, 73 Supplemental 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...
..., 117 Operating ...115 Heaters (Seat)...135 Heating and Cooling System...136 Cooling ...138 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...138 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 Heating ...137 HFL (HandsFreeLink®) ...173 High-Beam Indicator ...73 Indicators ...66 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...69 Charging System..., 68 Security System Alarm ...74 Shift Lever Position ...67 Side Airbag Off ...48, 73 Supplemental 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...