Owner's Manual
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... find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model. This owner's manual is sold in the United States and Canada. 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 2 Instrument ... P. 322 Warranty Coverages P. 327 Home Book Table of Contents 00X31-TR0-6000 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co, Inc. - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. This owner's manual covers all models reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of approval for...
... find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model. This owner's manual is sold in the United States and Canada. 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 2 Instrument ... P. 322 Warranty Coverages P. 327 Home Book Table of Contents 00X31-TR0-6000 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co, Inc. - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. This owner's manual covers all models reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of approval for...
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 ... Not Move P. 304 Index Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 323 Authorized Manuals P. 329 Reporting Safety Defects P. 324 Customer Service Information P. 330 * Not available on all models
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 ... Not Move P. 304 Index Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 323 Authorized Manuals P. 329 Reporting Safety Defects P. 324 Customer Service Information P. 330 * Not available on all models
Owner's Manual
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Quick Reference Guide QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Visual Index ❙ ECON Button * (P120) ❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button * (P216) ❙ System Indicators (P66) ❙ Gauges (P78) ❙ ... Switches * (P135) ❙ Ignition Switch (P114) ❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P121) ❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button * (P216) 2 * Not available on all models
Quick Reference Guide QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Visual Index ❙ ECON Button * (P120) ❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button * (P216) ❙ System Indicators (P66) ❙ Gauges (P78) ❙ ... Switches * (P135) ❙ Ignition Switch (P114) ❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P121) ❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button * (P216) 2 * Not available on all models
Owner's Manual
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P115) ❙ Fog Lights* (P117) ❙ Km/Mile Change Knob (P78) ❙ CLOCK Knob* (P98) ❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P80) (...; Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons* (P173) ❙ MENU Button* (P86) ❙ SOURCE Button* (P86 Buttons* (P86) Index Home * Not available on all models 3
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P115) ❙ Fog Lights* (P117) ❙ Km/Mile Change Knob (P78) ❙ CLOCK Knob* (P98) ❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P80) (...; Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons* (P173) ❙ MENU Button* (P86) ❙ SOURCE Button* (P86 Buttons* (P86) Index Home * Not available on all models 3
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) ❙ ...; Hood Release Handle (P247) ❙ Trunk Release (P106) ❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P228) ❙ Driver's Pocket Manual Transmission (P210) 4 * Not available on all models
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) ❙ ...; Hood Release Handle (P247) ❙ Trunk Release (P106) ❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P228) ❙ Driver's Pocket Manual Transmission (P210) 4 * Not available on all models
Owner's Manual
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...) ❙ Grab Handle ❙ Moonroof Switch* (P113) ❙ Map Lights* (P130) ❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ USB Adapter Cable* (P141) Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ❙ Accessory Power Socket* (P133) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P45) ❙ Rear Seat (P129) ❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P55) ❙ Front Seat...
...) ❙ Grab Handle ❙ Moonroof Switch* (P113) ❙ Map Lights* (P130) ❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ USB Adapter Cable* (P141) Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ❙ Accessory Power Socket* (P133) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P45) ❙ Rear Seat (P129) ❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P55) ❙ Front Seat...
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QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Visual Index ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P245) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P118) (P272) ❙ Power Door Mirrors* (P122) ❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P101) ...) ❙ Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker Index Home Lights (P269) ❙ Back-Up Lights (P269) ❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P269) * Not available on all models 6 6
QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Visual Index ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P245) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P118) (P272) ❙ Power Door Mirrors* (P122) ❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P101) ...) ❙ Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker Index Home Lights (P269) ❙ Back-Up Lights (P269) ❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P269) * Not available on all models 6 6
Owner's Manual
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... is pressed. Index Home * Not available on when the ECON button is pressed. Models with your driving style. 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...
... is pressed. Index Home * Not available on when the ECON button is pressed. Models with your driving style. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...System Indicator VSA® OFF Indicator (P65) QRG Quick 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) ...System Message Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator * Daytime Running Lights Indicator * * Not available on all models Index Home Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Canada 9 Door Open Indicator Trunk Open Indicator ECON Mode Indicator * Immobilizer System Indicator U.
...System Indicator VSA® OFF Indicator (P65) QRG Quick 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) ...System Message Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator * Daytime Running Lights Indicator * * Not available on all models Index Home Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Canada 9 Door Open Indicator Trunk Open Indicator ECON Mode Indicator * Immobilizer System Indicator U.
Owner's Manual
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... Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Trunk Release ● To unlock and open it at the same time. Power Door Mirrors * (P122) ● With the ignition switch in the ON position (indicator is on), the passenger's window switch is disabled. Selector Switch Window Switch Index Home Adjustment Switch * Not available on all models 11 Unlocking...
... Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Trunk Release ● To unlock and open it at the same time. Power Door Mirrors * (P122) ● With the ignition switch in the ON position (indicator is on), the passenger's window switch is disabled. Selector Switch Window Switch Index Home Adjustment Switch * Not available on all models 11 Unlocking...
Owner's Manual
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... knob to adjust the hours. Turn the CLOCK knob to complete clock adjustment. c d e Models with navigation system Index Home The navigation system receives signals from dashboard vents. Use the button for maximum cool setting. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Heating and Cooling * System (P136) Rotate the fan control dial to select...
... knob to adjust the hours. Turn the CLOCK knob to complete clock adjustment. c d e Models with navigation system Index Home The navigation system receives signals from dashboard vents. Use the button for maximum cool setting. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Heating and Cooling * System (P136) Rotate the fan control dial to select...
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Features (P139) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Audio system * (P140) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual On models with information display (P143) Audio Display (Power) Button CD Slot Button SCAN Button FM Button AM Button SKIP/SEEK Button (Sound) Button Preset Buttons (1-6) (CD Eject) Button AUX Button CD Button SKIP/SEEK Button SETUP Button Selector Knob Button Index Home * Not available on all models 13
Features (P139) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Audio system * (P140) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual On models with information display (P143) Audio Display (Power) Button CD Slot Button SCAN Button FM Button AM Button SKIP/SEEK Button (Sound) Button Preset Buttons (1-6) (CD Eject) Button AUX Button CD Button SKIP/SEEK Button SETUP Button Selector Knob Button Index Home * Not available on all models 13
Owner's Manual
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...FM Button AM Button SKIP/SEEK Button PHONE Button * Index Home (Sound) Button * Selector Knob Button 14 14 * Not available on all models Button Press and release to adjust the volume up/ down. ● SOURCE Button Press and release to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM... to change the preset station. CD/USB device: Press and release to skip to the beginning of the current song. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe On models with multi-information display (P151) ● Audio Remote Controls * (P152) Multi-Information Display + / - / / Button 75°F 002300 miles (Power) ...
...FM Button AM Button SKIP/SEEK Button PHONE Button * Index Home (Sound) Button * Selector Knob Button 14 14 * Not available on all models Button Press and release to adjust the volume up/ down. ● SOURCE Button Press and release to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM... to change the preset station. CD/USB device: Press and release to skip to the beginning of the current song. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe On models with multi-information display (P151) ● Audio Remote Controls * (P152) Multi-Information Display + / - / / Button 75°F 002300 miles (Power) ...
Owner's Manual
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...desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h). After refueling, screw the cap back on until you hear a beep. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe VSA® OFF Button (P217) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps ...a Push the fuel fill door release handle. b Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P218) U.S. models only Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on all models Index Home 16 * Not available on the accelerator pedal. ● To use cruise control, press ...
...desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h). After refueling, screw the cap back on until you hear a beep. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe VSA® OFF Button (P217) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps ...a Push the fuel fill door release handle. b Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P218) U.S. models only Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on all models Index Home 16 * Not available on the accelerator pedal. ● To use cruise control, press ...
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.... b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the hood. Lights (P262) ● Inspect all models 17 Maintenance Under the Hood (P245) (P233) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of...
.... b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the hood. Lights (P262) ● Inspect all models 17 Maintenance Under the Hood (P245) (P233) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of...
Owner's Manual
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Why? The shift lever should be locked. Models with remote transmitter This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. The ignition ... brake pedal. Why do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security. Why? ● ● QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe The steering wheel may be moved to (0 and I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter? What to Do If The ignition switch does not turn...
Why? The shift lever should be locked. Models with remote transmitter This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. The ignition ... brake pedal. Why do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security. Why? ● ● QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe The steering wheel may be moved to (0 and I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter? What to Do If The ignition switch does not turn...
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.../or front passenger are left in the engine. Index Home 20 QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I start driving? Why do I hear a screeching sound when I apply the brake pedal? 2.4 ℓ engine models Is it possible to be replaced. Why does the beeper sound when I open the...
.../or front passenger are left in the engine. Index Home 20 QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I start driving? Why do I hear a screeching sound when I apply the brake pedal? 2.4 ℓ engine models Is it possible to be replaced. Why does the beeper sound when I open the...
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uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Safety CheckList For the safety of you and your passengers, make sure you drive. • After everyone has entered the vehicle, be ... using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height and weight. 2 Child Safety P. 50 Index Home * Not available on , a door is on all models 27 Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash. 2 Adjusting the Seats P. 123 • Adjust head restraints to...
uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Safety CheckList For the safety of you and your passengers, make sure you drive. • After everyone has entered the vehicle, be ... using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height and weight. 2 Child Safety P. 50 Index Home * Not available on , a door is on all models 27 Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash. 2 Adjusting the Seats P. 123 • Adjust head restraints to...
Owner's Manual
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... not come on . Devices intended to retract completely. When no one is turned to ON (w . uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt... injuries in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will also come on all models Continued 29 QRG TOC Safe Driving ■ Seat Belt Reminder * 1 Seat Belt Reminder Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. Index Home * Not...
... not come on . Devices intended to retract completely. When no one is turned to ON (w . uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt... injuries in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will also come on all models Continued 29 QRG TOC Safe Driving ■ Seat Belt Reminder * 1 Seat Belt Reminder Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. Index Home * Not...
Owner's Manual
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... does not come on and a message appears on for a few seconds, then goes off. Index Home 46 * Not available on at all models This tells you the system is turned to ON (w The indicator comes on the multi-information display *. 3 WARNING Ignoring the SRS indicator can .... Have your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. 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 ...
... does not come on and a message appears on for a few seconds, then goes off. Index Home 46 * Not available on at all models This tells you the system is turned to ON (w The indicator comes on the multi-information display *. 3 WARNING Ignoring the SRS indicator can .... Have your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. 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 ...