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...all models Images throughout this publication were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. 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 Panel P. 65 ...Testing P. 325 Identification Numbers P. 322 Warranty Coverages P. 327 Home Book Table of the Civic 2-Door. This owner's manual covers all models of Contents 00X31-TR0-6000 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co, Inc. - QRG Online Reference Owner's Manual This owner's manual should be considered...
...all models Images throughout this publication were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. 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 Panel P. 65 ...Testing P. 325 Identification Numbers P. 322 Warranty Coverages P. 327 Home Book Table of the Civic 2-Door. This owner's manual covers all models of Contents 00X31-TR0-6000 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co, Inc. - QRG Online Reference Owner's Manual This owner's manual should be considered...
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... is compliant with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can only be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of Infants and Small Children QRG 2012 Civic Coupe TOC Safe Driving ■ Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are equally easy to maximizing your child's safety. LATCH-compatible child seats have a flexible... and Tethers for the seating position. • The child seat is the correct type for CHildren). In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian...
... is compliant with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can only be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of Infants and Small Children QRG 2012 Civic Coupe TOC Safe Driving ■ Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are equally easy to maximizing your child's safety. LATCH-compatible child seats have a flexible... and Tethers for the seating position. • The child seat is the correct type for CHildren). In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian...
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...of the moonroof before opening or closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Opening and Closing the Moonroof * 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Opening/Closing the Moonroof You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in below freezing temperature or when... you turn the ignition switch off. Opening either door cancels this function. To stop . The power moonroof can damage the moonroof panel or motor. Opening the moonroof in ON (w . Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is covered with snow or ice can be operated for up...
...of the moonroof before opening or closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Opening and Closing the Moonroof * 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Opening/Closing the Moonroof You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in below freezing temperature or when... you turn the ignition switch off. Opening either door cancels this function. To stop . The power moonroof can damage the moonroof panel or motor. Opening the moonroof in ON (w . Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is covered with snow or ice can be operated for up...
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uu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®* u Using HFL QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ HFL Status Display Bluetooth Indicator Comes on HFL will resume when the call . Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is ended. 1 HFL Status Display The information that appears on the multiinformation display varies between phone...
uu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®* u Using HFL QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ HFL Status Display Bluetooth Indicator Comes on HFL will resume when the call . Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is ended. 1 HFL Status Display The information that appears on the multiinformation display varies between phone...
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Towing a Trailer 2012 Civic Coupe Your vehicle is not designed to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information. 2 Emergency Towing P. 316 TOC Driving Index Home 203 If your warranties. QRG Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. Attempting to do so can void your vehicle needs to tow a trailer.
Towing a Trailer 2012 Civic Coupe Your vehicle is not designed to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information. 2 Emergency Towing P. 316 TOC Driving Index Home 203 If your warranties. QRG Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. Attempting to do so can void your vehicle needs to tow a trailer.
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...will have VSA® traction and stability enhancement. TOC Driving VSA® OFF Indicator You may be sure to free it may hear a motor sound coming from the engine compartment while system checks are not able to free your vehicle with the VSA® off if you hear a...control panel. This is also off by pressing the button. uu When Driving u VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ VSA® On and Off 1.8 ℓ engine models This button is on automatically. VSA® will stop and the indicator ...
...will have VSA® traction and stability enhancement. TOC Driving VSA® OFF Indicator You may be sure to free it may hear a motor sound coming from the engine compartment while system checks are not able to free your vehicle with the VSA® off if you hear a...control panel. This is also off by pressing the button. uu When Driving u VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ VSA® On and Off 1.8 ℓ engine models This button is on automatically. VSA® will stop and the indicator ...
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...(EBD) system, which is part of the ABS not operating. It only helps with the system. In the following cases, your vehicle may hear a motor sound coming from locking up, and helps you by always keeping firm, steady pressure on snow or ice. This is a possibility of the ABS, also...incorrect tire type and size. You may need to vehicle loading. However, you . Index Home 224 TOC Driving 1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe The ABS may be a problem with steering control during hard braking. When the ABS indicator comes on the brake pedal very hard before the...
...(EBD) system, which is part of the ABS not operating. It only helps with the system. In the following cases, your vehicle may hear a motor sound coming from locking up, and helps you by always keeping firm, steady pressure on snow or ice. This is a possibility of the ABS, also...incorrect tire type and size. You may need to vehicle loading. However, you . Index Home 224 TOC Driving 1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe The ABS may be a problem with steering control during hard braking. When the ABS indicator comes on the brake pedal very hard before the...
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... insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may adversely affect the engine performance and durability. Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown. 1 Recommended Engine Oil 2012 Civic Coupe Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require oil additives. This seal indicates the oil...
... insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may adversely affect the engine performance and durability. Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown. 1 Recommended Engine Oil 2012 Civic Coupe Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require oil additives. This seal indicates the oil...
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...the transmission and continued use the API certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Park the vehicle on level ground. 1.8 ℓ engine models 1 Manual Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is at normal operating temperature. 1. Remove the holding clip and the bolt, ... down the front edge of the left side under cover. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Transmission Fluid QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Manual Transmission Fluid Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) Check the fluid level when the engine is not available, you may use can ...
...the transmission and continued use the API certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Park the vehicle on level ground. 1.8 ℓ engine models 1 Manual Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is at normal operating temperature. 1. Remove the holding clip and the bolt, ... down the front edge of the left side under cover. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Transmission Fluid QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Manual Transmission Fluid Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) Check the fluid level when the engine is not available, you may use can ...
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... tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Those grades represent the tire's ability to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of heat and its ability to stop on wet ... The temperature grades are AA, A, B, and C. uu Checking and Maintaining Tires u DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. TOC Maintenance Index Home 278 Vehicles) QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to degenerate and reduce...
... tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Those grades represent the tire's ability to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of heat and its ability to stop on wet ... The temperature grades are AA, A, B, and C. uu Checking and Maintaining Tires u DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. TOC Maintenance Index Home 278 Vehicles) QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to degenerate and reduce...
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...20 A) − 15 A 15 A 20 A − 7.5 A − 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Interior Circuit Protected 1 − 2 ACG 3 SRS 4 Fuel Pump 5 Meter 6 Power Window 7 VB SOL * 8 Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock) 9 Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock) 10 − 11 Moonroof * Accessory Power Socket 12 (Center Console) * 13 − 14 .../VSA FSR − Main Fuse IG Main Fuse Box Main Fuse Box Main 2 Headlight Main − Rear Defogger − Blower − Sub Fan Motor Main Fan Motor − Left Headlight Low Beam Starter DIAG, ST MG Amps 70 A − 30 A 30 A − 100 A 50 A 60 A 60 ...
...20 A) − 15 A 15 A 20 A − 7.5 A − 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Interior Circuit Protected 1 − 2 ACG 3 SRS 4 Fuel Pump 5 Meter 6 Power Window 7 VB SOL * 8 Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock) 9 Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock) 10 − 11 Moonroof * Accessory Power Socket 12 (Center Console) * 13 − 14 .../VSA FSR − Main Fuse IG Main Fuse Box Main Fuse Box Main 2 Headlight Main − Rear Defogger − Blower − Sub Fan Motor Main Fan Motor − Left Headlight Low Beam Starter DIAG, ST MG Amps 70 A − 30 A 30 A − 100 A 50 A 60 A 60 ...
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uu Fuses u Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Circuit Protected ABS/VSA − − Accessory Power Socket (Front) Washer ODS Driver's Door Lock Motor (Lock) * − Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock) Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock) Small Lights Illumination − − Left Headlight High Beam Right Headlight High Beam TPMS * Door Lock Driver...
uu Fuses u Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Circuit Protected ABS/VSA − − Accessory Power Socket (Front) Washer ODS Driver's Door Lock Motor (Lock) * − Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock) Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock) Small Lights Illumination − − Left Headlight High Beam Right Headlight High Beam TPMS * Door Lock Driver...
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The rear tires remain on the back of a truck. Emergency Towing QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Call a professional towing service if you need to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. Trying to tow your ... uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground. Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the transmission. Never tow your vehicle. The bumpers are not designed to tow your vehicle on the ground. This is an acceptable...
The rear tires remain on the back of a truck. Emergency Towing QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Call a professional towing service if you need to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. Trying to tow your ... uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground. Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the transmission. Never tow your vehicle. The bumpers are not designed to tow your vehicle on the ground. This is an acceptable...
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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....
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....
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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...
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...
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Reporting Safety Defects QRG 2012 Civic Coupe In the U.S. To contact NHTSA, you may call 1-800-333-0510. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in a group of vehicles, it may also inform Transport Canada. If you should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. If NHTSA receives similar... which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you believe that a safety defect exists in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. In Canada If you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a group of vehicles, ...
Reporting Safety Defects QRG 2012 Civic Coupe In the U.S. To contact NHTSA, you may call 1-800-333-0510. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in a group of vehicles, it may also inform Transport Canada. If you should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. If NHTSA receives similar... which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you believe that a safety defect exists in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. In Canada If you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a group of vehicles, ...
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Customer Service Information QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Honda dealership personnel are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Services. 1 Customer Service Information When you call or write, please give us the following information: • Vehicle ...Blvd. Customer Relations 180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON L6C 0H9 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: 1-877-939-0909 E-mail: Honda_cr@ch.honda.com TOC In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Bella International P.O. They should be able to you U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Box ...
Customer Service Information QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Honda dealership personnel are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Services. 1 Customer Service Information When you call or write, please give us the following information: • Vehicle ...Blvd. Customer Relations 180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON L6C 0H9 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: 1-877-939-0909 E-mail: Honda_cr@ch.honda.com TOC In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Bella International P.O. They should be able to you U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Box ...