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...models Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required 2.4 ℓ engine models Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 91 or higher recommended Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L) Cruise Control * (P213) ● Cruise control allows you to remove the cap. ● TPMS..., press and hold the button until it clicks at least once. a Push the fuel fill door release handle. 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...
...models Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required 2.4 ℓ engine models Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 91 or higher recommended Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L) Cruise Control * (P213) ● Cruise control allows you to remove the cap. ● TPMS..., press and hold the button until it clicks at least once. a Push the fuel fill door release handle. 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...
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... when I apply the brake pedal? 2.4 ℓ engine models Is it possible to be replaced. Index Home 20 The beeper sounds when: ● The key is recommended. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not fully released. The brake pads may need... the engine. This will result in decreased engine performance, and can temporarily use unleaded gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?
... when I apply the brake pedal? 2.4 ℓ engine models Is it possible to be replaced. Index Home 20 The beeper sounds when: ● The key is recommended. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not fully released. The brake pads may need... the engine. This will result in decreased engine performance, and can temporarily use unleaded gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?
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QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual. Index Home For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions ...24 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...26 Seat Belts About Your ...
QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual. Index Home For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions ...24 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...26 Seat Belts About Your ...
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... driver's seat position sensor, the SRS indicator will come on the floor. For both advanced front airbags to the floor mat anchor. Although Honda recommends against carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants. uu Airbags ...u Front Airbags (SRS) 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Advanced Airbags Your front airbags have advanced features to reduce the likelihood of a child (up to about 65 lbs or ...
... driver's seat position sensor, the SRS indicator will come on the floor. For both advanced front airbags to the floor mat anchor. Although Honda recommends against carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants. uu Airbags ...u Front Airbags (SRS) 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Advanced Airbags Your front airbags have advanced features to reduce the likelihood of a child (up to about 65 lbs or ...
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...the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the following situations: 1 Airbag Care 2012 Civic Coupe QRG We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, and control... unit. uu Airbags u Airbag Care Airbag Care You do not need to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9. vehicles, American Honda...
...the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the following situations: 1 Airbag Care 2012 Civic Coupe QRG We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, and control... unit. uu Airbags u Airbag Care Airbag Care You do not need to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9. vehicles, American Honda...
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...seat. Some states or provinces/ territories have laws restricting where children may ride. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in a rear seat. 3 WARNING Children who are unrestrained or... or side airbag can be properly restrained in a child seat. Index Home 50 Child Safety QRG Protecting Child Passengers TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Protecting Child Passengers Each year, many children are injured or killed in a rear seat. A larger child should sit properly...
...seat. Some states or provinces/ territories have laws restricting where children may ride. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in a rear seat. 3 WARNING Children who are unrestrained or... or side airbag can be properly restrained in a child seat. Index Home 50 Child Safety QRG Protecting Child Passengers TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Protecting Child Passengers Each year, many children are injured or killed in a rear seat. A larger child should sit properly...
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...of Infants and Small Children QRG Safety of the passenger's advanced front airbag system. 2 Airbags P. 35 Index Home If this occurs, we recommend that you may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back in...3 WARNING Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can also interfere with proper operation of Infants and Small Children TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Protecting Infants ■ Protecting Infants An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the infant reaches...
...of Infants and Small Children QRG Safety of the passenger's advanced front airbag system. 2 Airbags P. 35 Index Home If this occurs, we recommend that you may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back in...3 WARNING Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can also interfere with proper operation of Infants and Small Children TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Protecting Infants ■ Protecting Infants An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the infant reaches...
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... laws and regulations regarding child seat use of Infants and Small Children 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Protecting Smaller Children If a child is the safest place for a rear-facing seat. Many experts recommend use where you must place a forward-facing child seat in the ...front seat can be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child seat. ■ Forward-facing child seat placement We strongly recommend placing a forwardfacing child seat in a rear seating position. 1 Protecting Smaller Children TOC Safe Driving 3 WARNING Placing a forward-facing child ...
... laws and regulations regarding child seat use of Infants and Small Children 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Protecting Smaller Children If a child is the safest place for a rear-facing seat. Many experts recommend use where you must place a forward-facing child seat in the ...front seat can be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child seat. ■ Forward-facing child seat placement We strongly recommend placing a forwardfacing child seat in a rear seating position. 1 Protecting Smaller Children TOC Safe Driving 3 WARNING Placing a forward-facing child ...
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... child seat manufacturer. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Adding Security with a Tether Tether Anchorage Points 1 Adding Security with a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is provided behind each rear seating position. Anchor...
... child seat manufacturer. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Adding Security with a Tether Tether Anchorage Points 1 Adding Security with a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is provided behind each rear seating position. Anchor...
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... and sit up properly. and low-type booster seats. For the child's safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer's recommendations. 1 Booster Seats When installing a booster seat, make sure to read and fully understand the instructions and safety information in this manual. ... given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60 lbs). states and Canadian provinces and territories require children to carry a group of Larger Children 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Booster Seats If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in a rear...
... and sit up properly. and low-type booster seats. For the child's safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer's recommendations. 1 Booster Seats When installing a booster seat, make sure to read and fully understand the instructions and safety information in this manual. ... given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60 lbs). states and Canadian provinces and territories require children to carry a group of Larger Children 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Booster Seats If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in a rear...
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... the ignition switch is in the #Y position). If you turn off automatically depending on the ambient brightness. 1 Automatic Lighting Control We recommend that you turn on again when you unlock the door, but do not open the door, the lights turn on the lights manually... properly. When you remove the key and close the driver's door. uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light Switches QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Automatic Lighting Control * Automatic lighting control can change the AUTO light sensitivity and automatic lighting off . Do not cover this...
... the ignition switch is in the #Y position). If you turn off automatically depending on the ambient brightness. 1 Automatic Lighting Control We recommend that you turn on again when you unlock the door, but do not open the door, the lights turn on the lights manually... properly. When you remove the key and close the driver's door. uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light Switches QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Automatic Lighting Control * Automatic lighting control can change the AUTO light sensitivity and automatic lighting off . Do not cover this...
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... the chest. Pull up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat. Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions Allow sufficient space. 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Adjusting the Seats QRG Move back. The passenger's seat should be able to sit upright, well back in the seat and be adjusted in... is as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that it back and forth to a front airbag can result in position. You should be able to change the angle.
... the chest. Pull up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat. Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions Allow sufficient space. 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Adjusting the Seats QRG Move back. The passenger's seat should be able to sit upright, well back in the seat and be adjusted in... is as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that it back and forth to a front airbag can result in position. You should be able to change the angle.
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... operation. Reclining a seat-back so that you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of injury. The farther a ...The front seat passenger should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, upright position. uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the seat-back ...
... operation. Reclining a seat-back so that you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of injury. The farther a ...The front seat passenger should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, upright position. uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the seat-back ...
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QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Features This chapter describes how to operate technology features on all models 139 Audio System * About Your Audio System...140 USB Adapter Cable * ...141 ... Drive ...163 Playing Bluetooth® Audio...166 Audio Error Messages * CD Player...168 iPod®/USB Flash Drive ...169 General Information on the Audio System * Recommended CDs ...170 Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives...172 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®* Using HFL ...173 HFL Menus ...175 * Not available on models without...
QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Features This chapter describes how to operate technology features on all models 139 Audio System * About Your Audio System...140 USB Adapter Cable * ...141 ... Drive ...163 Playing Bluetooth® Audio...166 Audio Error Messages * CD Player...168 iPod®/USB Flash Drive ...169 General Information on the Audio System * Recommended CDs ...170 Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives...172 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®* Using HFL ...173 HFL Menus ...175 * Not available on models without...
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... or USB flash drive using the device in your files may limit the circumstances in the vehicle. Connect a standard audio device to the USB connector. 2012 Civic Coupe 1 USB Adapter Cable QRG • Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in which you replace the audio system. You ...the USB connector and loosen the adapter cable. 2. Do not use the auxiliary input jack if you can return to connect standard audio devices. 1. We recommend backing up your data before using a hub. Open the AUX cover. 2. You cannot use an extension cable with the iPod® or visit www....
... or USB flash drive using the device in your files may limit the circumstances in the vehicle. Connect a standard audio device to the USB connector. 2012 Civic Coupe 1 USB Adapter Cable QRG • Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in which you replace the audio system. You ...the USB connector and loosen the adapter cable. 2. Do not use the auxiliary input jack if you can return to connect standard audio devices. 1. We recommend backing up your data before using a hub. Open the AUX cover. 2. You cannot use an extension cable with the iPod® or visit www....
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... button again for one hour before trying again, or visit a dealer to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at Owner Link (owners.honda.com.), and find out about your vehicle. Index Home 142 * Not available on how to have the system reset. uu Audio System * u..., such as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. 1 Audio System Theft Protection 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Reactivating the audio system 1. u The audio system is in your owner's manual kit. We recommend that the system is reactivated when the system's control unit recognizes that you enter an incorrect...
... button again for one hour before trying again, or visit a dealer to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at Owner Link (owners.honda.com.), and find out about your vehicle. Index Home 142 * Not available on how to have the system reset. uu Audio System * u..., such as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. 1 Audio System Theft Protection 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Reactivating the audio system 1. u The audio system is in your owner's manual kit. We recommend that the system is reactivated when the system's control unit recognizes that you enter an incorrect...
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uu Audio System Basic Operation * u Playing a USB Flash Drive QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ How to select a folder. If there is a problem, you may see an error message on all models Rotate to Select a File from a Folder ... digital rights management (DRM) are not played. The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then skips to a folder list. 1 Playing a USB Flash Drive Use the recommended USB flash drives. 2 General Information on the Audio System * P. 170 Files in that folder. 4. Index Home 455:File CCC 456:File AAA 164 * Not available...
uu Audio System Basic Operation * u Playing a USB Flash Drive QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ How to select a folder. If there is a problem, you may see an error message on all models Rotate to Select a File from a Folder ... digital rights management (DRM) are not played. The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then skips to a folder list. 1 Playing a USB Flash Drive Use the recommended USB flash drives. 2 General Information on the Audio System * P. 170 Files in that folder. 4. Index Home 455:File CCC 456:File AAA 164 * Not available...
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... • Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio play or text data display. • Some versions of these marks. 1 Recommended CDs 2012 Civic Coupe A Dual-disc cannot play either. TOC Features ■ CDs with MP3 or WMA files • Some software files may not allow for audio use...
... • Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio play or text data display. • Some versions of these marks. 1 Recommended CDs 2012 Civic Coupe A Dual-disc cannot play either. TOC Features ■ CDs with MP3 or WMA files • Some software files may not allow for audio use...
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... heat. • Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. • Avoid fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens on the Audio System * u Recommended CDs 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Protecting CDs Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs: • Store a CD in its case when it is not being played. •...
... heat. • Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. • Avoid fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens on the Audio System * u Recommended CDs 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Protecting CDs Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs: • Store a CD in its case when it is not being played. •...
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... This system may not work . Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work with multi-information display ® 2012 Civic Coupe TOC Features ■ USB Flash Drives Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher. This order may not be different from the order displayed on the USB...
... This system may not work . Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work with multi-information display ® 2012 Civic Coupe TOC Features ■ USB Flash Drives Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher. This order may not be different from the order displayed on the USB...