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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 ... and Maintaining Tires P. 274 Cleaning P. 286 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 262 Battery P. 283 Handling the Unexpected Remote Transmitter Care * P. 284 Information Engine Does Not Start P. 300 Fuses P. 312 Jump Starting P. 301 Emergency Towing P. 316 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 304 Index Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 323 Authorized Manuals P. 329 Reporting Safety Defects...
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 ... and Maintaining Tires P. 274 Cleaning P. 286 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 262 Battery P. 283 Handling the Unexpected Remote Transmitter Care * P. 284 Information Engine Does Not Start P. 300 Fuses P. 312 Jump Starting P. 301 Emergency Towing P. 316 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 304 Index Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 323 Authorized Manuals P. 329 Reporting Safety Defects...
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Drive Normal driving. P R N D D3 Park Turn off or start the engine. Index Home 15 Driving ● Shifting (P197) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Manual Transmission (P210) Automatic Transmission (P208) ● Shift to move the shift lever. Press the release button to move out of (P... Release Button Shift Lever 2 1 Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine. Move the shift lever without pressing the release button. Transmission is not locked. Reverse Neutral Transmission is locked.
Drive Normal driving. P R N D D3 Park Turn off or start the engine. Index Home 15 Driving ● Shifting (P197) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Manual Transmission (P210) Automatic Transmission (P208) ● Shift to move the shift lever. Press the release button to move out of (P... Release Button Shift Lever 2 1 Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine. Move the shift lever without pressing the release button. Transmission is not locked. Reverse Neutral Transmission is locked.
Owner's Manual
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... the cap in the holder on all models 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 ...maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. b Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P218) U.S. a Push the fuel fill door release handle. Index Home 16 * Not ...
... the cap in the holder on all models 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 ...maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. b Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P218) U.S. a Push the fuel fill door release handle. Index Home 16 * Not ...
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Overheating (P305) ● Park in the trunk. (P 300) (P291) Engine Won't Start ● If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Handling the Unexpected Flat Tire (P293) ● Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire in a safe location. ...
Overheating (P305) ● Park in the trunk. (P 300) (P291) Engine Won't Start ● If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Handling the Unexpected Flat Tire (P293) ● Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire in a safe location. ...
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... Octane Number (PON) of 91 or higher is left in the engine. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I start driving? The beeper sounds when: ● The key is recommended. Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher on . Why do...
... Octane Number (PON) of 91 or higher is left in the engine. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe Why does the beeper sound when I start driving? The beeper sounds when: ● The key is recommended. Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher on . Why do...
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...door is open , airflow can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must drive with the trunk open , drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine. ■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever • The exhaust system is making an unusual noise. • ... the same manner if you properly maintain your parked vehicle with the engine running. 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, a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas. Do not...
...door is open , airflow can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must drive with the trunk open , drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine. ■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever • The exhaust system is making an unusual noise. • ... the same manner if you properly maintain your parked vehicle with the engine running. 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, a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas. Do not...
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... a problem with the ABS indicator - Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts. Make sure the parking brake is low. Indicators QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then...
... a problem with the ABS indicator - Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts. Make sure the parking brake is low. Indicators QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then...
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uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition ... Not available on if there is not charging. ● Comes on board diagnostics for it goes off when the engine starts. Comes on all models Continued 67 Blinks when a misfire in a safe place where there are part of the on while... ● Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine is detected. ● Explanation Readiness codes are no flammable objects. Have the vehicle...
uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition ... Not available on if there is not charging. ● Comes on board diagnostics for it goes off when the engine starts. Comes on all models Continued 67 Blinks when a misfire in a safe place where there are part of the on while... ● Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine is detected. ● Explanation Readiness codes are no flammable objects. Have the vehicle...
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...you are not wearing a seat belt when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . Have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and have occurred in the sensor. Stays on - If the front passenger is running low (approximately 1.9 U.S. Blinks - Blinks if there ...fastened the seat belt - Blinks if the transmission system has a problem. Index Home 68 * Not available on all models uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off ...
...you are not wearing a seat belt when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w . Have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and have occurred in the sensor. Stays on - If the front passenger is running low (approximately 1.9 U.S. Blinks - Blinks if there ...fastened the seat belt - Blinks if the transmission system has a problem. Index Home 68 * Not available on all models uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off ...
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...117 - ● ● ● ● TPMS Indicator Stays on constantly or does not come on at all models Continued 71 uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off ... the trunk is fitted with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is temporarily installed. ● Explanation Goes off when the engine starts. If the vehicle is closed . Message * Trunk Open Indicator TOC Instrument Panel ● EPS (Electric Power Steering System) Indicator Daytime Running...
...117 - ● ● ● ● TPMS Indicator Stays on constantly or does not come on at all models Continued 71 uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes off ... the trunk is fitted with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is temporarily installed. ● Explanation Goes off when the engine starts. If the vehicle is closed . Message * Trunk Open Indicator TOC Instrument Panel ● EPS (Electric Power Steering System) Indicator Daytime Running...
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You cannot start the engine. Electrical problems can occur. Repeatedly blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. - Low Temperature Indicator ● Comes on all models Index Home 74 * ...; Security System Alarm Indicator * Blinks when the Security System Alarm has been set. 2 Security System Alarm * P. 109 - The system may be malfunctioning. uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on after the engine has reached normal operating temperature, there may be problem with the temperature sensors. Comes...
You cannot start the engine. Electrical problems can occur. Repeatedly blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. - Low Temperature Indicator ● Comes on all models Index Home 74 * ...; Security System Alarm Indicator * Blinks when the Security System Alarm has been set. 2 Security System Alarm * P. 109 - The system may be malfunctioning. uu Indicators u QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● On/Blinking Comes on after the engine has reached normal operating temperature, there may be problem with the temperature sensors. Comes...
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.... Comes on when you press the ECON button. Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to come on simultaneously. 2 i-VTEC indicator P. 79 - uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on if you have set a speed for cruise control. Index Home * Not available on when the scheduled...™ P. 237 - ● i-VTEC Indicator * Indicator ● When the i-VTEC indicator comes on, the REV indicator begins to ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts. REV Indicators Indicator * 2 REV indicators P. 79 -
.... Comes on when you press the ECON button. Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to come on simultaneously. 2 i-VTEC indicator P. 79 - uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on if you have set a speed for cruise control. Index Home * Not available on when the scheduled...™ P. 237 - ● i-VTEC Indicator * Indicator ● When the i-VTEC indicator comes on, the REV indicator begins to ON (w , and goes off when the engine starts. REV Indicators Indicator * 2 REV indicators P. 79 -
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...not work . If the circuits in the remote transmitter. There is a panic button in the keys are damaged, the engine may not start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to protect against vehicle theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 109 The keys contain ...precision electronics. TOC Controls Index Home * Not available on them inspected by a dealer. 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Master Keys Black Use the keys to start , and the remote transmitter may not work properly, have an immobilizer system. Adhere to open the trunk. The immobilizer...
...not work . If the circuits in the remote transmitter. There is a panic button in the keys are damaged, the engine may not start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to protect against vehicle theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 109 The keys contain ...precision electronics. TOC Controls Index Home * Not available on them inspected by a dealer. 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Master Keys Black Use the keys to start , and the remote transmitter may not work properly, have an immobilizer system. Adhere to open the trunk. The immobilizer...
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... a third party, leave the valet key. Index Home 100 If you lose your vehicle. TOC Controls ■ Key Number Tag Contains a number that you cannot start and stop the engine, and lock and unlock driver's door. If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a dealer. uu Locking and Unlocking the...
... a third party, leave the valet key. Index Home 100 If you lose your vehicle. TOC Controls ■ Key Number Tag Contains a number that you cannot start and stop the engine, and lock and unlock driver's door. If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a dealer. uu Locking and Unlocking the...
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... not covered by or touching a metal object. • Do not bring a key from starting the engine. Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch. 1 Immobilizer System NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe QRG Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in theft or...
... not covered by or touching a metal object. • Do not bring a key from starting the engine. Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch. 1 Immobilizer System NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe QRG Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in theft or...
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel QRG Ignition Switch 1 Ignition Switch Manual transmission models 2012 Civic Coupe (0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this 3 WARNING Removing the key from LOCK (0 to ACCESSORY (q , turn the key while moving the steering ... the key is in this happens, the following messages appear on all models When this position. (w ON: This is the position when driving. (e START: This position is for starting the engine. TOC Controls (q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other accessories in (P . If the key won't turn . 114 * Not available on...
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel QRG Ignition Switch 1 Ignition Switch Manual transmission models 2012 Civic Coupe (0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this 3 WARNING Removing the key from LOCK (0 to ACCESSORY (q , turn the key while moving the steering ... the key is in this happens, the following messages appear on all models When this position. (w ON: This is the position when driving. (e START: This position is for starting the engine. TOC Controls (q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other accessories in (P . If the key won't turn . 114 * Not available on...
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The wipers run at high speed until you . Operating the wipers in ON (w . 1 Wipers and Washers NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe ■ MIST Pull to use the wipers when the windshield is in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to the windshield, ... adjust the wiper delay. If the vehicle speeds up , the wiper operation's shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become the same. When the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make two or three more sweeps before stopping. 118 When the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are operating intermittently, the length...
The wipers run at high speed until you . Operating the wipers in ON (w . 1 Wipers and Washers NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe ■ MIST Pull to use the wipers when the windshield is in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to the windshield, ... adjust the wiper delay. If the vehicle speeds up , the wiper operation's shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become the same. When the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make two or three more sweeps before stopping. 118 When the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are operating intermittently, the length...
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...making it off when the window has been defogged. It is in ON (w . The rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically switch off . NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button When cleaning the inside of the engine, transmission, heating and cooling system, and cruise control. 120 * ...off after 20 minutes. The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the rear window, be careful not to start the engine. This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it difficult to damage the heating wires. Also, do not use the system...
...making it off when the window has been defogged. It is in ON (w . The rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically switch off . NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button When cleaning the inside of the engine, transmission, heating and cooling system, and cruise control. 120 * ...off after 20 minutes. The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the rear window, be careful not to start the engine. This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it difficult to damage the heating wires. Also, do not use the system...
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...sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out. 1 Adjusting the Steering Wheel 2012 Civic Coupe QRG 3 WARNING Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture. 1. ...steering wheel in position. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up or down to lose control of the vehicle and be adjusted so that you start driving. Move the steering wheel up . Push the steering wheel adjustment lever To lock Lever down , and in or out. uu Operating the...
...sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out. 1 Adjusting the Steering Wheel 2012 Civic Coupe QRG 3 WARNING Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture. 1. ...steering wheel in position. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up or down to lose control of the vehicle and be adjusted so that you start driving. Move the steering wheel up . Push the steering wheel adjustment lever To lock Lever down , and in or out. uu Operating the...
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... the glare from headlights behind you are sitting in the correct driving position. 1 Adjusting the Mirrors 2012 Civic Coupe Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 123 ■ Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions Tab Up...
... the glare from headlights behind you are sitting in the correct driving position. 1 Adjusting the Mirrors 2012 Civic Coupe Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 123 ■ Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions Tab Up...