Owner's Manual
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...available on all models Index Home Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Canada 9 Instrument Panel System Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) 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 ...
...available on all models Index Home Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Canada 9 Instrument Panel System Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... regularly. b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the hood. Maintenance Under the Hood (P245) (P233) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid.
... regularly. b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the hood. Maintenance Under the Hood (P245) (P233) QRG Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic Coupe ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid.
Owner's Manual
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... Even when the garage door is open , airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior. 3 WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change. If you operate a vehicle with the garage door closed. Set the fan speed to a comfortable setting. When you must drive with the.... • The exhaust system may have been damaged. • The vehicle is toxic. 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. Index Home 62 *...
... Even when the garage door is open , airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior. 3 WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change. If you operate a vehicle with the garage door closed. Set the fan speed to a comfortable setting. When you must drive with the.... • The exhaust system may have been damaged. • The vehicle is toxic. 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. Index Home 62 *...
Owner's Manual
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...checked by a dealer. 2 If the Brake System Indicator Comes On P. 309 ● ● ● ● Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Check the brake fluid level. 2 What to ON (w , and goes...fully released. Comes on when the brake fluid level is released. Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. ● Explanation Comes on if you turn the ignition switch to do...and goes off when the engine starts. Immediately stop in a safe place. 2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 307 ● Index Home 66 * Not available on for a few seconds...
...checked by a dealer. 2 If the Brake System Indicator Comes On P. 309 ● ● ● ● Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Check the brake fluid level. 2 What to ON (w , and goes...fully released. Comes on when the brake fluid level is released. Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. ● Explanation Comes on if you turn the ignition switch to do...and goes off when the engine starts. Immediately stop in a safe place. 2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 307 ● Index Home 66 * Not available on for a few seconds...
Owner's Manual
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.... knob. uu Gauges and Displays u Information Display * QRG Information Display * The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges. 1 Switching the display 2012 Civic Coupe Each time you press the knob, the information display changes as follows: Average Fuel A Trip Meter A, Odometer TOC...
.... knob. uu Gauges and Displays u Information Display * QRG Information Display * The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges. 1 Switching the display 2012 Civic Coupe Each time you press the knob, the information display changes as follows: Average Fuel A Trip Meter A, Odometer TOC...
Owner's Manual
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TOC Instrument Panel ■ Engine Oil Life Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 237 ■ Range Shows the estimated distance you can travel on all models 81 When a trip meter is ... in the past. ■ Check Fuel Cap Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is also reset. uu Gauges and Displays u Information Display * 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of your trips in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at...
TOC Instrument Panel ■ Engine Oil Life Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 237 ■ Range Shows the estimated distance you can travel on all models 81 When a trip meter is ... in the past. ■ Check Fuel Cap Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is also reset. uu Gauges and Displays u Information Display * 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of your trips in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at...
Owner's Manual
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... or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset. The display is also reset. Index ■ Engine Oil Life Home Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 237 84 * Not available on the remaining fuel. You can be displayed ... B was reset. ■ Average Speed Shows the average speed in the fuel consumption screen. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Average Fuel Economy TOC Instrument Panel 1 Average Fuel Economy You can choose to reset either Trip A or average fuel economy A when...
... or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset. The display is also reset. Index ■ Engine Oil Life Home Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM. 2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 237 84 * Not available on the remaining fuel. You can be displayed ... B was reset. ■ Average Speed Shows the average speed in the fuel consumption screen. uu Gauges and Displays u Multi-Information Display * QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Average Fuel Economy TOC Instrument Panel 1 Average Fuel Economy You can choose to reset either Trip A or average fuel economy A when...
Owner's Manual
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... transmission models 1 Parking Raise the wiper arms when snow is set firmly, or your vehicle may roll if parked on an incline. 1 Parking Your Vehicle 2012 Civic Coupe Do not park your vehicle. 2. Index Home 226 Turn off the engine. Apply the parking brake while holding the brake pedal down. 3. Heat from... vehicle stops completely. Move the shift lever to (P . 4. Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle near flammable objects, such as dry grass, oil, or timber. Make sure the parking brake is expected. 1. Parking Your Vehicle QRG When Stopped 1.
... transmission models 1 Parking Raise the wiper arms when snow is set firmly, or your vehicle may roll if parked on an incline. 1 Parking Your Vehicle 2012 Civic Coupe Do not park your vehicle. 2. Index Home 226 Turn off the engine. Apply the parking brake while holding the brake pedal down. 3. Heat from... vehicle stops completely. Move the shift lever to (P . 4. Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle near flammable objects, such as dry grass, oil, or timber. Make sure the parking brake is expected. 1. Parking Your Vehicle QRG When Stopped 1.
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For more information on how this vehicle. 1 Improving Fuel Economy 2012 Civic Coupe Direct calculation is performed, please visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/ TOC Driving Index Home 230 * Not available on all models Depending on several ... habits, the condition of your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on the information display */multi-information display *. • Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal. • Maintain the specified tire pressure. • Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo. • Keep your vehicle, and...
For more information on how this vehicle. 1 Improving Fuel Economy 2012 Civic Coupe Direct calculation is performed, please visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/ TOC Driving Index Home 230 * Not available on all models Depending on several ... habits, the condition of your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on the information display */multi-information display *. • Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal. • Maintain the specified tire pressure. • Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo. • Keep your vehicle, and...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...272 Checking and Maintaining Tires Checking Tires ...274 Tire and Loading Information Label ...275 Tire Labeling ...275 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. QRG 2012 Civic...
... 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 ...272 Checking and Maintaining Tires Checking Tires ...274 Tire and Loading Information Label ...275 Tire Labeling ...275 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. QRG 2012 Civic...
Owner's Manual
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models 2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be performed in good condition. However, all maintenance services should be done by any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your emissions... Not available on the maintenance main items marked with the intervals indicated by a dealer. (Note, however, that service at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 329 If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks that you can purchase a subscription to the Service Express ...
models 2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be performed in good condition. However, all maintenance services should be done by any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your emissions... Not available on the maintenance main items marked with the intervals indicated by a dealer. (Note, however, that service at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 329 If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks that you can purchase a subscription to the Service Express ...
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance Minder™ 2012 Civic Coupe If the engine oil life is calculated and displayed as a percentage. Press the (SEL/RESET) knob repeatedly until the engine oil life appears on the engine operating conditions, the remaining engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages appear on ...the information display * or the multi-information display * every time you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your vehicle to 1 0 TOC Maintenance Index Home * Not available on in the instrument panel after the engine...
Maintenance Minder™ 2012 Civic Coupe If the engine oil life is calculated and displayed as a percentage. Press the (SEL/RESET) knob repeatedly until the engine oil life appears on the engine operating conditions, the remaining engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages appear on ...the information display * or the multi-information display * every time you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your vehicle to 1 0 TOC Maintenance Index Home * Not available on in the instrument panel after the engine...
Owner's Manual
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...Canadian models). Stays on when the remaining engine oil life becomes 15 percent. life indicator and the maintenance maintenance items should be inspected and serviced immediately. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on the ...display blinks. The SERVICE message also starts The engine oil has almost reached It goes off when the display is approaching the end...
...Canadian models). Stays on when the remaining engine oil life becomes 15 percent. life indicator and the maintenance maintenance items should be inspected and serviced immediately. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on the ...display blinks. The SERVICE message also starts The engine oil has almost reached It goes off when the display is approaching the end...
Owner's Manual
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...; Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. uu 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... pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Sub Items CODE A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil*1 Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary Check parking brake adjustment Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, ...
...; Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. uu 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... pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Sub Items CODE A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil*1 Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary Check parking brake adjustment Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, ...
Owner's Manual
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...to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to ON (w . 2. Press and hold the knob for five seconds or more . 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. 1. Press the knob for ten seconds or more . If ...
...to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to ON (w . 2. Press and hold the knob for five seconds or more . 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. 1. Press the knob for ten seconds or more . If ...
Owner's Manual
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... SOURCE There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you replace the engine oil, appear on the multi-information display. 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...
... SOURCE There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you replace the engine oil, appear on the multi-information display. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...button, this message will go off. Press the button to maintenance items should be inspected switch to another display. Information The engine oil is approaching the end of its service life, and the percent. and serviced as soon as possible. models) or 10 km (... to another display. SERVICE DUE NOW 5% 5 2345 TOC Maintenance 2345 Engine oil Air filters The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6 percent. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on along with the Maintenance Minder message....
...button, this message will go off. Press the button to maintenance items should be inspected switch to another display. Information The engine oil is approaching the end of its service life, and the percent. and serviced as soon as possible. models) or 10 km (... to another display. SERVICE DUE NOW 5% 5 2345 TOC Maintenance 2345 Engine oil Air filters The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6 percent. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on along with the Maintenance Minder message....
Owner's Manual
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...more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintenance Service Items System Message Indicator Maintenance Minder ...B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 2345 Main Item Sub Items CODE A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil*1 Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary Check parking brake adjustment Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots ...
...more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. uu Maintenance Minder™ u To Use Maintenance MinderTM 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintenance Service Items System Message Indicator Maintenance Minder ...B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 2345 Main Item Sub Items CODE A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil*1 Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary Check parking brake adjustment Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 completing the required...Button 1. u Any maintenance items that are necessary for your vehicle at the next maintenance service will reset the engine oil life display after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems. The...
...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 completing the required...Button 1. u Any maintenance items that are necessary for your vehicle at the next maintenance service will reset the engine oil life display after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems. The...
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood 1.8 ℓ engine models 2012 Civic Coupe QRG Brake Fluid (Black Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick (Orange Handle) Engine Oil Fill Cap Washer Fluid (Blue Cap) Manual transmission models Clutch Fluid (Light Gray Cap) Automatic transmission models Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Yellow Loop) Battery TOC Maintenance Index Radiator Cap Engine Coolant Reservoir Home Continued 245
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood 1.8 ℓ engine models 2012 Civic Coupe QRG Brake Fluid (Black Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick (Orange Handle) Engine Oil Fill Cap Washer Fluid (Blue Cap) Manual transmission models Clutch Fluid (Light Gray Cap) Automatic transmission models Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Yellow Loop) Battery TOC Maintenance Index Radiator Cap Engine Coolant Reservoir Home Continued 245