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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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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 ...km). • Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 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 Inspect suspension components Inspect...
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 ...km). • Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 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 Inspect suspension components Inspect...
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Press the MENU button to go to 1 0 50 Engine oil Air filters 2345 Main Item TOC Maintenance Sub Item + Button SOURCE There is calculated and displayed as a percentage. 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...
Press the MENU button to go to 1 0 50 Engine oil Air filters 2345 Main Item TOC Maintenance Sub Item + Button SOURCE There is calculated and displayed as a percentage. 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...
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... u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on along with the Maintenance Minder message. 242 SERVICE DUE NOW 5% 5 2345 TOC Maintenance 2345 Engine oil Air filters The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 1 The engine oil has almost reached the end of ... The system message indicator ( ) comes on the Multi-Information Display Maintenance Message SERVICE DUE SOON Oil Life Display 15% 15 2345 Engine oil Air filters 2345 Explanation The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 6 percent. and serviced as soon as possible. Press the button to ...
... u To Use Maintenance MinderTM QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Maintenance Minder Messages on along with the Maintenance Minder message. 242 SERVICE DUE NOW 5% 5 2345 TOC Maintenance 2345 Engine oil Air filters The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 1 The engine oil has almost reached the end of ... The system message indicator ( ) comes on the Multi-Information Display Maintenance Message SERVICE DUE SOON Oil Life Display 15% 15 2345 Engine oil Air filters 2345 Explanation The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 6 percent. and serviced as soon as possible. Press the button to ...
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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 Inspect ...
...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 Inspect ...
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.... 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. 2345 1 Resetting the Display NOTICE 5 Engine oil Air filters Engine Oil Life Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect...
.... 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. 2345 1 Resetting the Display NOTICE 5 Engine oil Air filters Engine Oil Life Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect...
Owner's Manual
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... all models Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. 1.8 ℓ engine models NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter You may be damaged if they are changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of the oil in a suitable way. Do not throw the oil away into a garbage can or onto the ground...
... all models Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. 1.8 ℓ engine models NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter You may be damaged if they are changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of the oil in a suitable way. Do not throw the oil away into a garbage can or onto the ground...
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Washer 2.4 ℓ engine models Drain Bolt TOC Washer Maintenance Index Home Continued 253 Remove the drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter 2012 Civic Coupe 1.8 ℓ engine models QRG All models Drain Bolt 4.
Washer 2.4 ℓ engine models Drain Bolt TOC Washer Maintenance Index Home Continued 253 Remove the drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter 2012 Civic Coupe 1.8 ℓ engine models QRG All models Drain Bolt 4.
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... of new engine oil to replace the oil filter. If it . 7. Check that there is stuck, you must detach it does not, turn off within five seconds. When installing the new oil filter, follow the instructions supplied with the oil filter. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter QRG 2012 Civic Coupe 1.8 ℓ engine models Oil Filter 2.4 ℓ engine...
... of new engine oil to replace the oil filter. If it . 7. Check that there is stuck, you must detach it does not, turn off within five seconds. When installing the new oil filter, follow the instructions supplied with the oil filter. uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter QRG 2012 Civic Coupe 1.8 ℓ engine models Oil Filter 2.4 ℓ engine...
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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...
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...
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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-Life Antifreeze/Coolant...
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-Life Antifreeze/Coolant...
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...K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Sensors...35 Side Airbag Cutoff System ...44 Side Airbag Off Indicator ...48 Side Airbags ...42...System) ...224 Accessories and Modifications ...231 Accessory Power Sockets ...133 Additives Coolant ...255 Engine Oil ...248 Washer ...261 Adjusting Front Seats...123 Head Restraints...125 Mirrors...122 Rear Seats...129 ...Heating and Cooling System) ...136 Cooling...138 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...138 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 Heating...137 Air Pressure ...275, 319, 321 Airbags ...35 Advanced Airbags...41 After ...
...K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Sensors...35 Side Airbag Cutoff System ...44 Side Airbag Off Indicator ...48 Side Airbags ...42...System) ...224 Accessories and Modifications ...231 Accessory Power Sockets ...133 Additives Coolant ...255 Engine Oil ...248 Washer ...261 Adjusting Front Seats...123 Head Restraints...125 Mirrors...122 Rear Seats...129 ...Heating and Cooling System) ...136 Cooling...138 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...138 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 Heating...137 Air Pressure ...275, 319, 321 Airbags ...35 Advanced Airbags...41 After ...
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...K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 2012 Civic Coupe Fog Lights...266 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights...267 Headlights ...262 High...Braking ...222 Cruise Control ...213 Shifting Gear ...208, 210 Starting the Engine ...204 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 C Carbon Monoxide Gas ...62 Carrying Cargo ...199, 201 CD Player ...147, 157 Certification Label...Windows ...138 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...323 Dimming Headlights...115 Rearview Mirror...122 Dipstick (Engine Oil)...249 Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ...115 Display/Information Button ...82 E Eco Assist System ...7 ...
...K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 2012 Civic Coupe Fog Lights...266 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights...267 Headlights ...262 High...Braking ...222 Cruise Control ...213 Shifting Gear ...208, 210 Starting the Engine ...204 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 C Carbon Monoxide Gas ...62 Carrying Cargo ...199, 201 CD Player ...147, 157 Certification Label...Windows ...138 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...323 Dimming Headlights...115 Rearview Mirror...122 Dipstick (Engine Oil)...249 Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ...115 Display/Information Button ...82 E Eco Assist System ...7 ...
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...H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Flat Tire ...293 Floor Mats ...287 Fluids Automatic Transmission...257 Brake/Clutch...260 Engine Coolant...255 Manual Transmission ... ...16, 228 Fuses ...312 Inspecting and Changing ...315 Locations ...312 Engine ...322 Coolant ...255 Jump Starting ...301 Oil ...248 Starting...204 Switch Buzzer ...114 Engine Coolant ...255 Adding to the Radiator ...256 Adding to the Reserve Tank ...During a Call ...196 Phone Setup...179 Receiving a Call ...195 Index F Features ...139 Filters Dust and Pollen...285 Oil ...252 Home 333
...H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Flat Tire ...293 Floor Mats ...287 Fluids Automatic Transmission...257 Brake/Clutch...260 Engine Coolant...255 Manual Transmission ... ...16, 228 Fuses ...312 Inspecting and Changing ...315 Locations ...312 Engine ...322 Coolant ...255 Jump Starting ...301 Oil ...248 Starting...204 Switch Buzzer ...114 Engine Coolant ...255 Adding to the Radiator ...256 Adding to the Reserve Tank ...During a Call ...196 Phone Setup...179 Receiving a Call ...195 Index F Features ...139 Filters Dust and Pollen...285 Oil ...252 Home 333
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...Heating and Cooling System...136 Cooling ...138 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...138 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 Heating ...137 HFL (HandsFreeLink®) ...173 High-Beam Indicator ...73 Indicators ...66 ABS... ...73 Immobilizer System ...74 i-VTEC...75, 79 Lights On ...73 Low Fuel ...68 Low Oil Pressure...66, 307 Low Temperature ...74 Low Tire Pressure ...72, 218 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS...Lever Position ...67 Side Airbag Off ...48, 73 Supplemental Restraint System...46, 69 System Message...72 2012 Civic Coupe TPMS ...71, 220 Transmission ...68 Trunk Open ...71 Turn Signal ...73 VSA® ...
...Heating and Cooling System...136 Cooling ...138 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...138 Dust and Pollen Filter ...285 Heating ...137 HFL (HandsFreeLink®) ...173 High-Beam Indicator ...73 Indicators ...66 ABS... ...73 Immobilizer System ...74 i-VTEC...75, 79 Lights On ...73 Low Fuel ...68 Low Oil Pressure...66, 307 Low Temperature ...74 Low Tire Pressure ...72, 218 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS...Lever Position ...67 Side Airbag Off ...48, 73 Supplemental Restraint System...46, 69 System Message...72 2012 Civic Coupe TPMS ...71, 220 Transmission ...68 Trunk Open ...71 Turn Signal ...73 VSA® ...