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... considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is for printing. This owner's manual covers all models of Contents 00X31-TR0-6000 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co, Inc. - Navigation Key QRG TOC Index 2012 Civic Coupe Contents 2 ... 307 2 Information P. 317 Specifications P. 318 Emissions Testing P. 325 Identification Numbers P. 322 Warranty Coverages P. 327 Home Book Table of the Civic 2-Door. This owner's manual is sold in the United States and Canada. Images throughout this publication were in this owner's manual (including ...
... considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is for printing. This owner's manual covers all models of Contents 00X31-TR0-6000 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co, Inc. - Navigation Key QRG TOC Index 2012 Civic Coupe Contents 2 ... 307 2 Information P. 317 Specifications P. 318 Emissions Testing P. 325 Identification Numbers P. 322 Warranty Coverages P. 327 Home Book Table of the Civic 2-Door. This owner's manual is sold in the United States and Canada. Images throughout this publication were in this owner's manual (including ...
Owner's Manual
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... advantage of these features unless you take an active role in protecting yourself and your part. uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features QRG Your Vehicle's Safety Features TOC Safe Driving 1 Your Vehicle's Safety Features 9 8 12 9 2012 Civic Coupe Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts...
... advantage of these features unless you take an active role in protecting yourself and your part. uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features QRG Your Vehicle's Safety Features TOC Safe Driving 1 Your Vehicle's Safety Features 9 8 12 9 2012 Civic Coupe Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts...
Owner's Manual
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...belt within 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. • Never place the shoulder part of serious injury in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is fastened... monitors front seat belt use : • All occupants should never use the same seat belt. uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for proper use . This could be very seriously injured in that position for the...
...belt within 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. • Never place the shoulder part of serious injury in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is fastened... monitors front seat belt use : • All occupants should never use the same seat belt. uu Seat Belts u About Your Seat Belts 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for proper use . This could be very seriously injured in that position for the...
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... the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the way and will not get caught by hand until it has retracted completely. This spreads the forces of a crash over your strong pelvic ... belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of internal injuries. 4. uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt QRG 2012 Civic Coupe 3. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the belt so the lap...
... the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the way and will not get caught by hand until it has retracted completely. This spreads the forces of a crash over your strong pelvic ... belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of internal injuries. 4. uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt QRG 2012 Civic Coupe 3. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the belt so the lap...
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TOC Safe Driving Wear the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. To reduce the risk of the belt as low as possible across the chest avoiding ... back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. • When sitting in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of injuries to both you and your unborn child when driving or riding in the front passenger's seat, adjust the seat as far back as...
TOC Safe Driving Wear the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. To reduce the risk of the belt as low as possible across the chest avoiding ... back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. • When sitting in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of injuries to both you and your unborn child when driving or riding in the front passenger's seat, adjust the seat as far back as...
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uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and help reduce the severity of ... underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent. ■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage appears severe Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during a less than moderate-to deploy in such collisions. Front airbags cannot provide any protection, they had deployed. Because front airbags could...
uu Airbags u Front Airbags (SRS) QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and help reduce the severity of ... underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent. ■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage appears severe Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during a less than moderate-to deploy in such collisions. Front airbags cannot provide any protection, they had deployed. Because front airbags could...
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... impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts absorbed most of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. uu Airbags u Side Airbags 2012 Civic Coupe ■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected...
... impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts absorbed most of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. uu Airbags u Side Airbags 2012 Civic Coupe ■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected...
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... have deployed If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. If it must be replaced. ■ When the vehicle... your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the passenger's seat. Index Home 49 vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for U.S. uu Airbags u Airbag Care Airbag Care...disable 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, ...
... have deployed If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. If it must be replaced. ■ When the vehicle... your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the passenger's seat. Index Home 49 vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for U.S. uu Airbags u Airbag Care Airbag Care...disable 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, ...
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... seat belt and a top tether for the seating position. • The child seat is compliant with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can only be installed using... equally easy to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children QRG 2012 Civic Coupe TOC Safe Driving ■ Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for proper installation instructions. 1 Selecting...
... seat belt and a top tether for the seating position. • The child seat is compliant with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can only be installed using... equally easy to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children QRG 2012 Civic Coupe TOC Safe Driving ■ Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for proper installation instructions. 1 Selecting...
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... Home Continued 57 TOC Safe Driving 3. u Insert the latch plate fully until it out to make sure the retractor is locked. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle, and pull up into the buckle. u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt out, the lockable..., and insert the latch plate into the retractor, then try to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. This activates the lockable retractor. 4. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt A child seat that is...
... Home Continued 57 TOC Safe Driving 3. u Insert the latch plate fully until it out to make sure the retractor is locked. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle, and pull up into the buckle. u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt out, the lockable..., and insert the latch plate into the retractor, then try to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. This activates the lockable retractor. 4. uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt A child seat that is...
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... seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat. uu Child Safety u Safety of Larger Children QRG Safety of Larger Children TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Safety of Larger Children ■ Protecting Larger Children The following questions. ■ Checklist • Do the child's knees bend comfortably over the... edge of the seat? • Does the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? • Is the lap part of booster seat to use if one is needed . ■ Checking Seat Belt Fit When a child is too big for the whole trip?
... seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat. uu Child Safety u Safety of Larger Children QRG Safety of Larger Children TOC Safe Driving 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Safety of Larger Children ■ Protecting Larger Children The following questions. ■ Checklist • Do the child's knees bend comfortably over the... edge of the seat? • Does the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? • Is the lap part of booster seat to use if one is needed . ■ Checking Seat Belt Fit When a child is too big for the whole trip?
Owner's Manual
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...which position your shift lever is. 2 Shifting P. 208 - Blinks when a misfire in the engine's cylinders is detected. ● Explanation Readiness codes are part of Readiness Codes P. 325 ● Message * TOC Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp ● ● ● Comes on while driving - Stop the ...objects. Turn off . If "readiness codes" have not been set, it blinks five times before it to cool down. uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the...
...which position your shift lever is. 2 Shifting P. 208 - Blinks when a misfire in the engine's cylinders is detected. ● Explanation Readiness codes are part of Readiness Codes P. 325 ● Message * TOC Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp ● ● ● Comes on while driving - Stop the ...objects. Turn off . If "readiness codes" have not been set, it blinks five times before it to cool down. uu Indicators u 2012 Civic Coupe Indicator Name ● QRG On/Blinking Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the...
Owner's Manual
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...Index Home 124 If 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. Do not put a cushion, or other... object, between your back. 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 and...
...Index Home 124 If 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. Do not put a cushion, or other... object, between your back. 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 and...
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... addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. 1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position 3 WARNING Sitting improperly or out of position... can increase the chance of injury during a crash. uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts...
... addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. 1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position 3 WARNING Sitting improperly or out of position... can increase the chance of injury during a crash. uu Adjusting the Seats u Adjusting the Seat Positions 2012 Civic Coupe QRG ■ Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts...
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... You will be blocked. • Make sure the tires are in the hole. u Remove any snow on the windows, door mirrors, exterior lights, or other parts of vision while driving. u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be unable to force them open, as this can slip down...the roof, as this can damage the rubber trim around the doors. Before Driving QRG Driving Preparation Check the following items before you start driving. 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Exterior Checks • Make sure there are blind spots from around the wheels, be sure not to avoid further freezing.
... You will be blocked. • Make sure the tires are in the hole. u Remove any snow on the windows, door mirrors, exterior lights, or other parts of vision while driving. u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be unable to force them open, as this can slip down...the roof, as this can damage the rubber trim around the doors. Before Driving QRG Driving Preparation Check the following items before you start driving. 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Exterior Checks • Make sure there are blind spots from around the wheels, be sure not to avoid further freezing.
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... the gears so they do not "grind." Shifting to a complete stop. If you leave the vehicle parked outside temperature is a metallic part on a hot day, be extremely hot. Because of the forward gears for a few seconds before stopping can severely damage your engine. ...If the outside for a long time on the shift lever. uu When Driving u Shifting QRG Manual transmission models 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Shifting NOTICE Shifting ■ Shift Lever Operation Fully depress the clutch pedal to (R before moving the shift lever. Depress the clutch...
... the gears so they do not "grind." Shifting to a complete stop. If you leave the vehicle parked outside temperature is a metallic part on a hot day, be extremely hot. Because of the forward gears for a few seconds before stopping can severely damage your engine. ...If the outside for a long time on the shift lever. uu When Driving u Shifting QRG Manual transmission models 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Shifting NOTICE Shifting ■ Shift Lever Operation Fully depress the clutch pedal to (R before moving the shift lever. Depress the clutch...
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This is part of the ABS not operating. It only helps with the system. In the following cases, your vehicle may not function correctly if you will need ...) system, which is sometimes referred to press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. TOC Driving 1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe The ABS may need to as gravel or snow. • When tire chains are trying to stop on the brake pedal. This is normal...
This is part of the ABS not operating. It only helps with the system. In the following cases, your vehicle may not function correctly if you will need ...) system, which is sometimes referred to press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. TOC Driving 1 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe The ABS may need to as gravel or snow. • When tire chains are trying to stop on the brake pedal. This is normal...
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QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance. Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ...234 Safety When Performing Maintenance...235 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ...236 Maintenance Minder™ ...237 Maintenance Under the Hood Index Home Maintenance Items Under the Hood...245 Opening the ...
QRG 2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance. Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ...234 Safety When Performing Maintenance...235 Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ...236 Maintenance Minder™ ...237 Maintenance Under the Hood Index Home Maintenance Items Under the Hood...245 Opening the ...
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...monthly. Examine the tread for detailed maintenance and inspection information. 1 Inspection and Maintenance U.S. models 2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be performed in accordance...tools, you can purchase a subscription to the Service Express website at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 329 If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make... sure that you become aware of any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your vehicle in good ...
...monthly. Examine the tread for detailed maintenance and inspection information. 1 Inspection and Maintenance U.S. models 2012 Civic Coupe Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be performed in accordance...tools, you can purchase a subscription to the Service Express website at www.techinfo.honda.com. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 329 If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make... sure that you become aware of any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your vehicle in good ...
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... burn you . u Make sure your hands and limbs away from the battery and all fuel related parts. • To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. • Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or ...stationary condition. However, we cannot warn you to correct a problem before touching vehicle parts. • Be aware that hot parts can decide whether or not you should perform a given task. 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Safety When Performing Maintenance QRG 3 WARNING Improperly maintaining this vehicle or ...
... burn you . u Make sure your hands and limbs away from the battery and all fuel related parts. • To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. • Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or ...stationary condition. However, we cannot warn you to correct a problem before touching vehicle parts. • Be aware that hot parts can decide whether or not you should perform a given task. 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Safety When Performing Maintenance QRG 3 WARNING Improperly maintaining this vehicle or ...