2011 HONDA CIVIC COUPE heating

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other conv
enience items)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Bef ore Driving .251
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Driving .267
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Maintenance .289
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T echnical Inf ormation .361
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 379
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .383
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .337
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Features .117
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Instruments and Controls .55INDEX
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2011 Civic 2D Online Reference Owner's Manual

A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
T echnical Inf ormation
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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(P.9, 23)
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROLS MOONROOF SWITCH
A/T model without navigation system is shown. (P.106)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.118)(P.123)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.108)
(P.83)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P.274)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.271)
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.144, 153, 196, 207)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.57, 58)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
(P.67)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.104)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.254)
(P.253, 93) SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
(P.103) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETSCLOCK
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.9, 23)
(P.77)
(P.112) (P.222)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system
as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a crash that
may have damaged the underside. 1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control L ocations
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HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.118)
A/T model without navigation system is shown. INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
MOONROOF SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.77) (P.106)
(P.57, 58)
GAUGES
(P.67)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.108)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.83)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.104)
(P.144, 153, 196, 207)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.103) USB ADAPTER CABLE ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
(P.222)
(P.123)
(P.112)
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P.253, 93)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.254)
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If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may f eel slightly harder
steering due to overheating of the
steering gearbox.
Continuously driving under those
conditions could damage the power
steering system.This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
Maintenance Minder .
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Si and Canadian DX-G with manual
t ransmission models
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The heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Air conditioning is optional on DX
model.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle. .............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 118
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Audio System . 123
Audio System (Models without
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navigation system) . 124
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 125
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Adjusting the Sound . 128
Playing the XM
Radio
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(Optional) . 129
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Playing a Disc . 134
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Disc Player Error Messages . 140
Optional Disc Changer Error
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Messages . 141
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PlayinganiPod
. 142
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iPod
Error Messages . 150
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 151
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages . 158
Audio System (Models with ...............
navigation system) . 159
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Voice Control System . 159
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 160
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Playing the XM
Radio . 163
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Adjusting the Sound . 170
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Playing a Disc . 172
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Disc Player Error Messages . 180 .........................
Playing a PC Card . 181
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PC Card Error Messages . 193
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PlayinganiPod
. 194
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iPod
Error Messages . 203
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 204
USB Flash Memory Device
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Error Messages . 213
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 214
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Protecting Your Discs . 216
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Remote Audio Controls . 219
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 220
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Radio Thef t Protection . 221
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Setting the Clock . 222
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Security System . 223
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Cruise Control . 224
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HandsFreeLink. 227
Navigation systems are optional on
U.S. EX, EX-L and Si models only.
If equipped Bluetooth
U.S. LX, EX, EX-L and Si models
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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MODE BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON/
HEATED MIRRORS
FAN CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
: If equipped RECIRCULATION BUTTON
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