2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE check engine

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorName On/Blinking ExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp• Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
II, and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds
if the engine is not started. If
"readiness codes" have not been
set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the fuel system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the engine's cylinders is detected. • Readiness codes are part of the on
board diagnostics for the emissions
control systems.
 Testing of Readiness Code s P.331,
Owner's Manual
• Comes on while driving - Have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Civic Natural Gas dealer as soon
as possible.
• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 2 6
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorName On/Blinking ExplanationMessage
Low Fuel
Indicator• Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
II, and
goes off when the engine starts.
• Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low.
• Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge. •
Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as
soon as possible.
When the outside air gets very cold
[below 25°F (
－4°C)], the pressure
of the natural gas inside the tank
goes down, and the fuel gauge may
indicate that you have less fuel than
what actually remains in the tank.
Keep this in mind if the low fuel
indicator comes on while you are
driving in cold weather.
• Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Civic Natural Gas dealer
as soon as possible.
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When Driving
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Driving
Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and
in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet
(2,400 meters).
When doing so, turn off all electrical accessories
(the lights, heating and cooling system, and rear
defogger) in order to reduce battery drain.
If you regularly drive in very cold weather (below
-4°F [-20°C]), consider having an engine block
h e a t e r.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you
can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer. There may be a
problem with the engine or exhaust system.
Brake Pedal
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
N, it is safer to start it in P.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance Service Items
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Maintenance Service ItemsIndependent of the Maintenance Minder

•information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000

•km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if

•they are noisy.
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil • *1
B Replace engine oil• *1 and oil filter
Replace fuel filter element (low pressure)
•
Drain fuel filter (high pressure)
•
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
•
Check parking brake adjustment
•
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
•
Inspect suspension components
•
Inspect driveshaft boots
•
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/ VSA)
•
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
•
Inspect exhaust system
•
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Inspect fuel lines and connections
• #
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires •
2 Replace air cleaner element •
*2
Replace dust and pollen filter
• *3
Replace fuel filter element (high pressure)
•
Inspect drive belt
•
Inspect valve clearance
•
Inspect fuel tank
•
*4
3 Replace transmission fluid •
4 Replace spark plugs •
5 Replace engine coolant •
*1: If a message "SERVICE" does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. *2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If sub item 2 does not appear more than 36 months after the display is reset, inspect the fuel tank
every 3 years.
See CNG tank expiration and production dates on page 5 for inspection and replacement
information. Fuel tank should be replaced 15 years after it was manufactured.
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