2012 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID engine

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
VSA
® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on when you deactivate
VSA
®.
2 VSA
® On and Off P. 209
—
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●
Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●
Comes on while driving -
Immediately stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes on P. 285
Door Open
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
,
then goes off.
●
Comes on if any door is not
completely closed.
●
The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if any door is opened while
driving.
●
Goes off when all doors are closed.
Trunk Open
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
,
then goes off.
●
Comes on if the trunk is not
completely closed.
●
Goes off when the trunk is closed.

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
EPS (Electric
Power Steering
System) Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS (Electric Power Steering
System).
●
Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the EPS Indicator Comes On
P. 287
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
●
Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically
shuts off.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 218
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Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
.
●
Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.
●
Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●
Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●
Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
U.S.
models only

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
High-Beam
Indicator
●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●
Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●
If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver's door is
opened.
—
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, then goes off.
●
Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●
It does not mean there is a problem
with your side airbags.
●
Comes on when nobo dy is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●
Comes on when someone is sitting
in the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●
Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes
off.
●
Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●
Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
(w
again.
●
Repeatedly blinks - The system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
—
U.S.
Canada

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Instrument Panel
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●
Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 113
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High Temperature
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
then goes off.
●
Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on if
the temperature continues to rise.
●
Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
●
Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the
engine to cool.
2 Overheating P. 283
Low Temperature
Indicator
●
Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.
●
If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
—
ECON Mode
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
, and goes off when the engine
starts.
●
Comes on when the ECON mode is
on.
2 ECON Button P. 123
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message

82Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information DisplayGaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and instant fuel economy
gauge. They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
■
Speedometer
■
Tachometer
■
Fuel Gauge
■
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
1Gauges
Press and hold the km/mile change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h.1Fuel Gauge
NOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
E
1 Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 231
■
Average Fuel Economy
■
Range
■
Elapsed Time
■
Average Speed
■
Engine Oil Life
1Average Fuel Economy
You can choose to reset either Trip A or average fuel
economy A when you refuel.
2 Customized Features P. 901Range
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Range, elapsed time, or average
speed can be selected.
2 Customized Features P. 901Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
2 Customized Features P. 90

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Instrument Panel
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Real-Time score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system
you can use to monitor your driving style and
its impact on fuel economy. Points are
represented by leaf icons on the multi-
information display. Leaves are:
• Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
efficient.
• Deducted when your style is not fuel
efficient.
■
Reset the system
To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete step 5 through 7 within 30 seconds,
and do not run the engine.
1. The shift lever must be in
(P
.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
3. If the ECON mode is on, press the ECON button to turn it off.
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
again.
6. Depress the brake pedal twice.
u The ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
u When the Fuel Efficiency Backlight setting on the multi-information display
is off, the color stays in blue.
7. Press the ECON mode button twice.
u The ambient meter color turns off.
8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0
.
■
Eco Assist Scoring (Real-Time Score)/Eco Guide FeedbackLeaf
ICON 1st Stage
2nd Stage3rd Stage

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Instrument Panel
Displays engine and electric motor power flow – whether the system is assisting the
engine or charging the battery.■
Power flow from/to the IMA battery icon
The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine or the IMA battery is being charged is indica ted by the bar graph.
■
Power Flow Monitor
1Power Flow Monitor
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly
under the following conditions:•When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.•When the IMA battery has been disconnected.•When the IMA battery control system is correcting
its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.
If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle
Stop, even though the battery is well-charged.
It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.
Power Flow Engine Operation Icon
IMA Battery Icon
Shows Charge Level
Power is supplied by
only the electric motor. Power is supplied by
the engine and the electric
motor is assisting the engine. The electric motor is charging the IMA
battery.
Power is only supplied by the engine.
Power is only supplied by the engine
and the electric motor is charging the
IMA battery.