2012 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID interior lights

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the Civic Hybrid. You may
find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 82
2Controls P. 101
Setting the Clock P. 102 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 103
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 131
2Features P. 141
Audio System P. 142 Audio System Basic Operation* P. 145
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 167
2 Driving P. 191
Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 197
Refueling P. 222 Fuel Economy P. 225
2Maintenance P. 227
Before Performing Maintenance P. 228 Maintenance Minder™ P. 231
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 252
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 265
2Handling the Unexpected P. 271
Tools P. 272 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 273
Overheating P. 283 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 285
2Information P. 293
Specifications P. 294 Identification Numbers P. 296
Emissions Testing P. 299 Warranty Coverages P. 301
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
*: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Customize
Settings Trip
Computer
SetupAdjust
Outside Temp.
Display
Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
* ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C* ~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip A Reset
with Refuel Set Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.
On/Off
*
Display
km/milesChanges the displayed measurement on the multi-
information display and instant fuel economy
gauge. In Auto, these measurements change in
accordance with a change made to the
speedometer measurement.
Auto
*/km/miles
Fuel Efficiency
Backlight Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. On
*/Off
Lighting
SetupInterior Light
Dimming Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.
60 sec/30 sec
*/15 sec
Headlight
Auto Off
Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.
60 sec/30 sec/15 sec
*/0 sec
Auto Light
Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High/Mid
*/Low/Min

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 102
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 107
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 109
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 110
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 113
Security System Alarm ...................... 113Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 115
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 117
Turn Signals ..................................... 118
Light Switches.................................. 118
Daytime Running Lights ................... 120
Wipers and Washers ........................ 121
Brightness Control ........................... 122
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 123
ECON Button ................................... 123
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 124 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 125
Door Mirrors .................................... 125
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 126
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 131
Interior Convenience Items .............. 132
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 137
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 139
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once: uSome exterior lights will flash, all the
doors will lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
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Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once: uSome exterior lights will flash twice, and
the driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors unlock.
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Using the Remote Transmitter
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 90
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 131
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Battery P. 264
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button

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Controls
Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
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Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
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Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 126
TabUp
Down
Night Position
Day time
Position
Selector
Switch
Adjustment
Switch

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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
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ON
The interior light comes on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■
Door activated
The interior light comes on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
■
OFF
The interior light remains off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
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Interior Light Switch
1 Interior Light Switch
In the door activated position, the interior light fades
out and goes off about 30 seconds after the doors
are closed.
The light goes off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open
it.•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the interior light dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 90
The interior light goes off immediately in the
following situations:•When you lock the driver's door.•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON
( w
.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior light goes off after
about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
On
Off
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Map Lights

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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
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Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Handle
Glove Box
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Console Compartment

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Controls
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Front seat beverage holders
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Beverage Holders
1Beverage Holders
NOTICESpilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.