2012 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

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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 4-Door. 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 model 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 included 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. 23
For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 28 Airbags P. 35
2Instrument Panel P. 65
Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Displays P. 78
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof *
P. 116
Adjusting the Seats P. 126
2 Features P. 143
Audio System *
P. 144 Audio System Basic Operation *
P. 147
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®*
P. 177
2 Driving P. 201
Before Driving P. 202 Towing a Trailer P. 207
Refueling P. 234 Fuel Economy P. 237
2Maintenance P. 239
Before Performing Maintenance P. 240 Maintenance Minder™ P. 243
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 278
Heating and Cooling *
System Maintenance P. 291
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 297
Tools P. 298 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 299
Overheating P. 311 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 313
2Information P. 323
Specifications P. 324 Identification Numbers P. 328
Emissions Testing P. 331 Warranty Coverages P. 333
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Contents
Child Safety P. 50 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 109 Security System P. 112 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 114
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 125
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 134 Heating and Cooling*
P. 140
Audio Error Messages *
P. 172 General Information on the Audio System *
P. 174
When Driving P. 211 Braking P. 229 Parking Your Vehicle P. 233
Accessories and Modifications P. 238
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 251 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 268
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 280 Battery P. 289 Remote Transmitter Care *
P. 290
Cleaning P. 292
Engine Does Not Start P. 306 Jump Starting P. 307 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 310
Fuses P. 318 Emergency Towing P. 321
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 329 Reporting Safety Defects P. 330
Authorized Manuals P. 335 Customer Service Information P. 336
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 23
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 143
DrivingP. 201
MaintenanceP. 239
Handling the UnexpectedP. 297
InformationP. 323
IndexP. 337
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 78)
❙Information Display *
(P 80)
❙Navigation System *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System *
(P 144)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Heating and Cooling *
System
(P 140)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 123)
❙Seat Heater Switches *
(P 139)
❙Ignition Switch (P 117)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P 124)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
)
System OFF) Button *
(P 223)
❙ECON Button *
(P 123)
❙Multi-Information Display *
(P 82)
❙Heated Mirror Button *
(P 123)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
)
System OFF) Button *
(P 223)

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 118)
❙Fog Lights*
(P 120)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 121)
❙Cruise Control Buttons *
(P 220)
❙Km/Mile Change Knob (P 78)
❙CLOCK Knob*
(P 98)
❙MENU Button *
(P 86)
❙ / / / Buttons *
(P 86)+–
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
System
Voice Control Buttons *
(P 177)
❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P 80, 82)
❙SOURCE Button*
(P 86)
❙ (Display/Information) Button *
(P 82)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Brightness Control (P 122)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls *
(P 125)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag
(P 38)
❙Parking Brake (P 229)
❙Glove Box (P 135)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 125)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 137)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P 214)
Manual Transmission
(P 217)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 253)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 235)
❙Driver’s Pocket
❙Trunk Release (P 109)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch *
(P 104)
❙Power Window Switches (P 114)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack*
(P 145)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 319)
❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 38)

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 59)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 57)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch*
(P 116)
❙Map Lights *
(P 134)
❙USB Adapter Cable *

(P 145)
❙Accessory Power
Socket *
(P 137)
❙Front Seat (P 126)
❙Seat Belts (P 28)
❙Side Airbags (P 42)
❙Rear Seat (P 132)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 55)
❙Ceiling Light (P 134)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P 45)
❙Coat Hook (P 138)
❙Grab Handle
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 251)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 121, 278)
❙Tires (P 280, 299)
❙Fog Lights *
(P 120, 272)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 101)
❙Power Door Mirrors*
(P 125)
❙Headlights (P 118, 268)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 118, 273)
❙How to Refuel (P 235)
❙High-Mount Brake Light *
(P 277)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 111)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 109)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 275)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 275)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 275)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 275)

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Quick Reference GuideEco Assist System*
(P 123)
Ambient Meter ● Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Blue green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button (P 123)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 75)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed. This message is displayed for a few seconds
when the ECON button is pressed.
Models with multi-information display
*
Not available on all models