2012 HONDA CIVIC engine

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uuGauges and DisplaysuGauges
Instrument Panel
■i-VTEC indicator
Comes on when the i-VTEC system switches
the low RPM cams to the high RPM cams. ■ REV indicators
Come on when the tachometer reading
approaches the red zone on a scale of one to
six.
■i-VTEC and REV Indicators *1REV Indicators
When the fifth indicator (red) comes on, the engine
has reached its maximum output.
When all the indicators are on, the tachometer
reading is on the verge of entering into the red zone.
i-VTEC Indicator
REV Indicators
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display*
Instrument Panel
Information Display *
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (SEL/RESET) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips. ■ Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is reset to “0.0”.
■Switching the Display
1Switching the display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Average Fuel A
Trip Meter A, Odometer
Average Fuel B
Trip Meter B, Odometer
Engine Oil Life
Range
Trip Meter A, Odometer
■Odometer
■Trip Meter1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation 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 remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder TM
.
2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 243
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.
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed. 2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 314
■Average Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
■Range
■Check Fuel Cap

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display *
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator *
, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the (display/information) button or the (SEL/RESET) knob to change the display.
■Switching the Display
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Genre AAA
Song AAA
Artist AAA
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Display/
Information
Button Fuel consumption
Audio/HFL
*
display Fuel consumption
Black screen
Full size analogue clock/
Wallpaper
2.4  engine models
Power monitor
1.8  engine models
2.4  engine models
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
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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™ P. 243
■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. 86
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Average fuel economy, range,
elapsed time, or average speed can be selected. 2 Customized Features P. 86
2.4  engine models
1Range
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. 86
1.8  engine models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada). ■
Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.
Use the multi-information display's customized features to correct the temperature. 2 Customized Features P. 86
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km. Engine horsepower usage while driving is
displayed in the power monitor.
“100%” indicates that horsepower is at its maximum.
Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system. 2 Refer to the navigation system manual
■Outside Temperature *
■Instant Fuel Economy *
■Power Monitor*
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
1Power Monitor
Engine horsepower is affected by external conditions
such as driving conditions, or vehicle condition. The
power monitor can compensate for some of these
variables, but different readings may be displayed.
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
*1Turn-by-Turn Directions
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 86
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
Instrument Panel
*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting
*3: Default Setting for 1.8 ℓ engine models
*4: Default Setting for 2.4 ℓ engine models
*5: Refer to the navigation system manual for complete details.Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Customize Settings Display SetupSelect
Wallpaper
Select the full-size analogue clock or the wallpaper. Clock
*2
/Image 1/Image 2/
Image 3
Import
Wallpaper Import an image file for a new wallpaper. Three images can be stored.
2Importing Wallpapers
from USB P. 93
Delete
Wallpaper Delete an image file for a wallpaper. Image 1/Image 2/Image 3
Trip Meter
Item to
Display Select an item to be displayed along with average
fuel economy.
Range
*2
/Elapsed time/
Average speed
Select an item to be displayed along with the instant
fuel economy. Average Fuel
*2
/Range/
Elapsed time/Average speed
Welcome Screen Select whether the welcome screen comes on or not
when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
. On
*2
/Off
Color Theme Changes the color of the screen. Blue *3
/Red *4
/Amber/Gray
Turn by Turn Display *1, *5 Select whether the turn-by-turn display comes on or
not during the route guidance.
On
*2
/Off
Language
Selection Changes the displayed language. English
*2
/French/Spanish
1.8  engine models
2.4  engine models

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, to
lock and unlock the doors and to open the
trunk. You can also use the remote
transmitter*
to lock and unlock the doors and
to open the trunk.
There is a panic button in the remote
transmitter.
■Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 112
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to the electronics: • Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
• Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
• Keep the keys away from liquids.
• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Black
* Not available on all models