2012 HONDA CIVIC audio

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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 GuideFeatures (P 143)
Audio system *
(P 144) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
Audio Display
AM Button FM Button (Power) Button
CD Button
AUX Button CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
SCAN Button Preset Buttons (1-6)
SKIP/SEEK Button
Button
SETUP Button
Selector Knob
Button (Sound) Button
SKIP/SEEK Button

(P 147)On models with information display
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
002300
75°F miles
(P 155)On models with multi-information display
Multi-Information Display
AM Button FM Button
SCAN Button
SKIP/SEEK Button
Selector Knob
Button
(Sound)
Button *
(Power)
Button
CD Button
AUX Button CD Slot
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons (1-6)
Button
SETUP ButtonSKIP/SEEK ButtonPHONE Button
*
●
Audio Remote Controls *
(P 156)
● / Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.
● SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
● / Button
Radio: Press and release to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
/ / / Button+–
SOURCE
Button
+–

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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
123456
Genre AAA
Song AAA
Artist AAA
200
24.0
123456
123456
123456
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

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is in
(P.
If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK
(0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display *
:
• In LOCK
(0 : "REMOVE KEY."
• In ACCESSORY
(q : "RETURN IGNITION SWITCH
TO LOCK (0) POSITION" The buzzer will stop when
you take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK
(0 to ACCESSORY
(q , turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission models
All models
(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
(w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON
(w when you let go of
the key.
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without the navigation system.
Audio System *
About Your Audio System ................ 144
USB Adapter Cable *
........................ 145
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 145 Audio System Theft Protection *
....... 146
Audio System Basic Operation *
..... 147
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 148
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 149
Playing a CD .................................... 151
Models with information display
Audio System Basic Operation *
..... 155
Audio Remote Controls *
.................. 156
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 157
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 158
Playing a CD .................................... 161
Playing an iPod ®
............................... 164
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 167 Playing Bluetooth ®
Audio................. 170
Models with multi-information displayAudio Error Messages *
CD Player......................................... 172 iPod ®
/USB Flash Drive ...................... 173
General Information on the Audio System *
Recommended CDs ......................... 174
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives .... 176
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®*
Using HFL ........................................ 177
HFL Menus ...................................... 179
* Not available on all models