2012 HONDA CIVIC display

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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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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

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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

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Quick Reference GuideInstrument Panel (P 65)
U. S.
Canada
U. S.
Canada
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®
) System
Indicator
VSA ®
OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator*
/
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator * Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator
Lights Reminders Lights On Indicator
High Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator *
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Cruise Control
Indicator *
System Message
Indicator *
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door Open Indicator Cruise Main Indicator*
Tachometer Instant Fuel
Economy Gauge
*
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security Alarm
System Indicator * Shift Lever Position Indicator
*Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 78)/Information Display *
(P 80) /
Multi-Information Display *
(P 82) /System Indicators (P 66)
Trunk Open Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator *
TPMS Indicator * Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator *
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator *
Washer Level
Indicator *
i-VTEC
Indicator
REV
Indicator2.4  engine models
Ambient Meter
*
*
Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Heating and Cooling*
System (P 140)
● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed and airflow.
● Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to select the vents air flows from.
● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.
● Use the button for maximum cool setting.
● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
Fan Control Dial
(Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror *
) Button
(Windshield
Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button *
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard
vents.
Button
Button
Button
*
(Recirculation) Button
Temperature
Control Dial Button
Button
Clock
(P 98)
a Press the CLOCK knob to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.
b Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
hours.
c Press the CLOCK knob. The display
switches to minute adjustment.
d Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.
e Press the CLOCK knob to complete clock adjustment.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system

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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
+–