2012 HONDA CIVIC fuel cap

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Quick Reference Guide
VSA®
OFF Button (P 224)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®
) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ®
comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ®
on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control *
(P 220)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press once you have
received the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P 225)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
–/SET
U.S. models only
Refueling (P 234)
a Push the fuel fill door
release handle.
b Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the cap.
c Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number
91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
1.8  engine models
2.4  engine models

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages *
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages *
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (display/information) button to see the message
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
● Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 314
●
Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 120
●
Appears when washer fluid gets low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 267Canadian models
* 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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uuRefuelinguHow to Refuel
Driving
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
"TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline" standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com .
■ Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 liters)
How to Refuel
1.Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the rear.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Push on the fuel fill door release handle at
the foot of the driver’s seat.
uThe fuel fill door opens.
1How to Refuel
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel. • Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Push

uuRefuelinguHow to Refuel
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Driving
4. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a
release of air, wait until this stops, then turn
the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap.
5. Place the fuel fill cap in the holder.
6. Insert the filler nozzle fully.
uWhen the tank is full, the fuel nozzle will
click off automatically. This leaves space
in the fuel tank in case the fuel expands
with a change in the temperature.
7. After filling, replace the fuel fill cap,
tightening it until you hear it click at least
once.
uShut the fuel fill door by hand.
1How to Refuel
The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.
If the fuel nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump's fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.
Do not continue to add fuel after the nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.
Cap
Cap
Holder

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks■Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■ What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer. ■ What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■ The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed. ■ What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
uIf not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
uThe message should go off.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described above.
■Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: DX, LX and HF models
*2: EX and EX-L models
ModelHonda Civic 4-Door
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating U.S.: 3,660 lbs (1,660 kg) *1
Canada: 1,660 kg *1
U.S.: 3,792 lbs (1,720 kg) *2
Canada: 1,720 kg *2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 1,985 lbs (900 kg)
*1
Canada: 900 kg *1
U.S.: 2,029 lbs (920 kg) *2
Canada: 920 kg *2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 1,742 lbs (790 kg) *1
Canada: 790 kg *1
U.S.: 1,786 lbs (810 kg) *2
Canada: 810 kg *2
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant Type SP-10
1.8  engine models■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer Fluid
Displacement110 cu-in (1,798 cm 3
)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11GS
DENSO DXU22HCR-D11S
Fuel: TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
Capacity/Type36AH(5)/45AH(20)
36AH(5)/47AH(20)
38AH(5)/47AH(20)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs
*3: Not available on all models
Headlights (Low Beam)51W (HB4)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights28/8W
Brake/Taillights 21/5W
Back-Up Lights21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights3CP
High-Mount Brake Light 21W
Rear License Plate Light5W
Trunk Light 5W
Interior Lights
Map Lights *38W
Ceiling Light8W

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Vehicle Specifications
ModelHonda Civic 4-Door
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating U.S.: 3,924 lbs (1,780 kg)
Canada: 1,780 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 2,116 lbs (960 kg)
Canada: 960 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 1,830 lbs (830 kg)
Canada: 830 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant Type SP-10
2.4  engine models■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer Fluid
Displacement144 cu-in (2,354 cm 3
)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B-11S
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
Fuel: TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
Capacity/Type38AH(5)/47AH(20)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)51W (HB4)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights 28/8W
Brake/Taillights21/5W
Back-Up Lights 21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights 3CP
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light 5W
Trunk Light5W
Interior Lights Map Lights 8W
Ceiling Light 8W