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Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic SedanInstrument Panel (P 65)
U. S.
Canada
U. S.
Canada
Syste m In di ca tor s
Malfu nction
In dica to r Lam p
Low Oil Pressure
In dica to r
Ch argi ng S yst em
In dica to r
A nti-lo ck Brak e
S ystem (ABS)
In dica to r
Veh icle Stability
A ssist (VSA
®) Syst em
In dica to r
VSA
® OFF In dicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
*/
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Ind icator
*
Elec tr ic Power
Steering (EPS)
In dicato r
Ligh ts R emi nd ers
Ligh ts On In dicator
Hig h B eam In dicato r
F o g L igh t In dicato r
*
Imm ob ilizer Sys tem
Ind icator Seat Belt R
eminder
In dicato r
System Indicat ors
Cru ise Con trol
Ind icator*
Sy stem Message
Ind icator*
Parking Brake
and Brake Syst em
Ind icator S
upp lemental
Re straint Syst em
Ind icator
Side Ai rb ag Off
Ind icator
Doo r Op en In dicato r
Cruise M ain Indic ator
*
T acho meter Instant Fuel
Econ
omy G aug e
*
Speed om et er
Fu el Gau ge
S e curity Alarm
S y stem Indica to r
*Shi ft Lever Position Indicator*
Lo w Fu el In dicat or
Gauges (P 78 )/Information Display* (P 80)/
Multi-Information Display
* (P 82 )/System Indicators (P 66)
Trunk Open In dicator
ECO N M ode Indicato r
*
TPMS Ind icator*
T u rn Sign al and
H aza rd Warning
In dic ators
H ig h Te mperat ur e
In dicato r
Low Te mperatu re
In dicato r
M aintena nce Minder
Ind icator
*
Dayti me Ru nnin g
Lights Indicator*
Wash er Level
Ind icator*
i- VTEC
I ndic ator
RE V
I ndic ator
2. 4 ℓ engi ne mod els
A m bient Meter*
* No t avai lable on all m odel s
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Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic SedanMaintenance (P 239)
Under the Hood (P 251)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 268)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 278)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 280)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and se t the heating and cooling
* system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling
* system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.
●Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator
comes on P. 315
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P. 315
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 313
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display*
Instrument Panel
Information Display*
The information display shows the odome ter, 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 kilome ters that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilomete rs 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 pr ess and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to “0.0”.
■Switching the Display
1 Switching 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 Meter1 Trip 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 Displays uInformation 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. Wh en 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.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 314
■Average Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
■Range
■Check Fuel Cap
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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-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 econom y 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 si nce 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. Averag e fuel economy, range,
elapsed time, or average speed can be selected.
2 Customized Features P. 86
2.4 ℓ 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 ℓ engine models
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY
( q or
LOCK ( 0 while driving, the e ngine will shut down
and all steering and brake pow er assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
( N, as you will lose
engine braking (and acceleration) pe rformance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the under spoiler:
•Parking the vehicle by a parking block
•Parallel parking along the road shoulder
•Driving towards the bottom of a hill
•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
•Driving on a road with potholes.
2.4 ℓ engine models
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