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Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the Nati onal Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an inve stigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists
in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA:
You may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
http://www.safercar.gov ;
or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W ash ington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from .
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which c ould cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. .
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http://www.tc.gc.ca/r oad sa fe ty
For more
information on re porting s a fe ty d efe cts o r a b o ut m otor vehicle safety, go to
(TTY: 1-800-424-9
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Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle uses "readiness codes," as part of its onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states refer to these codes during testing to see if your vehicle's emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read if you go thro ugh the testing just after the battery has
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, tu rn the ignition switch to ON
(w, without starting the
engine. The malfunction indicator lamp will co me on for several seconds. If it then
goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are
not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the ac celerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in
(P (automatic transmission) or (N (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is
disconnected, and set again only after several days of
driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.
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7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows,
drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may
vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds
because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
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Warranty Coverages
■U.S. Owners
Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty – covers your new vehicle, except for the
emissions control systems and accessorie s, against defects in materials and
workmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty – these two warranties cover your ve hicle’s emissions control systems.
Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for
exact information.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty – a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered
by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – all exterior body panels are covered for
rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.
Accessory Limited Warranty – Honda accessories are covered under this
warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other
factors. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty – covers all Honda replacement parts
against defects in mate rials and workmanship.
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Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all th ese warranties. Please read the 2012 Honda
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the 2012 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
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Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners:
The publications listed below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can
order a manual by phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at
www.helminc.com .
Make an inquiry to Helm Inc. at (800) 7 82-4356 if you are interested in ordering
other models' or other years' manuals.
Publication
Form NumberForm Description
31TR36002012 Honda Civic 4-Door Owner’s Manual
31TR38002012 Honda Civic Navigation
System Owner’s Manual
31TR3M002012 Honda Civic Service History
31TR3A002012 Honda Civic 4-Door Technology Reference Guide (DX)
31TR3B002012 Honda Civic 4-Door Technology Reference Guide (LX/HF)
31TR3C002012 Honda Civic 4-Door Technology Reference Guide (EX/EX-L/Si)
31TR3D002012 Honda Civic 4-Door Technology Reference Guide (EX/EX-L/Si with Navigation)
HON-R Order Form for Previous Years-
Indicate Year and Model Desired
1 Authorized Manuals
For Canadian Owners:
Si vous avez besoin d' un Manuel du Conducteur en
français, veuillez demande r à votre concessionnaire
de commander le numéro de pièce 33TR3C00
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Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009 Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: Honda_cr@ch.honda.com
In Puerto Rico and the
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number P. 328
•Date of purchase
•Odometer reading of your vehicle
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem
•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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INDEX
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 231
Accessories and Modifications ................ 238
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 137
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 261
Engine Oil ............................................... 254
Washer ................................................... 267
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 254
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 133
Front Seats.............................................. 126
Head Restraints ....................................... 129
Mirrors.................................................... 125
Rear Seats ............................................... 132
Steering Wheel ....................................... 124
Temperature ............................................. 85
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ...................................... 140
Cooling................................................... 142
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 142
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 291
Heating................................................... 141
Air Pressure .............................. 281, 325, 327
Airbags ....................................................... 35
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 41
After a Collision ........................................ 39
Airbag Care .............................................. 49
Event Data Recorder ................................. 21
Front Airbags (SRS) ................................... 38 Indicator ........................................ 46
, 69, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 47
Sensors ...................................................... 35
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 44
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 45
AM/FM Radio .................................... 149, 158
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 231
Indicator .................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 133
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 156
Audio System ............................................ 144
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 148, 157
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 145
Error Messages ........................................ 172
General Information ................................ 174
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 167
Reactivating ............................................. 146
Recommended CDs ................................. 174
Recommended Devices ............................ 176
Remote Controls ..................................... 156
Security Code .......................................... 146
Theft Protection ....................................... 146
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 145
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 176
Authorized Manuals ................................. 335
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 105
Customize ................................... 88, 92, 106
Automatic Lighting .................................. 119
Automatic Transmission ........................... 214 Creeping ................................................. 214
Fluid ........................................................ 263
Kickdown ................................................ 214
Operating the Shift Lever................... 15, 216
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 310
Shifting ................................................... 215
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 145
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 81, 84
Average Speed ........................................... 84
B
Battery...................................................... 289
Charging System Indicator................. 67, 313
Jump Starting .......................................... 307
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 289
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 290
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 28
Beverage Holders ..................................... 136
Bluetooth
® Audio ..................................... 170
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 177
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 61
Brake System ............................................ 229
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 231
Brake Assist System ................................. 232
Fluid ........................................................ 266
Foot Brake............................................... 230
Indicator............................................ 66, 315
Parking Brake .......................................... 229
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 122
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Bulb Replacement..................................... 268
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light,
Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 275
Fog Lights ................................................ 272
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 273
Headlights ............................................... 268
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 277
Rear License Plate Light............................ 276
Bulb Specifications............................ 324, 326
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas................................ 62
Carrying Cargo.................................. 203, 205
CD Player........................................... 151, 161
Certification Label.................................... 328
Changing Bulbs......................................... 268
Charging System Indicator................. 67, 313
Child Safety................................................. 50
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 111
Child Seat.................................................... 50
Booster Seats ............................................. 61
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 52
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 53
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt.................................... 57
Larger Children .......................................... 60
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 52
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Using a Tether ........................................... 59
Childproof Door Locks............................. 104
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 294
Cleaning the Interior................................ 292
Clock............................................................ 98
Clutch Fluid............................................... 266
Coat Hook................................................. 138
Compact Spare Tire.................. 299, 325, 327
Console Compartment............................. 135
Controls....................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 261
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 262
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 261
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 311
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 214
Cruise Control........................................... 220
Indicator.................................................... 75
Cup Holders.............................................. 136
Customer Service Information................. 336
Customized Features.................................. 86
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 120
Dead Battery............................................. 307
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows................................................. 142
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 329
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 118
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 125
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 255
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 118
Display/Information Button...................... 82
Door Mirrors............................................. 125
Doors.......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door Open Indicator ........................... 27, 70
Keys.......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside...................................... 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 101
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 283
Driving...................................................... 201
Automatic Transmission .......................... 214
Braking ................................................... 229
Cruise Control ........................................ 220
Shifting Gear .................................. 215, 217
Starting the Engine ................................. 211
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 291
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 7
ECON Button............................................ 123
Elapsed Time.............................................. 84
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Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 71, 315
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 223
Emergency................................................ 321
Emergency Trunk Opener....................... 111
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 331
Engine....................................................... 328
Coolant .................................................. 261
Jump Starting ......................................... 307
Oil .......................................................... 254
Starting................................................... 211
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 117
Engine Coolant........................................ 261
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 262
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 261
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 311
Engine Oil................................................. 254
Adding ................................................... 257
Checking ................................................ 255
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 243, 247
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 313
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 254
EPS (Electric Power Steering
System).............................................. 71, 315
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide).................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning).......................... 294
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 125
F
Features..................................................... 143
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 291
Oil ........................................................... 258
Flat Tire..................................................... 299
Floor Mats................................................. 293
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 263
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 266
Engine Coolant ........................................ 261
Manual Transmission ............................... 264
Windshield Washer .................................. 267
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 73
Folding Down the Rear Seats.................. 132
Foot Brake................................................. 230
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 38
Front Seats................................................ 126
Adjusting................................................. 126
Fuel...................................................... 16, 234
Economy................................................. 237
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 78, 85
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range .................................................. 81, 84
Recommendation .................................... 234
Refueling ................................................. 234
Fuel Economy............................................ 237
Fuel Fill Cap......................................... 16, 236
Message .................................................. 314
Fuel Fill Door....................................... 16, 235
Fuses.......................................................... 318
Inspecting and Changing......................... 320
Locations......................................... 318, 319
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Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 237
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Information ............................................. 234
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 78, 85
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling................................................. 234
Gauges........................................................ 78
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 215
Manual Transmission ............................... 218
Glass (care)................................................ 295
Glove Box.................................................. 135
H
Halogen Bulbs.................................. 268, 272
Handling the Unexpected........................ 297
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................. 177
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 191
Automatic Transferring............................ 189
Caller’s ID Information............................. 189
HFL Buttons............................................. 177
HFL Menus .............................................. 179
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