mirror HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 50 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 109Security System P. 112 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 114
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117Adjusting 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. 280Battery 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. 329Reporting 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
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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❙Door Mirror Controls* (P 125)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag
(P 38)
❙Parking Brake (P 229)
❙Glove Box (P 135)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 125)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 137)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P 214)
Manual Transmission
(P 217)❙Hood Release Handle (P 253)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 235)
❙Driver’s Pocket
❙Trunk Release (P 109)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch* (P 104)
❙Power Window Switches (P 114)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack* (P 145)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 319)
❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 38)
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❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 59)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 57)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch* (P 116)
❙Map Lights* (P 134)
❙USB Adapter Cable*
(P 145)
❙Accessory Power
Socket* (P 137)
❙Front Seat (P 126)
❙Seat Belts (P 28)
❙Side Airbags (P 42)
❙Rear Seat (P 132)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 55)
❙Ceiling Light (P 134)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P 45)
❙Coat Hook (P 138)
❙Grab Handle
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❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 251)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 121)
❙Tires (P 280)
❙Fog Lights *(P 120)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 101)
❙Power Door Mirrors* (P 125)
❙Headlights (P 118)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 118)
❙How to Refuel (P 235)
❙High-Mount Brake Light* (P 277)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 111)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 109)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 275)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 275)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 275)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 275)
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(P 27 8 )
(P 27 3)
( P 29 9)
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Quick Reference Guide - 2012 Civic SedanSafe Driving (P 23)
Airbags (P 35)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 50)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 62)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 27)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 28)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Steering Wheel (P 124)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 103)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Trunk (P 109)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Pull the trunk release.
• Press the trunk release button*.
• Turn the key in the cylinder on the trunk*.
Power Door Mirrors*
(P 125)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Trunk Release
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 114)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
OFF position, each passenger's window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
ON position (indicator is on), each
passenger's window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator
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Not available on all models
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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 ma ximum cool setting.
● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.
● Press the button to de frost 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)
aPress the CLOCK knob to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.
bTurn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
hours.
cPress the CLOCK knob. The display
switches to minute adjustment.
dTurn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.
ePress 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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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 98
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 104
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
*........ 105
Opening and Closing the Trunk .......109
Security System ................................ 112
Immobilizer System .......................... 112
Security System Alarm
*.................... 112Opening and Closing the Windows .....114
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*...... 116Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 117
Turn Signals ..................................... 118
Light Switches.................................. 118
Fog Lights
*...................................... 120
Daytime Running Lights ................... 120
Wipers and Washers ........................ 121
Brightness Control ........................... 122
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 123
ECON Button
*................................. 123
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 124Adjusting the Mirrors
.......................125
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 125
Power Door Mirrors
*....................... 125
Adjusting the Seats ..........................126
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 126
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 134
Interior Lights .................................. 134
Interior Convenience Items .............. 135
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 140
Using Vents, Heating and A/C*........ 140
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 20 minutes.
ECON Button*
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve yo ur fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmission, heating and cooling system, and cruise
control.
1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.
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