2012 Honda Civic Sedan Owners Manual

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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 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 Eco Assist System.......................................... 7 ECON Button ............................................ 123 Elapsed Time .............................................. 84 2012 Civic SedanCIVIC 4D-31TR3600.book 339 ページ２０１１年２月１４日　月曜日　午後２時５１分 INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 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 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 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 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 QRG Home 339 2012 Civic SedanCIVIC 4D-31TR3600.book 340 ページ２０１１年２月１４日　月曜日　午後２時５１分 INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z QRG Home 340 HFL Status Display.................................... 178 Making a Call .......................................... 195 Options During a Call .............................. 200 Phone Setup ............................................ 183 Receiving a Call ....................................... 199 Speed Dial ............................................... 192 To Clear the System................................. 190 To Create a Security PIN........................... 188 Hazard Warning Button............................... 2 Head Restraints......................................... 129 Headlights................................................. 118 Aiming .................................................... 268 Automatic Operation ............................... 119 Dimming ......................................... 118, 120 Operating ................................................ 118 Heaters (Seat)............................................ 139 Heating and Cooling System.................... 140 Cooling ................................................... 142 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 142 Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 291 Heating ................................................... 141 HFL (HandsFreeLink®) ............................... 177 High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73 Identification Numbers ............................ 328 Engine and Transmission.......................... 328 Vehicle Identification ............................... 328 Ignition Switch.......................................... 117 Illumination Control................................. 122 Knob....................................................... 122 Immobilizer System .................................. 112 Indicator.................................................... 74 Indicators .................................................... 66 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 69 Charging System ............................... 67, 313 CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 221 CRUISE MAIN .................................... 75, 220 Daytime Running Lights............................. 71 Door Open .......................................... 27, 70 ECON Mode...................................... 75, 123 EPS (Electric Power Steering System) ........................................... 71, 315 Fog Light................................................... 73 High Temperature ..................................... 69 High-Beam ................................................ 73 Immobilizer System ................................... 74 i-VTEC................................................. 75, 79 Lights On .................................................. 73 Low Fuel ................................................... 68 Low Oil Pressure................................ 66, 313 Low Temperature ...................................... 74 Low Tire Pressure .............................. 72, 225 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS............. 72, 225, 226 Maintenance Minder ......................... 75, 243 Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 67, 314 Parking Brake and Brake System........ 66, 315 REV ..................................................... 75, 79 Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 29, 68 Security System Alarm ............................... 74 Shift Position............................................. 67 Side Airbag Off ................................... 48, 73 Supplemental Restraint System ........... 46, 69 System Message ....................................... 72 TPMS ................................................ 71, 227 Transmission ............................................. 68 Trunk Open .............................................. 71 Turn Signal ............................................... 73 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System ............................................ 70, 223 VSA® OFF.......................................... 70, 224 Washer Level ............................................ 75 Information .............................................. 323 Information Display ................................... 80 Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 78, 85 Instrument Panel........................................ 65 Brightness Control .................................. 122 Interior Lights........................................... 134 Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 125 i-VTEC and REV Indicators ......................... 79 Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 302 Jump Starting........................................... 307 Key Number Tag ...................................... 100 Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 102 2012 Civic SedanCIVIC 4D-31TR3600.book 341 ページ２０１１年２月１４日　月曜日　午後２時５１分 INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Keys............................................................. 99 Lockout Prevention ................................. 102 Master Keys .............................................. 99 Number Tag............................................ 100 Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 104 Remote Transmitter ................................ 101 Types and Functions.................................. 99 Valet Key ................................................ 100 Won’t Turn ............................................... 19 Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 214 Language (HFL) ........................................ 178 LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 55 Lights ................................................ 118, 268 Automatic............................................... 119 Bulb Replacement ................................... 268 Daytime Running Lights .......................... 120 Fog Lights ............................................... 120 High-Beam Indicator ................................. 73 Interior.................................................... 134 Light Switches......................................... 118 Lights On Indicator.................................... 73 Turn Signals ............................................ 118 Load Limits ............................................... 205 Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 99 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 105 Childproof Door Locks ............................ 104 From Inside ............................................. 103 From Outside .......................................... 101 Keys .......................................................... 99 Using a Key ............................................. 102 Lockout Prevention System...................... 102 Low Battery Charge.................................. 313 Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 68 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 313 Lower Anchors............................................ 55 Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 324, 326 Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 205 Maintenance............................................. 239 Battery .................................................... 289 Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 266 Cleaning.................................................. 292 Coolant ................................................... 261 Heating and Cooling System.................... 291 Maintenance Minder™............................ 243 Oil ........................................................... 255 Precautions.............................................. 240 Radiator .................................................. 262 Remote Transmitter ................................. 290 Replacing Light Bulbs............................... 268 Safety...................................................... 241 Service Items ................................... 245, 249 Tires ........................................................ 280 Transmission Fluid ................................... 263 Under the Hood ...................................... 251 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 314 Manual Transmission................................ 217 Map Lights ................................................ 134 Maximum Load Limit ............................... 205 Meters, Gauges........................................... 78 Mirrors ...................................................... 125 Adjusting ................................................ 125 Door ....................................................... 125 Exterior ................................................... 125 Interior Rearview ..................................... 125 Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 238 Moonroof ................................................. 116 MP3 ........................................... 151, 161, 167 Multi-Information Display ......................... 82 Numbers (Identification).......................... 328 Odometer ............................................. 80, 83 Oil (Engine)............................................... 254 Adding.................................................... 257 Checking................................................. 255 Displaying Oil Life............................ 243, 247 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 313 Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 254 Viscosity .................................................. 254 Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 253 Moonroof ............................................... 116 Power Windows...................................... 114 QRG Home 341 2012 Civic SedanCIVIC 4D-31TR3600.book 342 ページ２０１１年２月１４日　月曜日　午後２時５１分 INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z QRG Home 342 Trunk....................................................... 109 Outside Temperature Display .................... 85 Overheating .............................................. 311 Panic Mode ............................................... 113 Parking ...................................................... 233 Parking Brake............................................ 229 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 315 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 47 Passing Indicators ..................................... 118 Power Windows........................................ 114 Precautions While Driving........................ 213 Rain......................................................... 213 Pregnant Women ....................................... 33 Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 299 Radiator..................................................... 262 Radio (AM/FM).................................. 149, 158 Radio Data System (RDS).................. 150, 160 Range .................................................... 81, 84 RDS (Radio Data System).................. 150, 160 Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 331 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...................................................... 123 Rear Seats (Folding Down)....................... 132 Rearview Mirror........................................ 125 Refueling .................................................. 234 Fuel Gauge................................................ 78 Gasoline.................................. 234, 324, 326 Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68 Regulations............................... 226, 283, 329 Remote Transmitter ................................. 101 Replacement Battery .................................................... 290 Bulbs....................................................... 268 Fuses............................................... 318, 319 Tires ........................................................ 286 Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 278 Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 330 Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 80, 83 Safe Driving ................................................ 23 Safety Check ............................................... 27 Safety Labels............................................... 63 Safety Message........................................... 22 Seat Belts .................................................... 28 Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 32 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 30 Checking................................................... 34 Fastening .................................................. 31 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 57 Pregnant Women ...................................... 33 Reminder .................................................. 29 Warning Indicator ............................... 29, 68 Seat Heaters ............................................. 139 Seats.......................................................... 126 Adjusting ................................................ 126 Front Seats.............................................. 126 Rear Seats............................................... 132 Seat Heaters ........................................... 139 Security System ........................................ 112 Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 74 Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 74 SEL/RESET Knob.................................... 80, 82 Select Lever ................................ 15, 215, 217 Operation ................................. 15, 216, 217 Releasing ................................................ 310 Won’t Move ........................................... 310 Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54 Selector Knob (Audio) ..................... 147, 155 Setting the Clock........................................ 98 Shift Lever .................................. 15, 215, 217 Shift Position Indicator ...................... 67, 216 Shifting (Transmission) .................... 215, 217 Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 32 Side Airbags ............................................... 42 Cutoff System........................................... 44 Off Indicator ............................................. 44 Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 45 Snow Tires ................................................ 288 Spare Tire ................................. 299, 325, 327 Spark Plugs ....................................... 324, 326 Specifications ........................................... 324 Specified Fuel ........................... 234, 324, 326 Speedometer.............................................. 78 2012 Civic SedanCIVIC 4D-31TR3600.book 343 ページ２０１１年２月１４日　月曜日　午後２時５１分 INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 38 Starting the Engine.................................. 211 Does Not Start ........................................ 306 Engine Switch Buzzer.............................. 117 Jump Starting ......................................... 307 Steering Wheel ........................................ 124 Adjusting ................................................ 124 Stopping ................................................... 233 Summer Tires............................................ 288 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 38 Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................. 2, 3, 117 System Message Indicator ......................... 72 Tachometer ................................................ 78 Temperature High Temperature Indicator ...................... 69 Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74 Outside Temperature Display .................... 85 Temperature Sensor .................................. 85 Time (Setting)............................................. 98 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..................................................... 225 Indicator ............................. 71, 72, 316, 317 Tires .......................................................... 280 Air Pressure............................. 281, 325, 327 Checking and Maintaining ...................... 280 Inspection ............................................... 280 Labeling.................................................. 281 Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 299 Regulations ............................................. 283 Rotation .................................................. 287 Spare Tire ................................ 299, 325, 327 Summer .................................................. 288 Tire Chains .............................................. 288 Wear Indicators ....................................... 285 Winter..................................................... 288 Tools .......................................................... 298 Towing a Trailer ....................................... 207 Equipment and Accessories ..................... 208 Load Limits .............................................. 207 Towing Your Vehicle................................ 210 Emergency .............................................. 321 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 225 Indicator.............................. 71, 72, 316, 317 Transmission ..................................... 215, 217 Automatic ............................................... 215 Fluid ................................................ 263, 264 Manual.................................................... 217 Number................................................... 328 Shift Position Indicator....................... 67, 216 Trip Meter ............................................. 80, 83 Troubleshooting ....................................... 297 Blown Fuse...................................... 318, 319 Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 19 Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 20 Emergency Towing .................................. 321 Engine Won’t Start .................................. 306 Noise When Braking .................................. 20 Overheating ............................................ 311 Premium Gasoline ........................... 234, 326 Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 299 Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 19, 104 Select Lever Won’t Move......................... 310 Warning Indicators .................................... 66 Trunk......................................................... 109 Lid........................................................... 109 Light Bulb........................................ 324, 326 Turn Signals .............................................. 118 Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 73 Unlocking the Doors ................................ 101 Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ......................................... 11 USB Adapter Cable........................... 144, 145 USB Flash Drives ....................................... 176 Valet Key................................................... 100 Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5 Vehicle Identification Number ................ 328 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 223 Off Button............................................... 224 Off Indicator.............................................. 70 System Indicator........................................ 70 Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 254, 325, 327 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 223 QRG Home 343 2012 Civic SedanCIVIC 4D-31TR3600.book 344 ページ２０１１年２月１４日　月曜日　午後２時５１分 INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Wallpaper.................................................... 93 Warning and Information Messages ......... 76 Warning Indicator On/Blinking................ 313 Warning Labels ........................................... 63 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately)............................................... 333 Watts ................................................. 324, 326 Wear Indicators (Tire)............................... 285 Wheel Cover.............................................. 303 Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)............ 302 Window Washers...................................... 121 Adding/Refilling Fluid............................... 267 Switch ..................................................... 121 Windows (Opening and Closing)............. 114 Windshield ................................................ 121 Cleaning.................................................. 295 Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 142 Washer Fluid............................................ 267 Wiper Blades ........................................... 278 Wipers and Washers ................................ 121 Winter Tires............................................... 288 Snow Tires............................................... 288 Tire Chains .............................................. 288 Wipers and Washers ................................. 121 Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 278 WMA ......................................... 151, 161, 167 Worn Tires................................................. 280 QRG Home 344 2012 Civic Sedan

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