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    This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and

    This ownerfind descripparticular m

    Images throrepresent fenot all, modfeatures.

    This ownerCanada.

    The informain effect at reserves theor design aobligation.

    2 Safe Driving P. 23For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 28 Airbags P. 35

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    00X31-TR0-6000 2011 American H should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

    s manual covers all models of the Civic 2-Door. You may tions of equipment and features that are not on your odel.

    ughout this owners manual (including the front cover) atures and equipment that are available on some, but els. Your particular model may not have some of these

    s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and

    tion and specifications included in this publication were the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. right, however, to discontinue or change specifications

    t any time without notice and without incurring any

    2 InstrumentIndicators P. 66

    2 Controls P.Setting the ClockOpening and CloAdjusting the Sea

    2 Features P.Audio System* PBluetooth Hand

    2 Driving P. 1Before Driving P.Refueling P. 227

    2 MaintenanBefore PerforminChecking and MHeating and Coo

    2 Handling tTools P. 292Overheating P. 3

    2 InformatioSpecifications P.Emissions Testing

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    Index Index

    Home Book Table of Contents

    TOC Chapter Table of Contents

    Navigation Key

    onda Motor Co, Inc. - All Rights Reserved Panel P. 65Gauges and Displays P. 78

    97 P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99sing the Moonroof* P. 113ts P. 123

    139. 140 Audio System Basic Operation* P. 143sFreeLink* P. 173

    97198 Towing a Trailer P. 203

    Fuel Economy P. 230

    ce P. 233g Maintenance P. 234 Maintenance Minder P. 237aintaining Wiper Blades P. 272ling* System Maintenance P. 285

    he Unexpected P. 291If a Tire Goes Flat P. 293

    05 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 307

    n P. 317318 Identification Numbers P. 322 P. 325 Warranty Coverages P. 327

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    Child Safety P. 50 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63

    Opening and Operating theInterior Lights

    Audio Error M

    When DrivingAccessories an

    Maintenance Checking andCleaning P. 28

    Engine Does NFuses P. 312

    Devices that EAuthorized M

    Quick Reference Guide P. 2

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    2012 Civic CoupeClosing the Trunk P. 106 Security System P. 109 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 111 Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 114 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 122/Interior Convenience Items P. 130 Heating and Cooling* P. 136

    essages* P. 168 General Information on the Audio System* P. 170

    P. 204 Braking P. 222 Parking Your Vehicle P. 226d Modifications P. 231

    Under the Hood P. 245 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 262 Maintaining Tires P. 274 Battery P. 283 Remote Transmitter Care* P. 2846

    ot Start P. 300 Jump Starting P. 301 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 304Emergency Towing P. 316

    mit Radio Waves P. 323 Reporting Safety Defects P. 324anuals P. 329 Customer Service Information P. 330

    HandlinSafe Driving P. 23

    nstrument Panel P. 65

    Controls P. 97

    Features P. 139

    Driving P. 197

    Maintenance P. 233

    the Unexpected P. 291

    Information P. 317

    Index P. 331

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    Visual Index ECON Button* (P120)

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    Index System Indicators (P66) Gauges (P78) Information Display* (P80)

    Navigation System* () See Navigation System Manual

    Audio System* (P140)

    Hazard Warning Button

    Heating and Cooling* System (P136)

    Rear Window Defogger (P120)

    Seat Heater Switches* (P135) Ignition Switch (P114)

    (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System OFF) Button* (P216)

    Heated Mirror Button* (P120)

    (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System OFF) Button* (P216)

    Steering Wheel Adjustments (P121)

    Multi-Information Display* (P82)

    * Not available on all models

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    Fog Lights* (P117)

    Wipers/Washers (P118)

    Cruise Control Buttons* (P213)

    Km/Mile Change Knob (P78) CLOCK Knob* (P98)

    MENU Button* (P86)

    / / / Buttons* (P86)+

    Navigation System Voice Control Buttons () See Navigation System Manual

    Bluetooth HandsFreeLink System Voice Control Buttons* (P173)

    (SEL/RESET) Knob (P80)

    SOURCE Button* (P86)

    (Display/Information) Button* (P82)

    Horn (Press an area around .)

    Brightness Control (P119)

    * Not available on all models

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    Power Window Switches (P111)

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    Index Passenger's Front Airbag (P38)

    Glove Box (P131) Accessory Power Socket

    (P133)

    Shift LeverAutomatic Transmission (P207)

    Manual Transmission (P210) Hood Release Handle (P247)

    Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P228) Drivers Pocket

    Trunk Release (P106)

    Auxiliary Input Jack (P141)

    Driver's Front Airbag (P38)

    Door Mirror Controls* (P122) Power Door Lock Master Switch* (P104)

    Parking Brake (P222)

    Interior Fuse Box (P312)

    Rearview Mirror (P122)

    * Not available on all models

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    Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P57) Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P59)

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    USB Adapter Cable* (P141)

    Front Seat (P123) Side Airbags (P42)

    Coat Hook (P134)

    Side Curtain Airbags (P45)

    Ceiling Light (P130)

    Grab Handle

    Seat Belts (P28)

    Moonroof Switch* (P113)

    Map Lights* (P130)

    Sun Visors

    Vanity Mirrors

    Rear Seat (P129)

    Accessory Power Socket* (P133)

    LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P55)

    * Not available on all models

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    Maintenance Under the Hood (P245)

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    6Windshield Wipers (P118)

    Tires (P274)

    Fog Lights (P117)

    Door Lock/Unlock Control (P101)

    Power Door Mirrors* (P122)

    Headlights (P115)

    Back-Up Lights (P269)

    Rear Turn Signal Lights (P269)

    Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights (P269)

    Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P108)

    Opening/Closing the Trunk (P106)

    How to Refuel (P228) High-Mount Brake Light (P271)

    Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P115)

    *

    *

    * Not available on all models

    (P272)

    (P293)

    (P266)

    (P262)

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    Eco Assist System* (P120)Ambient Meter Changes color to reflect your driving

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    yle.een: Fuel efficient drivingue green: Moderate acceleration/celerationue: Aggressive acceleration/celeratione ambient meter color changes in cordance with your brake or celerator pedal operation.

    ECON Button (P120)Helps maximize fuel economy.

    ECON Mode Indicator (P75)Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.

    This message is displayed for a few seconds when the ECON button is pressed.

    Models with multi-information display

    * Not available on all models

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    Safe Driving (P23)

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    IndexAirbags (P35) Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

    your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

    Child Safety (P50) All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat. Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

    Exhaust Gas Hazard (P62) Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

    monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

    efore Driving Checklist (P27)Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

    Seat Belts (P28) 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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    ti-lock Brake tem (ABS) icator

    hicle Stability sist (VSA) System icator

    A OFF Indicator

    Low Tire Pressure Indicator*/Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator*

    Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

    Lights Reminders

    Lights On Indicator

    High Beam Indicator

    Fog Light Indicator*

    mobilizer System icator

    Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

    System Indicators

    Cruise Control Indicator*

    System Message Indicator*

    rking Brake d Brake System icator

    Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

    Side Airbag Off Indicatoror Open Indicator

    Cruise Main Indicator*

    Tachometer

    Instant Fuel Economy Gauge*

    Speedometer

    Fuel Gauge

    Security System Alarm Indicator*

    Shift Lever Position Indicator*

    Low Fuel Indicator

    nformation Display* (P82)/System Indicators (P66)

    nk Open Indicator

    ON Mode Indicator*

    TPMS Indicator*

    Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

    High Temperature Indicator

    Low Temperature Indicator

    Maintenance Minder Indicator*

    Daytime Running Lights Indicator*

    i-VTEC Indicator

    REV Indicator

    2.4 engine models

    Ambient Meter*

    * Not available on all models

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    Controls (P97)Turn Signals (P115)

    Tu

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    Lights (P115) Wipers and Washers

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    Indexrn Signal Control Lever

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    Low Beam

    High Bea

    Flntrol Switches

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    Wiper/W

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    Adjustment Ring: Long Delay: Short Delay

    Low speed with intermittentow speed wipeigh speed wipe

    Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

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    towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.

    Unlockfrom th(P103)

    Pull eitheand open

    Trunk (P106) Power Windows (P111) With the ignition switch in ON (w, open

    and close the power windows. If the power window lock button is in the

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    r door inner handle to unlock it at the same time.

    To unlock Pull the tru Press the t Turn the k

    Power D(P122)

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    Adjustment and open the trunk:nk release.

    runk release button*.ey in the cylinder on the trunk*.

    oor Mirrors*

    nition switch in ON (w, move r switch to L or R.ppropriate edge of the t switch to adjust the mirror.

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    n, the passenger's window can and closed with its own

    r window lock button is in the n (indicator is on), the s window switch is disabled.

    dow Lock Button Indicator

    * Not available on all models

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    Heating and Cooling* System (P136) Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed. Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to select the vents air flows from. Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature. Use the Rotate th Press the

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    Clock (P98)Models without navigation system

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    12 button for maximum cool setting.e fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off. button to defrost the windshield.

    trol

    ear Window Defogger/ated Mirror*) Button

    (Windshield Defroster) Button

    r 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.

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    ecirculation) Button

    Temperature Control Dial

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    b Turn thehours.

    c Press thswitches

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    The navigatioGPS satellitesautomatically

    Models with ne CLOCK knob to access the justment mode screen.

    CLOCK knob to adjust the

    e CLOCK knob. The display to minute adjustment.

    CLOCK knob to adjust the .

    e CLOCK knob to complete justment.

    n system receives signals from , updating the clock .

    avigation system

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    Audio Display

    AM ButtonFM Button

    (Power) Button

    CD ButtonAUX Button

    CD Slot

    (CD Eject) ButtonSCAN Button

    Preset Buttons (1-6)

    SKIP/SEEK Button

    Button

    SETUP Button

    Selector Knob

    Button

    (Sound) Button

    SKIP/SEEK Button

    (P143)ith information display

    * Not available on all models

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    (P151)On models with multi-information displayMulti-Information Display

    AM ButtoFM Button

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    PHONE Bu

    Audio Remote Controls* (P152)

    / / / Button+

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    CD ButtonAUX Button

    CD Slot

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    ttonelease to change the audio /FM2/AM/CD/AUX.

    ttons and release to change the et station.s and hold to select the next or ious strong station.vice:s and release to skip to the inning of the next song or rn to the beginning of the ent song.s and hold to change a folder.

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    Release Button

    Shift Lever

    Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P.

    Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

    Press the release button to move the shift lever.

    atic Transmission (P208) and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

    off or start the engine.smission is locked.

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    ralsmission is not locked.

    eal driving.

    e (D3) when going up or down

    nd to increase engine brakingtransmission is locked in 2nd gear)

    to further increase engine brakingtransmission is locked in 1st gear)

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    VSA OFF Button (P217) The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system

    helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accroad surf

    VSA comyou start

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    U.S. models

    Refueling (P227)Fuel recommendation:

    Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required

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    Indexelerating on loose or slippery aces.es on automatically every time

    the engine.SA on or off, press and hold n until you hear a beep.

    Control* (P213)ntrol allows you to maintain a without keeping your foot on erator pedal.uise control, press the CRUISE hen press once you have the desired speed (above 25 mph /h).

    essure Monitoring (TPMS) (P218)

    nitors tire pressure.urned on automatically every start the engine.

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    c Place thholder odoor.

    d After rethe cap clicks at

    Fuel tank c fuel fill door andle.

    fuel fill cap remove the

    e cap in the n the fuel fill

    fueling, screw back on until it least once.

    Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 91 or higher recommended

    apacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)

    2.4 engine models

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    d when necessary.ake fluid and clutch fluid.e battery regularly.

    e hood release handle under the corner of the ard.

    the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up od.

    finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly in place.

    Lights (P262) Inspect all lights regularly.

    Wiper Blades (P272) Replace blades if they leave streaks

    across the windshield.

    Tires (P274) Inspect tires and wheels regularly. Check tire pressures regularly. Install snow tires for winter

    driving.

    * Not available on all models

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    Handling the Unexpected (P291)Flat Tire (P293) Park in a

    flat tire wtrunk.

    Indicat(P307)

    Identify towner's m

    Engine Won't Start Overheating (P305)

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    Index safe location and replace the ith the compact spare tire in the

    ors Come On

    he indicator and consult the anual.

    (P 300)

    If the battebooster ba

    Blown F Check for a

    device doery is dead, jump start using a ttery.

    use (P312) blown fuse if an electrical

    s not operate.

    Park in a sasteam undand let the

    Emerge(P316)

    Call a profneed to tofe location. If you do not see er the hood, open the hood, engine cool down.

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    Try to turn the steering wheel left and right while turning the ignition key.

    e ignition switch does t turn from (q to (0 and annot remove the key. hy?

    The shift lever should be moved to (P.

    hy does the brake pedal lsate slightly when plying the brakes?

    This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.

    hy do the doors lock ter I unlocked the doors ing a remote

    ansmitter?

    If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security.

    odels with remote transmitter

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    Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver's door?

    The beeper sounds when: The key is left in the ignition switch. The exterior lights are left on.

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    Indexhy does the beeper und when I start driving?

    The beeper sounds when: Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts. The parking brake lever is not fully released.

    hy do I hear a screeching und when I apply the ake pedal?

    The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

    it possible to use leaded gasoline with a mp Octane Number

    ON) of 87 or higher on is vehicle?

    Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is recommended. If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher. This will result in decreased engine performance, and can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.

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    WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

    To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have

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    ongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by except as legally required or with the permission of the er.

    agnostic Recordersis equipped with service-related devices that record about powertrain performance. The data can be used issions law requirements and/or help technicians d solve service problems. It may also be combined with ther sources for research purposes, but it remains

    Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this contain perchlorate materials - special handling may ww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

    this manual, you will find information that is preceded symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid our vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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    A Few Words About Safety

    Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

    To help youprovided opin this manucould hurt

    Of course, hazards assmust use yo

    You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

    Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

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    p make informed decisions about safety, we have erating procedures and other information on labels and al. This information alerts you to potential hazards that

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    Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 45Airbag System Indicators.................... 46

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    Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 26Seat Belts

    About Your Seat Belts........................ 28Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 31Seat Belt Inspection............................ 34

    AirbagsAirbag System Components............... 35Types of Airbags ................................ 38Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 38Side Airbags....................................... 42

    Airbag Care ....................................... 49Child Safety

    Protecting Child Passengers ............... 50Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 52Safety of Larger Children ................... 60

    Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide Gas....................... 62

    Safety LabelsLabel Locations .................................. 63You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, an throughout this manual.

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    The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them properly. Thmost impor

    Importa Always A seat belt supplemenwith airbagwear them

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    2012 Civic Coupee safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the tant.

    nt Safety Precautionswear your seat beltis your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to t seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped s, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and properly.

    all childrene 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the

    Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger uld use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the

    ly without a booster seat.

    e of airbag hazardsgs can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, dults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and this manual.

    ink and drive driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to nditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.

    ink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.

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    2012 Civic Coupe cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying ion to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to attention away from driving.

    your speedeed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher

    the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum d.

    ur vehicle in safe conditione blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.he possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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    is equipped with many features that er to help protect you and your uring a crash.

    es do not require any action on your part. e a strong steel framework that forms a round the passenger compartment,

    ar crush zones, a collapsible steering tensioners that tighten the front seat ficient crash.

    u and your passengers cannot take full f these features unless you remain seated t position and always wear your seat , some safety features can contribute to y are not used properly.

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    2012 Civic Coupeng checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and gers.

    Your vehiclework togethpassengers d

    Some featurThese includsafety cage afront and recolumn, andbelts in a suf

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    Crush Zones Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Collapsible Steering Column Seat Belts Front Airbags Side Airbags Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks Seat Belt Tensioners Occupant Position Detection

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    2012 Civic Coupety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items efore you drive.ryone has entered the vehicle, be sure both doors are closed and locked. he doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider xpectedly opening a door.

    king/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 103

    ur seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the itting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a

    usting the Seats P. 123

    ead restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective e center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.usting the Head Restraints P. 125

    ear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any rs are properly belted as well.

    tening a Seat Belt P. 31

    hildren by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height ht.

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    Seat Belts

    About Your Seat BeltsSeat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected features. Thvehicle, agabelts also kadvantage

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    Lap/shoAll five seatlocking retrsome tensiorestrain youchild seats.

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    nnot completely protect you in every most cases, seat belts can reduce your s injury.

    nd all Canadian provinces and territories to wear seat belts.

    3WARNINGng a seat belt properly increases of serious injury or death in a

    n though your vehicle has

    u and your passengers always belts and wear them properly.

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    2012 Civic Coupeto the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety ey also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the inst other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat

    eep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

    seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:pactsctscts

    ulder seat beltsing positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency actors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping n on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to r body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with

    ing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 57

    Seat belts cacrash. But inrisk of seriou

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    passenger moves around and extends , the lockable retractor may activate. If , release the retractor by unfastening the allow the belt to retract completely. n the belt.

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    r will also come on if a front passenger en their seat belt within 6 seconds after witch is turned to ON (w.e is sitting in the front passenger's seat, small adult is riding there, the indicator e on.se the weight sensors in the seat cannot resence.

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    e guidelines for proper use:ants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position uration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.ce the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or

    our back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.ple should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very injured in a crash.ut any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort tion the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability ase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

    Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If the ignition switch is turned to ON (w before the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.

    The beeper will also periodically sound and the indicator will blink while driving until the driver's and front passengers seat belts are fastened.

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    Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 1Automatic Seat Belt Tensionerst tensioners can only operate once.r is activated, the SRS indicator will come ealer replace the tensioner and nspect the seat belt system as it may not ion in a subsequent crash.

    derate-to-severe side impact, the that side of the vehicle also activates.

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    2012 Civic Coupeats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

    ers automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-to-tal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to ront airbags.

    The seat belIf a tensioneon. Have a dthoroughly ioffer protect

    During a motensioner on

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    Fastening a Seat BeltAfter adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the

    2 Adjust

    1Fastening a Seat Belt

    ld sit in a seat with an inoperative seat hat does not appear to be working ing a seat belt that is not working not protect the occupant in a crash. r check the belt as soon as possible.

    any foreign objects into the buckle or chanism.

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    seat:ing the Seats P. 123

    1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

    2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

    caught on anything.

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    3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as 1Fastening a Seat Belt

    e belt, push the red PRESS button then lt by hand until it has retracted

    g the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of will not get caught by closing the door.

    3WARNINGy positioning the seat belts can us injury or death in a crash.

    all seat belts are properly before driving.

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    2012 Civic Coupepossible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

    4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

    To release thguide the becompletely.When exitinthe way and

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    Advice for Pregnant Women 1Advice for Pregnant Womenu have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is to drive.

    e risk of injuries to both you and your that can be caused by an inflating front

    ing, sit upright and adjust the seat as far ssible while allowing full control of the

    ng in the front passenger's seat, adjust far back as possible.

    Wear the across thethe abdom

    Weabeltacro

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    2012 Civic Couperegnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when ding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the as possible across the hips.

    Each time yookay for you

    To reduce thunborn childairbag: When driv

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    Seat Belt InspectionRegularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

    Pull each Check thu If a be

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    Any belt thprotection A belt that protection any collision

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    3WARNINGing or maintaining seat belts can rious injury or death if the seat

    ot work properly when needed.

    r seat belts regularly and have m corrected as soon as possible.

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    2012 Civic Coupe belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.at the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.lt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only

    ild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make e belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.

    at is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper and should be replaced as soon as possible.has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after .

    Not checkresult in sebelts do n

    Check youany proble

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    The front, front side, and side curtain airbags aredirection ansystem inclu

    aTwo SRSfront airbin the cefront pasdashboaAIRBAG.

    bTwo sideone for astored inbacks. Bo

    cTwo sideside of thin the ceThe fron"SIDE CU

    dAn electronic control unit that continually h Impact sensors that can detect a

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    2012 Civic Coupe deployed according to the d severity of impact. The airbag des:

    (Supplemental Restraint System) ags. The driver's airbag is stored nter of the steering wheel; the senger's airbag is stored in the rd. Both are marked "SRS "

    airbags, one for the driver and front passenger. The airbags are the outer edges of the seat-th are marked "SIDE AIRBAG."

    curtain airbags, one for each e vehicle. The airbags are stored iling, above the side windows. t and rear pillars are marked RTAIN AIRBAG."

    monitors athe sensorseat belt tepassengerswitch is in

    eAutomaticdriver's anincorporator not the

    fA driver's sis too far fwith less f

    gWeight seseat. The fturned offlbs (29 kg)or small chnd records information about s, the airbag activators, the nsioners, and driver and front

    seat belt use when the ignition ON (w .

    front seat belt tensioners. The d front passenger's seat belts e sensors that detect whether y are fastened.

    eat position sensor. If the seat orward, the airbag will inflate orce.

    nsors in the front passenger's ront passenger's airbag will be if the weight on the seat is 65 or less (the weight of an infant ild).

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    kAn indicatalerts you airbag syst

    lAn indicatalerts you airbag hasto severe front or side collision.

    or on the dashboard that alerts e front passenger's front

    been turned off.

    at can detect if a child or small dult is in the deployment path t passenger's side airbag.

    or on the instrument panel that to a possible problem with your em or seat belt tensioners.

    or on the instrument panel that that the front passenger's side been turned off.

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    Important facts about your airbags 1Important facts about your airbagspt to deactivate your airbags. Together,

    seat belts provide the best protection.

    , keep hands and arms out of the path of the front airbag by holding each eering wheel. Do not cross an arm over ver.

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    2012 Civic Coupe pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with s force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries, even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing their seat belts properly and ctly.

    should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as m the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the ont passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as

    however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags

    ce hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. rd or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp ur mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

    ach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the ed SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the e propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

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    is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-nt airbags (SRS).

    ntal crash severe enough to cause one or irbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate ates, depending on the severity of the er or not the seat belts are latched, and/ors. Frontal airbags are designed to the seat belts to help reduce the head and chest injuries in frontal

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    2012 Civic Couperbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats.ags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs.

    tain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.ussed in the following pages.

    irbags (SRS)S airbags inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help protect d chest of the driver and/or front passenger.

    emental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to t seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary tem.

    irbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and board for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.

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    driver's and front passenger's airbags ate within a split second of each other, it r only one airbag to deploy. This can e severity of a collision is at the margin, that determines whether or not the eploy. In such cases, the seat belt will

    cient protection, and the supplemental ffered by the airbag would be minimal.

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    2012 Civic CoupeContinued

    s are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. ehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control signals one or both front airbags to inflate.

    llision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a hes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.

    While your seat belt restrains your torso, the front airbag provides supplemental protection for your head and chest.

    The front airbags deflate immediately so that they won't interfere with the driver's visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

    e for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.

    he Front Airbags Work 1How the FrontAfter a frontwhat looks lithe airbag's harmful, peoexperience soget out of th

    Although thenormally inflis possible fohappen if thor threshold,airbags will dprovide suffiprotection o

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    When front airbags should not deployMinor fronhelp save livduring a lesSide impaccauses a drairbags andseverity of ican cause tRear impaimpact. Froto deploy inRollovers: and side cucould provirollover. When frBecause thevehicle framExamples inthat causesunderneath When fr

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    2012 Civic Coupetal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and es, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur s than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.ts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration

    iver or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the njuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which he driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle.cts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear nt airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed such collisions.Seat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags rtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags de little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a

    ont airbags deploy with little or no visible damage airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the ework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy. clude running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.ont airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage severeable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of age does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some n result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags

    have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they ed.

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    Advanced Airbags 1Advanced Airbagsroblem with the driver's seat position RS indicator will come on and the airbag ith full (normal) force, regardless of the ng position.

    anced front airbags to work properly:ll any liquid on or under the seats.t any object under the passengers seat. any objects are positioned properly on mproperly positioned objects can ith the advanced airbag sensors.

    nts should sit upright and wear their seat rly.

    e floor mat behind the front passengers d to the floor mat anchor. An improperly an interfere with the advanced airbag

    ats P. 287PassengerSeat Weight Sensor

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    2012 Civic Coupeirbags have advanced features to reduce the likelihood of airbag related maller occupants.

    The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor.

    If the seat is too far forward, the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

    The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors.

    Although Honda recommends against carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the passenger's front airbag.

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    Side AirbagsThe side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front passenger during a m

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    h accessories on or near the side airbags. erfere with the proper operation of the urt someone if an airbag inflates.

    is on the passenger side, the airbag if there is no passengers in the at.

    r or replace the front seat-back covers sulting a dealer.eplacing or covering front seat-back revent your side airbags from properly ring a side impact.

    Opera

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    2012 Civic Coupeoderate-to-severe side impact.

    The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the driver's and passenger's seat-backs.

    Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

    When the sensors detect a moderate-to-severe side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inflate.

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    airbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side le's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there

    e or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough eploy the airbag.

    side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears

    for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards t or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts ost of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have d nor provided protection even if it had deployed.

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    hat monitor the front passenger's height sition may not work if:ack is wetger is touching a metal or other

    onductive objecthion is on the seatger is wearing excessively thick clothing

    Sensor that monitor the passengers height.

    sor that monitor passengers position.

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    2012 Civic Coupehe likelihood that a front passenger may be injured by an inflating side passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:ht sensors detect a child or short-statured adult is seated in the front r seat.

    tion sensor detects that the front passenger is leaning into the ent path of the side airbag.ide airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator comes

    irbag Off Indicator P. 48

    irbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A few er the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will automatically be and the indicator will go off.

    passenger is a child, stop when it is safe to do so, and have the child sit trained in a rear seat.

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    Side Curtain AirbagsThe side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer seating pos

    When siOne or botcollision.In this case

    Housin

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    ain airbags are most effective when an earing their seat belt properly and t, well back in their seat.

    h any objects to the side windows or roof can interfere with the proper operation

    urtain airbags.

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    2012 Civic Coupeitions during a moderate-to-severe side impact.

    The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.

    The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy in a moderate-to-severe side impact.

    de curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collisionh side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe angled frontal

    , the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.

    g Locations

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    Airbag System IndicatorsIf a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a message ap

    If the indicasystem chebelt tension

    SRS (S

    1Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

    3WARNINGhe SRS indicator can result in ury or death if the airbag systems ers do not work properly.

    vehicle checked by a dealer as ssible if the SRS indicator alerts ossible problem.

    * Not availa

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    2012 Civic Coupepears on the multi-information display*.

    When the ignition switch is turned to ON (w

    The indicator comes on for a few seconds, then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

    tor comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the cked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat ers may not work properly when they are needed.

    upplemental Restraint System) Indicator Ignoring tserious injor tension

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    Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 1Passenger Airbag Off Indicatoror comes on with no front passenger and n the passengers seat, or with an adult something may be interfering with the rs. Such as:

    hanging on the seat or in the seat-back

    t or other object pressing against the seat-back.enger pushing or pulling on the back of assenger's seat.eat or seat-back is forced back against n the seat or floor behind it.

    placed under the front passenger's seat.

    ese conditions exist, have your vehicle dealer as soon as possible.

    er airbag off indicator may come on and atedly if the total weight on the seat is ag cutoff threshold.

    U.S

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    When the passenger airbag off indicator comes on

    The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off.This occurs when the weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.

    small children should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.afety P. 50

    ced on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.

    passenger seat is empty, the passenger's front airbag will not deploy and r will not come on.

    If the indicatno objects oriding there,weight senso

    An object pocket.

    A child searear of the

    A rear passthe front p

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    Side Airbag Off Indicator 1Side Airbag Off Indicatorrn the ignition switch to ON (w, the uld come on for a few seconds and then oesn't come on, stays on, or comes on without a passenger in the front seat, tem checked by a dealer as soon as

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    2012 Civic Coupee side airbag off indicator comes on

    or comes on if the passenger's side airbag has been turned off because er is too small to be sitting in the front seat, is slouching or not sitting has leaned into the airbag's deployment path.

    passenger is a smaller statured adult or a child, the indicator should go e passenger returns to a proper upright sitting position.

    When you tuindicator shogo out. If it dwhile drivinghave the syspossible.

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    Airbag CareYou do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag systeinspected b

    When thIf an airbagSimilarly, onreplaced.

    When thEven if the aseat positiotensioners,

    Do not rThis would passenger'sa person wHonda AutHonda Can

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    end against the use of salvaged airbag onents, including the airbag, tensioners, control unit.

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    2012 Civic Coupem components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle y a dealer in the following situations:

    e airbags have deployed has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. ce an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be

    e vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collisionirbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the drivers n sensor, weight sensors in the passengers seat, front seat belt and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.

    emove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealerlikely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate ith disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American omobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, ada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.

    We recommsystem compsensors, and

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    Protecting Child PassengersEach year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrenumber on

    To reduce tand territorin a vehicle

    Children s

    1Protecting Child Passengers

    l Highway Traffic Safetyon and Transport Canada recommend ren age 12 and under be properly a rear seat. Some states or provinces/ve laws restricting where children may

    3WARNINGho are unrestrained or

    y restrained can be seriously killed in a crash.

    oo small for a seat belt should be estrained in a child seat. A larger ld be properly restrained with a using a booster seat if necessary.

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    2012 Civic Coupestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the e cause of death of children age 12 and under.

    he number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province y requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride .

    hould sit properly restrained in a rear seat. This is because: An inflating front or side airbag can injure

    or kill a child sitting in the front seat.

    A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver's ability to safely control the vehicle.

    Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in a rear seat.

    The NationaAdministratithat all childrestrained interritories haride.

    Children wimproperlinjured or

    Any child tproperly rchild shouseat belt,

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    Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an approvedportion o

    Never hoevent of

    Never pulikely pre

    Never letseriously

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    Do not lethe insidvehicle c

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    a lockable retractor, release the buckle e seat belt to wind up all the way.

    u of the passenger's front airbag child safety, your vehicle has warning dashboard (U.S. models) and on the Please read and follow the instructions els. Labels P. 63

    3WARNING child to play with a seat belt or

    around their neck can result in ury or death.

    ildren not to play with any seat ake sure any unused seat belt a

    each is buckled, fully retracted, .

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    2012 Civic Coupe child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt f the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

    ld a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the a collision.

    t a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would ss deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

    two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very injured in a crash.

    llow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.

    ave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when e of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate ontrols causing it to move unexpectedly.

    To deactivateand allow th

    To remind yohazards andlabels on thefront visors. on these lab

    2 Safety

    Allowing awrap one serious inj

    Instruct chbelt and mchild can rand locked

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    Safety of Infants and Small Children

    An infant minfant reachat least one

    When proppassenger fin the desir

    It can also isystem.

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    If this occurpassenger'sOr, you ma

    Protecting Infants 1Protecting Infants

    child seats should never be installed in a ng position.

    to the child seat manufacturers before installation.

    3WARNINGear-facing child seat in the front sult in serious injury or death

    rash.

    ce a rear-facing child seat in the not the front.

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    2012 Civic Coupeust be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the es the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is year old.

    Positioning a rear-facing child seatChild seats must be placed and secured in a rear seating position.

    erly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front rom moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back ed position.

    nterfere with proper operation of the passenger's advanced front airbag

    s P. 35

    s, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. y wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

    Rear-facing forward faci

    Always referinstructions

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    Protecting Smaller Children 1Protecting Smaller Children

    rself about the laws and regulations ild seat use where you are driving, and ild seat manufacturer's instructions.

    s recommend use of a rear-facing seat o, if the childs height and weight are for a rear-facing seat.

    3WARNINGorward-facing child seat in the can result in serious injury or e front airbag inflates.

    t place a forward-facing child nt, move the vehicle seat as far ssible, and properly restrain the

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    at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child acturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured ing child seat.

    Forward-facing child seat placementWe strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a rear seating position.

    rward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with ront airbags that automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. A the safest place for a child.

    Educate youregarding chfollow the ch

    Many expertup to age twappropriate

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    If you musseat in froback as pochild.

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    Most child Some have are equally installed usmanufacturProper insta

    In seating pchild seat cThis is becawith a lap bmanufacturonce a childfor proper i

    ImportaMake sure The child The child The child

    Canadian

    Selecting a Child Seat 1Selecting a Child Seatf a LATCH-compatible child seat is

    patible child seats have been developed e installation process and reduce the injuries caused by incorrect installation.

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    2012 Civic Coupeseats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be ing the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat er's use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual. llation is key to maximizing your child's safety.

    ositions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible an be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. use all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured elt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat er may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owners manual nstallation instructions.

    nt consideration when selecting a child seatthe child seat meets the following three requirements: seat is the correct type and size for the child. seat is the correct type for the seating position. seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

    Installation osimple.

    LATCH-comto simplify thlikelihood of

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    A LATCH-coA child seatconnectors

    Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat 1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seathead restraint when the child seat is

    Marks

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    mpatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats. is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of .

    1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.2. Unlock the seat-back from inside the trunk,

    then slightly fold it down.2 Folding Down the Rear Seats P. 129

    3. Remove the head restraint, and store it in a safe place.

    2 Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints P. 126

    4. Lock the seat-back upright by pushing it firmly against the trunk panel.

    5. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions that came with the child seat.u When installing the child seat, make sure

    that the lower anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object.

    Reinstall the removed.

    Rigid Type

    Lower Anchors

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    d's safety, when using a child seat g the LATCH system, make sure that the rly secured to the vehicle. A child seat roperly secured will not adequately ld in a crash and may cause injury to the r vehicle occupants.

    Anchor

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    2012 Civic Coupe6. Open the tether anchor cover behind the head restraint.

    7. Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

    8. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

    9. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

    10.Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

    Flexible Type

    For your chilinstalled usinseat is propethat is not pprotect a chichild or othe

    Tether Strap Hook

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    Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Beltthat is not properly secured will not rotect a child in a crash and may cause child or other vehicle occupants.

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    1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.2. Route the seat belt through the child seat

    according to the seat maker's instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle.u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

    3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.

    4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the retractor is locked.u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt

    out, the lockable retractor is not activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and repeat steps 2 4.

    5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt.u When doing this, place your weight on

    the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

    A child seat adequately pinjury to the

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    6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 1Installing a Child Seat with a Seat Belte a lockable retractor, release the buckle e seat belt to wind up all the way.

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    2012 Civic Couperocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

    7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

    To deactivatand allow th

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    Adding Security with a Tether 1Adding Security with a Tetherr can provide additional security to the seat belt installation, we recommend r whenever one is available.

    he child seat in a back seating position, remove the head restraint before

    child seat.ing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

    Tether An

    Anchor

    Outer Pos

    Anchor

    Center Po

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    2012 Civic CoupeA tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position. A child seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether can use the tether for additional security.

    1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point and lift the cover.

    2. Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

    3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

    4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.

    Since a tethelap/shoulderusing a tethe

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    The followinof booster must sit in

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    3WARNING child age 12 or under to sit in

    result in injury or death if the 's front airbag inflates.

    child must ride in front, move the t as far to the rear as possible,

    hild sit up properly and wear the roperly, using a booster seat if

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    2012 Civic Coupeg pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who front.

    ld is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/at belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the uestions.

    Checklist Do the child's knees bend comfortably over

    the edge of the seat? Does the shoulder belt cross between the

    child's neck and arm? Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as

    possible, touching the child's thighs? Will the child be able to stay seated like this

    for the whole trip?er yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder rrectly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a t until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

    ing Seat Belt Fit

    Allowing afront can passenger

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    MonitorWe stronglymature chilproperly.

    Booster Seats 1Booster Seatsing a booster seat, make sure to read the hat came with it, and install the seat

    h- and low-type booster seats. Choose a that allows the child to wear the seat .

    ates and Canadian provinces and uire children to use a booster seat until

    given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60 to check current laws in the state or territory where you intend to drive.

    Protec

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    2012 Civic CoupeIf a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in a rear seating position. For the child's safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer's recommendations.

    e has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever ry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:re you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information anual.e front passenger seat as far back as possible. child sit upright and well back in the seat.at the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the

    ing child passengers recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more

    dren sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up

    When installinstructions taccordingly.There are higbooster seatbelt correctly

    Some U.S. stterritories reqthey reach albs). Be sure province, or

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    Exhaust Gas Hazard

    Carbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, anmonoxide g

    Have th The exha The exha The vehic

    When you the interioropen both

    1. Select th2. Select th3. Set the f4. Set the t

    Adjust the hvehicle with

    1Carbon Monoxide Gas

    area such as a garage can quickly fill up monoxide gas.he engine with the garage door closed. he garage door is open, drive out of the ediately after starting the engine.

    3WARNINGonoxide gas is toxic. it can cause unconsciousness and ou.

    enclosed areas or activities that u to carbon monoxide.

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    2012 Civic Couped highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon as will not get into the interior.

    e exhaust system inspected for leaks wheneverust system is making an unusual noise.ust system may have been damaged.le is raised for an oil change.

    operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, windows and set the heating and cooling* system as shown below.

    e fresh air mode.e mode.an speed to high.emperature control to a comfortable setting.

    eating and cooling* system in the same manner if you sit in your parked the engine running.

    An enclosedwith carbonDo not run tEven when tgarage imm

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    Label LocationsThese labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.

    If a label cofor a replac

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    mes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer ement.

    ls Canadian models

    Radiator Cap

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    Indicators ............................................ 66Multi-Information Display Warning and

    * Not available on all models

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    Information Messages* .................... 76Gauges and Displays

    Gauges.............................................. 78Information Display*.......................... 80Multi-Information Display*................. 82This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

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    2012 Civic CoupeParking Brake and Brake System Indicator

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition 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 while driving P. 309

    Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

    2 If the Brake System Indicator Comes On P. 309

    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. 307

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    Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w , and goes off either when the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine is not started. If "readiness codes" have not been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.

    Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system.

    Blinks when a misfire in the engine's cylinders is detected.

    Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

    2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 325 Comes on while driving - Have the

    vehicle checked by a d