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T E C H N O L O G Y
R E F E R E N C E
G U I D E
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2012 Honda C i v i c C o u p e DX
31 T S 8A 0 0 Technology Reference G u i d e
00 X 3 1- T S8 -A 0 00 ©2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved Pr i n te d i n U . S .A .
2012 CIVIC COUPE DX
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TE C H N O L O G Y R E F ERENCE GUIDE
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get
INSTRUMENT
PANEL p. 2
acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features. This guide covers the Civic Coupe DX.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
Civic Coupe LX shown on cover
DX equipped with air conditioning and audio system shown throughout guide
ECON
BUTTON p.4
INFORMATION
DISPLAY p.5
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................2
Econ Button/Ambient Meter..................................................................................4
Information Display ..................................................................................................5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................6
Owner Link ................................................................................................................7
Safety Reminder ........................................................................................................8
Fuel Recommendation .............................................................................................8
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
SRS (supplemental restraint system)
EPS (electric power steering)
Transmission (blinking)
D
(automatic transmission)
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
DRL (daytime running lights)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(check engine light)
(tire pressure monitoring system)
TPMS
Low temperature
Condition Indicators
Malfunction Indicators
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add air
On/Off Indicators
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(next to information display)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
ECON on
1st detent: parking lights on
2nd detent: headlights on
High temperature:
Drive slowly or pull over
Turn signals/hazards on
Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
High beams on
Action is needed by driver
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Trunk open:
Close door(s) / trunk
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
Maintenance MinderTM:
Make dealer appointment
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mpg
miles
miles
AVG
TRIP
A
CLOCK
A
mpg
miles
miles
AVG
TRIP
B
CLOCK
B
miles
CLOCK
mpg
%
OIL LIFE
AVG
A
miles
miles
TRIP
CLOCK
RANGE
miles
A
mpg
miles
miles
AVG
TRIP
A
CLOCK
A
EC ON BU TT ON
mph
mph
mph
IN FORMATION DI SP LAY
When turned on, the vehicle’s engine performance, transmission, and air conditioning
system are adjusted for maximum fuel economy.
Turning the ECON Mode On/Off
Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions.
1. Press ECON.
2.The ECON mode indicator
comes on.
3. Press ECON again to turn the
system off.
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Accessing the Information Display
When you start the engine, the
information display shows your
last active selection from the
previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays, press and release the
SEL/RESET button repeatedly.
Information Displays
AM BIENT METER
Average fuel A, Trip meter A,
Odometer
Average fuel B, Trip meter B,
Odometer
Indicates instant fuel efficiency using color-coded bars.
Ambient Meter Color-Coded Bars
High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency
Average fuel A, Oil life,
Odometer
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Range, Trip meter A,
Odometer
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TI RE PR ES SURE MO NITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
OW NER L IN K
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
How It Works
What to Do
Owner Link allows you to explore features and technologies specific to your vehicle,
schedule service appointments, obtain and update maintenance and service records,
manage your financial services account, and access other useful information. Register
at www.owners.honda.com to ensure that you continue to enjoy the experience of
owning a Honda.
Each tire valve stem contains
a TPMS sensor.
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
If the TPMS indicator appears, there
may be a problem with the system.
See your dealer.
1. Visually inspect the tires for
damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to
check which tire(s) have low
pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
Civic Coupe LX shown
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SA FETY RE MINDER
Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace seat belts; they add to
the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types of
collisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions.
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young children
are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an infant
seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a deploying airbag can seriously
injure an infant.
FU EL RE CO MMENDATION
• Only use unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher.
• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT,a manganese-based fuel additive.
Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can deteriorate your
vehicle’s performance, fuel economy,and the emissions control system. Always use
MMT-free gasoline if available. Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT
may not be covered under warranty.
• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly established
by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today's advanced
engines. In most cases, qualifying gasoline retailers will identify their gasoline as
having met “TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This
fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of
metallic additives.This helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system. Because the level of detergency and harmful metallic additives
(such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market, Honda endorses the use of “TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help maintain the performance and
reliability of your vehicle. For more information, visit www.toptiergas.com.
• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and
information on gasoline that does not contain MMT,contact your dealer or visit
Owner Link at www.owners .honda .com.
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