Honda CIVIC SEDAN EX (2012) Reference Manual
T E C H N O L O G Y
R E F E R E N C E
G U I D E
2012 CIVIC SEDAN
EX, EX-L, Si and GX
with Navigation
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Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................20
iPod
®
or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................23
Bluetooth
®
Audio......................................................................................................24
Owner Link..............................................................................................................25
Safety Reminder......................................................................................................26
Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................26
Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................2
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4
Econ Button/Ambient Meter..................................................................................6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................7
Multi-Information Display (MID)...........................................................................8
Voice Recognition...................................................................................................10
Navigation.................................................................................................................16
BLUETOOTH
®
HANDSFREELINK®p.20
VOICE RECOGNITION p.10
INSTRUMENT PANEL p.4
AUDIO p.23
NAVIGATION p.16
TE CHN OLO GY RE FE R EN CE GU IDE
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features. This guide covers the Civic Sedan EX, EX-L, Si and
GX with Navigation trim levels.
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 Sedan EX with Navigation shown throughout guide
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AUTO DOOR LOCKS
Default Lock Setting
The doors are preset to
lock when your vehicle
reaches about 10 mph.
Default Unlock Setting
Only the driver’s door is preset to
unlock when you:
• Shift into Park (P) for automatic
transmission vehicles.
• Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0)
for manual transmission vehicles.
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Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
Programmable Auto Door Lock/Unlock Settings
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Auto Unlock
(all doors)
When you turn
the ignition OFF
When you shift
into Park
Auto Unlock
(only driver’s
door)
When you turn
the ignition OFF
When you shift
into Park
Turn off
Auto Unlock
Operate manually
AUTO DOOR LOCK
Auto Lock
When you
reach 10 mph
When you shift
out of Park
Turn off
Auto Lock
Operate manually
Below are the options you can choose. See Auto Door Locking/Unlocking in your owner’s
manual for instructions on programming these settings.
Programming the Auto Door Unlock Setting
Press the (+/-) buttons on the steering wheel to scroll through the menu options.
Press SOURCE to select an option.See page 8 for more information on the multi-
information display and its controls.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select Customize Settings.
3. Select Door Setup.
4. Select Auto Door Unlock.
5. Select All Doors with Shift to P.
6. Press MENU to exit.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
Malfunction Indicators
If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition Indicators
Action is needed by driver
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF
PASSENGERAIRBAG OFF
(next to multi-information display)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSA OFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
1st detent: parking lights on
2nd detent: headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN on
ECON on*
Fog lights on
High beams on
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
VSA
®
(vehicle stability assist)SRS (supplemental restraint system)
EPS (electric power steering)
Low temperature
Transmission (blinking)
(automatic transmission)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Trunk open:
Close door(s) / trunk
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add air
High temperature:
Drive slowly or pull over
Maintenance MinderTM:
Make dealer appointment
Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
Malfunction indicator lamp
(check engine light)
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
* not on Si trim
Si only
i-VTEC indicator
Si only
REV indicators
D
Message indicator:
See MID
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TIRE PRESSURE MONIT OR IN G SYS TE M (TP MS )
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
Turning the ECON Mode On/Off
Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions.
3. Check the multi-information
display for the system status.
4. Press ECON again to turn the
system off.
ECON BUTTON*
When turned on, the vehicle’s engine performance, transmission, and air conditioning
system are adjusted for maximum fuel economy.
2.The ECON mode indicator
comes on.
1. Press ECON.
What to Do
TIRE PRESSURE MONIT OR IN G SYS TE M (TP MS )
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
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.
How It Works
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 a message also appears on
the multi-information display,
there may be a problem with
the system. See your dealer.
AMBIENT METER*
Indicates instant fuel efficiency using color-coded bars.
Ambient Meter Color-Coded Bars
mph
mph
mph
High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency
* not on Si trim
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