Honda Civic Sedan EX with Navigation, Civic Sedan EX-L with Navigation, Civic Sedan GX with Navigation, Civic Sedan Si with Navigation Technical Reference Guide

T E C H N O L O G Y

R E F E R E N C E

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2012 Ho n d a Ci v i c Sedan EX , EX-L, Si and GX wi t h Navigation 31 T R 0T 0 0 Technology Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 00 X 3 1- T R0 -T 0 00 ©2011 American Honda Motor Co., I nc . — All Rights Reserved Pr i n te d i n Ja p an

2012 CIVIC SEDAN

EX, EX-L, Si and GX

with Navigation

TE C H N O L O G Y R E F E R ENCE GUIDE

INSTRUMENT PANEL p.4

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

BLUETOOTH

HANDSFREELINK®p.20

VOICE RECOGNITION p.10

NAVIGATION p.16

AUDIO p. 23

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®(HFL)........................................................................20

iPod

or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................23

Bluetooth

Owner Link..............................................................................................................25

Safety Reminder......................................................................................................26

Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................26

Audio......................................................................................................24

AU TO DO OR LO CKS

Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.

Default Lock Setting

Default Unlock Setting

The doors are preset to lock when your vehicle reaches about 10 mph.

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.

Programmable Auto Door Lock/Unlock Settings

Below are the options you can choose.See Auto Door Locking/Unlocking in your owner’s manual for instructions on programming these settings.

AUTO DOOR LOCK

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

Auto Unlock

(all doors)

Auto Unlock (only driver’s

door)

When you turn

the ignition OFF

When you turn

the ignition OFF

When you shift

into Park

When you shift

into Park

Only the driver’s door is preset to unlock when you:

Auto Lock

Turn off

Auto Lock

When you

reach 10 mph

Operate manually

When you shift

out of Park

• Shift into Park (P) for automatic transmission vehicles.

• Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) for manual transmission vehicles.

Turn off

Auto Unlock

Operate manually

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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.

Si only

i-VTEC indicator

REV indicators

Malfunction Indicators

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer

Charging system

Low brake fluid, Brake system

Low oil pressure

Transmission (blinking)

(automatic transmission)

ABS (anti-lock brake system)

EPS (electric power steering)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(check engine light)

VSA

(vehicle stability assist)SRS (supplemental restraint system)

Low temperature

Condition Indicators

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

Low fuel:

Refill

Low tire pressure:

Add air

On/Off Indicators

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(next to multi-information display)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA OFF

CRUISE CONTROL on

CRUISE MAIN on

ECON on*

Si only

Message indicator:

See MID

High temperature:

Drive slowly or pull over

Immobilizer Flashes: improperly coded key;

use correct key

1st detent: parking lights on 2nd detent: headlights on

Turn signals/hazards on

Fog lights on

High beams on

* not on Si trim

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EC ON BU TTON*

mph

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

TI RE PR ESSURE MONITORING SYSTE M (TP MS)

Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.

How It Works

Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions.

1. Press ECON.

2.The ECON mode indicator comes on.

3. Check the multi-information display for the system status.

4. Press ECON again to turn the system off.

AM BIENT METER*

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.

What to Do

1. Visually inspect the tires for damage.

2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to check which tire(s) have low pressure.

Indicates instant fuel efficiency using color-coded bars.

Ambient Meter Color-Coded Bars

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,

High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency

* not on Si trim

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to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

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