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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

2012 CIV IC SEDANEX , EX-L , S i , and GX

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2012 Honda C iv ic Sedan EX , EX-L , S i , and GX3 1 TR3C00 Techno logy Reference Gu ide00X3 1 - TR3 -C000 ©2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved P r i n t e d i n U . S . A .

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iPod® or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................14

Bluetooth®Audio ......................................................................................................15

Owner Link..............................................................................................................16

Safety Reminder......................................................................................................17

Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................17

Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................2

Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4

Econ Button/Ambient Meter..................................................................................6

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................7

Multi-Information Display (MID) ...........................................................................8

Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink® (HFL)........................................................................10

T ECHNOLOGY REF ERENCE GU IDE

TheTechnology 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 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 shown throughout guide

ECONBUTTON p. 6

BLUETOOTH®

HANDSFREELINK® p. 10

INSTRUMENT PANEL p. 4

MID p. 8

AUDIO p. 14


p. 10

AUTO DOOR LOCKS

Default Lock Setting

The doors are preset tolock when your vehiclereaches about 10 mph.

Default Unlock Setting

Only the driver’s door is preset tounlock when you:• Shift into Park (P) for automatictransmission 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 turnthe ignition OFF

When you shiftinto Park

Auto Unlock(only driver’s

door)When you turnthe ignition OFF

When you shiftinto Park

Turn offAuto Unlock

Operate manually

AUTO DOOR LOCK

Auto Lock

When youreach 10 mph

When you shiftout of Park

Turn offAuto Lock

Operate manually

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

Programming the Auto Door Unlock SettingPress the (+/-) buttons on the steering wheel to scroll through the menu options.Press SOURCE to select an option. See page 9 for more information on the multi-information display and its controls.

1.Press MENU.

2.Select Customize Settings.

3.Select Door Setup.

4.SelectAuto Door Unlock.

5.SelectAll Doors with Shift to P.

6.Press MENU to exit.


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

On/Off Indicators

Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver

PASSENGERAIRBAG

OFF

PASSENGERAIRBAGOFF(next to multi-information display)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA OFF

CRUISE CONTROL on

1st detent: parking lights on2nd 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 temperatureTransmission (blinking)(automatic transmission)

Parking brake on:Release

Door/Trunk open:Close door(s) / trunk

Low fuel:RefillLow tire pressure:Add air

High temperature:Drive slowly or pull over

Maintenance MinderTM:Make dealer appointment

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

ImmobilizerFlashes: improperly coded key;use correct key

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.Blue and green indicators are used for general information.

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Malfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)

Seat belt reminder:Fasten seat belt(s)

* not on Si trim

Si onlyi-VTEC indicator

Si only

REV indicators

D

Message indicator:See MID


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What to Do

T IRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.

1.Visually inspect the tires fordamage.

2.Use a tire air pressure gauge tocheck which tire(s) have lowpressure.

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,to the recommended pressureslisted on the label on thedriver’s doorjamb.

Turning the ECON Mode On/Off

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

3.Check the multi-informationdisplay for the system status.

4.Press ECON again to turn thesystem off.

ECON BUTTON*

When turned on, the vehicle’s engine performance, transmission, and air conditioningsystem are adjusted for maximum fuel economy.

AMBIENT METER*

Indicates instant fuel efficiency using color-coded bars.

2.The ECON mode indicatorcomes on.

Ambient Meter Color-Coded Bars

mph mph mph

High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency

1.Press ECON.

How It Works

Each tire valve stem containsa TPMS sensor.

When the tire pressure dropssignificantly below recommendedlevels, the low tire pressureindicator comes on.

If a message also appears onthe multi-information display,there may be a problem withthe system. See your dealer.

* not on Si trim


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MULT I- INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID) Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Clock(or wallpaper)

Tripcomputer

Main Displays

Main display Powermonitor(Si only)

Steering Wheel Controls

(+) Button:Press to scrollupward.

(��) Button:Press to go back tothe previous display.

(-) Button:Press to scrolldownward.

Display/InformationButton:Change main displays.

SOURCE Button:Press to enter yourselection.

(��) Button:Press to go to the nextdisplay.

MENU Button:Press to go to “VehicleMenu” for customizationand other settings.

Sub-displays

Press the SEL/RESET buttonto change sub-displays.

Outsidetemperature

OdometerTrip A Trip B

Clock

Accessing the MID

Press the INFO button to changemain displays.

A warning or indicator messagemay appear as necessary. Pressthe INFO button to clear it.

Audio display(or Phone

display duringcall)


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BLUETOOTH ® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL)

How to Use HFL

Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or godirectly to the Phone screen.Hang-Up/Back button: End a call, decline anincoming call, or cancel a selection.Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.

Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visithandsfreelink.honda.com to check if your phone is compatible.To prevent driver distraction, certain functions may be inoperable or grayedout while the vehicle is moving.

Use these two buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.

Audio selector knob:Rotate to scroll throughselections and press tomake a selection.

Back button: Press tocancel an operation orreturn to the previousscreen.

Pairing Your Phone

1. Press the Pick-Up button toaccess the Phone screen. Aprompt appears. SelectYes.

2. Make sure your phone is indiscovery mode. Select OK.

If your phone does not appear:Select Phone Not Found, andsearch for a HandsFreeLinkdevice from your phone. Connectto HFL. Go to step 4.

3. HFL searches for your phone.Select it when it appears onthe screen. Go to step 4.

4. HFL gives you a four-digit code.Enter it on your phone whenprompted. Select OK to complete.

NOTE:To pair another phone to HFL (or if the prompts do not appear), you mustuse the Phone Setup menu. See your Owner’s Manual for pairing instructions.

Use the audio selector knob to make and enter selections.


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Making a Call

Receiving a Call

3. Press the Hang-Up button toend or decline the call.

1. Press the Pick-Up button togo to the Phone screen.

2. Select Dial.

1. A notification is heard andthe incoming phone numberappears on the multi-information display.

2. Press the Pick-Up button toaccept the call.

3. Enter the phone number.Select the green Dial icon orpress the Pick-Up button to call.

4. The call is connected and heardthrough the vehicle speakers.



Phonebook When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported tothe system.


2. Select Phonebook.

1. Press the Pick-Up buttonto go to the Phone screen.

Speed DialSpeed dial entries and accompanying voice tags* can be stored for quick voice-activated dialing.

* When a voice tag is stored for a speed dial entry, you can make a call using voice commands.See your Owner’s Manual for instructions.


2. Select Speed Dial.

1. Press the Pick-Up buttonto go to the Phone screen.

3. Scroll through the list to findthe name and number youwant to call, and select it.

3. Scroll through the list to findthe entry you want to call, andselect it.


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Playing Bluetooth Audio Files

BLUETOOTH ® AUDIO

Play stored or streaming audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audiosystem. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is available on your phone.

1. Make sure your phone is on andpaired to HandsFreeLink (seepage 10).

3. Press “play” on your phone; sound isredirected to the audio system.

*not supported on all phones

2. Press SOURCE or AUX untilBluetoothAudio mode appears.

Notes: • Make sure the volume on yourphone is properly adjusted.• You may need to enable additionalBluetooth settings on your phone forplayback.

iPod® OR USB FLASH DRIVE

Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’saudio system.

Connecting Devices and Playing Audio Files

1. Pull out the USB adapter cable fromthe center console.

3. Press SOURCE or AUX until iPodor USB mode appears. Audio beginsto play.

2. Connect the USB connector to youriPod dock connector or flash drive.

iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.

4. Press the (�) or (�) buttons tochange tracks, or use the (�) or (�)buttons on the steering wheel.

4. Press the (�) or (�) buttons tochange tracks, or use the (�) or (�)buttons on the steering wheel*.


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SAFETY REMINDER

Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace seat belts; they add tothe protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect you in some types ofcollisions, but they do not provide protection in all collisions.

Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young childrenare properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat. Never place an infantseat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a deploying airbag can seriouslyinjure an infant.

FUEL RECOMMENDAT ION

• Only use unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher. For Civic Si models, unleadedgasoline of 91 octane or higher is required. For Civic GX models, compressednatural gas (CNG) is required.• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese-based fuel additive.Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing MMT can deteriorate yourvehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and the emissions control system. Always useMMT-free gasoline if available. Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMTmay not be covered under warranty.• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly establishedby leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today's advancedengines. In most cases, qualifying gasoline retailers will identify their gasoline ashaving met “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. Thisfuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free ofmetallic additives. This helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emissioncontrol system. Because the level of detergency and harmful metallic additives(such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market, Honda endorses the use of “TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help maintain the performance andreliability of your vehicle. For more information, visit www.toptiergas.com.• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car andinformation on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your dealer or visitOwner Link at www.owners.honda.com.

OWNER L INK

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. Registerat www.owners.honda.com to ensure that you continue to enjoy the experience ofowning a Honda.


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