2 Civic TRG 2D_LX:ATG_NEW STYLE 3/1/2011 11:48 AM Page 1 TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE www.owners.honda.com 31TS8B00 00X31-TS8-B000 2012 Honda Civic Coupe LX Technology Reference Guide ©2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.
12 Civic TRG 2D_LX:ATG_NEW STYLE 3/1/2011 11:48 AM Page 2 TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE 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 Coupe LX. INSTRUMENT PANEL p. 4 ECON BUTTON p. 6 AUDIO p. 10 MID p. 8 This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual.
12 Civic TRG 2D_LX:ATG_NEW STYLE 3/1/2011 11:49 AM Page 3 AUTO DOOR LOCKS Default Lock Setting Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock. 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 9 for more information on the multiinformation display and its controls. The doors are preset to lock when your vehicle reaches about 10 mph. Default Unlock Setting 1.
12 Civic TRG 2D_LX:ATG_NEW STYLE 3/1/2011 11:49 AM Page 4 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.
12 Civic TRG 2D_LX:ATG_NEW STYLE 3/1/2011 11:50 AM Page 5 ECON BUTTON TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) 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 Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures. How It Works Each tire valve stem contains a TPMS sensor. Helps you further maximize your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions. 1. Press ECON. 2. The ECON mode indicator comes on.
12 Civic TRG 2D_LX:ATG_NEW STYLE 3/1/2011 11:50 AM Page 6 MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID) Accessing the MID Sub-displays Press the SEL/RESET button to change sub-displays. Press the INFO button to change main displays. Odometer Trip A Trip B Clock Steering Wheel Controls Main Displays Trip computer Main display Clock (or wallpaper) A warning or indicator message may appear as necessary. Press the INFO button to clear it. 8 Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
12 Civic TRG 2D_LX:ATG_NEW STYLE 3/1/2011 11:51 AM Page 7 iPod ® OR USB FLASH DRIVE Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s audio system. Connecting Devices and Playing Audio Files 1. Pull out the USB adapter cable from the center console.
12 Civic TRG 2D_LX:ATG_NEW STYLE 3/1/2011 11:51 AM Page 8 SAFETY REMINDER 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.
