What are the hidden features of the 9th-gen Civic's small screen?

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07/30/25 4:59am
The hidden feature of the 9th-gen Civic's small screen is that pressing the Source and Menu buttons on the left side of the steering wheel simultaneously will trigger an Easter egg. Taking the 2012 9th-gen Civic 1.8L Manual Comfort Edition as an example: This vehicle is manufactured by Dongfeng Honda, classified as a compact car with gasoline power. It has a maximum power output of 104kW, maximum torque of 174Nm, and comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. The car measures 4535mm in length, 1755mm in width, and 1450mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2670mm. It's a 4-door, 5-seater sedan with a 5-speed manual transmission, capable of reaching a top speed of 199km/h, and features naturally aspirated intake.
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