2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE air conditioning

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You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.
Push the switch up to increase the
fanspeedandairflow.Pushthe
switch down to decrease them.
This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent through the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
Press the button to increase the
fanspeedandairflow.Pressthe
button to decrease them. 75
On models without navigation system
On models with navigation system
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Semi-automatic OperationA ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t on
Fan Cont rol Recirculat ion But t onRear Window Def ogger But t on
Climate Control System
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Fill the f uel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks of f .
Reset trip counter to zero.
Record the total gallons (liters) needed to ref ill.
Follow one of the simple calculations above.
The A/C
puts an extra load on the engine
which makes it use more f uel. Use
the f resh-air ventilation when
possible.
Combine several short trips into
one. A warmed-up engine is more
f uel ef f icient than a cold one.
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of inf ormation
about your actual f uel economy.
Using f requency of f ill-ups or taking
f uel gauge readings are NOT
accurate measures of f uel economy.
Fuel economy may improve over the
f irst several thousand miles
(kilometers). 1)
2)
3)
4)
Checking Your Fuel Economy
Measuring T echniquesMinimize the use of the air
conditioning system
Plan and combine trips
Calculating Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
295
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 KilometersL per 100 km
Liter

Bef ore Driving
2012 Accord Coupe

When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and always apply engine
braking by shif ting down. If your
vehicle has a manual transmission,
when going down a steep hill, use
the second gear to provide greater
engine braking.Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember, it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
If youmuststopwhenfacinguphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
place by pressing on the accelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause the trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and use the S mode. You
canalsousethepaddleshiftersto
change the gear position. Select third,
second or f irst gear depending on
the vehicle speeds and road
condition. When going down a steep
hill, use second gear to provide
greater engine braking. Shif t down
to f irst gear when driving up steep
hills.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D3.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and shif t down to the
second gear.
V6 models with automatic transmission
4-cylinder models with
Driving on Hills
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Towing a Trailer
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automatic transmission
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Specif ications(4-cylinder models)
420
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine Capacities
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 190.9 in (4,850 mm)
2.1 US qt (2.0
)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
5.4 US qt (5.1)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
1.96 US gal (7.4
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.64 US gal (6.2
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
5
2
3
Total
Front
Rear
18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) ND-OIL8
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) Water cooled 4-stroke
DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11S
SXU22HCR11S
DILZKR7B11GS
ILZKR7B11S
SXU22HCR11S
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
72.7 in (1,848 mm)
56.3 in (1,432 mm)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.50 US qt (6.15
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Approx.
Change Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
1:
2:
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
ULEV
PZEV
NGK:
NGK:
DENSO: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
1
2

Technical Inf ormation
2012 Accord Coupe

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Specif ications (V6 models)
422
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
Engine Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 190.9 in (4,850 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC (SOHC VTEC )
6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
10.0 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
72.7 in (1,848 mm)
56.3 in (1,432 mm)
Approx.
1:
2: Change
Total
Front/Rear
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
Automatic
Manual
Manual transmission
: NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
1
2

Technical Inf ormation
2012 Accord Coupe

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 405
............................
Jump Starting .400
..............................
Maintenance .387
....................
Specif ications .421, 423
..............................
Bef ore Driving .283
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,17
.........................
Beverage Holders .116
........
HandsFreeLink. 257
..................................
Booster Seats .48
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 322
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 284....................
Bulb Replacement .370
...........................................
Fluid .362
.......................................
Parking .114
.................
System Indicator . 57,407
........................
Wear Indicators .321
.............................
Braking System .321
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 284
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .370
..............................
Brake Lights .370
.................................
Fog Lights .372
................
Front Parking Lights . 368
.................................
Headlights .365
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 371
................................
Rear Lights .370
....................
Specif ications .421, 423
............
Turn Signal Lights . 368,370
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .365, 372
...................
Capacities Chart . 420,422
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
....................................
Accessories .296
ACCESSORY ...............
(Ignition Key Position) . 79
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 118
..................
Active Head Restraints . 99
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 351
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
..........
Airbag System Components . 21
......
Air Conditioning System . 124,130
.................................
Usage .127, 131
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 379,380
......................................
Antif reeze .354
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .58, 322
...................................
Operation .322
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 240
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 79
................................
Audio System .138
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 72
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 250..............
Automatic Transmission . 309
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 420,422
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .315
.......................................
Shif ting .310
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .309
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 310
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 313
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .239Bluetooth
Index
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BC
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2012 Accord Coupe