2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE bulb

If equippedPassenger’s side
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment should
be done by your dealer or another
qualif ied technician.Pull down the under cover f rom
the bumper caref ully.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the three holding clips
with a flat-tip screwdriver.
1.
2.
3.
ReplacingaFogLightBulb
Lights
372
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
TAB
HOLDING CLIPS
Halogen light bulbs get very hot when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on
the glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

To change the bulb, start the
engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, then turn off
the engine.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Reinstall the inner f ender. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the f ront bumper.
Reinstall the holding clips, and
push in the head of each clip.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise. Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the under cover and put
the holding clips back in place.
6.
7. 8.
4.
5. 9.
10.
11.
Passenger’s side
Driver’s side
Driver’s side
Lights
373
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
TAB
HOLDING CLIPS

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

Dirt build-up around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.
Cleaning the Seat Belts
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
374
OPENING

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 405
............................
Jump Starting .400
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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
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Specif ications .421, 423
............
Turn Signal Lights . 368,370
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Bulbs, Halogen .365, 372
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Capacities Chart . 420,422
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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
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 240
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 79
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Audio System .138
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 72
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 250..............
Automatic Transmission . 309
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Capacity, Fluid . 420,422
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .315
.......................................
Shif ting .310
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .309
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Shif t Lever Positions . 310
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 313
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Auxiliary Input Jack .239Bluetooth
Index
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 418
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .77
...........................................
Switch .79
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Timing Control System . 431
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Immobilizer System .78
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.................................................
Fuel .284
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 287
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Fill Door and Cap .286
...........................................
Gauge .65
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .60
................
Octane Requirement . 284
...............................
Oxygenated .285
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .286
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Fuel Economy .293
....
Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .408
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 293,294
.........................................
Gasoline .284
...........................................
Gauge .65
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .60
................
Octane Requirement . 284
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .286
................
Gas Station Procedures . 286
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel .65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 319 ..............
Manual Transmission . 307
......................................
Glove Box .116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .299, 330
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 365
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 257
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
........................................
Headlights .70
........................................
Aiming .365
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 72
..............
Automatic Lighting On . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
..................
High Beam Indicator . 60
.........................
Reminder Chime .70
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .365, 372
...................................
Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .13, 97
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Heating and Cooling .124
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Heated Mirrors .107
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Heater, Seat .102
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .253 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 289
..............................................
Horn .4,68
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .363
Index
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2012 Accord Coupe

CONT INUED
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Indicators .56
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 58
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .57, 407
................
Charging System . 56,405
.............................
Cruise Control .62
.................................
Cruise Main .62
................
Door and Trunk Open . 61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .60
...................................
Fog Lights .62
Fuel Economy (ECO) ...................................
Indicator .59
...................................
High Beam .60
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 58
.....................................
Lights On .60
......................................
Low Fuel .60
................
Low Oil Pressure . 56,405
......................
Low Tire Pressure .59
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Maintenance Minder . 61
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
..........................
Security System .61
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .57
.......................................
Seat Belt .56
...............................................
SRS .57
...........................................
TPMS .59 Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .58
........................................
VSA Off .62
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VSA System .62
..............................
Washer Level .60
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .38
......................................
Inf ant Seats .38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 379
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Inf ormation Display .64
.................................
Inside Mirror .106
.............................
Inspection, Tire .381
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Installing a Child Seat .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Using LATCH .42
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Instrument Panel .55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
..............
Instruments and Controls . 53
...............................
Interior Lights .121
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 163, 213 ..................................................
Keys .77
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 394.......................................
Jack, Tire .394
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Jump Starting .400
.......................
Label, Certif ication .418
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,18
...............................
LATCH System .42
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .365
.......................................
Indicator .55
.........................................
Parking .70
............................
Turn Signal .58 ,70
....................................
Load Limits .299
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Index
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CONT INUED
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Power Seat Adjustments . 93
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Power Socket Locations . 115,118
............................
Power Windows .108
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 15
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
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Protecting Children .33
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General Guidelines .33
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .38
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 47
.........
Protecting Small Children . 39
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
.............................
Using LATCH .42 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 17
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 438
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 17
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .374
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,18
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Maintenance .19
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .17, 56
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System Components . 17
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 15
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 18
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Radiator Overheating . 403
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Radio/CD Sound System . 138
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 240
............................
Radio, XM
. 147, 194
...........................
Readiness Codes .433
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 370
............................
Rear Seat Access .95
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Rear Seat, Folding .100 ...........................
Rearview Mirror .106
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 75
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 93,94
Recommended Shif t ................................
Speeds .307, 319
........................................
Ref ueling .286
.......................
Reminder Indicators .56
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 352
..........................................
Fuses .408
................................
Light Bulbs .365
....................................
Schedule .341
................................
Timing Belt .364
...........................................
Tires .384
.............................
Wiper Blades .376
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
.............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 438
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .292, 354
...............................
Restraint, Child .33
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Reverse Gear Position . 311
...........................
Reverse Lockout .308
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Rotation, Tire .383
Index
R S
VII

2012 Accord Coupe