2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE clock

Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.Open the trunk.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Remove the screws in the center
of each of the two f asteners on the
side of the trunk lining. Pull the
lining back.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light or turn signal light.
5.
6.
7.
2. 1.4. 3.
5.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
370
SCREW SOCKET
BULB

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.Open the trunk, and remove the
socket f rom the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the f asteners into the holes on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screws.
2. 1. 3.
6.
7.
8.
Lights
Replacing the High-mount
371
SOCKET
BULB

Maint enance
Brake Light Bulb
2012 Accord Coupe

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

Take the jack out of the tool kit
case.Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.Placethejackunderthejacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
6.
7.8.
Changing a Flat Tire
394
JACK
WHEEL NUT
JACKING POINTS

T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
2012 Accord Coupe

If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
6.
7.
8.
9.
11. 10.
415
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
404
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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2012 Accord Coupe

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Carrying Cargo .298
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .232
..........................
CD Changer .153, 201
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Certif ication Label .418
............................................
Chains .385
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .393
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .352
......................................
When to .341
...
Charging System Indicator . 56,405
............
Check Fuel Cap Message . 287
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 304
.....................................
Child Saf ety .33
..............................
Booster Seats .48
.............................
Child Seats .40, 41
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .33-50
..........................................
Inf ants .38
..........................
Larger Children .47
.........................................
LATCH .42
......................
Risks with Airbags .34
.............................
Small Children .39
..........................................
Tether .46
...........................
Warning Labels .52
..........
Where Should a Child Sit . 34.......................................
Child Seats .33
.........................................
LATCH .42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 374
...............
Climate Control System . 130
..........................
On/Off Button .132
..............................................
Clock .241
...................................
Clutch Fluid .363
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 51,430
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 305
..............................
Compact Spare .392
.........................................
Compass .246
.................
Console Compartment . 117
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 436
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .354
....................................
Checking .292
.........................
Proper Solution .354
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .430
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 62
............
Cruise Control Operation . 250
...................................
Cup Holders .116
.........................
Customer Service .436 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 54
..........
Daytime Running Lights . 60,72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .60
.................................
Dead Battery .400
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 438
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
......
Def rosting the Windows . 128,134
............................
Dimensions .420, 422
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
..................................
Engine Oil .291
..........................
Directional Signals .70
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 321
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .353
Doors ..........................
Auto Door Lock .81
.......................
Auto Door Unlock .84
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Locking and Unlocking . 80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 424
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .306
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 391
Seats
.................................
Adjusting .93-95
.......................................
Folding .100
.......................................
Heaters .102
............................
Security System .244
.........................
Select/Reset Knob .63
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .40
...
Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 139
..................
Sequential Shif t Mode . 317
...............................
Serial Number .418
..............................
Service Minder .341
...........................
Service Manual .439
.........
Service Station Procedures . 286
..........................
Setting the Clock .241
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 309
........................
Shif t Lock Release .313
................................
Side Airbags .9 ,27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..................
Side Curtain Airbags . 9,29
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .29
...............................
Signaling Turns .70
.....................................
Snow Tires .385
................................
Sound System .138 Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .392
....................
Specif ications .421, 423
............................
Spark Plugs .420, 422
........................
Specif ications .420, 422
................................
Speed Control .250
........................
Speed Limiter .308, 313
...................................
Speedometer .63
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
.............................
Airbag Service .31
......
Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .29
.............................
SRS Indicator .29 ,57
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 79.......................
Starting the Engine .305
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .305
................
With a Dead Battery . 400
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 403
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
.......
Steering Wheel Buttons . 237,250
...................
Stereo Sound System . 138
........................................
Sun Visor .119
........................
Sunglasses Holder .119
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .31
.........................
SRS Indicator .29 ,57
...................
System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil .351
Index
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