2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE warning

Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades.The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
DOT Tire Quality Grading
(U.S. Vehicles)
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A T readwear
T raction
424

Technical Inf ormation
2012 Accord Coupe

The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
DOT Tire Quality Grading
(U.S. Vehicles)
Temperature
425

Technical Inf ormation
2012 Accord Coupe

.............................
Carrying Cargo .298
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .232
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CD Changer .153, 201
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Certif ication Label .418
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Chains .385
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Changing a Flat Tire .393
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .352
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When to .341
...
Charging System Indicator . 56,405
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 287
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 304
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .48
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Child Seats .40, 41
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .33-50
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Inf ants .38
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .42
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tether .46
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Warning Labels .52
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Where Should a Child Sit . 34.......................................
Child Seats .33
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LATCH .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 374
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Climate Control System . 130
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On/Off Button .132
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Clock .241
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Clutch Fluid .363
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CO in the Exhaust . 51,430
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 305
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Compact Spare .392
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Compass .246
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Console Compartment . 117
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Consumer Inf ormation . 436
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .354
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Checking .292
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Proper Solution .354
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .430
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 250
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Cup Holders .116
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Customer Service .436 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 60,72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .60
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Dead Battery .400
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 438
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 128,134
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Dimensions .420, 422
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
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Engine Oil .291
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Directional Signals .70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 321
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Disposal of Used Oil .353
Doors ..........................
Auto Door Lock .81
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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
Index
D
II

2012 Accord Coupe

CONT INUED
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode .315
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .303
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Economy .293
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
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Dual Temperature Control . 135
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 375
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Economy, Fuel .293
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .324
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Emergencies .391
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Battery, Jump Starting . 400
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Brake System Indicator . 407
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Changing a Flat Tire . 393
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Charging System Indicator . 405
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Jump Starting .400
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Checking the Fuses . 408
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
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Overheated Engine . 403
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Towing .415 .........................
Emergency Brake .114
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .415
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
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Emissions Controls .430
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Emissions Testing .433
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 354
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
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If It Won’t Start .398
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
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Oil Lif e Indicator .341
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 350
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Overheating .403
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Specif ications .420, 422
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Speed Limiter . 308,313
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Starting .305
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V6 .422
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4-cylinder .420
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Engine Speed Limiter . 308,313
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Ethanol in Gasoline .285
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 430
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .15 ..........................
Fan, Interior .125, 133
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Features .123
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 286
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .375
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Oil .352
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 393
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Floor Mats .375
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
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Brake .362
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Clutch .363
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Manual Transmission . 359
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Power Steering .363
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Windshield Washer . 356
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Fog Lights .73
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Folding Rear Seat .100
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
Index
E F
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2012 Accord Coupe

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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 418
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .77
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System . 431
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Immobilizer System .78
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Fuel .284
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 287
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Fill Door and Cap .286
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Gauge .65
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Low Fuel Indicator .60
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Octane Requirement . 284
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Oxygenated .285
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Tank, Ref ueling .286
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Fuel Economy .293
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
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Fuses, Checking the .408
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 293,294
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Gasoline .284
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Gauge .65
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Low Fuel Indicator .60
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Octane Requirement . 284
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Tank, Ref ueling .286
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Gas Station Procedures . 286
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel .65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 319 ..............
Manual Transmission . 307
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Glove Box .116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .299, 330
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 365
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HandsFreeLink
. 257
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Headlights .70
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Aiming .365
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Automatic Lighting Off . 72
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Automatic Lighting On . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 60
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Reminder Chime .70
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .365, 372
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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
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Horn .4,68
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Hydraulic Clutch .363
Index
G H
I
IV

2012 Accord Coupe

CONT INUED
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Indicators .56
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 58
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .57, 407
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Charging System . 56,405
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Cruise Control .62
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Cruise Main .62
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Door and Trunk Open . 61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .60
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Fog Lights .62
Fuel Economy (ECO) ...................................
Indicator .59
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High Beam .60
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 58
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Lights On .60
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Low Fuel .60
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Low Oil Pressure . 56,405
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Low Tire Pressure .59
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Maintenance Minder . 61
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
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Security System .61
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Side Airbag Of f .57
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Seat Belt .56
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SRS .57
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TPMS .59 Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .58
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VSA Off .62
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VSA System .62
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Washer Level .60
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
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Inf ant Restraint .38
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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
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Inside Mirror .106
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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
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Instruments and Controls . 53
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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
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Label, Certif ication .418
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,18
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LATCH System .42
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .365
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Indicator .55
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Parking .70
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Turn Signal .58 ,70
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Load Limits .299
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Index
J K
L
V

2012 Accord Coupe

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .324
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VSA Of f Indicator . 62,324
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VSA Of f Switch .325
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VSA System Indicator . 62,324
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Vehicle Storage .388
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Ventilation .127, 133
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VIN .418
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Viscosity, Oil .351
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Voice Control System . 131,181
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages .437
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 356
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Indicator .60
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Operation .69
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 76
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Alignment and Balance . 382
..........................
Compact Spare .392
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Wrench, Nut .394 Windows
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Auto Reverse .109
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Operating the Power . 108
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Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .69
...........................
Def roster .128, 134
.......................................
Washers .69
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .376
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Operation .69
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Worn Tires .381
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 415
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XM
Radio .147, 194
Index
X
W
X

2012 Accord Coupe