2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE steering wheel

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The timing belt should be replaced
according to the Maintenance
Minder (see page ).
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (100,000 km) if you regularly
drive your vehicle in any of the
f ollowing conditions:
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
If you f requently tow a trailer.341
V6 models
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
364
UPPER LEVEL
V6 models LOWER LEVEL
TM
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the engine coolant
reserve tank.
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
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
Reinstall the air intake cover and
duct securely. Reinstall the
f astener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.
6. 5.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
7. 4.
CONT INUED
Passenger’s side
Driver’s side on V6 models L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
367
HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
TAB

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the burned out bulb straight
out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the air intake cover and
duct securely. Reinstall the
f astener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.
6.
1.
7. 5. 4.
2.3.
4.
CONT INUED
Passenger’s side
Driver’s side on V6 models
Lights
Replacing a Front Side
369
HOLDING CLIPS BULB

Maint enance
Marker Light Bulb
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

Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer. It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Also be sure you use only TPMS
specif ic wheels. If you do not, the
tire pressure monitoring system will
notworkonthattire.
The ABS and VSA system work by
comparing the speed of each wheel.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can af f ect wheel speed and may
cause the system to activate. Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
384
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. Start the engine. Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
CONT INUED
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Emergency Towing
Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
415
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.

T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
2012 Accord Coupe

Emergency Towing
416
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.

T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
2012 Accord Coupe

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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 391
Seats
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Adjusting .93-95
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Folding .100
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Heaters .102
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Security System .244
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Select/Reset Knob .63
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Selecting a Child Seat .40
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 139
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Sequential Shif t Mode . 317
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Serial Number .418
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Service Minder .341
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Service Manual .439
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Service Station Procedures . 286
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Setting the Clock .241
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 309
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Shif t Lock Release .313
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Side Airbags .9 ,27
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9,29
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .29
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Signaling Turns .70
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Snow Tires .385
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Sound System .138 Spare Tire
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Inf lating .392
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Specif ications .421, 423
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Spark Plugs .420, 422
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Specif ications .420, 422
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Speed Control .250
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Speed Limiter .308, 313
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Speedometer .63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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Airbag Service .31
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .29
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79.......................
Starting the Engine .305
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .305
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With a Dead Battery . 400
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 403
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 237,250
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Stereo Sound System . 138
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil .351
Index
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