2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE trunk

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

Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic).
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Vacuum dirt and dust f rom the
leather f requently. Pay close
attention to the pleats and seams.
Clean the leather with a sof t cloth
dampened with a 90% water and 10%
neutral wool detergent solution.
Then buf f it with a clean, dry cloth.
Remove any dust or dirt on leather
surf aces immediately.
If equipped
Leather
Vehicle Storage, Interior Care
389

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
pull over saf ely. Drive slowly along
the shoulder until you get to an area
far away from traffic lanes.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake. The tools are in the trunk. Open
the trunk and raise the trunk f loor
by pulling up the strap.
5. 4. 3. 2.
1.
Changing a Flat Tire
393
JACK
SPARE TIRE TOOL KIT
TRUNK FLOOR STRAP
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
2012 Accord Coupe

Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
15.
12.
13.
14.
Changing a Flat Tire
396
CENTER CAP
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
2012 Accord Coupe

Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.To remove the spacer cone, squeeze
the tabs on the wing bolt to
disengage it f rom the center of the
spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the spacer
cone, reverse this procedure.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole. Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the f lat tire.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ). Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid. Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
16.
17. 19.
18. 20.
21.
22.
328
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
397
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE SPACER CONE
TAB
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
2012 Accord Coupe

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Specif ications
(4-cylinder models)
421
Fuses
Lights
Battery Tires
Alignment
60 W (HB3)
55 W (H11)
24/2.2 CP
21 W
16 W
5W 8W
8W
21 W
5W
21/5 W 5W
Interior
Under-hood
P225/50R17 93V
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Stop/taillights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Vanity mirror lights
1.4 W
Capacity Size
Pressure
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°1°
3°48’
T135/80D16 101M
12 V 38 AH/5 HR
12 V 47 AH/20 HR 52 AH/5 HR
12 V
12 V 65 AH/20 HR See page
413or the fuse label
attached on the side panel.
See page 414or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door.
See page 412or the fuse box
cover.
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
High
Low
: Passenger’s side Driver’s side
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
(Amber)
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
PZEV engine model, and Canadian models

Technical Inf ormation
2012 Accord Coupe

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Specif ications
(V6 models)
423
Fuses
Tires
Alignment
Lights
Battery 60 W (HB3)
55 W (H11)
24/2.2 CP
5W
55 W
21 W
16 W
Interior
Under-hood
Size
Pressure
P235/45R18 94V
T135/80D16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°1°
3°48’
1.4 W 5W
8W
8W
21 W
5W
21/5 W
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker lights
Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Stop/taillights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Vanity mirror lights
Capacity
12 V
12 V 72 AH/20 HR
60 AH/5 HR See page
413or the fuse label
attached on the side panel.
See page 414or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door.
See page 412or the fuse box
cover.
High
Low
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
(H11) (Amber)

Technical Inf ormation
2012 Accord Coupe

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D-Paddle Shif t Mode .315
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .303
....................................
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
..................................
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
.......................
Emissions Controls .430
........................
Emissions Testing .433
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 354
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
.........................
If It Won’t Start .398
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
.......................
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
................................................
V6 .422
...................................
4-cylinder .420
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Engine Speed Limiter . 308,313
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Ethanol in Gasoline .285
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 430
...............................
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
...............................................
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
..........................................
Brake .362
.........................................
Clutch .363
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Manual Transmission . 359
..........................
Power Steering .363
..................
Windshield Washer . 356
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Fog Lights .73
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .100
..........................
Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
Index
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2012 Accord Coupe