2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE air conditioning

The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. It also shuts of f when
you turn of f the ignition switch. You
have to turn the defogger on again
when you restart the vehicle.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
The def ogger will shut itself of f
withinabout10to30minutes
according to the outside temperature
(over 32°F, 0°C).
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
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conditioning system
Except U.S. LX
Rear Window Def ogger
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Manual A/C type Auto A/C type
Models with navigation system
U.S. LX
Except U.S. LX

Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe

Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off. This heated mirror f unction has a
timer (see page ).
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conditioning system
AllCanadianmodels
U.S. EX, EX-L and all V6 models
Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
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V6 model without navigation system
is shown. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe

The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to.............
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Climate Control System . 130
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Audio System .138
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Audio System .139
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 140
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Playing the XM
Radio . 147
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Playing Discs .153
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 162
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PlayinganiPod
. 163
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iPod
Error Messages . 171
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .172
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .180
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Audio System .181
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 182
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Playing the XM
Radio . 194
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Playing Discs .201
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 212
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PlayinganiPod
. 213
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iPod
Error Messages . 221
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .222 USB Flash Memory Device Error
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Messages .231
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Protecting Your Discs . 232
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 235
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Remote Audio Controls . 237
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Auxiliary Input Jack .239
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Radio Thef t Protection . 240
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Setting the Clock .241
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Security System .244
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Compass .246
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Cruise Control .250
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .253
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HandsFreeLink. 257
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system Bluetooth
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discourage vandalism and theft of
your vehicle.
2012 Accord Coupe

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: If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
LX and U.S. EX
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MODE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)
BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Features
2012 Accord Coupe

Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on. When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
MAX A/C Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
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2012 Accord Coupe

The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then releases it through
vents near the rear window.Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode
f rom or , the system
also automatically turns on the
A/C. This helps prevent the
windows f rom f ogging up
unintendedly. The A/C indicator
willnotcomeonifitwasoffto
start with (see the previous page).
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial. Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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Ventilation Using the Heater Using the A /C
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2012 Accord Coupe

If the interior is very warm,you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects , and
switches to recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up.
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select / to help
clear the rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
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Dehumidif y the Interior
T o Def og and Def rost
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2012 Accord Coupe

Climate Control System
Wit hout navigat ion syst emWit h navigat ion syst em
EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6
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RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
SYNC BUTTON CENTER DISPLAY
AUTO BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
AUTO INDICATOR
AUTO INDICATOR
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
MODE CONTROL
BUTTON
SYNC
BUTTON
ON/OFF
BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
FRONT PASSENGER’S
SIDE TEMPERATURE
FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SWITCH
U.S. models are shown. AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
FRONT PASSENGER’S
SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
FAN CONTROL SWITCH WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

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2012 Accord Coupe