2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE climate control

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(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .53
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Features .123
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Bef ore Driving .283
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Driving .303
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Maintenance .339
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .391
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T echnical Inf ormation .417
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .435
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .439
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Owner's Identification Form
Service Inf ormation Summary (f luid capacities and tire pressures)

Index
Book Ta ble of Contents
Chapter Ta ble of Contents
Navigation KeyYour Vehicle at a Glance
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2012 Accord Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual
2012 Accord Coupe

What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
2
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2012 Accord Coupe

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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AUDIO SYSTEM HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,23 )
(P.9,
23)
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
CLOCK
COMPASS
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.309) (P.306)
(P.
130 )
(P.138) (P.124) (P.246)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system (A/T) is shown. (P.
241 )
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P.55)
GAUGES (P.63)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P .80)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.108)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER (P.91)(
P .103)
(P.118) (P.165,175,215,225)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.118)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.239) HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P.253)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.112)
(P.106)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.289)
(P.286)

2012 Accord Coupe

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as shown
below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a crash that
may have damaged the underside. 1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
51
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

Driver and Passenger Saf ety
2012 Accord Coupe

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Control L ocations
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AUDIO SYSTEM HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEMCLOCK
COMPASS
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.309) (P.306)
(P.130)
(P.138) (P.124)
(P.246)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system (A/T) is shown. (P.
241 )
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P.55)
GAUGES (P.63)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.80)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.108)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER (P.91)(P.103)
(P.118) (P.165,175,215,225)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.118)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.239) HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P.253)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.112)
(P.106)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.289)
(P.286)

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.............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 124
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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
Features
Features
123

discourage vandalism and theft of
your vehicle.
2012 Accord Coupe

Climate Control System
Wit hout navigat ion syst emWit h navigat ion syst em
EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6
130
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

Features
2012 Accord Coupe

The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the f an speed
and airf low levels.The system automatically selects
the proper mix of conditioned
and/or heated air that will, as
quickly as possible, raise or lower
the interior temperature to your
pref erence.
The driver’s side temperature and
the passenger’s side temperature can
be set separately. Push up the switch
of the appropriate temperature
control to increase the temperature
of airflow. Push down the switch to
decrease it. Each set temperature is
showninthedisplay(inthecenter
display on models with navigation
system).
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
Press the Auto button. The
indicator in the button also comes
on as a reminder. You will see
AUTO on the display (in the
center display on models with
navigation system).
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control switch.
You can set the driver’s side
temperature and the passenger’s
side temperature separately.
1.
2.On models with navigation system
CONT INUED
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Voice Control System
T emperat ure Cont rol
Climate Control System
131

Features
2012 Accord Coupe