2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE glove box

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Odometer .64
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Trip Meter .65
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Fuel Gauge .65
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .66 ..........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 67
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Maintenance Minder . 67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 70
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Hazard Warning Button . 74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
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Seats .93
Driver’s Seat Power ............................
Adjustments .93
FrontSeatManual ............................
Adjustments .94
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .95 ........................................
Armrest .95
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Head Restraints .97
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Folding Rear Seat .100
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Seat Heaters .102
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
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Mirrors .106
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Power Windows .108
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Moonroof .112
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Parking Brake .114
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Interior Convenience Items . 115
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Glove Box .116
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Beverage Holders .116
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Console Compartment . 117
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Accessory Power Sockets . 118
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Sun Visor .119
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Vanity Mirror .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
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Coat Hook .120
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Center Pocket .120
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Interior Lights .121
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Ceiling Light .121
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Spotlights .121
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Courtesy Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the trunk
release handle, and glove box locked
when you leave your vehicle and the
valet key at a parking f acility.
Keys and Locks
77
MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
VALET KEY
(Light Grey)

Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe

Interior Convenience Items
115
VANITY MIRRORSUN VISOR
TRUNK CENTER POCKETS
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
COAT HOOK
BEVERAGE HOLDER
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
DOOR POCKET
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDER
USB ADAPTER CABLE ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe

Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
Glove Box
Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
116
To lock
GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe

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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Center pockets
Console compartment
Trunk, including the rear seat
when f olded down
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
298
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT CENTER POCKETS
GLOVE BOX
TRUNK DOOR POCKET
PASSENGER’S SEAT-BACK POCKET
DRIVER’S SEAT-BACK POCKET
If equipped
:

Bef ore Driving
2012 Accord Coupe

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the operation of the seats,
or the operation of the sensors
under the seats.Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Keep all cargo below the bottom
of the windows. If it is higher, it
could interf ere with the proper
operation of the side curtain
airbags. Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page . 51
Carrying Items in the
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
301

Bef ore Driving
Passenger Compartment
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
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Neutral Gear Position . 311
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New Vehicle Break-in . 284
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 307,319
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 418..............................
Paddle Shif ters .315
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Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position .311
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Parking .320
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Parking Brake .114
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 57,407
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Parking Lights .70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 432
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
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PGM-FI System .431
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Pollen Filter .375
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Power Door Locks .80
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 79
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Fuel Fill Door .286
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Glove Box .116
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Lockout Prevention . 81
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Power Door .80
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Trunk .91
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Low Coolant Level .292
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Low Fuel Indicator .60
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 306
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,405
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Lower Anchors .42
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .420, 422
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 298
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Maintenance .339
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Minder .341
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .344, 347
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .346
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Minder Indicator .61
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Saf ety .340 .......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
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Manual Transmission . 306
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 359
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Meters, Gauges .55, 63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 285
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Mirrors, Adjusting .106
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 297
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Moonroof .112
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 284
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Odometer .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .352
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Change, When to .341
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Checking Engine .291
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Pressure Indicator . 56,405 Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .351
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .430
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Outside Mirrors .106
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 66
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Overheating, Engine .403
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 346
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Oxygenated Fuels .284
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