2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE heating

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(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

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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
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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

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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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Except U.S. LX
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
125

Features
2012 Accord Coupe

When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C.
You cannot turn the A/C of f in this
mode.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode f rom
or to , the system
keeps the A/C on. The A/C
indicator will not come on if it was
off to start with.
To turn of f the A/C, press the A/C
button to illuminate the indicator,
then press it again to turn off the
A/C.
When you switch to or mode f rom , the A/C
turnsoff.Butifitwasontostart
with, the A/C stays on.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Mode Control
126

Features
2012 Accord Coupe