2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE key battery

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

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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by caref ully prying on the edge
with a coin. Remove the old battery, and insert
a new battery into the back of the
cover with the side f acing down.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations
for battery disposal.
Install the parts in reverse order.
4.
5.
3.
Remote Transmitter
89
BATTERY
COIN

Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe

You can make calls using any phone
number or a name in the HFL
phonebook. You can also redial the
last number called.Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the phone number you want to dial.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers. Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the name and make the
call. Follow the HFL prompts and say
thenamestoredintheHFL
phonebook that you want to call. Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes af ter you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle’s battery. 1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Making a Call
Call Dial
Call Dial Call Dial
To make a call using a
Tomakeacallusinganameinthe
HFL phonebook:
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
266

Features
phone number:
2012 Accord Coupe

Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not f unction unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Starting the Engine
305
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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Driving
2012 Accord Coupe

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 405
............................
Jump Starting .400
..............................
Maintenance .387
....................
Specif ications .421, 423
..............................
Bef ore Driving .283
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,17
.........................
Beverage Holders .116
........
HandsFreeLink. 257
..................................
Booster Seats .48
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 322
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 284....................
Bulb Replacement .370
...........................................
Fluid .362
.......................................
Parking .114
.................
System Indicator . 57,407
........................
Wear Indicators .321
.............................
Braking System .321
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 284
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .370
..............................
Brake Lights .370
.................................
Fog Lights .372
................
Front Parking Lights . 368
.................................
Headlights .365
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 371
................................
Rear Lights .370
....................
Specif ications .421, 423
............
Turn Signal Lights . 368,370
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .365, 372
...................
Capacities Chart . 420,422
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
....................................
Accessories .296
ACCESSORY ...............
(Ignition Key Position) . 79
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 118
..................
Active Head Restraints . 99
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 351
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
..........
Airbag System Components . 21
......
Air Conditioning System . 124,130
.................................
Usage .127, 131
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 379,380
......................................
Antif reeze .354
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .58, 322
...................................
Operation .322
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 240
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 79
................................
Audio System .138
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 72
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 250..............
Automatic Transmission . 309
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 420,422
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .315
.......................................
Shif ting .310
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .309
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 310
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 313
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .239Bluetooth
Index
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2012 Accord Coupe

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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 391
Seats
.................................
Adjusting .93-95
.......................................
Folding .100
.......................................
Heaters .102
............................
Security System .244
.........................
Select/Reset Knob .63
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .40
...
Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 139
..................
Sequential Shif t Mode . 317
...............................
Serial Number .418
..............................
Service Minder .341
...........................
Service Manual .439
.........
Service Station Procedures . 286
..........................
Setting the Clock .241
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 309
........................
Shif t Lock Release .313
................................
Side Airbags .9 ,27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..................
Side Curtain Airbags . 9,29
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .29
...............................
Signaling Turns .70
.....................................
Snow Tires .385
................................
Sound System .138 Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .392
....................
Specif ications .421, 423
............................
Spark Plugs .420, 422
........................
Specif ications .420, 422
................................
Speed Control .250
........................
Speed Limiter .308, 313
...................................
Speedometer .63
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
.............................
Airbag Service .31
......
Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .29
.............................
SRS Indicator .29 ,57
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 79.......................
Starting the Engine .305
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .305
................
With a Dead Battery . 400
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 403
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
.......
Steering Wheel Buttons . 237,250
...................
Stereo Sound System . 138
........................................
Sun Visor .119
........................
Sunglasses Holder .119
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
......................................
Servicing .31
.........................
SRS Indicator .29 ,57
...................
System Components . 21
..................................
Synthetic Oil .351
Index
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2012 Accord Coupe