2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE manual radio set

If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system disables itself . If this happens,
you will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display next time you turn
on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
ThecodeisontheAnti-theft
Identification Card included in your
owner’s manual kit. When it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
The Anti-thef t Identif ication Card
also lists your audio serial number. It
is best to store the card in a saf e
place at home. In addition, you
should write the audio system’s
serial number in this owner’s manual.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, youmust then leave the system on for
one hour bef ore trying again.
The system will retain your AM and
FM presets even if power is
disconnected.
We recommend that you register the
security code at Owner Link (owners.
honda.com.) If you lose the Anti-
thef t Identif ication Card bef ore
registering the code at Owner Link,
you must obtain the code f rom your
dealer or
. To do this, you will need the
audio system’s serial number. If you
do not have the serial number with
you,askyourdealerorgoto for
inf ormation on how to retrieve it. If you lose the Anti-thef t
Identif ication Card, you must obtain
thecodefromyourdealer.Todothis,
you will need the audio system’s
serial number. If you do not have the
serial number with you, ask your
dealer how to retrieve it.
You need to enter a separate code
f or the navigation system to
reactivate. The Anti-theft Card also
lists the navigation system’s security
code and serial number. Follow the
same procedure to retrieve the serial
number and obtain the code, and
read the navigation system manual
f or details.
https://radio-navicode.honda.
com/
https://
radio-navicode.honda.com/
U.S. owners
Canadian owners
Models with navigation system
Radio T hef t Protection
240

Features
2012 Accord Coupe

Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting may be lost. To reset the time,
see page .
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system may disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradio,youwill
see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
).
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual. 241
240
On models with navigation system
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage
388
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

CONT INUED
Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 424
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Emissions Control Systems . 430
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .432
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Temperature, Outside . 66
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 240
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 432
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Time, Setting the .241
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Timing Belt .364
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Tire Chains .385
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 393
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Tire Inf ormation .426
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Tire Labeling .426
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 326,428
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .59, 326
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .428
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TPMS Indicator . 59,327
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Tires .379
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Air Pressure . 380
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Chains . 385.........................
Checking Wear .381
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Compact Spare .392
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 424
.
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 427
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Inf lation .379
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Inspection .381
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Replacing .384
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Rotating .383
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Service Lif e .382
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Snow .385
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Specif ications .421, 423
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Tools, Tire Changing . 393
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .329
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Emergency Wrecker . 415
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Weight Limit . 329
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .357
Checking Fluid Level, ...........................
Manual .359, 360
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Fluid Selection . 358,359,361
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Identif ication Number . 419
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Shif ting the Automatic . 309
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Shif ting the Manual . 306
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Treadwear . 381.......................................
Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Opener .92
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Opening the .91
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Open Indicator .61
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Turn Signals .70
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .391
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 424
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Unleaded Gasoline .284
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 165,175,215,225
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 172,222
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 353
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Vanity Mirror .119
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 299
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Vehicle Dimensions . 420,422
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 418
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