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:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
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
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
3: 1:
2:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.30)
(P. 74)
(P.76) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
HORN
(P.325)
(P.257) (P.102)(P.75,
107)
(P.315)
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.181 )
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.70,
73)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.237)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.73)(P.69)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.250)
2 2
1 3
2
2
3 2
2012 Accord Coupe
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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
............................
Instrument Panel .55
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
.............................................
Gauges .63
....................
Inf ormation Display . 64
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Odometer .64
...................................
Trip Meter .65
..................................
Fuel Gauge .65
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .66 ..........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 67
...............
Maintenance Minder . 67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
.........
Turn Signals and Headlights . 70
........................................
Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76
...............................
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
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
................................................
Trunk .91
........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
.................................................
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
..........................
Head Restraints .97
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Folding Rear Seat .100
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Seat Heaters .102
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
...........................................
Mirrors .106
............................
Power Windows .108
.......................................
Moonroof .112
...............................
Parking Brake .114
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Interior Convenience Items . 115
..................................
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
...................................
Sun Visor .119
............................
Vanity Mirror .119
....................
Sunglasses Holder .119
..................................
Coat Hook .120
...........................
Center Pocket .120
...............................
Interior Lights .121
..............................
Ceiling Light .121
...................................
Spotlights .121
........................
Courtesy Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If equipped
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Control L ocations
54
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
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
3: 1:
2:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
68
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.
73) (P.69)
(P.30)
(P. 74)
(P.76) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P.325)
(P.257) (P.250)(P.102)(P.75,
107)
(P.315)
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.181 )
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.70,
73)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.237)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS PADDLE SHIFTERS INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESSWINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
HORN
2
2 3
2
2
3 2
1
Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe
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The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. It also shuts of f when
you turn of f the ignition switch. You
have to turn the defogger on again
when you restart the vehicle.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
The def ogger will shut itself of f
withinabout10to30minutes
according to the outside temperature
(over 32°F, 0°C).
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
107On vehicles with automatic air
conditioning system
Except U.S. LX
Rear Window Def ogger
75
Manual A/C type Auto A/C type
Models with navigation system
U.S. LX
Except U.S. LX
Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position. Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
1.
2. Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Mirrors
106
TAB SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe
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Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off. This heated mirror f unction has a
timer (see page ).
3.
4.
75On vehicles with automatic air
conditioning system
AllCanadianmodels
U.S. EX, EX-L and all V6 models
Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
107
V6 model without navigation system
is shown. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe