2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE octane

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer. Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time. You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
On models with manual transmissionBreak-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
284

Bef ore Driving
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 418
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .77
...........................................
Switch .79
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Timing Control System . 431
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Immobilizer System .78
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.................................................
Fuel .284
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 287
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Fill Door and Cap .286
...........................................
Gauge .65
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Low Fuel Indicator .60
................
Octane Requirement . 284
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Oxygenated .285
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Tank, Ref ueling .286
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Fuel Economy .293
....
Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
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Fuses, Checking the .408
......
Gas Mileage, Improving . 293,294
.........................................
Gasoline .284
...........................................
Gauge .65
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .60
................
Octane Requirement . 284
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Tank, Ref ueling .286
................
Gas Station Procedures . 286
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel .65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 319 ..............
Manual Transmission . 307
......................................
Glove Box .116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .299, 330
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 365
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 257
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Headlights .70
........................................
Aiming .365
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 72
..............
Automatic Lighting On . 71
............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
..................
High Beam Indicator . 60
.........................
Reminder Chime .70
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .365, 372
...................................
Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .13, 97
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Heating and Cooling .124
.............................
Heated Mirrors .107
...................................
Heater, Seat .102
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .253 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 289
..............................................
Horn .4,68
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .363
Index
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Neutral Gear Position . 311
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New Vehicle Break-in . 284
............
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
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 73
........................
Park Gear Position .311
...........................................
Parking .320
...............................
Parking Brake .114
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 57,407
.................................
Parking Lights .70
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 432
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
.............................
PGM-FI System .431
...................................
Pollen Filter .375
..........................
Power Door Locks .80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 79
............................
Fuel Fill Door .286
..................................
Glove Box .116
....................
Lockout Prevention . 81
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Power Door .80
...........................................
Trunk .91
........................
Low Coolant Level .292
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .60
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 306
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,405
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Lower Anchors .42
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .420, 422
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 298
..................................
Maintenance .339
........................................
Minder .341
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .344, 347
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .346
.........................
Minder Indicator .61
..........................................
Saf ety .340 .......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
...................
Manual Transmission . 306
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 359
.........................
Meters, Gauges .55, 63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 285
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Mirrors, Adjusting .106
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 297
.......................................
Moonroof .112
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 284
.........................................
Odometer .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .352
......................
Change, When to .341
......................
Checking Engine .291
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56,405 Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .351
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .430
............................
Outside Mirrors .106
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 66
....................
Overheating, Engine .403
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 346
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .284
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid: Power Steering Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
V6 models
V6 models
4-cylinder models 4-cylinder models
5-speed manual transmission: 6-speed manual transmission:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 18.5 US gal (70.0
) Front/Rear:
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ). 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 0W-20
or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). 2.2 US qt (2.1
)
350
358 359
364 362

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