2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE steering wheel

(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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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

The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplement
the seat belts. Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as f ar back f rom the
steering wheel as possible while
allowing f ull control of the vehicle. A
f ront passenger should move their
seat as far back from the dashboard
as possible. The rest of this section gives more
detailed inf ormation about how you
can maximize your saf ety.
Remember, however, that no saf ety
system can prevent all injuries or
deaths that can occur in a severe
crash, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.
To do their job, airbags must
inf late with tremendous f orce. So
while airbags help save lives, they
can cause minor injuries or more
serious or even fatal injuries if
occupants are not properly
restrained or sitting properly.
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
A irbags of f er no prot ect ion in rearcollisions, or minor f ront al or sidecollisions. What you should do:
Airbags can pose serious hazards.
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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comf ortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comf ortable, upright
position.
If you cannot get f ar enough away
f rom the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help. Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position.
See page f or how to adjust a
f ront seat (power adjustment) and
page f or a manual adjustment.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).
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On manual adjustable seats
Protecting A dults and Teens
Adjust the Seat-Backs
3.
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Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.

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Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the f ront passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
inf ant or small child), the
passenger’s f ront airbag will be
turned of f (see page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact or
side impact.
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ).
Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the f ront
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too f ar f orward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce (see page
).
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ). Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page
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Your airbag system includes:
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbag system
components (see page ).26
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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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
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Odometer .64
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Trip Meter .65
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Fuel Gauge .65
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .66 ..........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 67
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Maintenance Minder . 67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 70
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Hazard Warning Button . 74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76
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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
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
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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
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Head Restraints .97
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Folding Rear Seat .100
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Seat Heaters .102
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
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Mirrors .106
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Power Windows .108
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Moonroof .112
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Parking Brake .114
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Interior Convenience Items . 115
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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
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Sun Visor .119
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Vanity Mirror .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
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Coat Hook .120
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Center Pocket .120
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Interior Lights .121
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Ceiling Light .121
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Spotlights .121
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Courtesy Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe

Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Make any steering wheel
adjustments before you start driving.
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4.
Steering Wheel A djustments
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.

Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe