2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE washer fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .340
.................
Maintenance Minder . 341
..............................
Fluid Locations .348
........................
Adding Engine Oil .350
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .352
..............................
Engine Coolant .354
....................
Windshield Washers .356
.......................
Transmission Fluid .357
..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
..............
Manual Transmission . 359
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 362
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 363
....................................
Timing Belt .364
.............................................
Lights .365
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 374
.....................................
Floor Mats .375
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 375
.................................
Wiper Blades .376
...............................................
Tires .379
...................
Checking the Battery . 387
.............................
Vehicle Storage .388
..................................
Interior Care .389
U.S. Vehicles:
439
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
339
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Fluid Locations
4-cylinder models
348
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID
(Red cap) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop) ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
RADIATOR CAP

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2012 Accord Coupe

Fluid Locations
V6 models
349
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIRRADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
POWER STEERING
FLUID
(Red cap)

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

Remove the check bolt and look for
transmission f luid coming out of the
bolt hole. If a small amount of f luid
drips out of the bolt hole, reinstall
the check bolt.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.
If no f luid comes out, remove the
f iller bolt and washer. Slowly add
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) until it starts to run out of the
check bolt hole.
V6 models
T ransmission Fluid
360
FILLER BOLT
WASHER
CHECK BOLT
DRAIN BOLT

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

Pour the f luid into the f iller hole
slowly and caref ully so you do not
spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the Maintenance Minder (see
page ).
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
Let the f luid run out until it stops,
then reinstall the check bolt and the
f iller bolt.
Make sure to put a new washer on
each bolt when reinstalling it.
Reinstall the under cover and put the
holding clips back in place. Make
sure the under cover is installed
under the edge of the f ront bumper. If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication Seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
341
T ransmission Fluid
361
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2012 Accord Coupe

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Specif ications(4-cylinder models)
420
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine Capacities
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 190.9 in (4,850 mm)
2.1 US qt (2.0
)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
5.4 US qt (5.1)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
1.96 US gal (7.4
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.64 US gal (6.2
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
5
2
3
Total
Front
Rear
18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) ND-OIL8
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) Water cooled 4-stroke
DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11S
SXU22HCR11S
DILZKR7B11GS
ILZKR7B11S
SXU22HCR11S
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
72.7 in (1,848 mm)
56.3 in (1,432 mm)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.50 US qt (6.15
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Approx.
Change Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
1:
2:
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
ULEV
PZEV
NGK:
NGK:
DENSO: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
1
2

Technical Inf ormation
2012 Accord Coupe

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Specif ications (V6 models)
422
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
Engine Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 190.9 in (4,850 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC (SOHC VTEC )
6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
10.0 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
72.7 in (1,848 mm)
56.3 in (1,432 mm)
Approx.
1:
2: Change
Total
Front/Rear
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
Automatic
Manual
Manual transmission
: NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
1
2

Technical Inf ormation
2012 Accord Coupe

CONT INUED
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode .315
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .303
....................................
Economy .293
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 135
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 375
..............................
Economy, Fuel .293
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .324
..................................
Emergencies .391
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 400
...........
Brake System Indicator . 407
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 393
.....
Charging System Indicator . 405
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
............................
Jump Starting .400
..................
Checking the Fuses . 408
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
..................
Overheated Engine . 403
.......................................
Towing .415 .........................
Emergency Brake .114
......................
Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .415
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
.......................
Emissions Controls .430
........................
Emissions Testing .433
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 354
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
.........................
If It Won’t Start .398
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .341
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 350
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Overheating .403
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Specif ications .420, 422
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Speed Limiter . 308,313
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Starting .305
................................................
V6 .422
...................................
4-cylinder .420
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 308,313
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .285
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 430
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .15 ..........................
Fan, Interior .125, 133
.........................................
Features .123
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 286
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .375
...............................................
Oil .352
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 393
.....................................
Floor Mats .375
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
..........................................
Brake .362
.........................................
Clutch .363
..............
Manual Transmission . 359
..........................
Power Steering .363
..................
Windshield Washer . 356
........................................
Fog Lights .73
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .100
..........................
Four-way Flashers .74
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,23
Index
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2012 Accord Coupe