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
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Maintenance Minder . 341
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Fluid Locations .348
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Adding Engine Oil .350
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .352
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Engine Coolant .354
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Windshield Washers .356
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Transmission Fluid .357
..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
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Manual Transmission . 359
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 362
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Power Steering Fluid . 363
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Timing Belt .364
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Lights .365
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 374
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Floor Mats .375
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 375
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Wiper Blades .376
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Tires .379
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Checking the Battery . 387
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Vehicle Storage .388
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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
TM
2012 Accord Coupe
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .324
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VSA Of f Indicator . 62,324
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VSA Of f Switch .325
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VSA System Indicator . 62,324
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Vehicle Storage .388
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Ventilation .127, 133
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VIN .418
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Viscosity, Oil .351
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Voice Control System . 131,181
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages .437
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 356
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Indicator .60
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Operation .69
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 76
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Alignment and Balance . 382
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Compact Spare .392
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Wrench, Nut .394 Windows
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Auto Reverse .109
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Operating the Power . 108
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Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .69
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Def roster .128, 134
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Washers .69
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .376
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Operation .69
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Worn Tires .381
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 415
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XM
Radio .147, 194
Index
X
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X
2012 Accord Coupe
