2012 HONDA ACCORD towing

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
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Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of the Unexpected
407
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Emergency T owing
408
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.
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Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission . 310
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 307
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Economy . 297
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 103
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Dual Temperature Control . 135
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 368
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Economy, Fuel . 297
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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System . 321
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Emergencies . 383
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Battery, Jump Starting . 392
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Brake System Indicator . 399
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Changing a Flat Tire . 385
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Charging System Indicator . 397
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
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Jump Starting . 392
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Checking the Fuses . 400
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 397
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
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Overheated Engine . 395 .......................................
Towing . 407
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Emergency Brake . 114
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Emergency Flashers . 75
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Emergency Towing . 407
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Emissions Controls . 422
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Emissions Testing . 425Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 348
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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If It Won’t Start . 390
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 335
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 397
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 344
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Overheating . 395
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Specif ications . 412, 414
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Speed Limiter . 311, 315
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Starting . 309
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V6 . 414
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4-cylinder . 412
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Engine Speed Limiter . 311, 315
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 289
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 422
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Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16 ..........................
Fan, Interior . 125, 133
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Features . 123
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 290
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 368
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Oil . 346
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 385
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Floor Mats . 367
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 351
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Brake . 354
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Clutch . 355
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Manual Transmission . 353
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Power Steering . 355
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Windshield Washer . 350
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Fog Lights . 74
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Folding Rear Seat . 99
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Four-way Flashers . 75
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Tire Pressure Monitoring............
System (TPMS) . 323, 420
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 61, 323
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 420
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TPMS Indicator . 61, 324
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Tires . 372
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Air Pressure . 373
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Chains . 388
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Checking Wear . 374
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Compact Spare . 384
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 416
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Glossary of Tire Terminology . 419
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Inf lation . 372
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Inspection . 374
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Replacing . 387
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Rotating . 386
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Service Lif e . 385
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Snow . 388
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Tools, Tire Changing . 385
Towing
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A Trailer . 326
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Emergency Wrecker . 407
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Weight Limit . 326 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 351
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 353
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Fluid Selection . 352, 353
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Identif ication Number . 411
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Shif ting the Automatic . 312
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Shif ting the Manual . 310
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Treadwear . 374
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 92
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Emergency Opener . 93
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Opening the . 92
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Open Indicator . 62
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Turn Signals . 71
Unexpected, Taking Care of
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the . 383
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 416
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Unleaded Gasoline . 288
USB Adapter
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Cable . 166, 176, 218, 227
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USB Flash Memory Device . 176, 227 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 347
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Vanity Mirror . 120
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 303
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Vehicle Dimensions . 412, 414
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 410
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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System . 321
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VSA Of f Indicator . 60, 321
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VSA Of f Switch . 322
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VSA System Indicator . 60, 321
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Vehicle Storage . 381
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Ventilation . 127, 133
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VIN . 410
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Viscosity, Oil . 345
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Voice Control System . 131, 186
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages . 429
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Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 350
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Indicator . 64
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Operation . 70
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 77
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Alignment and Balance . 375
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Compact Spare . 384
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Wrench, Nut . 386
Windows
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Auto Reverse . 109
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Operating the Power . 108
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Rear, Def ogger . 76
Windshield
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Cleaning . 70
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Def roster . 128, 134
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Washers . 70
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 369
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Operation . 70
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Worn Tires . 374
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 407 .............................
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Radio . 148, 199
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