2012 HONDA ACCORD weight

To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the information display.
Move the tires to the positions
shown in the illustration each time
they are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only f ront-to-
back.When the tires are rotated, make
sure the air pressures are checked.
On models with aluminum wheelsTire Rotation
Tires
376
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels)
(For Directional
Tires and Wheels)Front
Front
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.
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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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Specif ications (4-cylinder models)
412
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine Capacities
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
194.9 in (4,950 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 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 23
62.2 in (1,580 mm) Total
FrontRear
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
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
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)
SXU22HCR11S
ILZKR7B11S
DILZKR7B11GS 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
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
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 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 ManualAutomatic
1: 2:
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
ULEV PZEV
1: 2: EX,EX-L
NGK:NGK:
DENSO:
LX, LX-P, SE
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total U.S.
Canada
1
12
2
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Specif ications (V6 models)
414
Dimensions
Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine Capacities
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 194.9 in (4,950 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)Total
FrontRear
523
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.27 US gal (8.6
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
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
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11 SXU22HCR11 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) ILZKR7B11 SXU22HCR11Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
1: 2: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal U.S.
Canada
ChangeTotal
Front/Rear
NGK:
DENSO:NGK:
DENSO:
2
1
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Fuel . 288
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 291
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 290
...........................................
Gauge . 68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 63
................
Octane Requirement . 288
...............................
Oxygenated . 289
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 290
...............................
Fuel Economy . 297
....
Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 61
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 400
......
Gas Mileage, Improving . 297, 298
.........................................
Gasoline . 288
...........................................
Gauge . 68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 63
................
Octane Requirement . 288
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 290
................
Gas Station Procedures . 290
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 312 ..............
Manual Transmission . 310
......................................
Glove Box . 118
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(GVWR) . 304, 327
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 357
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 262
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
........................................
Headlights . 71
........................................
Aiming . 357
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 73
..............
Automatic Lighting On . 72
............
Daytime Running Lights . 73
..................
High Beam Indicator . 63
.........................
Reminder Chime . 71
Replacing Halogen
..............................
Bulbs . 357, 364
...................................
Turning on . 71
........................
Head Restraints . 13, 96
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 124
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 107
...................................
Heater, Seat . 102
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver . 258 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 293
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 355
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 410
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 78
...........................................
Switch . 80
............
Timing Control System . 423
........................
Immobilizer System . 79
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Tire Pressure Monitoring............
System (TPMS) . 323, 420
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 61, 323
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 420
..................
TPMS Indicator . 61, 324
...............................................
Tires . 372
..............................
Air Pressure . 373
........................................
Chains . 388
.........................
Checking Wear . 374
..........................
Compact Spare . 384
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 416
.
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 419
......................................
Inf lation . 372
..................................
Inspection . 374
...................................
Replacing . 387
......................................
Rotating . 386
................................
Service Lif e . 385
...........................................
Snow . 388
....................
Specif ications . 413, 415
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 385
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 326
................
Emergency Wrecker . 407
.............................
Weight Limit . 326 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 351
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 353
..................
Fluid Selection . 352, 353
..............
Identif ication Number . 411
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 312
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 310
.....................................
Treadwear . 374
.......................................
Trip Meter . 67
................................................
Trunk . 92
....................
Emergency Opener . 93
.................................
Opening the . 92
............................
Open Indicator . 62
....................................
Turn Signals . 71
Unexpected, Taking Care of
...............................................
the . 383
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 416
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 288
USB Adapter
..................
Cable . 166, 176, 218, 227
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 176, 227 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 347
................................
Vanity Mirror . 120
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 303
.............
Vehicle Dimensions . 412, 414
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 410
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System . 321
...............
VSA Of f Indicator . 60, 321
.........................
VSA Of f Switch . 322
........
VSA System Indicator . 60, 321
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 381
.............................
Ventilation . 127, 133
.................................................
VIN . 410
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 345
...........
Voice Control System . 131, 186
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 54
..................
Warranty Coverages . 429
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