2012 HONDA ACCORD Owners Manual

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Circuits Protected No. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Amps.
Amps. Amps.
No. No.
Not Used
Not Used
Sub Fan Motor
Wiper Motor
Main Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Light Main
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
Passenger’s Side Light Main4 5 5 67 8 9
101112 13 14 15 1617 18 19 19 2021 Driver’s Side Fuse Box
IG Main
Rear Defroster
Sub Fan Motor
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Heater MotorHazard
Horn, Stop
Not Used
Not Used
IG Coil
FI Sub
Back Up
Interior Lights
FI Main
DBW
Not Used
Back Up, FI ECU
MG Clutch
Fan Relay
Battery
Battery
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Not Used
ABS/VSA
ABS/VSA Motor
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Not Used
30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
(60 A)
30 A
100 A
120 A
40 A
40 A
30 A
(40 A) (40 A)
50 A
40 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
V6 models
1: 2: 4-cylinder models
37 38
12 21 2223 24 25 26 32 3334 35 36
12
12
12
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31 311 2
Fuse Locations
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. No.No. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Amps.
1 2 3 4 5 67 8
9
1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718192021222324252627 28 29 3031
If equipped A/C
Accessory, K ey, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Rear Lef t Power Window
Front Accessory Power Socket
Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Side Door Lock
Lef t Front Fog Light
Lef t Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Left Headlight High Beam
TPMS
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Fuel Pump
VB SOL
SRS
ODS (Occupant Detection
System)
Not Used
ACM
Daytime Running Lights
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A Not Used
Seat Memory
Washer
Wiper
Meter
ABS/VSA
ACG
STS 20 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A 7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A
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T aking Care of the Unexpected
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side)
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No. No.No.
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps.Amps.
12 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 171819202122
If equipped
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Sliding
Right Side Door Lock
Rear Right Power Window
Rear Accessory Power
Socket
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Not Used
Premium AMP
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Right Front Fog Light
Right Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Interior Lights
Not Used
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Reclining Not Used
Not Used
Lumbar Support
Seat Heater
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A 20 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
20 A10 A
15 A
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Passenger’s Side)
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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:
CONT INUED
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
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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
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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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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
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Identif ication Numbers . 410
Specif ications
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(4-cylinder models) . 412
Specif ications ...............................
(V6 models) . 414
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................
(U.S. Vehicles) . 416
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Tire Labeling . 418
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal
............................
Explanation . 420
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Emissions Controls . 422
Three Way Catalytic
.................................
Converters . 424
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Emissions Testing . 425
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormat ion
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
410
CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
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The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
The engine number is stamped on
the f ront of the engine block.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormat ion
411
ENGINE NUMBER
V6 models
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER
4-cylinder models
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