2012 HONDA ACCORD key battery

The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the trunk
release handle, rear seat trunk
access, and glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
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VALET KEY
(Light Grey)
KEY
NUMBERTAG MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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You can also open all power windows
and the moonroof (if equipped) f rom
outside the vehicle with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 2 seconds to attract attention:
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Press and hold this
button f or about 1 second to open
the trunk. You cannot open the trunk
if the key is in the ignition switch. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperatures.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Battery type: CR1616
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Remote Transmitter
PA NIC
TRUNK
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To replace the battery:
Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver. Be caref ul when removing
this screw as the head of the screw
can strip out.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail. Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by caref ully prying on the edge
with a coin.
Remove the old battery, and insert
a new battery into the back of the
cover with the side f acing down.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations
for battery disposal.
Install the parts in reverse order.
1. 2. 3.
4.
5.
Remote Transmitter
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NOTE:
SCREW BATTERY
COIN
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You can make calls using any phone
number or a name in the HFL
phonebook. You can also redial the
last number called.Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the phone number you want to dial.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers. Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the name and make the
call.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
thenamestoredintheHFL
phonebook that you want to call.
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes af ter you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle’s battery. 1. 2. 3.
1. 2. 3.
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Making a Call
Call Dial
Call Dial Call DialT o make a call using a phone
number: Tomakeacallusinganameinthe
HFL phonebook:
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not f unction unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
1. 2. 3.
4.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Starting the Engine
Driving
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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Accessories . 300
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Accessory Power Sockets . 116
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Active Head Restraints . 98
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Additives, Engine Oil . 345
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Advanced Airbags . 26
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 22
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Airbag System Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 124, 130
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Usage . 127, 131
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Air Pressure, Tires . 372, 373
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Antif reeze . 348
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 60, 319
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Operation . 319
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 245
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 80
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Audio System . 138
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 255
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Automatic Transmission . 312
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Capacity, Fluid . 412, 414 .......................................
Shif ting . 312
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 312
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Shif t Lever Positions . 312
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Shif t Lock Release . 315
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 244
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 397
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Jump Starting . 392
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Maintenance . 380
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Bef ore Driving . 287
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 116
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HandsFreeLink. 262
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Booster Seats . 50
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 319
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Break-in, New Linings . 288
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Bulb Replacement . 362
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Fluid . 354
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Parking . 114 .................
System Indicator . 59, 399
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Wear Indicators . 318
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Braking System . 318
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 288
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 362
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Brake Lights . 362
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Fog Lights . 364
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Front Parking Lights . 360
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Headlights . 357
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High-mount Brake Light . 363
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Rear Lights . 362
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Turn Signal Lights . 360, 362
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Bulbs, Halogen . 357, 364
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Capacities Chart . 412, 414
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying Cargo . 302
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 237Bluetooth
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Shif t Lock Release . 315
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Side Airbags . 9, 29
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 31
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 30
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 30
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Signaling Turns . 71
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Snow Tires . 378
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Sound System . 138
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 384
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Spark Plugs . 412, 414
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Specif ications . 412, 414
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Speed Control . 255
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Speed Limiter . 311, 315
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Speedometer . 65
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 34
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Airbag Service . 33
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Airbag System Components . 22
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 32 How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags
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Works . 24
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How Your Side Airbags Works . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 30
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SRS Indicator . 31, 59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Starting the Engine . 309
In Cold Weather at High
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Altitude . 309
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With a Dead Battery . 392
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 395
Steering Wheel
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Adjustments . 77
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 242, 262
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Stereo Sound System . 138
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Sun Visors . 119
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Sunglasses Holder . 118
Supplemental Restraint
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System .9,22
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Servicing . 33
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SRS Indicator . 31, 59 ...................
System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil . 345
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 383
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 416
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Emissions Control Systems . 422
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 424
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Temperature, Outside . 67
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 245
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 424
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Time, Setting the . 246
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Timing Belt . 356
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Tire Chains . 378
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 385
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Tire Inf ormation . 418
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Tire Labeling . 418
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