2012 HONDA ACCORD steering wheel adjustment

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati on system manual.
If equipped
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
HORN PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.74)
(P.242)
(P.322)
(P.262)
(P.77)(P.255) (P.102)
(P.76, 107) (P.186)
(P.75)
(P.32)
(P.70)
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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comf ortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comf ortable, upright
position.
If you cannot get f ar enough away
f rom the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure
the seat is locked in position.
See page f or how to adjust a
f ront seat (power adjustment) and
page f or a manual adjustment.
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On manual adjustable seats
Protecting A dults and Teens
Adjust the Seat-Backs
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Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
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Gauges . 65
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Inf ormation Display . 66
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Odometer . 66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 67 ...................................
Trip Meter . 67
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Maintenance Minder . 68
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Fuel Gauge . 68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 69
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 70
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 71
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Fog Lights . 74
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
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Hazard Warning Button . 75
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 77
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Keys and Locks . 78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch . 80
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Door Locks . 81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Remote Transmitter . 88
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Trunk . 92
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 93
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Seats . 94
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Front Seat Power Adjustments . 94 FrontSeatManual
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Adjustments . 95
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment . 96
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Head Restraints . 96
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Folding Rear Seat . 99
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Armrests . 100
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Seat Heaters . 102
Driving Position Memory
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System . 103
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Mirrors . 106
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Power Windows . 108
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Moonroof . 112
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Parking Brake . 114
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Interior Convenience Items . 115
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Beverage Holders . 116
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Accessory Power Sockets . 116
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Console Compartment . 117
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Glove Box . 118
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Sunglasses Holder . 118
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Sun Visors . 119
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Vanity Mirror . 120
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Coat Hook . 120
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Center Pockets . 120
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Interior Lights . 121
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If equipped
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, ref er to the navigati on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL
HORN
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.74)
(P.71, 74)
(P.242)
(P.322)
(P.262) (P.70)
(P.32)
(P.75)
(P.186)
(P.76, 107) (P.102)
(P.255)
(P.77)
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Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Make any steering wheel
adjustments bef ore you start driving. 1.
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Steering Wheel A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
pages and ).
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On models with manual adjustableseats
Preparing to Drive
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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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