2012 HONDA ACCORD washer fluid

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
Maintenance Minder .
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
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If equipped Canadian models only
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 334
.................
Maintenance Minder . 335
..............................
Fluid Locations . 342
........................
Adding Engine Oil . 344
Changing the Engine Oil and
...........................................
Filter . 346
..............................
Engine Coolant . 348
....................
Windshield Washers . 350
.......................
Transmission Fluid . 351
..........
Automatic Transmission . 351
..............
Manual Transmission . 353
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 354
................................
Brake Fluid . 354
...............................
Clutch Fluid . 355
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 355
....................................
Timing Belt . 356
.............................................
Lights . 357
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 367
.....................................
Floor Mats . 367
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 368
.................................
Wiper Blades . 369
...............................................
Tires . 372
...................
Checking the Battery . 380
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 381
..................................
Interior Care . 382
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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Fluid Locations
4-cylinder models
342
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
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Fluid Locations
V6 models
Maint enance
343
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
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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
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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
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CONT INUED
Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission . 310
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 307
....................................
Economy . 297
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 103
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 135
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 368
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 297
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
........................................
System . 321
..................................
Emergencies . 383
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 392
...........
Brake System Indicator . 399
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 385
.....
Charging System Indicator . 397
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
............................
Jump Starting . 392
..................
Checking the Fuses . 400
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 397
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
..................
Overheated Engine . 395 .......................................
Towing . 407
.........................
Emergency Brake . 114
......................
Emergency Flashers . 75
......................
Emergency Towing . 407
.......................
Emissions Controls . 422
........................
Emissions Testing . 425Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 348
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 390
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator . 335
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 397
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 344
...............................
Overheating . 395
....................
Specif ications . 412, 414
....................
Speed Limiter . 311, 315
.......................................
Starting . 309
................................................
V6 . 414
...................................
4-cylinder . 412
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 311, 315
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 289
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 422
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 16 ..........................
Fan, Interior . 125, 133
.........................................
Features . 123
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 290
Filters
........................
Dust and Pollen . 368
...............................................
Oil . 346
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 385
.....................................
Floor Mats . 367
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 351
..........................................
Brake . 354
.........................................
Clutch . 355
..............
Manual Transmission . 353
..........................
Power Steering . 355
..................
Windshield Washer . 350
........................................
Fog Lights . 74
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 99
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 75
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 350
.......................................
Indicator . 64
.....................................
Operation . 70
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 77
............
Alignment and Balance . 375
..........................
Compact Spare . 384
..............................
Wrench, Nut . 386
Windows
.............................
Auto Reverse . 109
................
Operating the Power . 108
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 76
Windshield
.......................................
Cleaning . 70
...........................
Def roster . 128, 134
.......................................
Washers . 70
Wipers, Windshield
.......................
Changing Blades . 369
.....................................
Operation . 70
....................................
Worn Tires . 374
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 407 .............................
XM
Radio . 148, 199
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