2012 HONDA ACCORD wiper blades

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:
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Maintenance Saf ety . 334
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Maintenance Minder . 335
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Fluid Locations . 342
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Adding Engine Oil . 344
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter . 346
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Engine Coolant . 348
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Windshield Washers . 350
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Transmission Fluid . 351
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Automatic Transmission . 351
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Manual Transmission . 353
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 354
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Brake Fluid . 354
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Clutch Fluid . 355
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Power Steering Fluid . 355
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Timing Belt . 356
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Lights . 357
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 367
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Floor Mats . 367
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 368
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Wiper Blades . 369
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Tires . 372
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Checking the Battery . 380
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Vehicle Storage . 381
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Interior Care . 382
431
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.
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Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal use.
Check the f luid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge.
The washer level indicator will come
on when the level is low (see page
).
64
Canadian models only
Windshield Washers
350
V6 models
4-cylinder models LEVEL GAUGE LEVEL GAUGE
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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To replace a wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield. Raise the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Put a cloth on the edge of the lock
tab to prevent scratches, then
push up on the lock tab caref ully
with a flat-tip screwdriver.
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WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
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BLADE
WIPER ARM
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Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Push down
the lock tab. Make sure the wiper
blade assembly locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
Placethetopof thewiperbladeon
the end of the blade assembly, and
slide the blade onto the assembly
in the direction pointed to by the
arrow.
Make sure the tab on the blade
assembly fits in the indent of the
wiper blade and the blade is
completely installed.
Make sure the three rubber tabs
insidethebladefittoeachnotchof
the reinf orcement, as shown.
5.6. 7.
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INDENT
TAB
TOP BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
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CONT INUED
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Protecting Children . 35
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General Guidelines . 35
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Protecting Inf ants . 40
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Protecting Larger Children . 49
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Protecting Small Children . 41
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 48
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Using LATCH . 44
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Radiator Overheating . 395
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Radio/CD Sound System . 138
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Radio Thef t Protection . 245
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Radio, XM
. 148, 199
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Readiness Codes . 425
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 362
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Rear Seat, Folding . 99
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Rear Ventilation . 129, 137
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Rear View Mirror . 106
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 94, 95
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 311
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Ref ueling . 290
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Reminder Indicators . 58
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Remote Transmitter . 88 Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 346
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Fuses . 400
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Light Bulbs . 357
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Timing Belt . 356
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Tires . 372
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Wiper Blades . 369
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 430
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 296, 348
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Restraint, Child . 35
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Reverse Gear Position . 313
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Rotation, Tire . 376
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Safety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 430
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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SeatBelts .8,18
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Additional Information . 18 Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 20
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Cleaning . 367
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 18, 58
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
Seats .................................
Adjusting . 94-96
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Folding . 99
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Heaters . 102
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Security System . 249
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Select/Reset Knob . 65
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Selecting a Child Seat . 42
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 139
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Serial Number . 410
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Service Minder . 335
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Service Manual . 431
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Service Station Procedures . 290
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Setting the Clock . 246
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 312
Index
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Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 350
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Indicator . 64
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Operation . 70
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 77
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Alignment and Balance . 375
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Compact Spare . 384
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Wrench, Nut . 386
Windows
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Auto Reverse . 109
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Operating the Power . 108
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Rear, Def ogger . 76
Windshield
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Cleaning . 70
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Def roster . 128, 134
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Washers . 70
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 369
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Operation . 70
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Worn Tires . 374
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 407 .............................
XM
Radio . 148, 199
U.S. only
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