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..., children of all children aged 12 and under certain circumstances (see page 49 for important information about protecting larger children). 36 2012 Accord Sedan Whenever possible, the airbag inflates, it can inflate with a passenger's front airbag can strike the child with a seat belt...very seriously injure a small child. To do this, the passenger's front airbag is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be injured by...
..., children of all children aged 12 and under certain circumstances (see page 49 for important information about protecting larger children). 36 2012 Accord Sedan Whenever possible, the airbag inflates, it can inflate with a passenger's front airbag can strike the child with a seat belt...very seriously injure a small child. To do this, the passenger's front airbag is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be injured by...
Owner's Manual
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...Head Restraints ...96 Folding Rear Seat ...99 Armrests ...100 Seat Heaters ...102 Driving Position Memory System...103 Mirrors ...106 Power Windows ...108 Moonroof ...112 Parking Brake ...114 Interior Convenience Items ...115 Beverage Holders ...116 Accessory Power Sockets...116 Console Compartment ...117 Glove Box ...118 Sunglasses Holder ...118 Sun Visors ...119 ......121 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...56 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Indicators ...58 Gauges ...65 Information Display...66 Odometer ...66 Outside Temperature Indicator ...67 2012 Accord Sedan 55
...Head Restraints ...96 Folding Rear Seat ...99 Armrests ...100 Seat Heaters ...102 Driving Position Memory System...103 Mirrors ...106 Power Windows ...108 Moonroof ...112 Parking Brake ...114 Interior Convenience Items ...115 Beverage Holders ...116 Accessory Power Sockets...116 Console Compartment ...117 Glove Box ...118 Sunglasses Holder ...118 Sun Visors ...119 ......121 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...56 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Indicators ...58 Gauges ...65 Information Display...66 Odometer ...66 Outside Temperature Indicator ...67 2012 Accord Sedan 55
Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. : If equipped 2012 Accord Sedan 57 Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.62) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.64) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR ...INDICATOR (P.60) FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.61) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.59) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.58) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.63) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.62) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.64) Instruments and Controls CRUISE CONTROL MAIN INDICATOR (P.64) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P....
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. : If equipped 2012 Accord Sedan 57 Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.62) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.64) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR ...INDICATOR (P.60) FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.61) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.59) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.58) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.63) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.62) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.64) Instruments and Controls CRUISE CONTROL MAIN INDICATOR (P.64) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P....
Owner's Manual
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... the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 59 It comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is running, or if it indicates a potential problem with the brake system. For more information, see page 399 . Canada Supplemental Restraint System...
... the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 59 It comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is running, or if it indicates a potential problem with the brake system. For more information, see page 399 . Canada Supplemental Restraint System...
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..., see page 321 . VSA OFF Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you have it checked. Instruments and Controls 60 2012 Accord Sedan For more information, see page 319 . Take your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this happens, have VSA traction and stability... enhancement. If this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have your vehicle to a dealer to have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. This indicator has...
..., see page 321 . VSA OFF Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you have it checked. Instruments and Controls 60 2012 Accord Sedan For more information, see page 319 . Take your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this happens, have VSA traction and stability... enhancement. If this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have your vehicle to a dealer to have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. This indicator has...
Owner's Manual
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... Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake, it means there is a problem with the DRL. gal (10.5 ) of fuel in the tank. For more information on with reduced brightness...security system is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Instruments and Controls This indicator also comes on the security system. 2012 Accord Sedan 63 When the indicator comes on, there are on when you must refuel soon. Daytime Running Lights Indicator If this indicator comes on ...
... Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake, it means there is a problem with the DRL. gal (10.5 ) of fuel in the tank. For more information on with reduced brightness...security system is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. Instruments and Controls This indicator also comes on the security system. 2012 Accord Sedan 63 When the indicator comes on, there are on when you must refuel soon. Daytime Running Lights Indicator If this indicator comes on ...
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... after you turn them on reminder chime. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the ''AUTO'' position). Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 73 The lights will turn the ignition switch off, even if you unlock or open and close the driver's door. They remain on... on by setting the switch in the '' '' or '' '' position or if the lights are turned on again when you set the parking brake. Turn Signals and Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15...
... after you turn them on reminder chime. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the ''AUTO'' position). Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 73 The lights will turn the ignition switch off, even if you unlock or open and close the driver's door. They remain on... on by setting the switch in the '' '' or '' '' position or if the lights are turned on again when you set the parking brake. Turn Signals and Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15...
Owner's Manual
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... switch, lockout prevention will lock all the time. To customize, remove the master key with the remote transmitter, and press the UNLOCK button once. 82 2012 Accord Sedan If you start driving. This is deactivated all doors. If the driver's door is closed, the lock tab on the following pages. Instruments and... by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver's door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver's door. You can turn off , and the parking brake is not disabled. U.S.
... switch, lockout prevention will lock all the time. To customize, remove the master key with the remote transmitter, and press the UNLOCK button once. 82 2012 Accord Sedan If you start driving. This is deactivated all doors. If the driver's door is closed, the lock tab on the following pages. Instruments and... by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver's door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver's door. You can turn off , and the parking brake is not disabled. U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... 5 seconds). 5. Release the switch, and within 20 seconds, turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 3. Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 10 mph (15...Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 2. On A/T vehicles, move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position. 84 2012 Accord Sedan Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to the LOCK (0) position. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the front of...
... 5 seconds). 5. Release the switch, and within 20 seconds, turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 3. Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 10 mph (15...Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 2. On A/T vehicles, move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position. 84 2012 Accord Sedan Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to the LOCK (0) position. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the front of...
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever to the ON (II) position, and open the driver's door. Turn the ignition switch to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed (A/T vehicles). 1. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 85 Door Locks Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings: The auto door unlocking is the default...
... the shift lever to the ON (II) position, and open the driver's door. Turn the ignition switch to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed (A/T vehicles). 1. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 85 Door Locks Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings: The auto door unlocking is the default...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. Make sure the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed (A/T vehicles only). 3. Door Locks 3. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear a click. Instruments and Controls...the shift lever is in the Park (P) position. 2. You will hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to close the driver's door. 86 2012 Accord Sedan Push and hold the switch: Until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to the LOCK (0) position. Turn the ignition switch ...
... the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. Make sure the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed (A/T vehicles only). 3. Door Locks 3. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear a click. Instruments and Controls...the shift lever is in the Park (P) position. 2. You will hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to close the driver's door. 86 2012 Accord Sedan Push and hold the switch: Until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to the LOCK (0) position. Turn the ignition switch ...
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... vehicles). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Instruments and Controls 6. Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. You will hear a click. Door Locks To program the Ignition Switch Unlock mode: Unlocks the...the rear of the ON (II) position. 3. Release the switch, and within 20 seconds, turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 2012 Accord Sedan 87 Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate driver's door unlock feature. 5.
... vehicles). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Instruments and Controls 6. Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. You will hear a click. Door Locks To program the Ignition Switch Unlock mode: Unlocks the...the rear of the ON (II) position. 3. Release the switch, and within 20 seconds, turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 2012 Accord Sedan 87 Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate driver's door unlock feature. 5.
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...'s seat, as an armrest, slide it to one of the rear seatback, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in its three positions. 100 2012 Accord Sedan Make sure all rear shoulder belts are no twists in any heavy items on the front seat backs and you cannot fold down the... rear seat-back fully, you have to work improperly. Armrests Front To use the console lid as this could cause the weight sensors to brake hard. Make sure the removed head restraints are secured. Make sure all items in front of its upright position. Do not put any shoulder belt...
...'s seat, as an armrest, slide it to one of the rear seatback, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in its three positions. 100 2012 Accord Sedan Make sure all rear shoulder belts are no twists in any heavy items on the front seat backs and you cannot fold down the... rear seat-back fully, you have to work improperly. Armrests Front To use the console lid as this could cause the weight sensors to brake hard. Make sure the removed head restraints are secured. Make sure all items in front of its upright position. Do not put any shoulder belt...
Owner's Manual
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The current position of the driver's seat is in Park (automatic). 2. Readjust the seat position. Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift lever is now stored. SET BUTTON MEMORY BUTTONS Selecting a Memorized Position Instruments and Controls 3. Immediately ...seconds. Press and release the SET button. Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button. 104 2012 Accord Sedan To cancel the storing procedure after pressing the SET button, do this: 1. MEMORY BUTTONS To select a memorized position, do any of the memory...
The current position of the driver's seat is in Park (automatic). 2. Readjust the seat position. Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift lever is now stored. SET BUTTON MEMORY BUTTONS Selecting a Memorized Position Instruments and Controls 3. Immediately ...seconds. Press and release the SET button. Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button. 104 2012 Accord Sedan To cancel the storing procedure after pressing the SET button, do this: 1. MEMORY BUTTONS To select a memorized position, do any of the memory...
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If desired, you must store it is complete. 2012 Accord Sedan 105 Instruments and Controls If the parking brake is not set, you can use , you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will stay on the driver's door: SET, memory button 1 or 2. The ... the seat. Push any button on . Shift out of the adjustment switches for later use the adjustment switches to the memorized position. Release the parking brake (manual). When the adjustment is complete, you must press and hold the memory button until the adjustment is in its memorized position. If you change...
If desired, you must store it is complete. 2012 Accord Sedan 105 Instruments and Controls If the parking brake is not set, you can use , you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will stay on the driver's door: SET, memory button 1 or 2. The ... the seat. Push any button on . Shift out of the adjustment switches for later use the adjustment switches to the memorized position. Release the parking brake (manual). When the adjustment is complete, you must press and hold the memory button until the adjustment is in its memorized position. If you change...
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A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 59 ). 114 2012 Accord Sedan Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on . To release it, pull up fully. Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is driven with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs.
A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 59 ). 114 2012 Accord Sedan Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on . To release it, pull up fully. Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is driven with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs.
Owner's Manual
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... amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this , your vehicle will slow down hills. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your vehicle speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). When you reach the desired speed... the SET/ DECEL button. To resume the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes to decrease your speed quickly, use the brakes as you do this , your vehicle will speed up and down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). To slow ... the SET/DECEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. Features 256 2012 Accord Sedan
... amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this , your vehicle will slow down hills. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your vehicle speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). When you reach the desired speed... the SET/ DECEL button. To resume the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes to decrease your speed quickly, use the brakes as you do this , your vehicle will speed up and down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). To slow ... the SET/DECEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. Features 256 2012 Accord Sedan
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... same cruising speed as before. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. After completing the pass, take your foot on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to cancel. Push the CANCEL button on . Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off ...cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to speed up for passing. Features 2012 Accord Sedan 257 Resuming the Set Speed When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. Canceling Cruise Control You can still use the accelerator pedal to ...
... same cruising speed as before. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. After completing the pass, take your foot on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to cancel. Push the CANCEL button on . Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off ...cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to speed up for passing. Features 2012 Accord Sedan 257 Resuming the Set Speed When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. Canceling Cruise Control You can still use the accelerator pedal to ...
Owner's Manual
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Before Driving Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 288 2012 Accord Sedan Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Do not tow a trailer. You should also follow these ..., metallic rapping noise that can lead to a lower gear. To stop this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). On models with manual transmission You may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you drive ...
Before Driving Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 288 2012 Accord Sedan Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Do not tow a trailer. You should also follow these ..., metallic rapping noise that can lead to a lower gear. To stop this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). On models with manual transmission You may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you drive ...
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Before Driving 1. The hood will pop up until it releases the hood. Push this handle up slightly. 2. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 293 Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD ... between the hood and the front grille with your fingers. The hood latch handle is above the ''H'' logo. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Lift the hood.
Before Driving 1. The hood will pop up until it releases the hood. Push this handle up slightly. 2. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 293 Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD ... between the hood and the front grille with your fingers. The hood latch handle is above the ''H'' logo. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Lift the hood.