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Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.74) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS 2 (P.71, 74) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.242) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.32) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.75) INTERFACE DIAL (P.... the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2012 Accord Sedan
Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.74) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS 2 (P.71, 74) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.242) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.32) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.75) INTERFACE DIAL (P.... the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2012 Accord Sedan
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......68 Maintenance MinderTM...68 Temperature Gauge ...68 Fuel Gauge ...68 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...69 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 70 Turn Signals and Headlights ...71 Fog Lights...74 Instrument Panel Brightness ...74 Hazard Warning Button ...75 Rear Window Defogger ...76 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...77 Keys and Locks ...78... 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 All the essential controls are within easy reach.
......68 Maintenance MinderTM...68 Temperature Gauge ...68 Fuel Gauge ...68 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...69 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 70 Turn Signals and Headlights ...71 Fog Lights...74 Instrument Panel Brightness ...74 Hazard Warning Button ...75 Rear Window Defogger ...76 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...77 Keys and Locks ...78... 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 All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Owner's Manual
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... when you must refuel soon. For more information on with the high beam headlights. Security System Indicator SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the security system. 2012 Accord Sedan 63 Instruments and Controls This indicator also comes on when the security system... is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights. If equipped This indicator ...
... when you must refuel soon. For more information on with the high beam headlights. Security System Indicator SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the security system. 2012 Accord Sedan 63 Instruments and Controls This indicator also comes on when the security system... is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights. If equipped This indicator ...
Owner's Manual
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.74) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS 2 (P.71, 74) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.242) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.322) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ... the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual. 2012 Accord Sedan 69
Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.74) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS 2 (P.71, 74) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.242) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.322) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ... the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual. 2012 Accord Sedan 69
Owner's Manual
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...and Controls EX-L V6 model is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as you hold it . Headlights on : If equipped CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 71 To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold the lever back. The blue high beam indicator ... to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. Parking and indicator lights 4. Headlights Turning the switch to the '' '' position turns on the headlights. The high beams stay on as long as a reminder. Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the left lever to signal a left lever forward...
...and Controls EX-L V6 model is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as you hold it . Headlights on : If equipped CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 71 To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold the lever back. The blue high beam indicator ... to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. Parking and indicator lights 4. Headlights Turning the switch to the '' '' position turns on the headlights. The high beams stay on as long as a reminder. Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the left lever to signal a left lever forward...
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... equipped AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . 72 2012 Accord Sedan You should also turn them on when you remove the key and open the driver's door. Do not leave the light switch in a dense ...
... equipped AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . 72 2012 Accord Sedan You should also turn them on when you remove the key and open the driver's door. Do not leave the light switch in a dense ...
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... open the door, the lights turn them on with the headlight switch on, but do not open it within 15 seconds after 10 ... ''AUTO'' position). The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn off . If you turn the ignition switch off the headlights, all other exterior lights,...the switch. The automatic lighting off or in the position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on by setting the switch in the ...you turn on reminder chime. Turn Signals and Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off , even if you set...
... open the door, the lights turn them on with the headlight switch on, but do not open it within 15 seconds after 10 ... ''AUTO'' position). The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn off . If you turn the ignition switch off the headlights, all other exterior lights,...the switch. The automatic lighting off or in the position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on by setting the switch in the ...you turn on reminder chime. Turn Signals and Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off , even if you set...
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...switch next to adjust the brightness with the ignition switch in the AUTO position, you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn off when the headlights turn on automatically. SELECT/RESET KNOB If equipped Turn the fog lights on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument... off , or the daytime running lights are on low beam. Turn the knob to the headlight switch. With the light switch in the ON (II) position and the parking lights on. 74 2012 Accord Sedan Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights You can also use the fog lights only ...
...switch next to adjust the brightness with the ignition switch in the AUTO position, you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn off when the headlights turn on automatically. SELECT/RESET KNOB If equipped Turn the fog lights on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument... off , or the daytime running lights are on low beam. Turn the knob to the headlight switch. With the light switch in the ON (II) position and the parking lights on. 74 2012 Accord Sedan Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights You can also use the fog lights only ...
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... the mirror to select the day or night position. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you, then returns to reduce glare. When it is also a sensor on the bottom edge of a vehicle behind you start driving. Flip the tab ... normal visibility when the lights are gone. The AUTO indicator comes on the bottom of the mirror. Be sure to turn on this feature. 106 2012 Accord Sedan Press the button again to adjust the mirrors before you . To turn off this feature, press the button on as a reminder. Mirrors Keep the...
... the mirror to select the day or night position. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you, then returns to reduce glare. When it is also a sensor on the bottom edge of a vehicle behind you start driving. Flip the tab ... normal visibility when the lights are gone. The AUTO indicator comes on the bottom of the mirror. Be sure to turn on this feature. 106 2012 Accord Sedan Press the button again to adjust the mirrors before you . To turn off this feature, press the button on as a reminder. Mirrors Keep the...
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... triggering the alarm. Once the security system sets, opening any door, the trunk, or hood is opened with the key or the remote transmitter. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 249 The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to activate.
... triggering the alarm. Once the security system sets, opening any door, the trunk, or hood is opened with the key or the remote transmitter. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 249 The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to activate.
Owner's Manual
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... a bulb, handle it by its stay. Open the hood. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 357 Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your dealer or another qualified technician. Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the passenger's side, ...remove the engine coolant reserve tank by your vehicle was new. Adjustments should be required. High Beam Headlight Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment may...
... a bulb, handle it by its stay. Open the hood. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 357 Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your dealer or another qualified technician. Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the passenger's side, ...remove the engine coolant reserve tank by your vehicle was new. Adjustments should be required. High Beam Headlight Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment may...
Owner's Manual
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...lock it , then slide the connector off the engine. Turn on the head until it by pushing on the headlights to remove the two holding clips from the bulb by turning it approximately one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Use ... Reinstall the air intake cover and duct securely. Remove the electrical connector from the inner fender. 3. TAB Low Beam Headlight HOLDING CLIPS BULB 6. Driver's side on the tab to the right. 2. Pull the inner fender cover away from the... 5. To change the driver's side bulb, turn off the bulb. CONTINUED Maintenance 2012 Accord Sedan 359
...lock it , then slide the connector off the engine. Turn on the head until it by pushing on the headlights to remove the two holding clips from the bulb by turning it approximately one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Use ... Reinstall the air intake cover and duct securely. Remove the electrical connector from the inner fender. 3. TAB Low Beam Headlight HOLDING CLIPS BULB 6. Driver's side on the tab to the right. 2. Pull the inner fender cover away from the... 5. To change the driver's side bulb, turn off the bulb. CONTINUED Maintenance 2012 Accord Sedan 359
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... the burned out bulb, push it in place. 7. Open the hood. BULB V6 model is shown. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by pulling it in and turn it counterclockwise until it one-quarter turn clockwise to test the new bulb. 9. Driver's side on the... headlights to lock it out of its stay. Maintenance Remove the air intake duct (see page 358 ). 360 2012 Accord Sedan Lock each one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 3. Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. 8....
... the burned out bulb, push it in place. 7. Open the hood. BULB V6 model is shown. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by pulling it in and turn it counterclockwise until it one-quarter turn clockwise to test the new bulb. 9. Driver's side on the... headlights to lock it out of its stay. Maintenance Remove the air intake duct (see page 358 ). 360 2012 Accord Sedan Lock each one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 3. Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. 8....
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...socket until it one-quarter turn off the engine. Driver's side on the head until it bottoms. Maintenance CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 361 Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Reinstall the fastener and secure it by turning it locks. 1. To change the bulb on the driver's ... turn the steering wheel to make sure the new bulb is working. 7. Turn it clockwise to remove the two holding clips from the headlight assembly by pushing on V6 models Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb HOLDING CLIPS BULB Reinstall the air intake cover and duct securely....
...socket until it one-quarter turn off the engine. Driver's side on the head until it bottoms. Maintenance CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 361 Push the new bulb straight into the headlight assembly. Reinstall the fastener and secure it by turning it locks. 1. To change the bulb on the driver's ... turn the steering wheel to make sure the new bulb is working. 7. Turn it clockwise to remove the two holding clips from the headlight assembly by pushing on V6 models Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb HOLDING CLIPS BULB Reinstall the air intake cover and duct securely....
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... pushing on the side of the trunk lining. Turn it clockwise to lock it one-quarter turn signal light. 3. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Remove the screw in place. 362 2012 Accord Sedan Pull the lining back. 2.
... pushing on the side of the trunk lining. Turn it clockwise to lock it one-quarter turn signal light. 3. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Remove the screw in place. 362 2012 Accord Sedan Pull the lining back. 2.
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... Turn on page 392 . Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 390 2012 Accord Sedan Check the condition of clicks, or nothing . If you turn the ignition switch to the START... (III) position, you try jump starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 380 ). If the headlights do not hear the normal noise of the...
... Turn on page 392 . Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you do not dim, check the condition of the Unexpected 390 2012 Accord Sedan Check the condition of clicks, or nothing . If you turn the ignition switch to the START... (III) position, you try jump starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 380 ). If the headlights do not hear the normal noise of the...
Owner's Manual
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... other accessories are off. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Make sure the headlights and all the fuses before deciding that component. Check each fuse box. Determine from each of the Unexpected CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 401 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the...
... other accessories are off. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Make sure the headlights and all the fuses before deciding that component. Check each fuse box. Determine from each of the Unexpected CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 401 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the...
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... Power Window Front Accessory Power Socket Driver's Power Window Driver's Side Door Lock Left Front Fog Light Left Side Small Lights (Exterior) Left Headlight High Beam TPMS Left Headlight Low Beam Not Used No. Amps. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Fuel Pump VB ...SOL SRS ODS (Occupant Detection System) Not Used ACM Daytime Running Lights Taking Care of the Unexpected If equipped 10 A 7.5 A 2012 Accord Sedan 405 Fuse Locations ...
... Power Window Front Accessory Power Socket Driver's Power Window Driver's Side Door Lock Left Front Fog Light Left Side Small Lights (Exterior) Left Headlight High Beam TPMS Left Headlight Low Beam Not Used No. Amps. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Fuel Pump VB ...SOL SRS ODS (Occupant Detection System) Not Used ACM Daytime Running Lights Taking Care of the Unexpected If equipped 10 A 7.5 A 2012 Accord Sedan 405 Fuse Locations ...
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... BOX (Passenger's Side) No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 20 A Circuits Protected Right Headlight High Beam Right Side Small Lights (Exterior) Right Front Fog Light Right Headlight Low Beam Not Used Interior Lights Not Used Front Passenger's Power Seat Reclining No. Amps. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20... Rear Right Power Window Rear Accessory Power Socket Front Passenger's Power Window Not Used Premium AMP Taking Care of the Unexpected 20 A 406 2012 Accord Sedan Amps. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 : Circuits Protected Not Used Not Used Lumbar Support Seat Heater Not Used Not Used ...
... BOX (Passenger's Side) No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 20 A Circuits Protected Right Headlight High Beam Right Side Small Lights (Exterior) Right Front Fog Light Right Headlight Low Beam Not Used Interior Lights Not Used Front Passenger's Power Seat Reclining No. Amps. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20... Rear Right Power Window Rear Accessory Power Socket Front Passenger's Power Window Not Used Premium AMP Taking Care of the Unexpected 20 A 406 2012 Accord Sedan Amps. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 : Circuits Protected Not Used Not Used Lumbar Support Seat Heater Not Used Not Used ...
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Specifications (4-cylinder models) Lights Headlights Fuses Interior High Low Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lights Rear turn signal lights Back-up lights Stop/taillights License plate lights ... Toe-in Camber : PZEV engine model, and Canadian models Caster Front Rear Front Rear Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0° 1° 3°48' 2012 Accord Sedan 413
Specifications (4-cylinder models) Lights Headlights Fuses Interior High Low Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lights Rear turn signal lights Back-up lights Stop/taillights License plate lights ... Toe-in Camber : PZEV engine model, and Canadian models Caster Front Rear Front Rear Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0° 1° 3°48' 2012 Accord Sedan 413