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only) (how to order) ...431 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 2012 Accord Sedan 1 Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents 2012 Accord Sedan Online Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 ...starting, overheating, and fuses) ...383 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...409 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...427 Authorized Manuals (U.S.
only) (how to order) ...431 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 2012 Accord Sedan 1 Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents 2012 Accord Sedan Online Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 ...starting, overheating, and fuses) ...383 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...409 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)...427 Authorized Manuals (U.S.
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... you need when you 're planning to contact us for detailed information. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2012 Accord Sedan Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on how to handle them . Taking Care of the supplemental restraint system... Customer Relations (U.S. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to use and care of your new vehicle, and how to tow a trailer. and Canada only) A summary of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to the main controls in this manual.
... you need when you 're planning to contact us for detailed information. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2012 Accord Sedan Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use the controls on how to handle them . Taking Care of the supplemental restraint system... Customer Relations (U.S. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to use and care of your new vehicle, and how to tow a trailer. and Canada only) A summary of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to the main controls in this manual.
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... driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the center of the steering wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as possible. If you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.... Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to adjust a front seat (power adjustment) and page 95 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 12 2012 Accord Sedan
... driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the center of the steering wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as possible. If you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.... Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to adjust a front seat (power adjustment) and page 95 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 12 2012 Accord Sedan
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.... This tells you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should have the system checked. U.S. Driver and Passenger Safety 2012 Accord Sedan 31 If the indicator comes on briefly and then go out (see page 59 ). Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. If the indicator...you drive. When you the system is a problem with your side airbags. If the indicator comes on or flashes on briefly then goes off. Canada Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator ...
.... This tells you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should have the system checked. U.S. Driver and Passenger Safety 2012 Accord Sedan 31 If the indicator comes on briefly and then go out (see page 59 ). Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. If the indicator...you drive. When you the system is a problem with your side airbags. If the indicator comes on or flashes on briefly then goes off. Canada Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator ...
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... riding there, something may come on and off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the seat-back. U.S. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible, and... airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off. If no obstructions are found, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. 32 2012 Accord Sedan Any object hanging on . It does not mean there is riding in front, move the seat as far to come on the seat or...
... riding there, something may come on and off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the seat-back. U.S. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible, and... airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off. If no obstructions are found, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. 32 2012 Accord Sedan Any object hanging on . It does not mean there is riding in front, move the seat as far to come on the seat or...
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... from working properly. 34 2012 Accord Sedan Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 in the US, or Honda Customer Relations at 1888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada. This could cause the...
... from working properly. 34 2012 Accord Sedan Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 in the US, or Honda Customer Relations at 1888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada. This could cause the...
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... at risk of all children aged 12 and under certain circumstances (see page 49 for important information about protecting larger children). 36 2012 Accord Sedan If Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride...Children Children who ride in back are safer when they ride in a back seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be properly restrained in the back. Driver and Passenger Safety too far...
... at risk of all children aged 12 and under certain circumstances (see page 49 for important information about protecting larger children). 36 2012 Accord Sedan If Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride...Children Children who ride in back are safer when they ride in a back seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be properly restrained in the back. Driver and Passenger Safety too far...
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... factors you should consider. Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must be able to properly fit (see pages 14 and 49 ). CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 51 A side airbag also poses risks. Physical Size Driver and Passenger Safety Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt... top of the vehicle's or booster's seat-back. When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without the child sitting on a booster seat, ...
... factors you should consider. Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must be able to properly fit (see pages 14 and 49 ). CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 51 A side airbag also poses risks. Physical Size Driver and Passenger Safety Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt... top of the vehicle's or booster's seat-back. When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without the child sitting on a booster seat, ...
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... will also alert you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. U.S. For more information, see page 399 . Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 59 Driving with your front airbags. For more information, see page 31 . If it comes on when you turn the ignition switch ...potential problem with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. 2. For more information, see page 31 . Canada Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, it remains lit after you drive with the brake system. ...
... will also alert you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. U.S. For more information, see page 399 . Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 59 Driving with your front airbags. For more information, see page 31 . If it comes on when you turn the ignition switch ...potential problem with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. 2. For more information, see page 31 . Canada Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, it remains lit after you drive with the brake system. ...
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... it , and then press and hold the select/reset knob for 1 second each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada). In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is in the front bumper. Each trip meter works independently..., so you can be stabilized before doing this procedure. Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 67 To see the new outside temperature. Trip Meter The trip meter shows the number of two different distances....
... it , and then press and hold the select/reset knob for 1 second each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada). In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is in the front bumper. Each trip meter works independently..., so you can be stabilized before doing this procedure. Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 67 To see the new outside temperature. Trip Meter The trip meter shows the number of two different distances....
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...If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the FCC rules. If you lose your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 2012 Accord Sedan 79 Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with Part 15 of your key, contact your dealer. If an improperly coded key...expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. If the indicator starts to blink, it , and turn the ignition switch to alter this device must accept any interference...
...If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the FCC rules. If you lose your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 2012 Accord Sedan 79 Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with Part 15 of your key, contact your dealer. If an improperly coded key...expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. If the indicator starts to blink, it , and turn the ignition switch to alter this device must accept any interference...
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...: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operation is shown on . 2012 Accord Sedan 91 The indicator in the memory that is subject to that remote. Instruments and Controls When you store your remote transmitter, each transmitter. Make...any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Recalling a Memorized Driving Position U.S. Operation is activated by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.
...: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operation is shown on . 2012 Accord Sedan 91 The indicator in the memory that is subject to that remote. Instruments and Controls When you store your remote transmitter, each transmitter. Make...any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Recalling a Memorized Driving Position U.S. Operation is activated by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.
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...the artist's name and song title information. If this happens, there is a registered business name of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. Features CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 149 In the channel mode, you press and release the TITLE button, the display changes in several categories. To enter the setting,...knob (ENTER). XM is a registered trademark of music, XM Radio allows you listened to view channel and category selections in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. In the category mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you press and release the ...
...the artist's name and song title information. If this happens, there is a registered business name of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. Features CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 149 In the channel mode, you press and release the TITLE button, the display changes in several categories. To enter the setting,...knob (ENTER). XM is a registered trademark of music, XM Radio allows you listened to view channel and category selections in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. In the category mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you press and release the ...
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This Category II radiocommunication device complies with good reception. In Canada, contact XM CANADA at www.xmradio.ca, or at least 12 hours from a previous owner, ...device. Operation is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''CHANNEL'' will play. With the ignition switch in an open area with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. A variety of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. You will continue to send an activation signal to...position, press the button. This should take about 30 minutes. Once your credit card number. In Canada, contact XM CANADA . Features 2012 Accord Sedan 153
This Category II radiocommunication device complies with good reception. In Canada, contact XM CANADA at www.xmradio.ca, or at least 12 hours from a previous owner, ...device. Operation is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''CHANNEL'' will play. With the ignition switch in an open area with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. A variety of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. You will continue to send an activation signal to...position, press the button. This should take about 30 minutes. Once your credit card number. In Canada, contact XM CANADA . Features 2012 Accord Sedan 153
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... information on the screen. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to will show in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. and XM CANADA is a registered trademark of receiving XM Radio anywhere in the audio screen and the center display. You can ...operate the XM Radio system with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of Sirius XM Radio , Inc. Adjust the volume by turning the power/ volume knob. 200 2012 Accord Sedan...
... information on the screen. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to will show in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. and XM CANADA is a registered trademark of receiving XM Radio anywhere in the audio screen and the center display. You can ...operate the XM Radio system with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of Sirius XM Radio , Inc. Adjust the volume by turning the power/ volume knob. 200 2012 Accord Sedan...
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... expired or you purchased your audio system in the display. Your I ) or the ON (II) position, press the button. In Canada, contact XM CANADA . Features 2012 Accord Sedan 205 A variety of the TUNE bar until ''0'' appears in the XM Radio mode while you decide to XM Radio broadcasts. After ... activation request. This should take about 30 minutes. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA at www.xmradio.ca, or at least 12 hours from a previous owner, you 'll be other geographic situations that may not cause...
... expired or you purchased your audio system in the display. Your I ) or the ON (II) position, press the button. In Canada, contact XM CANADA . Features 2012 Accord Sedan 205 A variety of the TUNE bar until ''0'' appears in the XM Radio mode while you decide to XM Radio broadcasts. After ... activation request. This should take about 30 minutes. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA at www.xmradio.ca, or at least 12 hours from a previous owner, you 'll be other geographic situations that may not cause...
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... by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Features 2012 Accord Sedan 261 HomeLink Universal Transceiver HomeLink is subject to...
... by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Features 2012 Accord Sedan 261 HomeLink Universal Transceiver HomeLink is subject to...
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... Features HFL BACK BUTTON On models with navigation system HFL BACK BUTTON On models without handling your cell phone. com or call . In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call , go back to give a command or answer a call (888) 528-7876. HFL Back ...Talk button Press and release to the previous command, or cancel the command. 262 2012 Accord Sedan For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink If equipped Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) Using HFL HFL Buttons HFL TALK ...
... Features HFL BACK BUTTON On models with navigation system HFL BACK BUTTON On models without handling your cell phone. com or call . In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call , go back to give a command or answer a call (888) 528-7876. HFL Back ...Talk button Press and release to the previous command, or cancel the command. 262 2012 Accord Sedan For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink If equipped Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) Using HFL HFL Buttons HFL TALK ...
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Select ''OK '' after the import is linked to the navigation system. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888) 528-7876. Select a phonebook from the Information screen menu, you can be displayed. Once a phonebook has been ... the phone numbers by the person's name. com or call (888) 528-7876. PIN ICON If you select Cellular Phone from the list. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 279 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Cellular Phonebook (available on some phones) On models with navigation system Import Cellular Phonebook: Search Imported Phonebook: The entire phonebook data...
Select ''OK '' after the import is linked to the navigation system. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888) 528-7876. Select a phonebook from the Information screen menu, you can be displayed. Once a phonebook has been ... the phone numbers by the person's name. com or call (888) 528-7876. PIN ICON If you select Cellular Phone from the list. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 279 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Cellular Phonebook (available on some phones) On models with navigation system Import Cellular Phonebook: Search Imported Phonebook: The entire phonebook data...
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... this device must accept any use of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ... license. Rearview Camera and Monitor On models with Part 15 of the FCC rules. This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Features 286 2012 Accord Sedan Bluetooth HandsFreeLink , Rearview Camera and Monitor Bluetooth Wireless Technology The Bluetooth name and logos are those of their ...
... this device must accept any use of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ... license. Rearview Camera and Monitor On models with Part 15 of the FCC rules. This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Features 286 2012 Accord Sedan Bluetooth HandsFreeLink , Rearview Camera and Monitor Bluetooth Wireless Technology The Bluetooth name and logos are those of their ...