Owner's Manual
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...Vehicle at any questions and concerns. Several warranties protect your vehicle so you years of a 2012 Honda Accord was a wise investment. In it, you will be pleased to read this manual. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you avoid damage to help you understand the coverages and... will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in mind that is intended to your investment. Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance MinderTM shown in the instrument panel helps to it preserves your vehicle, other ...
...Vehicle at any questions and concerns. Several warranties protect your vehicle so you years of a 2012 Honda Accord was a wise investment. In it, you will be pleased to read this manual. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you avoid damage to help you understand the coverages and... will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in mind that is intended to your investment. Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance MinderTM shown in the instrument panel helps to it preserves your vehicle, other ...
Owner's Manual
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... about all the hazards associated with important safety information carefully. To help you don't follow instructions. This entire book is very important. And operating this manual. You CAN be HURT if you about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in a variety of Safety Messages preceded...
... about all the hazards associated with important safety information carefully. To help you don't follow instructions. This entire book is very important. And operating this manual. You CAN be HURT if you about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in a variety of Safety Messages preceded...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, ... (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...409 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only) (how to order) ...431 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 2012 Accord Sedan 1
... 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 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, ... (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...409 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only) (how to order) ...431 Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 2012 Accord Sedan 1
Owner's Manual
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...cargo. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other convenience features. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, ... care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the fuel pump. 2 2012 Accord Sedan Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you need to know if you're planning to tow a trailer. and Canada only) A...
...cargo. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other convenience features. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, ... care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to the fuel pump. 2 2012 Accord Sedan Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you need to know if you're planning to tow a trailer. and Canada only) A...
Owner's Manual
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...) COMPASS (P.251) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.124) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.130) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.138) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.310) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.312) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.244) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.117) : If equipped 2012 Accord Sedan 3 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.77) GAUGES (P.65) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY...
...) COMPASS (P.251) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.124) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.130) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.138) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.310) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.312) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.244) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.117) : If equipped 2012 Accord Sedan 3 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.77) GAUGES (P.65) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY...
Owner's Manual
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... use 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
... use 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
Owner's Manual
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Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. So even though your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 14 ). to the road, other activities that keep you from driving....reduce your ability to respond to occupants who sit too close attention Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2012 Accord Sedan Control Your Speed Excessive speed is your friends drink and drive, either. Keep Your Vehicle in this manual. Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. So don't drink and ...
Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. So even though your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 14 ). to the road, other activities that keep you from driving....reduce your ability to respond to occupants who sit too close attention Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2012 Accord Sedan Control Your Speed Excessive speed is your friends drink and drive, either. Keep Your Vehicle in this manual. Infants, young children, and short adults are not properly restrained. So don't drink and ...
Owner's Manual
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...3. Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the center of the steering wheel. On manual adjustable seats Driver and Passenger Safety Once your chest and the airbag cover in position. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their ...an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. See page 94 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 12 2012 Accord Sedan Always sit as possible. Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to a front airbag can result in and out (see...
...3. Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the center of the steering wheel. On manual adjustable seats Driver and Passenger Safety Once your chest and the airbag cover in position. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their ...an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. See page 94 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 12 2012 Accord Sedan Always sit as possible. Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to a front airbag can result in and out (see...
Owner's Manual
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...adjust the head restraints and how the driver's and front passenger's active head restraints work. See page 95 for how to adjust the manual adjustable seat-back, and page 94 for how to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. Adjust the Head ...too far can be seriously injured in a crash and being seriously injured. Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their head restraints properly as possible. 2012 Accord Sedan 13 Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the...
...adjust the head restraints and how the driver's and front passenger's active head restraints work. See page 95 for how to adjust the manual adjustable seat-back, and page 94 for how to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. Adjust the Head ...too far can be seriously injured in a crash and being seriously injured. Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their head restraints properly as possible. 2012 Accord Sedan 13 Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the...
Owner's Manual
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... is necessary to put a forwardfacing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child. 42 2012 Accord Sedan If you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use . Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are equally easy to use and care instructions as...
... is necessary to put a forwardfacing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child. 42 2012 Accord Sedan If you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use . Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are equally easy to use and care instructions as...
Owner's Manual
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Move the vehicle seat to : Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash and be injured. Have the child sit up front, be ... can make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to in a crash. 52 2012 Accord Sedan This could be very seriously injured in serious neck injuries during a crash. Supervise the child. Driver and Passenger Safety Additional Safety Precautions Do not...
Move the vehicle seat to : Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash and be injured. Have the child sit up front, be ... can make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to in a crash. 52 2012 Accord Sedan This could be very seriously injured in serious neck injuries during a crash. Supervise the child. Driver and Passenger Safety Additional Safety Precautions Do not...
Owner's Manual
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... Door Locks ...88 Remote Transmitter ...88 Trunk...92 Emergency Trunk Opener ...93 Seats ...94 Front Seat Power Adjustments .. 94 Front Seat Manual Adjustments ...95 Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment ...96 Head Restraints ...96 Folding Rear Seat ...99 Armrests ...100 Seat Heaters ...102 Driving Position Memory System...103 Mirrors ...... 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.
... Door Locks ...88 Remote Transmitter ...88 Trunk...92 Emergency Trunk Opener ...93 Seats ...94 Front Seat Power Adjustments .. 94 Front Seat Manual Adjustments ...95 Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment ...96 Head Restraints ...96 Folding Rear Seat ...99 Armrests ...100 Seat Heaters ...102 Driving Position Memory System...103 Mirrors ...... 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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AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.244) : If equipped 56 2012 Accord Sedan Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.57) GAUGES (P.65) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P.103) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.107) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER ...BUTTONS (P.258) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.106) CLOCK (P.246) COMPASS (P.251) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.124) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.130) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.138) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.310) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.312) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.117) Instruments and Controls TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.92) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET USB...
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.244) : If equipped 56 2012 Accord Sedan Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.57) GAUGES (P.65) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P.103) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.107) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER ...BUTTONS (P.258) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.106) CLOCK (P.246) COMPASS (P.251) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.124) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.130) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.138) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.310) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.312) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.117) Instruments and Controls TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.92) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET USB...
Owner's Manual
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... use 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
... use 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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... with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position or turn on the lights manually when driving at dusk, for a long time. You should also turn off automatically when you plan to AUTO. The lights will remain on when you... for example). Turn Signals and Headlights If equipped AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . 72 2012 Accord Sedan
... with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position or turn on the lights manually when driving at dusk, for a long time. You should also turn off automatically when you plan to AUTO. The lights will remain on when you... for example). Turn Signals and Headlights If equipped AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . 72 2012 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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Rear Window Defogger U.S. On models with navigation system The rear window defogger will shut itself off . For more information, see page 107 . 76 2012 Accord Sedan LX, LX-P, SE Auto A/C type On models with automatic air conditioning system The defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from ...comes on to show the defogger is clear and you have to turn off when you restart the vehicle. LX, LX-P, SE Instruments and Controls Manual A/C type Except U.S. Push the defogger button to turn the defogger on again when you turn it on . When cleaning the glass, always wipe...
Rear Window Defogger U.S. On models with navigation system The rear window defogger will shut itself off . For more information, see page 107 . 76 2012 Accord Sedan LX, LX-P, SE Auto A/C type On models with automatic air conditioning system The defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from ...comes on to show the defogger is clear and you have to turn off when you restart the vehicle. LX, LX-P, SE Instruments and Controls Manual A/C type Except U.S. Push the defogger button to turn the defogger on again when you turn it on . When cleaning the glass, always wipe...
Owner's Manual
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... the seat also tilts up and forward, or down . (Driver's seat only) Raises or lowers the seat. (Driver's seat only) The front passenger's seat adjusts manually. 94 2012 Accord Sedan
... the seat also tilts up and forward, or down . (Driver's seat only) Raises or lowers the seat. (Driver's seat only) The front passenger's seat adjusts manually. 94 2012 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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...driver's seat includes a memory feature. Driver's seat is locked in separate memories. You can be stored in position. Once a seat is locked in position. 2012 Accord Sedan 95 Seats U.S. To change the seat-back angle, pull up on the outside of the seat bottom. Move the seat to make sure it...seatbacks. To adjust the seat forward or backward, pull up on the lever on the bar under the seat cushion's front edge. Front Seat Manual Adjustments See pages 11 13 for how to make sure it is adjusted correctly, rock it is shown. Instruments and Controls Make all seat ...
...driver's seat includes a memory feature. Driver's seat is locked in separate memories. You can be stored in position. Once a seat is locked in position. 2012 Accord Sedan 95 Seats U.S. To change the seat-back angle, pull up on the outside of the seat bottom. Move the seat to make sure it...seatbacks. To adjust the seat forward or backward, pull up on the lever on the bar under the seat cushion's front edge. Front Seat Manual Adjustments See pages 11 13 for how to make sure it is adjusted correctly, rock it is shown. Instruments and Controls Make all seat ...
Owner's Manual
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... down repeatedly. Your vehicle is adjustable. To raise the seat, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the restraint. 96 2012 Accord Sedan They are most effective when you and your driver's seat is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you...adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the seat cushion. Seats Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment LX Head Restraints See page 13 for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Instruments and Controls The...
... down repeatedly. Your vehicle is adjustable. To raise the seat, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the restraint. 96 2012 Accord Sedan They are most effective when you and your driver's seat is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you...adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the seat cushion. Seats Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment LX Head Restraints See page 13 for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Instruments and Controls The...
Owner's Manual
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...and Controls If the parking brake is not set, you must store it is in its memorized position. When the adjustment is complete. 2012 Accord Sedan 105 If desired, you can use , you must press and hold the memory button until the adjustment is complete, you change the...change the memorized position, the indicator in the driver's seat position memory. Release the parking brake (manual). Driving Position Memory System The system will flash during movement. On vehicles with manual transmission To stop the system's automatic adjustment, do any button on . To keep this seat position...
...and Controls If the parking brake is not set, you must store it is in its memorized position. When the adjustment is complete. 2012 Accord Sedan 105 If desired, you can use , you must press and hold the memory button until the adjustment is complete, you change the...change the memorized position, the indicator in the driver's seat position memory. Release the parking brake (manual). Driving Position Memory System The system will flash during movement. On vehicles with manual transmission To stop the system's automatic adjustment, do any button on . To keep this seat position...