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... (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 SYSTEM BUTTONS (P.103) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.107) ...(P.293) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.90) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.290) ACCESSORY POWER USB ADAPTER CABLE SOCKET (P.116) (P.169, 180, 220, 230) U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.
... (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 SYSTEM BUTTONS (P.103) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.107) ...(P.293) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.90) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.290) ACCESSORY POWER USB ADAPTER CABLE SOCKET (P.116) (P.169, 180, 220, 230) U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.
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U.S. models) and on the dashboard (U.S. Protecting Children To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. Models SUN VISORS General Guidelines DASHBOARD Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISORS 2012 Accord Sedan 37
U.S. models) and on the dashboard (U.S. Protecting Children To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. Models SUN VISORS General Guidelines DASHBOARD Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISORS 2012 Accord Sedan 37
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DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. models only SUN VISORS U.S. models Canadian models Driver and Passenger Safety DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models RADIATOR CAP 54 2012 Accord Sedan Read these labels carefully. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. models only SUN VISORS U.S. models Canadian models Driver and Passenger Safety DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models RADIATOR CAP 54 2012 Accord Sedan Read these labels carefully. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
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... (P.92) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.290) (P.116) (P.169, 180, 220, 230) U.S. AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.244) : If equipped 56 2012 Accord Sedan EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.
... (P.92) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.290) (P.116) (P.169, 180, 220, 230) U.S. AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.244) : If equipped 56 2012 Accord Sedan EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.
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... (P.63) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.60) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.63) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59) U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. : If equipped 2012 Accord Sedan 57
... (P.63) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.60) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.63) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59) U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. : If equipped 2012 Accord Sedan 57
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... or if it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and determine the cause. For more information, see page 407 ). Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 61 Take the vehicle to your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 323 . If this happens, pull to ... indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. ECO Fuel Economy Indicator V6 models While the engine is a problem with the compact spare (see page 324 . If it is because of the road when it does not come...
... or if it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and determine the cause. For more information, see page 407 ). Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 61 Take the vehicle to your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 323 . If this happens, pull to ... indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. ECO Fuel Economy Indicator V6 models While the engine is a problem with the compact spare (see page 324 . If it is because of the road when it does not come...
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... will then go off when your vehicle in the information display. See page 255 for more information, see page 350 ). 64 2012 Accord Sedan For more information on the fog lights. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. The maintenance main items... completing the required maintenance service. See page 335 for information on when you set the cruise control. Washer Level Indicator Canadian models only Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on when you turn on the Maintenance MinderTM. This indicator comes on when the washer...
... will then go off when your vehicle in the information display. See page 255 for more information, see page 350 ). 64 2012 Accord Sedan For more information on the fog lights. Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. The maintenance main items... completing the required maintenance service. See page 335 for information on when you set the cruise control. Washer Level Indicator Canadian models only Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on when you turn on the Maintenance MinderTM. This indicator comes on when the washer...
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... intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated. models and kilometers in U.S. Gauges INFORMATION DISPLAY ODOMETER TRIP METER A ENGINE OIL LIFE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR Odometer The odometer shows the total distance ..., press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly. It measures miles in Canadian models. U.S. Information Display The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life, outside temperature indicator is shown. It is displayed. 66 2012 Accord Sedan Instruments and Controls TRIP METER B : Press the select/reset knob. When...
... intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated. models and kilometers in U.S. Gauges INFORMATION DISPLAY ODOMETER TRIP METER A ENGINE OIL LIFE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR Odometer The odometer shows the total distance ..., press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly. It measures miles in Canadian models. U.S. Information Display The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life, outside temperature indicator is shown. It is displayed. 66 2012 Accord Sedan Instruments and Controls TRIP METER B : Press the select/reset knob. When...
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...desired value, release the select/ reset knob. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. To reset a trip meter, display it . Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 67 Each trip meter works independently, so you last reset it , and then press and hold the select/reset knob for 1 second each: 0, 1, 2,... the exhaust from surrounding traffic. The following sequence will appear for 10 seconds. models) or Celsius (Canadian models). If the outside temperature. Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator If equipped This indicator displays the outside temperature displayed.
...desired value, release the select/ reset knob. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. To reset a trip meter, display it . Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 67 Each trip meter works independently, so you last reset it , and then press and hold the select/reset knob for 1 second each: 0, 1, 2,... the exhaust from surrounding traffic. The following sequence will appear for 10 seconds. models) or Celsius (Canadian models). If the outside temperature. Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator If equipped This indicator displays the outside temperature displayed.
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Turning the switch to the '' '' position turns on 6. The high beams stay on as long as a reminder. Instruments and Controls EX-L V6 model is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as you open the driver's door. High beams 7. When the light switch is ... flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. Pull it back to return to the '' '' position turns on : If equipped CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 71 Turn signal 2.
Turning the switch to the '' '' position turns on 6. The high beams stay on as long as a reminder. Instruments and Controls EX-L V6 model is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as you open the driver's door. High beams 7. When the light switch is ... flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. Pull it back to return to the '' '' position turns on : If equipped CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 71 Turn signal 2.
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Instrument Panel Brightness Instruments and Controls V6 model is shown. With the light switch in the ON (II) position and the parking lights on. 74 2012 Accord Sedan Turn the knob to the headlight switch. SELECT/RESET KNOB If equipped Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next ...
Instrument Panel Brightness Instruments and Controls V6 model is shown. With the light switch in the ON (II) position and the parking lights on. 74 2012 Accord Sedan Turn the knob to the headlight switch. SELECT/RESET KNOB If equipped Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next ...
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... dims when you insert the key but do not insert the key in about 30 seconds after you unlock and open the driver's door. model is disabled. 2012 Accord Sedan 75 If you turn the light switch to turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off about 10...
... dims when you insert the key but do not insert the key in about 30 seconds after you unlock and open the driver's door. model is disabled. 2012 Accord Sedan 75 If you turn the light switch to turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off about 10...
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... also shuts off when you turn the defogger on or off within about 10 to 30 minutes according to turn it on and off the ignition switch. For more information, see page 107 . 76 2012 Accord Sedan Except U.S. LX, LX-P and SE Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on ... When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to show the defogger is clear and you restart the vehicle. 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 the window. You have good visibility before starting to turn...
... also shuts off when you turn the defogger on or off within about 10 to 30 minutes according to turn it on and off the ignition switch. For more information, see page 107 . 76 2012 Accord Sedan Except U.S. LX, LX-P and SE Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on ... When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to show the defogger is clear and you restart the vehicle. 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 the window. You have good visibility before starting to turn...
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Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. Driver's seat only on SE, EX, EX-L and V6 models Instruments and Controls The controls for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seatbacks. Except EX-L and EX-L V6 ... the seat also tilts up 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 passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver's seat but without any position.
Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. Driver's seat only on SE, EX, EX-L and V6 models Instruments and Controls The controls for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seatbacks. Except EX-L and EX-L V6 ... the seat also tilts up 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 passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver's seat but without any position.
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...165 Playing an iPod ...166 iPod Error Messages ...175 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device ...176 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages ...185 Models with navigation system iPod Error Messages ...226 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device ...227 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages ...236 Protecting Your ... FM/AM Radio ...187 Playing the XM Radio ...199 Playing Discs ...206 Disc Changer Error Messages ...217 Playing an iPod ...218 2012 Accord Sedan 123 Features The heating and air conditioning system in all weather conditions. The standard audio system has many features. Except LX The...
...165 Playing an iPod ...166 iPod Error Messages ...175 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device ...176 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages ...185 Models with navigation system iPod Error Messages ...226 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device ...227 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages ...236 Protecting Your ... FM/AM Radio ...187 Playing the XM Radio ...199 Playing Discs ...206 Disc Changer Error Messages ...217 Playing an iPod ...218 2012 Accord Sedan 123 Features The heating and air conditioning system in all weather conditions. The standard audio system has many features. Except LX The...
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Climate Control System U.S. models are shown. 130 2012 Accord Sedan EX-L and EX-L V6 Canadian EX, EX-L, and V6 models Without navigation system DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH With navigation system PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE SWITCH AUTO INDICATOR CENTER DISPLAY PASSENGER'S SIDE ...
Climate Control System U.S. models are shown. 130 2012 Accord Sedan EX-L and EX-L V6 Canadian EX, EX-L, and V6 models Without navigation system DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH With navigation system PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE SWITCH AUTO INDICATOR CENTER DISPLAY PASSENGER'S SIDE ...
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...side temperature and the passenger's side temperature can be operated using the voice control system. Features CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 131 Climate Control System Voice Control System On models with navigation system The climate control system for complete details. You will , as quickly as a reminder...passenger's side temperature separately. The indicator in your preference. The direction of airflow from the vents in the center display on models with navigation system). 2. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels. 1. Push down the switch to your ...
...side temperature and the passenger's side temperature can be operated using the voice control system. Features CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 131 Climate Control System Voice Control System On models with navigation system The climate control system for complete details. You will , as quickly as a reminder...passenger's side temperature separately. The indicator in your preference. The direction of airflow from the vents in the center display on models with navigation system). 2. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels. 1. Push down the switch to your ...
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... mode, the vehicle's interior temperature is independently regulated for short periods only. The system also regulates each adjusted temperature. On models with this button selects your last climate control selection. 132 2012 Accord Sedan Keep the system completely off , press the ON/OFF button. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you.... If one side of AUTO mode. ON/OFF Button To Turn Everything Off To turn the system completely off for the driver and front passenger according to each temperature based on and off and takes the system out of SYNC mode.
... mode, the vehicle's interior temperature is independently regulated for short periods only. The system also regulates each adjusted temperature. On models with this button selects your last climate control selection. 132 2012 Accord Sedan Keep the system completely off , press the ON/OFF button. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you.... If one side of AUTO mode. ON/OFF Button To Turn Everything Off To turn the system completely off for the driver and front passenger according to each temperature based on and off and takes the system out of SYNC mode.
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... the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you turn the A/C off . When the indicator in the display. On models with the A/C off , air is sent through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to increase the fan speed and ...automatic Operation You can cause the windows to fog up to increase the fan speed and airflow. Fan Control On models without navigation system Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button This button turns the air conditioning on , air from the outside... go out. The system should be left in the display to decrease them . 2012 Accord Sedan 133
... the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you turn the A/C off . When the indicator in the display. On models with the A/C off , air is sent through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to increase the fan speed and ...automatic Operation You can cause the windows to fog up to increase the fan speed and airflow. Fan Control On models without navigation system Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button This button turns the air conditioning on , air from the outside... go out. The system should be left in the display to decrease them . 2012 Accord Sedan 133
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When you can adjust both sides to its upper or lower limit, it is shown. 136 2012 Accord Sedan model is displayed as or . When the indicator in the center display on , you set the temperature to the same temperature by pushing the driver's side temperature control switch up or down. DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER'S SIDE Features U.S. Climate Control System Synchronized Control The selected temperatures appear in the display (in the SYNC button is on models with navigation system).
When you can adjust both sides to its upper or lower limit, it is shown. 136 2012 Accord Sedan model is displayed as or . When the indicator in the center display on , you set the temperature to the same temperature by pushing the driver's side temperature control switch up or down. DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER'S SIDE Features U.S. Climate Control System Synchronized Control The selected temperatures appear in the display (in the SYNC button is on models with navigation system).