Owner's Manual
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... specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to read this owner's manual in the instrument panel helps to answer any time. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of Contents 00X31-TA5-6400 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - Your dealer is to your vehicle,... in your vehicle so you can refer to help you will be pleased to keep this manual, you avoid damage to your vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of a 2012 Honda Accord was a wise investment. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at any questions and concerns. All Rights ...
... specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to read this owner's manual in the instrument panel helps to answer any time. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of Contents 00X31-TA5-6400 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - Your dealer is to your vehicle,... in your vehicle so you can refer to help you will be pleased to keep this manual, you avoid damage to your vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you years of a 2012 Honda Accord was a wise investment. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at any questions and concerns. All Rights ...
Owner's Manual
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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 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments..., 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 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments..., 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
Owner's Manual
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... of a lap/shoulder belt. If you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use . Please read the child seat owner's manual for CHildren). Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are equally easy to use and care instructions as well as the.... Some existing and previously owned child seats can be secured with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can result in this manual. Whichever type you must place a forwardfacing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear ... vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child. 42 2012 Accord Sedan
... of a lap/shoulder belt. If you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use . Please read the child seat owner's manual for CHildren). Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are equally easy to use and care instructions as well as the.... Some existing and previously owned child seats can be secured with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can result in this manual. Whichever type you must place a forwardfacing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear ... vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child. 42 2012 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... the floor. If they do, they could be sure to in a crash. 52 2012 Accord Sedan Driver and Passenger Safety Additional Safety Precautions Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck. Devices intended to : Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury...
... the floor. If they do, they could be sure to in a crash. 52 2012 Accord Sedan Driver and Passenger Safety Additional Safety Precautions Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck. Devices intended to : Carefully read the owner's manual, and make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury...
Owner's Manual
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... first disc. Insert a different disc. Error Message HEAT ERROR UNSUPPORTED BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR CHANGER ERROR CHECK DISC LOAD BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL Cause High Temperature Track/File format not supported Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to ...the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. Features Mechanical Error Servo Error 2012 Accord Sedan 165 If you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. The audio system will reappear. Current track will...
... first disc. Insert a different disc. Error Message HEAT ERROR UNSUPPORTED BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR CHANGER ERROR CHECK DISC LOAD BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL Cause High Temperature Track/File format not supported Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to ...the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. Features Mechanical Error Servo Error 2012 Accord Sedan 165 If you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. The audio system will reappear. Current track will...
Owner's Manual
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... error message on again. Features UNSUPPORTED VER. See page 168 for the specification information for iPods. Reconnect the iPod. 2012 Accord Sedan 175 Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL iPod NO SONG Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is connected, update the iPod software to the...
... error message on again. Features UNSUPPORTED VER. See page 168 for the specification information for iPods. Reconnect the iPod. 2012 Accord Sedan 175 Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL iPod NO SONG Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is connected, update the iPod software to the...
Owner's Manual
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... the chart to your vehicle to the right. Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL UNPLAYABLE FILE Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is connected, reconnect the device. 2012 Accord Sedan 185 Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it appears when a supported device is connected...
... the chart to your vehicle to the right. Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL UNPLAYABLE FILE Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is connected, reconnect the device. 2012 Accord Sedan 185 Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it appears when a supported device is connected...
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...track will reappear. Insert the disc again. If there is a problem with navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see page 238). 2012 Accord Sedan 217 Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s). Disc Changer Error ...the disc for serious damage, signs of the player. Error Message HEAT ERROR UNSUPPORTED BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL CHECK DISC Cause High Temperature Track/File format not supported Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to ...
...track will reappear. Insert the disc again. If there is a problem with navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see page 238). 2012 Accord Sedan 217 Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s). Disc Changer Error ...the disc for serious damage, signs of the player. Error Message HEAT ERROR UNSUPPORTED BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL CHECK DISC Cause High Temperature Track/File format not supported Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to ...
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... (Models with the USB adapter unit. UNSUPPORTED VER. Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. Reconnect the iPod. 226 2012 Accord Sedan Features Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL iPod NO SONG Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Use of unsupported iPod CONNECT RETRY...
... (Models with the USB adapter unit. UNSUPPORTED VER. Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. Reconnect the iPod. 226 2012 Accord Sedan Features Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL iPod NO SONG Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Use of unsupported iPod CONNECT RETRY...
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... that caused the error. Appears when the USB flash memory device is connected, reconnect the device. 236 2012 Accord Sedan If it on again. Features Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL UNPLAYABLE FILE Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Then, turn the audio system...
... that caused the error. Appears when the USB flash memory device is connected, reconnect the device. 236 2012 Accord Sedan If it on again. Features Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL UNPLAYABLE FILE Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Then, turn the audio system...
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...leave the system on the system. SE If your dealer how to https:// radio-navicode.honda.com/ for the navigation system to retrieve it. When it . If you are unsuccessful in your owner's manual kit. Follow the same procedure to store the card in the frequency display next time ... code, do not have the serial number with navigation system Features We recommend that you register the security code at Owner Link, you turn on for details. 2012 Accord Sedan 245 If you do this happens, you will start over; Models with you lose the Antitheft Identification Card before...
...leave the system on the system. SE If your dealer how to https:// radio-navicode.honda.com/ for the navigation system to retrieve it. When it . If you are unsuccessful in your owner's manual kit. Follow the same procedure to store the card in the frequency display next time ... code, do not have the serial number with navigation system Features We recommend that you register the security code at Owner Link, you turn on for details. 2012 Accord Sedan 245 If you do this happens, you will start over; Models with you lose the Antitheft Identification Card before...
Owner's Manual
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... the equipment. Features 286 2012 Accord Sedan Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. As required by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by the party responsible for operation of the rearview camera. This device complies with navigation system Refer to the navigation system manual...owners. Rearview Camera and Monitor On models with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.
... the equipment. Features 286 2012 Accord Sedan Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. As required by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by the party responsible for operation of the rearview camera. This device complies with navigation system Refer to the navigation system manual...owners. Rearview Camera and Monitor On models with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.
Owner's Manual
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...per liter). Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on the 298 2012 Accord Sedan Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when...345). Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. Drive Efficiently Rapid Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, ... For example: Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 340 ). Reduce your speed and you can boost your fuel ...
...per liter). Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on the 298 2012 Accord Sedan Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when...345). Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. Drive Efficiently Rapid Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, ... For example: Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 340 ). Reduce your speed and you can boost your fuel ...
Owner's Manual
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... for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Before Driving 300 2012 Accord Sedan Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can be sure to personalize your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. These accessories have your vehicle unsafe. Before...
... for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Before Driving 300 2012 Accord Sedan Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can be sure to personalize your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. These accessories have your vehicle unsafe. Before...
Owner's Manual
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... after driving several miles (kilometers). Have the system checked by pressing the VSA OFF switch (see page 373 ). Driving 324 2012 Accord Sedan Although your tire pressure is monitored, you must manually check the tire pressures monthly. Each tire, including the spare, should be underinflated and cause the low tire pressure indicator to... system automatically turns on . Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill your tires in a warm area, then drive in the owner's manual (see page 322 ).
... after driving several miles (kilometers). Have the system checked by pressing the VSA OFF switch (see page 373 ). Driving 324 2012 Accord Sedan Although your tire pressure is monitored, you must manually check the tire pressures monthly. Each tire, including the spare, should be underinflated and cause the low tire pressure indicator to... system automatically turns on . Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill your tires in a warm area, then drive in the owner's manual (see page 322 ).
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... this owner's manual. Burns from engine exhaust. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Maintenance 334 2012 Accord Sedan ... can be seriously hurt or killed. Be sure there is off. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this owner's manual. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. Injury from the battery and all fuel...
... this owner's manual. Burns from engine exhaust. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Maintenance 334 2012 Accord Sedan ... can be seriously hurt or killed. Be sure there is off. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this owner's manual. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air. Injury from the battery and all fuel...
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...tire at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If you think a tire might be the proper type and size, in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance. Remember to fail from road hazards, and wear unevenly. See page 323 for at least once a month. Use a gauge ... provides the best combination of your vehicle ride harshly, are more likely to check the spare tire at the same time. Maintenance 372 2012 Accord Sedan Follow all instructions in good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated. Check the air pressures when the tires are in good ...
...tire at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If you think a tire might be the proper type and size, in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance. Remember to fail from road hazards, and wear unevenly. See page 323 for at least once a month. Use a gauge ... provides the best combination of your vehicle ride harshly, are more likely to check the spare tire at the same time. Maintenance 372 2012 Accord Sedan Follow all instructions in good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated. Check the air pressures when the tires are in good ...
Owner's Manual
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... supplied with radial tires of each wheel. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle can cause a crash in this owner's manual. Installing improper tires on the tire's sidewall). Maintenance 2012 Accord Sedan 377 If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that tire. This can reduce braking ability, traction, and steering accuracy. Tire...
... supplied with radial tires of each wheel. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle can cause a crash in this owner's manual. Installing improper tires on the tire's sidewall). Maintenance 2012 Accord Sedan 377 If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that tire. This can reduce braking ability, traction, and steering accuracy. Tire...
Owner's Manual
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... of the exterior. Make sure they are the wrong size or improperly installed can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding the selection and use a mild detergent and a soft brush or sponge. Wheels Clean the wheels as you hear them as tight... stiff brush can . If you would the rest of the vehicle. Follow all instructions in which you begin driving on cleared roads. Maintenance 2012 Accord Sedan 379 Tires When installing chains, follow the manufacturer's instructions, and mount them coming into contact with the body or chassis, stop and ...
... of the exterior. Make sure they are the wrong size or improperly installed can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding the selection and use a mild detergent and a soft brush or sponge. Wheels Clean the wheels as you hear them as tight... stiff brush can . If you would the rest of the vehicle. Follow all instructions in which you begin driving on cleared roads. Maintenance 2012 Accord Sedan 379 Tires When installing chains, follow the manufacturer's instructions, and mount them coming into contact with the body or chassis, stop and ...
Owner's Manual
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...and workmanship. Honda accessories are covered for rust-through from your new vehicle, except for the emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship. 2012 Accord Sedan 429 .... Please read your warranty booklet for exact information. Restrictions and exclusions apply to the 2012 warranty manual that came with your vehicle. Please read your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage... factors. Canadian Owners Please refer to all Honda replacement parts against defects in a separate booklet. Warranty Coverages U.S.
...and workmanship. Honda accessories are covered for rust-through from your new vehicle, except for the emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship. 2012 Accord Sedan 429 .... Please read your warranty booklet for exact information. Restrictions and exclusions apply to the 2012 warranty manual that came with your vehicle. Please read your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage... factors. Canadian Owners Please refer to all Honda replacement parts against defects in a separate booklet. Warranty Coverages U.S.