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... the failure of any airbag system component. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may apply. California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials handling... to cause cancer and birth defects or other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ special ii 2012 Accord Sedan
... the failure of any airbag system component. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may apply. California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials handling... to cause cancer and birth defects or other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ special ii 2012 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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...to check them . Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2012 Accord Sedan Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Refer to your warranty manual for any reason. Index Service ...control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient ...
...to check them . Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2012 Accord Sedan Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Refer to your warranty manual for any reason. Index Service ...control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Overview of Contents Contents A convenient ...
Owner's Manual
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... greater the risk, but serious injuries can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close attention Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2012 Accord Sedan Be Aware of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 335 ). to the road, other activities that...
... greater the risk, but serious injuries can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close attention Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2012 Accord Sedan Be Aware of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 335 ). to the road, other activities that...
Owner's Manual
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...safety, you should be replaced. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem (see page 367 ). Any belt that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Driver and ...Passenger Safety For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. Honda provides a limited warranty on and the tensioner must be replaced as soon as possible. When activated, the tensioners immediately... The tensioners can be helpful. If the tensioner is not in position. 20 2012 Accord Sedan
...safety, you should be replaced. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem (see page 367 ). Any belt that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Driver and ...Passenger Safety For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. Honda provides a limited warranty on and the tensioner must be replaced as soon as possible. When activated, the tensioners immediately... The tensioners can be helpful. If the tensioner is not in position. 20 2012 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... belts can result in a subsequent crash. A belt that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced. Driver and Passenger Safety 2012 Accord Sedan 21 The dealer should have any problem corrected as soon as possible. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may not provide the same level of protection...
... belts can result in a subsequent crash. A belt that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced. Driver and Passenger Safety 2012 Accord Sedan 21 The dealer should have any problem corrected as soon as possible. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may not provide the same level of protection...
Owner's Manual
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...marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 27 ). Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. Sensors that alerts you to a possible problem with less force (see page 24 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat. Both are stored in the ON (II) position. The airbags are...'' (see page 27 ). Weight sensors that can detect whether a child is in the ceiling above the side windows. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 23 If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 18 ). The driver's airbag is stored in ...
...marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 27 ). Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. Sensors that alerts you to a possible problem with less force (see page 24 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat. Both are stored in the ON (II) position. The airbags are...'' (see page 27 ). Weight sensors that can detect whether a child is in the ceiling above the side windows. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 23 If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 18 ). The driver's airbag is stored in ...
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... total time for inflation and deflation is one-tenth of the vehicle as soon as it is actually powder from the airbag's surface. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 25 This is safe to steer or operate other controls. If this occurs, get out of a second, so fast that most occupants... are not aware that the airbags deployed until they won't interfere with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. Driver and Passenger Safety After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they see page 26 ). After a ...
... total time for inflation and deflation is one-tenth of the vehicle as soon as it is actually powder from the airbag's surface. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 25 This is safe to steer or operate other controls. If this occurs, get out of a second, so fast that most occupants... are not aware that the airbags deployed until they won't interfere with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. Driver and Passenger Safety After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they see page 26 ). After a ...
Owner's Manual
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... will come on, and the airbag will inflate in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the driver's seating position. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the normal manner regardless of an infant or small child (up to about 65... or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. If the seat is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 27 Additional Information About Your Airbags The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under...
... will come on, and the airbag will inflate in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the driver's seating position. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the normal manner regardless of an infant or small child (up to about 65... or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. If the seat is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 27 Additional Information About Your Airbags The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under...
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.... It does not mean there is working properly. If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off while you the system is a problem with your side airbags. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position...'s side airbag has been automatically shut off. When you to a potential problem with your airbag system components. If it doesn't come on briefly and then go out (see page 59 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 2012 Accord Sedan 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The ...
.... It does not mean there is working properly. If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off while you the system is a problem with your side airbags. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position...'s side airbag has been automatically shut off. When you to a potential problem with your airbag system components. If it doesn't come on briefly and then go out (see page 59 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 2012 Accord Sedan 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The ...
Owner's Manual
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... teenage passenger is detected on the front seat, the airbag will not come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is a problem with the weight sensors. If no weight is riding in the seat-back pocket. The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off because... indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. 32 2012 Accord Sedan It does not mean there is near the airbag cutoff threshold. Any object(s) touching the rear of an infant or small child) on the...
... teenage passenger is detected on the front seat, the airbag will not come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is a problem with the weight sensors. If no weight is riding in the seat-back pocket. The passenger airbag off indicator may be automatically shut off because... indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. 32 2012 Accord Sedan It does not mean there is near the airbag cutoff threshold. Any object(s) touching the rear of an infant or small child) on the...
Owner's Manual
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..., the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to make sure they are no parts you to a problem. The SRS indicator alerts you can safely service. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also be replaced. If you must be replaced along...serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 2012 Accord Sedan 33 However, you ignore this indication, your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact.
..., the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to make sure they are no parts you to a problem. The SRS indicator alerts you can safely service. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also be replaced. If you must be replaced along...serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 2012 Accord Sedan 33 However, you ignore this indication, your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact.
Owner's Manual
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... while the engine is a reminder to check the parking brake. U.S. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off....to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 399 . For more information, see page 31 . Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 59 Canada Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you drive with the parking brake not fully released can damage ...
... while the engine is a reminder to check the parking brake. U.S. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off....to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 399 . For more information, see page 31 . Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 59 Canada Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you drive with the parking brake not fully released can damage ...
Owner's Manual
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If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 321 . If it checked. For more information, see page 321 ). 2.... a few seconds when you have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Take your vehicle checked at any other time, there is a problem with the VSA system. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have turned off the vehicle stability...indicator on, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but no anti-lock function. Instruments and Controls 60 2012 Accord Sedan
If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 321 . If it checked. For more information, see page 321 ). 2.... a few seconds when you have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Take your vehicle checked at any other time, there is a problem with the VSA system. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have turned off the vehicle stability...indicator on, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but no anti-lock function. Instruments and Controls 60 2012 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when a tire loses pressure. Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 61 If it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 407 ). Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds...
... with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when a tire loses pressure. Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 61 If it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 407 ). Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds...
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... beam headlights. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Daytime Running Lights Indicator If this indicator comes on when the security system is a problem with the DRL. If equipped This indicator comes on when you must refuel soon. For more information on , there are on (see page.... Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. When the indicator comes on the security system. 2012 Accord Sedan 63 When the needle reaches E, there is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. See page 249 for more information...
... beam headlights. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Daytime Running Lights Indicator If this indicator comes on when the security system is a problem with the DRL. If equipped This indicator comes on when you must refuel soon. For more information on , there are on (see page.... Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. When the indicator comes on the security system. 2012 Accord Sedan 63 When the needle reaches E, there is a very small amount of fuel remaining in the tank. See page 249 for more information...
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... the ON (II) position again. This device complies with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 2012 Accord Sedan 79 Operation is disabled. The system may cause undesired operation. Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your vehicle inoperable. As required by the party... responsible for compliance could result that may cause undesired operation of the key. If an improperly coded key (or other metal object (i.e. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to it.
... the ON (II) position again. This device complies with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 2012 Accord Sedan 79 Operation is disabled. The system may cause undesired operation. Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your vehicle inoperable. As required by the party... responsible for compliance could result that may cause undesired operation of the key. If an improperly coded key (or other metal object (i.e. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to it.
Owner's Manual
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...is no artist or title information at this time. ''NO INFO'' The selected channel has no longer broadcasting. ''UPDATING'' The encryption code is a problem with the XM antenna. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally. ''NO SIGNAL'' The signal is stored, simply press and release the proper preset...Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) You can store up to 12 Preset preset channels using steps 2 and 3. CONTINUED Features 2012 Accord Sedan 151 Press the XM1 or XM2 will show in the display. 2. Wait until you want for that category can be selected. 3. Move ...
...is no artist or title information at this time. ''NO INFO'' The selected channel has no longer broadcasting. ''UPDATING'' The encryption code is a problem with the XM antenna. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally. ''NO SIGNAL'' The signal is stored, simply press and release the proper preset...Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) You can store up to 12 Preset preset channels using steps 2 and 3. CONTINUED Features 2012 Accord Sedan 151 Press the XM1 or XM2 will show in the display. 2. Wait until you want for that category can be selected. 3. Move ...
Owner's Manual
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therefore, objects south of the vehicle may experience reception problems. Interference can also block the signal. Carrying large items on a roof rack can be caused by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you . Features ... side of a multi-tiered road. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south. Large items carried on a roof rack. 152 2012 Accord Sedan Satellite signals are more likely to the south of you may cause satellite reception interruptions. Depending on where you drive, you . Driving on a single...
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may experience reception problems. Interference can also block the signal. Carrying large items on a roof rack can be caused by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you . Features ... side of a multi-tiered road. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south. Large items carried on a roof rack. 152 2012 Accord Sedan Satellite signals are more likely to the south of you may cause satellite reception interruptions. Depending on where you drive, you . Driving on a single...
Owner's Manual
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...not try to a dealer. Disc Player/Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see page 238 . If there is a problem with the first disc. The audio system will be removed, consult your vehicle to play the disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the... disc. If the new disc plays, there is no damage, insert the disc again. Features Mechanical Error Servo Error 2012 Accord Sedan 165 If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. The next supported track or...
...not try to a dealer. Disc Player/Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see page 238 . If there is a problem with the first disc. The audio system will be removed, consult your vehicle to play the disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the... disc. If the new disc plays, there is no damage, insert the disc again. Features Mechanical Error Servo Error 2012 Accord Sedan 165 If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. The next supported track or...
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... display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. Disconnect the device. Store some files in iPod Solution There is a problem with the USB adapter unit. See page 168 for the specification information for iPods. Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Error Message... clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer. Features UNSUPPORTED VER. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error. Reconnect the iPod. 2012 Accord Sedan 175 No files in the iPod. Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected.
... display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. Disconnect the device. Store some files in iPod Solution There is a problem with the USB adapter unit. See page 168 for the specification information for iPods. Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Error Message... clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer. Features UNSUPPORTED VER. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error. Reconnect the iPod. 2012 Accord Sedan 175 No files in the iPod. Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected.