Owner's Manual
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... DIAL (P.186) 3 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.322) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 (P.262) NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON 2 (P.76, 107) HORN 1 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES 2 (P.102) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.255) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.77) 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the...
... DIAL (P.186) 3 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.322) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 (P.262) NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON 2 (P.76, 107) HORN 1 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES 2 (P.102) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.255) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.77) 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the...
Owner's Manual
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... part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that work together to injuries if they are not used... (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors 2012 Accord Sedan 7 Your Vehicle's Safety Features (8) (6) ...
... part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that work together to injuries if they are not used... (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors 2012 Accord Sedan 7 Your Vehicle's Safety Features (8) (6) ...
Owner's Manual
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Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers Help keep you wear it properly. 8 2012 Accord Sedan A good position reduces the risk of the vehicle and against the inside of injury from an inflating airbag and allows ... injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Help keep you from the airbag. Always wear your seat belts. Why Wear Seat Belts Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury. Keep you from being thrown against other occupants. What You Should Do...
Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers Help keep you wear it properly. 8 2012 Accord Sedan A good position reduces the risk of the vehicle and against the inside of injury from an inflating airbag and allows ... injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Help keep you from the airbag. Always wear your seat belts. Why Wear Seat Belts Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury. Keep you from being thrown against other occupants. What You Should Do...
Owner's Manual
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...Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 24 for more information on how your side airbags work). Your vehicle also has...your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact (see page 29 for more information on how your side curtain airbags work ). CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 9
...Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 24 for more information on how your side airbags work). Your vehicle also has...your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact (see page 29 for more information on how your side curtain airbags work ). CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 9
Owner's Manual
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... offer no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are : Airbags do : Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full control of this...Remember, however, that can pose serious hazards. Driver and Passenger Safety They are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2012 Accord Sedan Airbags can occur in rear collisions, or minor frontal or side collisions. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more detailed...
... offer no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are : Airbags do : Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full control of this...Remember, however, that can pose serious hazards. Driver and Passenger Safety They are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2012 Accord Sedan Airbags can occur in rear collisions, or minor frontal or side collisions. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more detailed...
Owner's Manual
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For more information, see page 82 . 2. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 11 Your vehicle has a door and trunk open monitor system works. Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the ... enough and mature enough to drive or ride in your vehicle. 1. Adjust the Front Seats Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you come to a stop. See pages 35 52 for how...
For more information, see page 82 . 2. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 11 Your vehicle has a door and trunk open monitor system works. Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the ... enough and mature enough to drive or ride in your vehicle. 1. Adjust the Front Seats Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you come to a stop. See pages 35 52 for how...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before your vehicle checked by a dealer. Driver and Passenger Safety 18 2012 Accord Sedan Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back. This system monitors the front seat belts. If you and your passengers to the ON (II) position. If a front passenger does not fasten their...
... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before your vehicle checked by a dealer. Driver and Passenger Safety 18 2012 Accord Sedan Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back. This system monitors the front seat belts. If you and your passengers to the ON (II) position. If a front passenger does not fasten their...
Owner's Manual
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...passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to a possible problem with less force (see page 31 ). The front and rear pillars are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 30 ). Both are latched or unlatched (see page 27 ). Sensors that continually ...II) position. If the weight is in the dashboard. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 23 Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 29 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat. Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint ...
...passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to a possible problem with less force (see page 31 ). The front and rear pillars are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 30 ). Both are latched or unlatched (see page 27 ). Sensors that continually ...II) position. If the weight is in the dashboard. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 23 Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 29 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat. Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint ...
Owner's Manual
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... wedge objects or intentionally force their feet under the front passenger seat. This includes: A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the dashboard comes on (see page 367 ). Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against the folded rear seat. 28 2012 Accord Sedan If it . When the passenger airbag gets turned off by...
... wedge objects or intentionally force their feet under the front passenger seat. This includes: A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the dashboard comes on (see page 367 ). Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against the folded rear seat. 28 2012 Accord Sedan If it . When the passenger airbag gets turned off by...
Owner's Manual
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... the lower anchors. 2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to be used only with a child seat designed for CHildren) at the outer rear seats. Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is indicated by a small button above . 44 2012 Accord Sedan The location of each lower anchor...
... the lower anchors. 2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to be used only with a child seat designed for CHildren) at the outer rear seats. Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is indicated by a small button above . 44 2012 Accord Sedan The location of each lower anchor...
Owner's Manual
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...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 ...106......57 Instrument Panel Indicators ...58 Gauges ...65 Information Display...66 Odometer ...66 Outside Temperature Indicator ...67 2012 Accord Sedan 55 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation ...
...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 ...106......57 Instrument Panel Indicators ...58 Gauges ...65 Information Display...66 Odometer ...66 Outside Temperature Indicator ...67 2012 Accord Sedan 55 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation ...
Owner's Manual
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...a battery. KEY NUMBER TAG MASTER VALET KEY KEY WITH (Light Grey) REMOTE TRANSMITTER Instruments and Controls 78 2012 Accord Sedan The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door lock. Keep the keys away...high humidity. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Protect the keys from liquids. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. If they get a lost key replaced. Do not drop the keys or set ... your vehicle. You can keep the trunk release handle, rear seat trunk access, and glove box locked when you ever have received a key number tag with a soft...
...a battery. KEY NUMBER TAG MASTER VALET KEY KEY WITH (Light Grey) REMOTE TRANSMITTER Instruments and Controls 78 2012 Accord Sedan The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door lock. Keep the keys away...high humidity. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Protect the keys from liquids. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. If they get a lost key replaced. Do not drop the keys or set ... your vehicle. You can keep the trunk release handle, rear seat trunk access, and glove box locked when you ever have received a key number tag with a soft...
Owner's Manual
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..., pull the release under the trunk panel. Remove any items from the seat before you fold down , giving you can move the rear center shoulder belt out of the rear seat folds down the seat-back. Instruments and Controls Pull RELEASE GUIDE When storing cargo, you direct ...access to the trunk. Seats Folding Rear Seat The back of the way by removing the belt from the guide. The seat-back is stored. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan...
..., pull the release under the trunk panel. Remove any items from the seat before you fold down , giving you can move the rear center shoulder belt out of the rear seat folds down the seat-back. Instruments and Controls Pull RELEASE GUIDE When storing cargo, you direct ...access to the trunk. Seats Folding Rear Seat The back of the way by removing the belt from the guide. The seat-back is stored. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan...
Owner's Manual
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... page 97 ). Never drive with the seat-back folded down the rear seat-back fully, you have to one of the rear seatback, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide whenever the seat-back is latched in its three positions. 100 2012 Accord Sedan To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against...
... page 97 ). Never drive with the seat-back folded down the rear seat-back fully, you have to one of the rear seatback, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide whenever the seat-back is latched in its three positions. 100 2012 Accord Sedan To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against...
Owner's Manual
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... drive with the master key. Pivot it down onto the center armrest. A beverage holder is in the center of the rear seat. Open the cover by sliding the knob downward and pulling on page 53 . To close the cover, swing it clockwise.... Make sure it . Instruments and Controls The rear seat armrest is located in the trunk and those extending through cover can be opened from inside the vehicle; See Carbon ...pass-through the passthrough are secured. it folds down to use it latches properly. 2012 Accord Sedan 101
... drive with the master key. Pivot it down onto the center armrest. A beverage holder is in the center of the rear seat. Open the cover by sliding the knob downward and pulling on page 53 . To close the cover, swing it clockwise.... Make sure it . Instruments and Controls The rear seat armrest is located in the trunk and those extending through cover can be opened from inside the vehicle; See Carbon ...pass-through the passthrough are secured. it folds down to use it latches properly. 2012 Accord Sedan 101
Owner's Manual
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Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER DOOR POCKETS COAT HOOK VANITY MIRROR SUN VISOR CENTER POCKETS Instruments and Controls GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUXILIARY INPUT JACK USB ADAPTER CABLE TRUNK BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST CONSOLE COMPARTMENT : If equipped 2012 Accord Sedan 115
Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER DOOR POCKETS COAT HOOK VANITY MIRROR SUN VISOR CENTER POCKETS Instruments and Controls GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUXILIARY INPUT JACK USB ADAPTER CABLE TRUNK BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST CONSOLE COMPARTMENT : If equipped 2012 Accord Sedan 115
Owner's Manual
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... components in the center armrest. Your vehicle has two accessory power sockets; A spilled liquid that is in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. 116 2012 Accord Sedan The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the interior. one is at the front of the center console and the other is very hot can also... power socket, the ignition switch must be in the console compartment. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets. Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Front Rear Open the front beverage holder by pulling up on the lid.
... components in the center armrest. Your vehicle has two accessory power sockets; A spilled liquid that is in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. 116 2012 Accord Sedan The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the interior. one is at the front of the center console and the other is very hot can also... power socket, the ignition switch must be in the console compartment. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets. Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Front Rear Open the front beverage holder by pulling up on the lid.
Owner's Manual
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Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Glove box Door and seat-back pockets Center pockets Console compartment Trunk, including the rear seat when folded down However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. GLOVE BOX CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS CENTER POCKETS Before Driving TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETS 302 2012 Accord Sedan
Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Glove box Door and seat-back pockets Center pockets Console compartment Trunk, including the rear seat when folded down However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. GLOVE BOX CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS CENTER POCKETS Before Driving TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETS 302 2012 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... ...311, 315 Ethanol in Gasoline ...289 Evaporative Emissions Controls .. 422 Exhaust Fumes ...53 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...16 F Fan, Interior ...125, 133 Features ...123 Filling the Fuel Tank ...290 Filters Dust and...Transmission...351 Brake ...354 Clutch ...355 Manual Transmission ...353 Power Steering...355 Windshield Washer ...350 Fog Lights...74 Folding Rear Seat ...99 Four-way Flashers ...75 Front Airbags ...9, 24 E Economy, Fuel ...297 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System... Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...398 Overheated Engine ...395 CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan III
... ...311, 315 Ethanol in Gasoline ...289 Evaporative Emissions Controls .. 422 Exhaust Fumes ...53 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...16 F Fan, Interior ...125, 133 Features ...123 Filling the Fuel Tank ...290 Filters Dust and...Transmission...351 Brake ...354 Clutch ...355 Manual Transmission ...353 Power Steering...355 Windshield Washer ...350 Fog Lights...74 Folding Rear Seat ...99 Four-way Flashers ...75 Front Airbags ...9, 24 E Economy, Fuel ...297 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System... Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...398 Overheated Engine ...395 CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan III
Owner's Manual
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...2012 Accord Sedan VII Index Protecting Children ...35 General Guidelines ...35 Protecting Infants ...40 Protecting Larger Children ...49 Protecting Small Children ...41 Using Child Seats with Tethers...48 Using LATCH ...44 Replacement Information Engine Oil and Filter ...346 Fuses ...400 Light Bulbs ...357 Timing Belt ...356 Tires ...372 Wiper Blades ...369 Replacing Seat...148, 199 Readiness Codes ...425 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ...362 Rear Seat, Folding ...99 Rear Ventilation ...129, 137 Rear View Mirror...106 Rear Window Defogger ...76 Reclining the Seat Backs ...94, 95 Recommended Shift...
...2012 Accord Sedan VII Index Protecting Children ...35 General Guidelines ...35 Protecting Infants ...40 Protecting Larger Children ...49 Protecting Small Children ...41 Using Child Seats with Tethers...48 Using LATCH ...44 Replacement Information Engine Oil and Filter ...346 Fuses ...400 Light Bulbs ...357 Timing Belt ...356 Tires ...372 Wiper Blades ...369 Replacing Seat...148, 199 Readiness Codes ...425 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ...362 Rear Seat, Folding ...99 Rear Ventilation ...129, 137 Rear View Mirror...106 Rear Window Defogger ...76 Reclining the Seat Backs ...94, 95 Recommended Shift...