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...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) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.81) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.108) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.293) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.90) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.290) ACCESSORY POWER USB ADAPTER CABLE SOCKET (P.116) (P.169...
...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) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.81) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.108) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.293) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.90) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.290) ACCESSORY POWER USB ADAPTER CABLE SOCKET (P.116) (P.169...
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... ...13 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 2012 Accord Sedan 5 Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. And it tells you important information about how to protect yourself and your airbags work. Adjust the Front Seats ...11 3. Driver and...
... ...13 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 2012 Accord Sedan 5 Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. And it tells you important information about how to protect yourself and your airbags work. Adjust the Front Seats ...11 3. Driver and...
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... 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 These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones...
... 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 These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones...
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...it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. Adjust the Front Seats Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 11 Your vehicle has a door and trunk open monitor system works. Your ...vehicle has a programmable auto door locking/unlocking feature. Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide ...
...it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. Adjust the Front Seats Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 11 Your vehicle has a door and trunk open monitor system works. Your ...vehicle has a programmable auto door locking/unlocking feature. Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide ...
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... and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the same seat belt. Do not put any accessories on or near the door could interfere with a pipe or other hard object attached on or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your front airbag inflates. ...the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could be injured if the airbag inflates. Improperly replacing could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 2012 Accord Sedan 17 side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other sharp object in your lap, or driving with the proper operation of serious...
... and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the same seat belt. Do not put any accessories on or near the door could interfere with a pipe or other hard object attached on or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your front airbag inflates. ...the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could be injured if the airbag inflates. Improperly replacing could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 2012 Accord Sedan 17 side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other sharp object in your lap, or driving with the proper operation of serious...
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In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. Driver and Passenger Safety 2012 Accord Sedan 19 The seat belts in the door. To deactivate the lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it will not get ...
In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. Driver and Passenger Safety 2012 Accord Sedan 19 The seat belts in the door. To deactivate the lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it will not get ...
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...47 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to use . Teach your children should be shown how to prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page 93 ). 2012 Accord Sedan 39 If a child wraps a loose Do not leave children alone in... or around their neck, they can die from heatstroke. who play in a vehicle. Driver and Passenger Safety children from opening the rear doors.
...47 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to use . Teach your children should be shown how to prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page 93 ). 2012 Accord Sedan 39 If a child wraps a loose Do not leave children alone in... or around their neck, they can die from heatstroke. who play in a vehicle. Driver and Passenger Safety children from opening the rear doors.
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...leaks whenever: The vehicle is toxic. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. Driver and Passenger Safety 2012 Accord Sedan 53 With the trunk open , run the engine with the engine running, even in your parked vehicle with the garage... areas, such as shown below. Turn the fan on this page. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must drive with the door open , airflow can collect rapidly in a collision that expose you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. High levels of carbon...
...leaks whenever: The vehicle is toxic. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. Driver and Passenger Safety 2012 Accord Sedan 53 With the trunk open , run the engine with the engine running, even in your parked vehicle with the garage... areas, such as shown below. Turn the fan on this page. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must drive with the door open , airflow can collect rapidly in a collision that expose you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. High levels of carbon...
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... Hazard Warning Button ...75 Rear Window Defogger ...76 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...77 Keys and Locks ...78 Immobilizer System...79 Ignition Switch ...80 Door Locks ...81 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.. 82 Childproof Door Locks ...88 Remote Transmitter ...88 Trunk...92 Emergency Trunk Opener ...93 Seats ...94 Front Seat Power Adjustments .. 94 Front Seat Manual... ...121 Instruments and 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
... Hazard Warning Button ...75 Rear Window Defogger ...76 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...77 Keys and Locks ...78 Immobilizer System...79 Ignition Switch ...80 Door Locks ...81 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.. 82 Childproof Door Locks ...88 Remote Transmitter ...88 Trunk...92 Emergency Trunk Opener ...93 Seats ...94 Front Seat Power Adjustments .. 94 Front Seat Manual... ...121 Instruments and 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
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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 SWITCH (P.81) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.108) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.293) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.112) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.258... 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 ADAPTER CABLE (P.290) (P.116) (P.169, 180, 220, 230) U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system ...
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 SWITCH (P.81) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.108) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.293) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.112) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.258... 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 ADAPTER CABLE (P.290) (P.116) (P.169, 180, 220, 230) U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system ...
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instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. : If equipped 2012 Accord Sedan 57 Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.62) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.64) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58, 397) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.58, 397) IMMOBILIZER ...
instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. : If equipped 2012 Accord Sedan 57 Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.62) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.64) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58, 397) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.58, 397) IMMOBILIZER ...
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... not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the vehicle flash. Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you open the driver's door. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will...you signal a lane change or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 62 2012 Accord Sedan A reminder chime will remain on. If equipped Door and Trunk Open Indicator DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN INDICATOR Instruments and Controls TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR This indicator will also come on if the trunk or...
... not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the vehicle flash. Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you open the driver's door. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will...you signal a lane change or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 62 2012 Accord Sedan A reminder chime will remain on. If equipped Door and Trunk Open Indicator DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN INDICATOR Instruments and Controls TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR This indicator will also come on if the trunk or...
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... 8. Turning the switch to the center when you will return to the '' '' position turns on : If equipped CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 71 When the light switch is shown. 1. AUTO 5. If you open the driver's door. Fog lights off 9. Headlights on with the key removed from low beams to high beams, push the left...
... 8. Turning the switch to the center when you will return to the '' '' position turns on : If equipped CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 71 When the light switch is shown. 1. AUTO 5. If you open the driver's door. Fog lights off 9. Headlights on with the key removed from low beams to high beams, push the left...
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... light switch to AUTO. Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you remove the key and open the driver's door. The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when you turn on automatic lighting, turn on the lights manually when driving at dusk,... the ignition switch. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . 72 2012 Accord Sedan Turn Signals and Headlights If equipped AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on it senses low ambient light. The lights on indicator comes...
... light switch to AUTO. Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you remove the key and open the driver's door. The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when you turn on automatic lighting, turn on the lights manually when driving at dusk,... the ignition switch. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it . 72 2012 Accord Sedan Turn Signals and Headlights If equipped AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on it senses low ambient light. The lights on indicator comes...
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... position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you unlock or open the driver's door. With the driver's door open the door, the lights turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. The headlights revert to the ...turn the ignition switch to normal operation when you turn the ignition switch off, even if you remove the key and close the driver's door. Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 73 The lights will hear a lights-on again when you turn off after you set the parking brake.
... position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you unlock or open the driver's door. With the driver's door open the door, the lights turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. The headlights revert to the ...turn the ignition switch to normal operation when you turn the ignition switch off, even if you remove the key and close the driver's door. Instruments and Controls 2012 Accord Sedan 73 The lights will hear a lights-on again when you turn off after you set the parking brake.
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To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position. model is disabled. 2012 Accord Sedan 75 Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in the ignition switch, then go to normal brightness when you turn the ... to turn indicators in about 5 seconds after you insert the key but do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the driver's door, the illumination turns off in the instrument panel to the right until you adjust it. This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn...
To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position. model is disabled. 2012 Accord Sedan 75 Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in the ignition switch, then go to normal brightness when you turn the ... to turn indicators in about 5 seconds after you insert the key but do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the driver's door, the illumination turns off in the instrument panel to the right until you adjust it. This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn...
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The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door lock. If they get a lost key replaced. KEY NUMBER TAG MASTER VALET KEY KEY WITH (Light Grey) REMOTE TRANSMITTER Instruments and Controls 78 2012 Accord Sedan Protect the keys from liquids. You can keep the trunk release handle... Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. You will not work ...
The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door lock. If they get a lost key replaced. KEY NUMBER TAG MASTER VALET KEY KEY WITH (Light Grey) REMOTE TRANSMITTER Instruments and Controls 78 2012 Accord Sedan Protect the keys from liquids. You can keep the trunk release handle... Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. You will not work ...
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...be in Park before you leave the key in the ignition switch in slightly. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. 80 2012 Accord Sedan If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in this position only to start the engine. Several of the ... on as you turn the key. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you to lose control of the...
...be in Park before you leave the key in the ignition switch in slightly. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. 80 2012 Accord Sedan If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in this position only to start the engine. Several of the ... on as you turn the key. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you to lose control of the...
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... when you can see page 110 ). When the door is unlocked, you turn it clockwise, and release it. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 81 Door Locks POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH Lock Lock Unlock Unlock LOCK TAB All doors can be locked from the ignition switch, pull the lock tab rearward or push ...the front of the master switch, then close the door. Pushing the rear of the ...
... when you can see page 110 ). When the door is unlocked, you turn it clockwise, and release it. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Sedan 81 Door Locks POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH Lock Lock Unlock Unlock LOCK TAB All doors can be locked from the ignition switch, pull the lock tab rearward or push ...the front of the master switch, then close the door. Pushing the rear of the ...
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... If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, locking with the remote transmitter, and press the UNLOCK button once. 82 2012 Accord Sedan If the driver's door is closed, the lock tab on the following pages. Pulling the driver's lock tab rearward will not allow you to lock an open... and the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will lock all doors. If you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is disabled. When you try to lock the driver...
... If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, locking with the remote transmitter, and press the UNLOCK button once. 82 2012 Accord Sedan If the driver's door is closed, the lock tab on the following pages. Pulling the driver's lock tab rearward will not allow you to lock an open... and the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will lock all doors. If you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is disabled. When you try to lock the driver...