Honda Accord Coupe Owner's Manual

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Congratulations! Your selection of a

investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to

read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and

convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your vehicle so

you can refer to it at any time.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet

thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights

and responsibilities.

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the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it

preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in

mind that your dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many

systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction

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Page 1: Accord Coupe
Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2012 Honda Accord was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 2 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
Page 3 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. on the vehicle. Safety Labels Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ....(how to order) Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) .................. Index ..............................Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-TE0-6400 2012 Accord Coupe © American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
Page 5 Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Technical Information A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load and technical information. luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance Warranty and Customer A quick reference to the main...
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance (Main Controls)
Your Vehicle at a Glance DRIVER’S FRONT INSTRUMENT PANEL MOONROOF SWITCH HOMELINK BUTTONS AIRBAG (P.9, 23) INDICATORS(P.55) (P.112) (P.253) CLOCK (P.241) GAUGES(P.63) COMPASS (P.246) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM PASSENGER’S FRONT BUTTONS (P.103) (P.9, 23) AIRBAG MIRROR CONTROLS HEATING/COOLING (P.106) CONTROLS (P.124) POWER DOOR LOCK CLIMATE CONTROL...
Page 7 Your Vehicle at a Glance PADDLE SHIFTERS INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ PASSENGER AIRBAG (P.315) BRIGHTNESS (P.73) WASHERS (P.69) OFF INDICATOR (P.30) HAZARD WARNING HEADLIGHTS/ BUTTON (P.74) TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P.70, 73) INTERFACE DIAL (P.181) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.237) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.325)
Page 8: Driver And Passenger Safety (Seat Belts, Srs, And Child Protection)
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ....... Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety (see pages to the road, other vehicles and recommendations throughout this pedestrians could lead to a crash. section, and throughout this manual. Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Remember, situations can change The recommendations on this page While airbags can save lives, they quickly, and only you can decide are the ones we consider to be the...
Page 10: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (12) features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. (10) Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush (10)
Page 11 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes Keep you from being thrown out injury or death in a crash, even...
Page 12 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the Your vehicle has a supplemental driver or a front seat passenger heads of the driver, front passenger, restraint system (SRS) with front during a moderate to severe side...
Page 13 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 14: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Locking the doors reduces the Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide chance of someone being thrown out instructions on how to properly of the vehicle during a crash, and it protect the driver, adult passengers, helps prevent passengers from and teenage children who are large accidentally opening a door and...
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 16: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly...
Page 17: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens 5. Fasten and Position the take the force of a crash and reduces Never place the shoulder portion of a the chance of internal injuries. Seat Belts lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Insert the latch plate into the buckle, This could cause behind your back.
Page 18: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women Position position in the front seat can be After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured in a crash their seats and head restraints, and by striking interior parts of the put on their seat belts, it is very...
Page 19: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens When driving, remember to sit Additional Safety Precautions operation of the airbags or be upright and adjust the seat as far propelled inside the vehicle and Two people should never use the back as possible while allowing full If they do, they hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Page 20: Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components If a front passenger does not fasten If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ their seat belt, the indicator will beeper sounds when the driver’s seat shoulder belts in all seating positions.
Page 21: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in Allowing a child to play with a and across your hips.
Page 22: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
For added protection, the front seat possible. belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, Honda provides a limited warranty the tensioners immediately tighten on seat belts. See your Honda the belts to help hold the driver and...
Page 23: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, you should have your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if necessary. Not checking or maintaining A belt that has been worn during a seat belts can result in serious crash may not provide the same level injury or death if the seat belts...
Page 24: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (11) (13) (14) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Automatic Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (16) (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (12)
Page 25 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s Two SRS (supplemental restraint seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs Sensors that can detect a (29 kg) or less (the weight of an system) front airbags.
Page 26: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt panel that alerts you that the restrains your lower body and torso, passenger’s side airbag has been and the front airbag helps protect turned off (see page your head and chest.
Page 27 Additional Information About Your Airbags Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if After a crash, you may see what there is no passenger in the front looks like smoke. This is actually seat, or if the advanced airbag powder from the airbag’s surface. system has turned the passenger’s Although the powder is not airbag off (see page...
Page 28 Additional Information About Your Airbags Failure to follow these instructions Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced could damage the sensors or prevent Front Airbags (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with dual- airbags. The main purpose of this them from working properly.
Page 29 If the seat is under the seat. Although Honda come on. too far forward, the airbag will does not encourage carrying an...
Page 30: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags To ensure that the passenger’s Back seat passengers should not How Your Side Airbags Work advanced front airbag system will wedge objects or intentionally work properly, force their feet under the front do not do anything passenger seat.
Page 31 To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage indicator will go out. side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, if the...
Page 32: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS How Your Side Curtain If the impact is on the passenger’s Airbags Work side, the passenger’s side curtain Indicator Works airbag will inflate even if there are no The SRS indicator alerts you to a occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 33: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags U.S. Canada How the Side If the indicator comes on or How the Passenger Airbag Off flashes on and off while you drive. Airbag Off Indicator Works Indicator Works If you see any of these indications, This indicator alerts you that the the airbag system components may passenger’s side airbag has been...
Page 34: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no there, something may be interfering...
Page 35: Additional Safety Precautions
(800) 999-1009 in the US, or position sensor, the front Honda Customer Relations at 1- passenger’s weight sensors, the Do not expose the front passenger’s 888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada. front seat belt tensioners, and all If water or seat-back to liquid.
Page 36: All Children Must Be Restrained
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, traffic seriously injured or killed in a collisions are the number one cause crash.
Page 37: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children a Back Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to crash statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can...
Page 38: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS DASHBOARD children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 39: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with If a Child Requires If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, Several Children Close Attention Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another children can be properly restrained.
Page 40: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Lock both doors and the trunk Never hold an infant or child on that a child can reach is buckled, when your vehicle is not in use. If you are not wearing a Children who play in vehicles can your lap.
Page 41: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a moving their seat as far back as seat designed exclusively for infants, recommended, or from locking their or a convertible seat used in the rear- seat-back in the desired position.
Page 42: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Small Children and weight are appropriate for a Child Seat Placement rear-facing seat. We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back Of the different seats available, we seat, not the front. recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown.
Page 43: Selecting A Child Seat
Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not facing child seat in the front, move Most child seats are LATCH- equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as compatible (Lower Anchors and compatible child seat can be installed...
Page 44: Installing A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Important considerations when Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s selecting a child seat Make sure the child seat meets the and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
Page 45: With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 46 Installing a Child Seat Push and pull the child seat TETHER STRAP forward and from side-to-side to HOOK ANCHOR verify that it is secure. COVER Flexible type ANCHOR Other LATCH-compatible seats Lift the head restraint (see page have a flexible-type connector as ), then route the tether strap shown above.
Page 47: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a...
Page 48 Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 49: With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Using an Anchor TETHER STRAP with a Tether HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS Center Position ANCHOR Outer Position ANCHOR Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions. After properly securing the child A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page ), lift the head...
Page 50: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear the lap/ or death if the passenger’s front shoulder belt.
Page 51: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Some states, Canadian provinces and between the child’s neck and arm? territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a Is the lap part of the belt as low as given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or possible, touching the child’s 60 lbs).
Page 52: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children If a child who uses a booster seat When Can a Larger Of course, children vary widely. And must ride in front, move the vehicle Child Sit in Front while age may be one indicator of seat as far back as possible and be The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, sure the child is wearing the seat...
Page 53: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ride up front, be sure to: Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.
Page 54: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you condition.
Page 55: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations SUN VISORS shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 56: Instruments And Controls (Indicators, Gauges, Dashboard, And Steering Column)
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Check Fuel Cap Message ..Armrest ........the controls and displays that Maintenance Minder ....Rear Seat Access ......contribute to the daily operation of Controls Near the Steering Head Restraints ......your vehicle.
Page 57: Gauges(P
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL MOONROOF SWITCH HOMELINK BUTTONS INDICATORS(P.55) (P.112) (P.253) CLOCK (P.241) GAUGES(P.63) COMPASS (P.246) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P.103) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS MIRROR CONTROLS (P.124) (P.106) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM POWER DOOR LOCK (P.130) MASTER SWITCH (P.80) AUDIO SYSTEM POWER WINDOW (P.138) SWITCHES...
Page 58: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.61) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.60) DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.61) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.60) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56, 405) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57, 407) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR...
Page 59: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators Malfunction Indicator The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Lamp information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the See page ignition switch is turned to the ON Seat Belt Reminder (II) position.
Page 60 Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Canada Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada Parking Brake and Side Airbag Off System Indicator Brake System Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator has two functions: you turn the ignition switch to the This indicator comes on briefly when ON (II) position.
Page 61 Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System Immobilizer System Turn Signal and Hazard (ABS) Indicator Indicator Warning Indicators This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on briefly when The left or right turn signal indicator a few seconds when you turn the you turn the ignition switch to the blinks when you signal a lane change ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 62 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring Fuel Economy Indicator Indicator System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for V6 models with automatic transmission a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the While the engine is operating in its ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 63 Instrument Panel Indicators Daytime Running Lights Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Indicator If this indicator comes on when you This indicator reminds you that the This indicator comes on as a turn the ignition switch to the ON exterior lights are on. It comes on reminder that you must refuel soon.
Page 64 Instrument Panel Indicators Maintenance Minder Door and Trunk Open Indicator Security System Indicator Indicator SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on for a few DRIVER’S seconds when you turn the ignition DOOR OPEN switch to the ON (II) position. It INDICATOR reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled...
Page 65 Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist VSA OFF Indicator Cruise Main Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on as a This indicator comes on when you a few seconds when you turn the reminder that you have turned off turn on the cruise control system by ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 66 Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY U.S. EX-L V6 A/T model is shown. If equipped 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 67 Gauges Odometer INFORMATION DISPLAY The odometer shows the total ODOMETER TRIP METER A distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. OUTSIDE ENGINE OIL federal law and Canadian provincial/ TEMPERATURE LIFE territorial regulations to disconnect,...
Page 68 Gauges Trip Meter Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge The trip meter shows the number of This shows how much fuel you have. This shows the temperature of the miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) It may show slightly more or less engine’s coolant. During normal driven since you last reset it.
Page 69 Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator The sensor delays the display update When the temperature reaches the until it reaches the correct outside If equipped desired value, release the select/ This indicator displays the outside temperature. This may take several reset knob. You should see the new temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
Page 70 Gauges Check Fuel Cap Message Maintenance Minder If your fuel fill cap is loose or The information display in the missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ instrument panel shows you the message appears on the information engine oil life and maintenance display after you start the engine.
Page 71: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel PADDLE SHIFTERS INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ PASSENGER AIRBAG (P.315) BRIGHTNESS (P.73) WASHERS (P.69) OFF INDICATOR (P.30) HAZARD WARNING HEADLIGHTS/ BUTTON (P.74) TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P.70, 73) INTERFACE DIAL (P.181) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.237) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.325)
Page 72: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers MIST The wipers run at high Windshield Washer Pull the speed until you release the lever. wiper control lever toward you, and hold it. The washers spray The wipers are not activated. until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then The length of the wiper complete a few more sweeps after...
Page 73: Turn Signals And Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the When the light switch is in the lever to signal a left turn and up to ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the signal a right turn. To signal a lane lights on indicator comes on as a change, push lightly on the lever, reminder.
Page 74 Headlights EX, EX-L and all V6 models Even with the automatic lighting LIGHT SENSOR AUTO The automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend feature turns on the headlights and that you turn on the lights manually all other exterior lights, when it when driving at night or in a dense senses low ambient light.
Page 75 Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature If you turn the ignition switch to the Daytime Running Lights This feature turns off the headlights, LOCK (0) position with the With the headlight switch off or in all other exterior lights, and the headlight switch on, but do not open position, the high beam instrument panel lights within 15...
Page 76 Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights You can use the fog lights only when Instrument Panel Brightness the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically.
Page 77 Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button The instrument panel will illuminate Hazard Warning Button with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver’s door. The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignition switch, then go to normal brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 78: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger U.S. LX Except U.S. LX Manual A/C type Auto A/C type Models with navigation system The rear window defogger will clear The defogger and antenna wires on On vehicles with automatic air fog, frost, and thin ice from the conditioning system the inside of the rear window can be window.
Page 79: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel Push the lever up to lock the adjustments before you start driving. steering wheel in position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may and out.
Page 80: Keys And Locks
They will not REMOTE have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the TRANSMITTER only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.
Page 81: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 82: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the ignition to turn the key. Firmly turn the switch in the LOCK (0) or the steering wheel to the left or right as ACCESSORY (I) position and open you turn the key.
Page 83: Door Locks
Door Locks Both doors can be locked from the LOCK TAB POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH outside by using the key in the Lock driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key, turn it Lock clockwise, and release it. The passenger’s door unlocks when you Unlock Unlock...
Page 84 Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking Lockout Prevention If you forget and leave the key in the Your vehicle has customizable The auto door locking feature has ignition switch, lockout prevention settings for the doors to three possible settings: will not allow you to lock the driver’s automatically lock and unlock.
Page 85 Door Locks Push and hold the front of the To turn off the Auto Door To program the Park Lock mode: master door lock switch on the Lock modes: Locks both doors when the shift lever is driver’s door until you hear a click moved out of the Park (P) position (A/T (after about 5 seconds).
Page 86 Door Locks Push and hold the front of the Push and hold the front of the To program the Drive Lock mode: master door lock switch on the master door lock switch on the Locks both doors when the vehicle’s driver’s door.
Page 87 Door Locks Auto Door Unlocking Both doors unlock whenever you To turn off the Auto Door The auto door unlocking feature turn the ignition switch to the Unlock modes: has five possible settings: ACCESSORY (I) position. The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
Page 88 Door Locks Push and hold the rear of the Push and hold the rear of the To program the Park Unlock mode: master door lock switch on the master door lock switch on the Unlocks the driver’s door or both doors driver’s door.
Page 89 Door Locks On A/T vehicles, push and hold the Release the switch, and within 20 To program the Ignition Switch brake pedal, then move the shift seconds, turn the ignition switch Unlock mode: Unlocks the driver’s door or both doors lever out of the Park (P) position.
Page 90: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once You can also open both power to unlock the driver’s door. Push it windows and the moonroof (if LOCK twice to unlock the passenger’s door. equipped) from outside the vehicle BUTTON Some exterior lights will flash twice with the remote transmitter (see each time you push the button.
Page 91 Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery Avoid dropping or throwing the If it takes several pushes on the transmitter. button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as Protect the transmitter from possible. extreme temperatures.
Page 92 Remote Transmitter As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the COIN FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and BATTERY (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 93 Remote Transmitter Recalling a Memorized Driving The driving position memory When you unlock and open the Position activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is driver’s door with the remote U.S. V6 models shown on the back of each transmitter, the driver’s seat (except transmitter.
Page 94 Trunk To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid. Pull Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY...
Page 95 Trunk Even if the trunk release lever is Emergency Trunk Opener Parents should decide if their locked with the master key, you can children should be shown how to use open the trunk with the remote this feature. transmitter. For more information about child safety, see page As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so...
Page 96 Seats Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down Except LX and EX See pages for important safety and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- down at the same time.
Page 97 Seats Front Seat Manual Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward or To change the seat-back angle, pull backward, pull up on the bar under up on the lever on the outside of the the seat cushion’s front edge.
Page 98 Seats Driver’s Seat Manual Height Armrest Rear Seat Access Adjustment Driver’s Side RELEASE LEVER To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to one of its three positions. LX and EX models On all V6 models and 4-cylinder EX-L The height of your driver’s seat is model adjustable.
Page 99 Seats Passenger’s Side After a passenger gets into the rear seat, push the seat-back to the SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER upright position and push the whole To avoid damaging the seat-back angle seat backwards until it latches. Make adjustment motor, do not operate the sure the seat is fully latched before seat-back angle switch when the seat- sitting in it.
Page 100 Seats Head Restraints Front CUSHION See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your RELEASE passengers from the likelihood of BUTTON whiplash and other injuries.
Page 101 Seats When reinstalling a head restraint, Rear Center CUSHION put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height Failure to reinstall, or correctly while pressing the release button. reinstall, the head restraints can result in severe injury during a Make sure the head restraint locks crash.
Page 102 Install each restraint in its proper inspected by a Honda dealer. location. Only use genuine Honda The driver’s and front passenger’s replacement head restraints.
Page 103 Seats Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back is released from inside the trunk. Pull RELEASE To release the seat-back from inside Remove any items from the seat the trunk, pull the release under the before you fold down the seat-back.
Page 104 Seats Make sure that the folded seat-back Make sure all rear shoulder belts are does not press against the front positioned in front of the rear seat- passenger’s seat, as this could cause back, and the center shoulder belt is the weight sensors to work re-positioned in the guide whenever improperly.
Page 105: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters In the HI setting, the heater turns off Passenger’s when the seat gets warm, and turns Seat back on after the seat’s temperature drops. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes. Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters: Driver’s...
Page 106 Seat Heaters, Driving Position Memory System Driving Position Memory System Storing a Driving Position in Memory U.S. V6 models, and Canadian EX-L and V6 models with navigation system Store a driving position only when Heat induced burns are Your vehicle has a memory feature the vehicle is parked.
Page 107: Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System To cancel the storing procedure Selecting a Memorized Position MEMORY BUTTONS after pressing the SET button, do MEMORY BUTTONS any of the following: Press the SET button again within 5 seconds. Fail to press a memory button within 5 seconds.
Page 108 Driving Position Memory System The system will move the driver’s To stop the system’s automatic If desired, you can use the seat to the memorized position. The adjustment, do any of these actions: adjustment switches to change the indicator in the selected memory seat position after it is in its button will flash during movement.
Page 109 Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. SELECTOR SWITCH Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving. ADJUSTMENT SWITCH The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces Turn the ignition switch to the ON glare from headlights behind you.
Page 110 Mirrors Push the appropriate edge of the Power Mirror Heaters On vehicles with automatic air adjustment switch to move the conditioning system mirror right, left, up, or down. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ This heated mirror function has a HEATED MIRROR BUTTON timer (see page When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off)
Page 111: Power Windows
Power Windows AUTO To open either window MAIN SWITCH INDICATOR fully (driver’s window only on LX), push the window switch firmly down Closing a power window on to the second detent, then release it. someone’s hands or fingers can The window automatically goes cause serious injury.
Page 112 Power Windows When you push the main switch in, AUTO REVERSE If either the indicator comes on and the window (driver’s window only on passenger’s window cannot be raised LX) senses any obstacle while it is or lowered. Use the main switch closing automatically, it will reverse when you have children in the direction, and then stop.
Page 113 Power Windows Opening the Windows and Press the UNLOCK button a Opening/Closing the Windows second time, and hold it. The Moonroof with the Remote and Moonroof with the Key Transmitter passenger’s door unlocks, and both windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.
Page 114 Power Windows Turn the key clockwise again, and To close: NOTE: If the windows and the hold it. Both windows and the Insert the key in the driver’s door moonroof stop before the desired moonroof start to open. To stop lock.
Page 115 Moonroof To tilt up the moonroof, push on the AUTO To open the moonroof MOONROOF SWITCH center of the moonroof switch. To fully, pull back the moonroof switch stop the moonroof from tilting up firmly, then release it. The moonroof Open fully, push the switch briefly.
Page 116 Moonroof Auto Reverse You can open and close the You can use the remote transmitter If the moonroof runs into any moonroof for up to 10 minutes after or the key to operate the moonroof obstacle while it is closing you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 117: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully.
Page 118: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER DOOR POCKET VANITY MIRROR COAT HOOK SUN VISOR BEVERAGE HOLDER CENTER POCKETS GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET TRUNK AUXILIARY INPUT JACK USB ADAPTER CABLE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 119 Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid An open glove box can cause that is very hot can scald you or your serious injury to your passenger passengers. Spilled liquids can in a crash, even if the damage the upholstery, carpeting, passenger is wearing the seat...
Page 120 Interior Convenience Items Console Compartment FRONT LEVER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT Open the front beverage holder by pulling up on the lid. To open the console compartment, pull up on the lever and lift the Each rear side panel also has a armrest.
Page 121 Interior Convenience Items Accessory Power Sockets None of the sockets will power an CONSOLE COMPARTMENT automotive type cigarette lighter FRONT element. Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket.
Page 122 Interior Convenience Items Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Sunglasses Holder Push Slide SUN VISOR To use the sun visor, pull it down. To use the vanity mirror on the back To open the sunglasses holder, push When using the sun visor for the of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Page 123 Interior Convenience Items Coat Hook Center Pocket COAT HOOK Vehicle without navigation system is shown. Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder. To use a coat hook, pull it down. Pull up the lid to open each pocket. Close it with a firm push.
Page 124: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Ceiling Light After both doors are closed tightly, Spotlights the light dims slightly, then fades out DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION in about 30 seconds. The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 125 Interior Lights The spotlights (with the switch in Courtesy Lights the DOOR position) also come on Your vehicle has a courtesy light in when you unlock the door with the the ignition switch. This light comes OFF POSITION key or the remote transmitter, and on when you open the driver’s door.
Page 126: Features
Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ..... USB Flash Memory Device Error system in your vehicle provides a Climate Control System ....Messages ........comfortable driving environment in Audio System ........ Protecting Your Discs ....all weather conditions. FM/AM Radio Reception ....
Page 127 Vents, Heating, and A/C LX and U.S. EX FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER MAX A/C BUTTON MODE CONTROL BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON : If equipped 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 128 Vents, Heating, and A/C Fan Control Recirculation Button Rear Window Defogger Turn this dial to increase or decrease When the recirculation indicator is Button the fan speed and airflow. on, air from the vehicle’s interior is This button turns the rear window sent throughout the system again.
Page 129 Vents, Heating, and A/C Mode Control When you select , the system When you select Use the mode control buttons to automatically switches to fresh air the system automatically switches to select the vents air flows from. Some mode. If you switch the mode from fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.
Page 130 Vents, Heating, and A/C Ventilation Using the Heater Using the A/C The ventilation system draws in The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load outside air, circulates it through the warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine.
Page 131 Vents, Heating, and A/C If the interior is very warm, you can Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost cool it down more rapidly by partially Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the opening the windows, turning on the moisture from the air.
Page 132 Vents, Heating, and A/C When you switch to , from To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Turn Everything Off , the A/C stays on. Turning the fan speed control dial all From the Windows This helps prevent the windows from the way to the left shuts the system Select .
Page 133: Climate Control System
Climate Control System EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6 Without navigation system With navigation system FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH SWITCH AUTO INDICATOR CENTER DISPLAY DRIVER’S SIDE FRONT PASSENGER’S TEMPERATURE SIDE TEMPERATURE WINDSHIELD DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DEFROSTER BUTTON...
Page 134 Climate Control System Voice Control System Using Automatic Climate Control The system automatically selects The automatic climate control the proper mix of conditioned On models with navigation system The climate control system for your system in your vehicle maintains the and/or heated air that will, as vehicle can also be operated using interior temperature you select.
Page 135 Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its To Turn Everything Off SYNC Button lower limit ( ) or its upper limit When you press this button, the To turn the system completely off, ), the system runs at full indicator in the button comes on, and press the ON/OFF button.
Page 136 Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation The system should be left in fresh Air Conditioning (A/C) Button You can manually select various This button turns the air air mode under almost all conditions. functions of the climate control conditioning on and off. You will see Keeping the system in recirculation system when it is in fully automatic A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
Page 137 Climate Control System To remove fog from the inside of the Mode Control Windshield Defroster Button Use the mode control button to This button directs the main airflow windows, set as follows: select the vents the air flows from. to the windshield for faster Some air will flow from the defrosting.
Page 138 Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control Without navigation system Your vehicle has two temperature control switches, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger. The temperatures of the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side are controlled independently. SYNC BUTTON DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE...
Page 139 Climate Control System Synchronized Control The selected temperatures appear in the display (in the center display on DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE models with navigation system). When the indicator in the SYNC button is on, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by pushing the driver’s side temperature control switch up or down.
Page 140 Climate Control System Sunlight Sensor/Temperature TEMPERATURE SENSOR Sensor SUNLIGHT SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors: a sunlight sensor on top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Page 141: Audio System
Audio System An audio system is standard on all LX and EX models EX-L and all V6 models without models. Read the appropriate pages navigation system (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system. For vehicles without navigation system, see pages through For vehicles with navigation system, see pages...
Page 142 Audio System (Models without navigation system) Selector Knob The knob turns left and right. Use it Menu Display to scroll through lists, or to make To select any setting such as the selections or adjustments to a list or clock, sound adjusting, or the menu item on the display.
Page 143: Models Without Navigation System
Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) Without XM Radio With XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB TITLE TITLE BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SCAN SCAN PRESET BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS BUTTON BUTTONS FOLDER BAR SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) A.SEL (AUTO SELECT)
Page 144 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The scan function samples The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 145 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) Preset Each preset button can AUTO SELECT If you are To turn off auto select , press the store one frequency on AM and two traveling and can no longer receive A. SEL (auto select) button. This frequencies on FM.
Page 146 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS) If the station you are listening to is On the FM band, you can select a not an RDS station, the display favorite station and display the continues to show the frequency program service name provided by with the RDS information display the radio data system (RDS).
Page 147 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) COUNTRY: Country music You can use the search or scan Radio Data System (RDS) Category function to find radio stations in the SOFT: Adult hits and soft music selected RDS category. If you do TOP 40: Top 40 hits RDS CATEGORY nothing while the RDS category...
Page 148 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) You can use the RDS program Adjusting the Sound RDS Program SCAN The scan function samples all search or scan function even if the stations with strong signals on the RDS information display function is Selector knob adjustable selected RDS category.
Page 149 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) If equipped Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) Adjusts the strength of SUBW The SVC mode controls the volume sound from the subwoofer speaker. based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the louder the audio volume If the fader adjustment is set to F9 becomes.
Page 150: Playing The Xm Radio
Playing the XM Radio (EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6 models without navigation system) XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 151 Playing the XM Radio (EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6 models without navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio Each time you press and release the XM Radio anywhere in the United To listen to XM Radio, turn the TITLE button, the display changes in States and Canada, except Hawaii, ignition switch to the ACCESSORY...
Page 152 Playing the XM Radio (EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6 models without navigation system) TUNE Turn the selector knob to CATEGORY ( Press change channel selections. Turn the either side of the CATEGORY bar to knob right for higher numbered select another category.
Page 153 Playing the XM Radio (EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6 models without navigation system) Preset You can store up to 12 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ The signal is preset channels using the six preset first six channels.
Page 154 Playing the XM Radio (EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6 models without navigation system) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in mountains or large obstacles to these areas. of the vehicle may cause satellite the south.
Page 155 Playing the XM Radio (EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6 models without navigation system) There may be other geographic Receiving XM Radio Service After you’ve registered with XM situations that could affect XM Radio If your XM Radio service has expired Radio, keep your audio system in the reception.
Page 156 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Without XM Radio With XM Radio MP3/WMA INDICATOR MP3/WMA INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME KNOB DISC LOAD BUTTON DISC LOAD BUTTON CD BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB CD/AUX BUTTON DISC SLOT DISC SLOT TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON PRESET PRESET BUTTONS BUTTONS SCAN...
Page 157 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc This audio system can also play Loading Discs To load or play discs, the ignition CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changer switch must be in the ACCESSORY MP3 or WMA format.
Page 158 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) You cannot load and play 3-inch If the text data has more than 16 Text Data Display Function (8-cm) discs in this unit. Each time you press the TITLE characters, you will see the first 16 button, the display shows you the characters and the indicator in...
Page 159 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) You will also see some text data To Change or Select Tracks/Files Folder Selection under these conditions: Use the SKIP bar while a disc is playing to select passages and When a new folder, file, or track is change tracks (files in MP3 or WMA selected.
Page 160 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) SKIP Each time you press and In MP3 or WMA mode To Select Repeat, Random release the side of the SKIP bar, or Scan Mode: FOLDER SELECTION the player skips forward to the select a different folder, press either beginning of the next track (file in side ( ) of the FOLDER bar...
Page 161 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To cancel the selected mode, press In MP3 or WMA mode the MENU button to show ‘‘PLAY REPEAT ONE FLD This feature, MODE,’’ then press the selector when activated, replays all the files knob (ENTER). When you see on the selected folder in the order ‘‘NORMAL PLAY,’’...
Page 162 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) REPEAT DISC This feature RANDOM IN DISC This feature In MP3 or WMA mode continuously replays the current disc. plays the tracks within a disc (the SCAN FLD This function To activate disc repeat, select files in MP3 or WMA mode) in samples the first file in each folder in REPEAT DISC from the menu items.
Page 163 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) SCAN DISC This feature, when When the first track on the last disc, To Stop Playing a Disc activated, samples the first track on or the first file in the last main folder Press the eject button ( ) to each disc in order (the first file in in the last disc begins to play, the...
Page 164 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) If you turn the system off while a Protecting Discs Removing Discs from the disc is playing, either with the For information on how to handle In-dash Disc Changer power/volume knob or by turning To remove the disc currently in play, and protect compact discs, see page off the ignition switch, the disc will...
Page 165: Disc Changer Error Messages
Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 166 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) Without XM Radio With XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB iPod INDICATOR AUX BUTTON iPod INDICATOR CD/AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SKIP BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB SELECTOR KNOB U.S.
Page 167 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To Play an iPod iPod models confirmed to be NOTE: This audio system can select and compatible with your audio system Do not connect your iPod using a play the audio files on the iPod with using the USB adapter cable are: hub.
Page 168 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear Connecting an iPod DOCK CONNECTOR in the audio display, check the USB CONNECTOR connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times. If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset.
Page 169 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) Text Data Display Function To Change or Select Files To Select a File from iPod Menu Each time you press the TITLE Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is button the display mode switches playing to select passages and between the album name, the song change files.
Page 170 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) Pressing the RETURN button goes To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode: back to the previous display and pressing the MENU button cancels MENU ITEMS this setting mode. The display shows items on the selected list.
Page 171 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To cancel the selected mode, press PLAY MODE ITEMS the MENU button and turn the selector knob to show ‘‘PLAY MODE,’’ then press ENTER. When you see ‘‘NORMAL PLAY,’’ press ENTER again. Turn the selector knob to select a SHUFFLE OFF This feature play mode: normal play, shuffle off,...
Page 172 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) SHUFFLE ALL This feature REPEAT OFF This feature turns NOTE: plays all available files in a selected off the repeat mode. Available operating functions vary on list (playlists, artists, albums or models or versions. Some functions songs) in random order.
Page 173 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To Stop Playing Your iPod iPod Error Messages Disconnecting an iPod To play the radio, press the AM, FM, You can disconnect the iPod at any If you see an error message in the button.
Page 174 iPod Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 175 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Without XM Radio With XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB FILE TYPE INDICATOR AUX BUTTON FILE TYPE INDICATOR CD/AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON INDICATOR INDICATOR SCAN SCAN BUTTON BUTTON FOLDER BAR SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR...
Page 176 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory Only AAC format files recorded NOTE: with iTunes are playable on this Do not use a device such as a card Device This audio system can select and audio unit.
Page 177 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Some devices cannot be powered The order of files in USB playback or charged via the USB adapter. If may be different from the order of this is the case, use the accessory files displayed in PC or other Combining a low sampling f requency adapter to supply power to your...
Page 178 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Text Data Display Function Each time you press the TITLE Memory Device button, the display mode shows you USB CONNECTOR in sequence, the folder name, the file name, the artist name, the album name, the song name, or name off (which turns off the text display).
Page 179 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Folder Selection To select a To Change or Select Files To Select a File from Folder Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash different folder, press and release and File Lists memory device is playing to select either side of the CATEGORY bar Folder Selection...
Page 180 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Pressing the RETURN button goes Turn the selector knob to select an To Select Repeat, Random back to the previous display and appropriate repeat, random or scan or Scan Mode: pressing the MENU button cancels mode, then press the selector knob this setting mode.
Page 181 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) REPEAT ONE FLD This feature SCAN TRK This function replays all the files on the selected samples all files in the selected PLAY MODE ITEMS folder in the order they are stored. folder in the order they are stored.
Page 182 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) SCAN FLD This function To Stop Playing a USB Flash Disconnecting a USB Flash samples the first file in each folder in Memory Device Memory Device the order they are stored. To To play the radio, press the FM, AM, You can disconnect the USB flash activate the folder scan feature,...
Page 183 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 184 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Interface Dial Voice Control System Most audio system functions can still The audio system can also be ENTER be controlled by standard buttons, operated by voice control. See the dials, and knobs, but some functions navigation system manual for can only be accessed using the complete details.
Page 185 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN POWER/VOLUME KNOB CENTER DISPLAY FM/AM BUTTON SOUND BUTTON SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 186: Models With Navigation System
Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To Play the FM/AM Radio the FM/AM button. You can also To Select a Station change bands by pushing the You can use any of five methods to STEREO INDICATOR BAND interface selector up. Each time you find radio stations on the selected push it up, the band will change to band: tune, skip (seek), scan, the...
Page 187 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) SKIP (SEEK) The skip (seek) function searches up and down from SCAN INDICATOR the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either side ( ) of the SKIP bar, then release it.
Page 188 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) When the system finds a strong Press the preset button, and hold signal, it will stop and play that it until you hear a beep. You can A.SEL INDICATOR station for about 10 seconds. If you also store frequencies with the do nothing, the system will then scan interface dial.
Page 189 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To turn off auto select, press ENTER To turn off auto select , press the on the interface selector. A. SEL side of the bar. This restores the presets you originally set. You can also press the A.SEL side of the SCAN/A.SEL bar.
Page 190 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) ALL: All RDS category stations If the station you are listening to is Radio Data System (RDS) Category not an RDS station, the audio screen ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft and the center display continue to rock music show the frequency.
Page 191 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) RDS Program Search This function searches up and down a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information. This can help you to find a station in your favorite category.
Page 192 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Turn the knob to the desired RDS RDS Program SCAN SEEK/SCAN ICON category. The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the While the RDS category is selected, selected RDS category. To activate it, move the selector knob to the right press and release the SCAN side of to select SEEK in the upper right...
Page 193 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) If you do nothing, the system will Turn the knob to the desired RDS SEEK/SCAN ICON scan for the next strong station and category. play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, While the RDS category is selected, press the SCAN side of the SCAN/...
Page 194 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Radio Text Display TEXT INDICATOR This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station. If the selected RDS station has the The text is displayed radio text information, you will see according to the the text indicator on the screen.
Page 195 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, FADER, and BALANCE are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the subwoofer speaker. In addition, you can set the speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC).
Page 196 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) BASS/TREBLE To adjust bass SUBWOOFER To adjust the Speed-sensitive Volume and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, strength of the sound from the Compensation (SVC) and press ENTER on the interface subwoofer speaker, select it and The SVC mode controls the volume selector.
Page 197 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) XM RADIO BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB TITLE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR SCAN/A.SEL TUNE BAR (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 198 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio Push the AUDIO button to display XM Radio anywhere in the United XM information on the screen. You States and Canada, except Hawaii, can operate the XM Radio system Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
Page 199 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) MODE To switch between the On the screen, you will see the CHANNEL LIST Push down the category mode and channel mode, selected CHANNEL (number), interface selector to select AUDIO press and hold the TITLE button CATEGORY, NAME (artist name), MENU, then turn the interface knob until the mode changes.
Page 200 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) CATEGORY ( Press Use the tune, skip (seek), or scan XM BAND either side of the bar to select function to tune to a desired another category. You can also channel. change a category by pushing the interface selector left or right.
Page 201 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Press the button or scroll XM Radio Display Messages ‘‘ - - - - ’’ The selected channel up again. The other XM band will number does not exist, or is not part be shown.
Page 202 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in may experience reception problems. mountains or large obstacles to these areas. Interference can be caused by any of the south.
Page 203 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) There may be other geographic Receiving XM Radio Service After you’ve registered with XM situations that could affect XM Radio If your XM Radio service has expired Radio, keep your audio system in the reception.
Page 204 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY POWER/VOLUME KNOB TITLE BUTTON CD BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR DISC LOAD BUTTON DISC EJECT BUTTON DISC SLOT AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 205 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle’s audio system has an The disc packages or jackets should NOTE: in-dash disc changer with the same have one of these marks. If a file on a WMA disc is protected controls used for the radio. To by digital rights management operate the disc changer, the ignition (DRM), the audio unit displays...
Page 206: Playing Discs
Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Loading Discs in the Changer Repeat this until all six positions Do not try to insert a disc until To load multiple discs in one are loaded. If you are not loading ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage operation: all six positions, the system will the audio unit.
Page 207 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Play a Disc The player can play CD-TEXT, MP3, To Change Tracks and WMA formats. Each time you press and release the side of the skip bar or push the When you play CD-TEXT, you will interface selector to the right, the see the track name, artist name, and player skips forward to the...
Page 208 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Choose a Track To exit the track list display, press Disc Scan the AUDIO button, or push the When you press the SCAN side of TRACK LIST interface selector to the left. the SCAN/A. SEL bar repeatedly until you see D-SCAN in the center Track Scan display, or push the interface...
Page 209 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Select Repeat or Track Repeat To replay the current track Random Mode: continuously, select TRACK REPEAT, and press ENTER on the interface selector. As a reminder, you will see REPEAT next to TRACK on the screen. To turn this feature off, highlight TRACK REPEAT (if not already highlighted), and press ENTER on the interface...
Page 210 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Disc Repeat Random Play To Stop Playing a Disc To replay the current disc To play the tracks on the current To take the system out of disc mode, continuously, select DISC REPEAT, disc in random order, select TRACK press the FM/AM button, the and press ENTER on the interface RANDOM, and press ENTER on the...
Page 211 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Playing an MP3/WMA Disc Changing the Folders Changing and Selecting the Folders/ The changer plays MP3/WMA files While playing an MP3/WMA disc, Files in recorded order. Each disc can you can select a folder within the hold up to 400 playable files within 8 disc by pressing either side of the folder layers.
Page 212 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Folder Scan CURRENT TRACK This feature, when activated, samples the first file in each folder for 10 seconds. To scan a folder, press the SCAN side of the SCAN/ A. SEL bar repeatedly. You will see SCAN next to FOLDER and the folder number blinking.
Page 213 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Folder Repeat Folder Random Removing Discs from the This feature, when activated, replays This feature, when activated, plays Changer all files in the selected folder. To all files in the current folder in To remove the disc that is currently activate folder repeat mode, select random order.
Page 214 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To remove a different disc from the You can also eject discs when the Protecting Discs changer, first select it by pressing ignition switch is off: For information on how to handle the corresponding number on the To eject one disc, press and release and protect compact discs, see page preset button or turning the...
Page 215 Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the center display while playing a disc. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 216 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY iPod INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUX BUTTON SKIP BAR MAP BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 217 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Play an iPod The audio system reads and plays iPod models confirmed to be This audio system can operate the playable sound files on the iPod. The compatible with your audio system audio files on the iPod with the system cannot operate an iPod as a using the USB adapter cable are:...
Page 218 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) NOTE: Connecting an iPod Do not connect your iPod using a USB CONNECTOR USB CONNECTOR hub. Do not keep the iPod in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it. Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and DOCK CONNECTOR...
Page 219 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear The current file number and total of To Change or Select Files in the audio display, check the the selected playable files are Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is connections, and try to reconnect the displayed in the center display.
Page 220: Playing An Ipod
Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Select a File from iPod Menu Push ENTER on the selector to You can also change files with the display the items on that list, then interface dial. Press the AUDIO You can also select a file from any of turn the knob on the interface dial to button to show the audio control the iPod menus: playlists, artists,...
Page 221 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on either the To cancel the selected mode, press To Select Repeat or Random Mode: artists or albums list, all available ENTER again while the highlighted files on the selected list are played. mode is selected on the audio control display.
Page 222 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) TRACK RANDOM This feature plays all available files from the selected items in the iPod menu list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. You will see TRACK RANDOM on the screen. To turn it off, have this mode highlighted and press ENTER again.
Page 223 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To turn it off, have this mode To Stop Playing Your iPod When you disconnect the iPod while highlighted and press ENTER again. To play the radio, press the FM/AM, it is playing, the center display and button.
Page 224: Ipod Error Messages
iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution center display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 225 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY USB INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUX BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR MAP BUTTON SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 226 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Play a USB Flash The recommended USB flash NOTE: Memory Device memory devices are 256 MB or Do not use a device such as a card This audio system can operate the higher, and formatted with the FAT reader or hard drive as the device audio files on a USB flash memory...
Page 227 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Depending on the software the Some versions of MP3, WMA, or Voice Control System files were made with, it may not be AAC format may not be supported. If You can select the AUX mode by possible to play some files, or an unsupported file is found, the using the navigation system voice...
Page 228 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) When the USB device is connected Connecting a USB Flash and the USB mode is selected on the Memory Device audio system, the USB indicator is USB CONNECTOR shown in the center display. It also shows the folder and file numbers.
Page 229 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Folder Selection To select a To Change or Select Files Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash different folder, press and release memory device is playing to select either side of the CATEGORY bar. passages and change files.
Page 230 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Select a File from Folder and File Lists Push up the selector on the interface Press ENTER to change the display dial to switch the display to the to the file list, then turn the knob on folder list, then turn the knob on the the interface dial to select a file.
Page 231 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To go back to the normal playing To Select Repeat, Random display, press the AUDIO button. or Scan Mode: Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP button cancels the audio mode display.
Page 232 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To cancel the selected mode, push FOLDER REPEAT This feature side of the bar to get out of the scan replays all the files in the selected mode and play the last file sampled. down the selector to display the audio menu on the audio control folder in the order they are stored.
Page 233 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) You can also select the folder scan To Stop Playing a USB Flash USB Flash Memory Device feature with the SCAN side of the Memory Device Error Messages SCAN/A.SEL bar on the control To play the radio, press the FM/AM, If you see an error message in the panel.
Page 234 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 235: Protecting Your Discs
Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labeled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use. dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of When recording a CD-R or direct sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 236 Protecting Your Discs Additional Information on Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 237 Protecting Your Discs Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following logo. 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Audio unit may not play the Fingerprints, scratches, etc. following formats. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.
Page 238: Fm/Am Radio Reception
FM/AM Radio Reception FM/AM Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 239 FM/AM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 240: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are listening to the radio, use MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top the CH button to change stations. or bottom of the button, hold it until Each time you press the top ( ) of the desired volume is reached, then the button, the system goes to the...
Page 241 Remote Audio Controls If you are playing a disc, iPod or USB You can also use the skip function to If you are playing a USB flash flash memory device, the system select folders. Press and hold the top memory device or iPod with the USB skips to the beginning of the next ( ) of the CH button until you hear adapter cable, press and release the...
Page 242: Auxiliary Input Jack
Auxiliary Input Jack When you plug in a mini-jack cable between a compatible audio unit and the jack, you will see AUX in the display and the system automatically switches to AUX mode. When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack, press the AUX or CD/AUX button to select it.
Page 243: Radio Theft Protection
When it is security code at Owner Link (owners. Models with navigation system entered correctly, the radio will start honda.com.) If you lose the Anti- You need to enter a separate code playing. theft Identification Card before...
Page 244: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On models without navigation system On models without navigation system To set the time, press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink. Change the hours by pressing the H (hour) button until the numbers advance to the desired time.
Page 245 Setting the Clock On models without navigation system Adjusting the Clock with MENU Button You can also adjust the clock and switch the clock display between 24-hours and 12-hours in the menu mode. To adjust the clock setting: Press and release the MENU button.
Page 246 Setting the Clock MINUTE SETTING Turn the selector knob to change Turn the selector knob to count To enter the clock setting, turn the setting between 12H and 24H. the numbers up or down. the selector knob to select ‘‘SET,’’ then press the knob.
Page 247: Security System
Security System The security system helps to protect With the system set, you can still SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR your vehicle and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the remote The horn sounds and a combination transmitter without triggering the of headlights, parking lights, side alarm.
Page 248 Security System To see if the system sets after you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within five seconds. If the system is set, the horn will beep once. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.
Page 249 Compass EX-L and all V6 without Compass Calibration navigation system COMPASS SETTING MENU ITEMS Compass Operation Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance.
Page 250 Compass Press the selector knob (ENTER). The compass display is blinking and the CAL indicator is shown. Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles. When the calibration is successfully completed, the CAL indicator goes off and the compass display will stop blinking and show an actual heading.
Page 251 Compass Compass Zone Selection In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone, do this: Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 252 Compass The audio system is not related to Zone Map the compass system. Even if the compass system is in the zone setting mode, the display returns to the normal display which you last selected. 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 253: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using Cruise Control Press and release the SET/ a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL without keeping your foot on the wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON accelerator pedal.
Page 254 Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: down hills. If your vehicle speed speed in any of these ways: increases going down a hill, use the If you need to decrease your...
Page 255 Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button, pedal to speed up for passing. After of these ways: or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the completing the pass, take your foot...
Page 256: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver All V6 models General Information Units manufactured between April 1, The HomeLink universal Before programming your 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be transceiver built into your vehicle HomeLink to operate a garage door equipped with safety stop and can be programmed to operate up to opener, confirm that the opener has reverse features.
Page 257 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Important Safety Precautions Training HomeLink Refer to the safety information that If you just Before you begin came with your garage door opener received your vehicle and have not to test that the safety features are trained any of the buttons in functioning properly.
Page 258 HomeLink Universal Transceiver If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1. CONTINUED 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 259 HomeLink Universal Transceiver HomeLink is a registered As required by the FCC: trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
Page 260: Bluetooth Handsfreelink
HFL BACK BUTTON capabilities: On models without navigation system In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. HFL BACK BUTTON or call (888) 528-7876. On models with navigation system In Canada, visit HFL Talk button Press and www.handsfreelink.ca,...
Page 261 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the HFL Talk Many commands can be spoken Voice Control Tips button each time you want to together. For example, you can make a command. After the beep, say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’ or speak in a clear, natural tone. ‘‘Dial Peter.’’...
Page 262 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Information Display Help Features To hear general HFL information, including help on pairing a phone BLUETOOTH INDICATOR or setting up the system, say ‘‘Tutorial.’’ For help at any time, including a list of available commands, say ‘‘Hands free help.’’ BLUETOOTH INDICATOR U.S.
Page 263 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Pair’’ Pair a phone to the system (See page 263) ‘‘Edit’’ Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 264) Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 264) ‘‘Delete’’...
Page 264 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ‘‘Redial’’ Redial the last number called (See page 267) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 270) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 271) ‘‘Send’’...
Page 265 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key ‘‘Security’’ cycle to access the system (See page 278) ‘‘Change Passcode’’ Change your security passcode (See page 279) ‘‘System Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call ‘‘Call Notification’’...
Page 266 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use HFL, you need to pair your Phone Setup To pair a cell phone: Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to This command group is available for Press and release the HFL Talk the system. paired cell phones. button. If you are pairing a phone for the first time, HFL will give you information about the pairing Phone pairing tips...
Page 267 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To rename a paired phone: To delete a paired phone: To hear the names of all Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk paired phones: button before a command. button before a command. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 268 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To hear which paired phone is To change from the currently linked To change the pairing code setting: Press and release the HFL Talk currently linked: phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 269 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Making a Call To make a call using a To make a call using a name in the You can make calls using any phone phone number: HFL phonebook: number or a name in the HFL Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk phonebook.
Page 270 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To redial the last number To make a call from an called by HFL: imported phonebook: Press and release the HFL Talk button and say ‘‘ Redial .’’ Select a phonebook you want to choose a phone number from. On models with navigation system If the phonebook you select is PIN- Press the INFO button, then select...
Page 271 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Selecting ‘‘ Store in Push up the interface selector to ,’’ the phone HandsFreeLink show a list. number will be stored in HFL, so that you can call it using HFL’s name tag by voice. To search for a specific name in the Select the name.
Page 272 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To make a call using the navigation display (on models with navigation system): From the INFO screen, select The navigation display will change ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ then select ‘‘Dial.’’ as shown above. Enter a call number. Press the INFO button, and the To make a call, press the selector INFO screen will be shown.
Page 273 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Receiving a Call Transferring a Call Call Waiting When you receive a call, an incoming If your phone has Call Waiting, press You can transfer a call from HFL to call notification (if activated) will and release the HFL Talk button to your phone, or from your phone to play and interrupt the audio system put the original call on hold and...
Page 274 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Muting a Call Send Numbers or Names Phonebook You can mute your voice to the During a Call You can store up to 50 names with person you are talking to during a HFL allows you to send numbers or their associated numbers in HFL.
Page 275 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink NOTE: To store a phonebook entry: To edit the number stored in a name: Press and release the HFL Talk Avoid using duplicate name Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. entries. button before a command. Say ‘‘...
Page 276 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To delete a name: To list all names in the phonebook: To store a specific phone number Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk from your cell phone directly to the button before a command. button before a command.
Page 277 Information screen menu, you PIN ICON will see five HFL options. For a list of cell phones that are compatible with this feature: In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. or call (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, IMPORTED or call (888) 528-7876.
Page 278 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Select a person from the list. Up to Push up the interface selector to three category icons are displayed in show a list. the left side of the list: Preference Home Mobile Voice Work Other If the phonebook is PIN-protected, To search for a specific name in the you will need to enter the 4-digit PIN.
Page 279 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink After making a selection, the PIN Number Delete Imported Phonebook: You can delete any imported following screen will appear. You can add, change, or remove a phonebook. PIN number from any phonebook. Select ‘‘ Delete Imported ,’’ and a list of imported Phonebook phonebooks will be displayed.
Page 280 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change the PIN to a new number: To remove a PIN: Select ‘‘ PIN number ,’’ then select ‘‘ Do not use PIN ’’ after you enter the current PIN. The display will change as shown above. Select the phonebook you want.
Page 281 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink System Setup NOTE: Once a passcode is set, you To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the This command group allows you to will need to enter it to use HFL each HFL system for security purposes: change or customize HFL basic Press and release the HFL Talk time you start the vehicle.
Page 282 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change your security passcode: To select either a ring tone or a To activate or deactivate the auto Press and release the HFL Talk prompt as the incoming call transfer function: button before a command. If you get into the vehicle while you notification : Press and release the HFL Talk are on the phone, the call can be...
Page 283 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Quick Language Selection Change Language To clear the system: This operation clears the passcodes, Canadian models only Canadian models only paired phones, all names in the HFL To quickly change the language: To change the system language phonebook, and all imported Press and release the HFL Talk between English and French: phonebook data.
Page 284 FCC rules. Operation is subject to the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of following two conditions: (1) This device such marks by Honda Motor Co., may not cause harmful interference, and Ltd. is under license. Other (2) this device must accept any...
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Page 286: Before Driving (Fuel, Vehicle Break-In, And Cargo Loading)
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........need to know how to properly store Check Fuel Cap Message ..
Page 287 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation On models with manual transmission Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate You may hear a knocking noise from reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump the engine if you drive the vehicle at extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 288: Fuel Recommendation
Because the level of detergency and For further important fuel-related additives in gasoline vary in the information for your vehicle, or market, Honda endorses the use of information on gasoline that does not We recommend quality gasoline ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’...
Page 289 Service Station Procedures Refueling Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be Push burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. TETHER Wipe up spills immediately. HOLDER FUEL FILL CAP Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
Page 290 Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel Screw the fuel fill cap back on Check Fuel Cap Message nozzle automatically clicks off. Do until it clicks at least once. If you not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This do not properly tighten the cap, leaves some room in the fuel tank you will see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL...
Page 291 Service Station Procedures Turn the engine off, and confirm the If the system still detects a leak in fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen your vehicle’s evaporative emissions it, then retighten it until it clicks at system, the malfunction indicator least once.
Page 292 Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, LATCH or if you can open the hood without HOOD RELEASE HANDLE lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. Reach in between the hood and the front grille with your fingers.
Page 293 Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to GRIP SUPPORT ROD remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop.
Page 294 Service Station Procedures Oil Check UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models DIPSTICK (orange loop) 4-cylinder models DIPSTICK (orange handle) 4-cylinder models Wipe off the dipstick with a clean Remove the dipstick again, and cloth or paper towel. check the level. It should be Wait a few minutes after turning the between the upper and lower engine off before you check the oil.
Page 295 Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models V6 models 4-cylinder models Refer to Owner’s Maintenance Checks on page for information Look at the coolant level in the about checking other items on your radiator reserve tank.
Page 296: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. City MPG Highway MPG Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
Page 297 Fuel Economy messages displayed on the Fuel Economy Factors Drive Efficiently The following factors can lower your information display (see Owner’s Rapid Drive moderately on page vehicle’s fuel economy: Maintenance Checks acceleration, abrupt cornering, For example: and hard braking increase fuel Aggressive driving (hard consumption.
Page 298 Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air Checking Your Fuel Economy conditioning system The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Gallons of Miles per Miles driven fuel Gallon Plan and combine trips...
Page 299: Accessories And Modifications
Be sure electronic accessories do Accessories or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 300 Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Non-Honda wheels, because they Removing parts from your vehicle, are a universal design, can cause or replacing components with excessive stress on suspension non-Honda components could components and will not be seriously affect your vehicle’s compatible with the tire pressure handling, stability, and reliability.
Page 301: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient DOOR POCKET storage areas: CONSOLE COMPARTMENT CENTER POCKETS Glove box Door and seat-back pockets DRIVER’S SEAT-BACK POCKET 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...
Page 302 Carrying Cargo Load Limits The resulting figure equals the The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and is 850 lbs (385 kg). luggage load capacity. For Overloading or improper example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount loading can affect handling and See Tire And Loading Information equals 1,400 lbs.
Page 303 Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Example 1 Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Max Load 850 lbs Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 304 Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Keep the glove box closed while Carrying Cargo in the Trunk driving. If it is open, a passenger Distribute cargo evenly on the Passenger Compartment Store or secure all items that could could injure their knees during a floor of the trunk, placing the be thrown around and hurt crash or sudden stop.
Page 305 Carrying Cargo Cargo Net Optional The cargo net can be used to help hold down items stored in the trunk. 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 306: Driving (Engine And Transmission Operation)
Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Manual Transmission ....manual and automatic transmissions. Automatic Transmission ....It also includes important Driving with the Paddle information on parking your vehicle, Shifters...
Page 307: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks On vehicles with power When you start the engine, check and adjustments before you drive the gauges and indicators in the adjustable seats your vehicle. Check the seat adjustment (see instrument panel (see page page Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and...
Page 308: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position. Do not hold The engine is harder to start in cold electrical accessories to reduce the key in the START (III) weather.
Page 309: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment.
Page 310 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points On models with 6-speed Drive in the highest gear that lets manual transmission the engine run and accelerate Rapid slowing or speeding up smoothly. This will give you good Shift up Normal acceleration can cause loss of control on fuel economy and effective slippery surfaces.
Page 311 Manual Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout If you are still unable to shift to If you exceed the maximum speed reverse, apply the parking brake, 6-speed manual transmission only for the gear you are in, the engine The manual transmission has a and turn the ignition key to the speed will enter into the tachometer’s lockout so you cannot accidentally...
Page 312: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATORS few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission.
Page 313 Automatic Transmission Shifting 4-cylinder models V6 models To shift from: Do this: To shift from: Do this: SHIFT LEVER Press the brake pedal and Press the brake pedal and P to R press the shift lever release P to R press the shift lever release button.
Page 314 Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake Drive (D) Use this position for pedal and the release button on the your normal driving. The cally locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or front of the shift lever to shift from transmission automatically selects a Park to reverse.
Page 315 Automatic Transmission 4-cylinder models 4-cylinder models V6 models Second (2) To shift to second, First (1) To shift from second to S Position (S) To shift into the S press the release button on the front first, press the release button on the position, press the release button on of the shift lever.
Page 316 Automatic Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release COVER If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal speed will enter into the tachometer’s method of pushing on the brake red zone.
Page 317 Automatic Transmission Remove the key from the shift RELEASE BUTTON lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the right side. Insert the key into the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine.
Page 318: Automatic Transmission Only
Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) Using the Paddle Shifters in the Downshifting with the paddle shifter D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) allows you to increase the engine V6 models only braking when going down steep or When you are driving in the D long hills, and provides more power position, you can shift the when climbing uphills.
Page 319: Driving With The Paddle Shifters
Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) The transmission control system When the transmission returns to The automatic transmission will not monitors the accelerator pedal use drive mode (D), the displayed gear allow you to shift up or down if: and your driving conditions.
Page 320 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) The transmission downshifts to first Using the Paddle Shifters in the S GEAR POSITION INDICATOR gear and returns to drive mode (D) position (Sequential Shift Mode) when the vehicle comes to a V6 models only complete stop or the vehicle speed is With the shift lever in the S position,...
Page 321 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) When you accelerate from a stop, Downshifting with the paddle shifter The automatic transmission will not the transmission starts in first gear, allows you to increase the engine allow you to shift up or down if: and you must manually upshift braking when going down steep or between first and fifth gears.
Page 322 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) Starting in Second Gear Recommended Shift Points When you are in sequential shift Drive in the highest gear that lets mode, and the vehicle is stopped, the engine run and accelerate pull the (right) paddle shifter to smoothly.
Page 323 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly, or equipped) and the windows are curb.
Page 324: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Braking System Design brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds The hydraulic system that operates assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 325: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ABS Indicator The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
Page 326 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake A vehicle with ABS may require Important Safety Reminders system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or a longer distance to stop and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the loose or uneven surfaces, such as released, the EBD system may also...
Page 327 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA OFF Indicator The vehicle stability assist (VSA) NOTE: The main function of the system helps to stabilize the vehicle VSA system is generally known as during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA is off, the VSA OFF Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 328 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA OFF Switch VSA is turned on every time you VSA and Tire Sizes start the engine, even if you turned it Driving with varying tire or wheel VSA OFF SWITCH off the last time you drove the sizes may cause the VSA to vehicle.
Page 329 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Driving on a significantly under pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Indicator inflated tire causes the tire to that turns on every time you start the When the low tire pressure indicator overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 330 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill information label and in the owner’s When you restart the vehicle with your tires in a warm area, then drive manual (see page the compact spare tire, the TPMS in extremely cold weather, the tire indicator may also come on and stay pressure will be lower than...
Page 331 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Changing a Tire with TPMS The low tire pressure indicator or As required by the FCC: If you have a flat tire, the low tire the TPMS indicator will go off, after This device complies with Part 15 of the pressure indicator will come on.
Page 332 Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 333: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Canadian models start by loading 60% of the load (GVWR): toward the front of the trailer and The maximum allowable weight of 1,970 kg 40% toward the rear, then re-adjust the vehicle, all occupants, all the load as needed.
Page 334 Towing a Trailer Gross Axle Weight Rating V6 models with manual transmission: Canadian models (GAWR): 2,425 lbs (1,100 kg) The maximum allowable weight at on the front axle 1,065 kg the vehicle axles is: on the front axle 2,050 lbs (930 kg) on the rear axle 910 kg U.S.
Page 335 Towing a Trailer Checking Loads Towing Equipment and Hitches The best way to confirm that all Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must loads are within limits is to check Towing can require a variety of be properly bolted to the underbody. them at a public scale.
Page 336 Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment There are two common types of Trailer lights and equipment must Many states and Canadian trailer brakes: surge and electric. comply with federal, state, province, provinces/territories require special Surge brakes are common for boat territory, and local regulations.
Page 337 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist The lights and brakes on your Driving Safely With a Trailer When preparing to tow, and before vehicle and the trailer are working The added weight, length, and driving away, be sure to check the properly.
Page 338 Towing a Trailer V6 models with automatic transmission If the automatic transmission fluid Towing Speeds and Gears Drive slower than normal in all When driving uphill and downhill, temperature increases and exceeds driving situations, and obey posted use the S position (without using the the specified limit, the transmission speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
Page 339 Towing a Trailer V6 models with automatic transmission Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and Driving on Hills When climbing hills, closely watch When driving down hills, reduce remember, it will take longer to slow your temperature gauge. If it nears your speed and use the S mode.
Page 340 Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle Backing Up Always drive slowly and have Your vehicle is not designed to be someone guide you when backing up. towed behind a motor home. If your Grip the of the steering wheel, vehicle needs to be towed in an bottom then turn the wheel to the left to get emergency, see page...
Page 341 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 342: Maintenance
Maintenance This section explains why it is U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance Safety ...... important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance, replacement, or Maintenance Minder ....maintained and how to follow basic repair of emissions control Fluid Locations ......maintenance safety precautions. devices and systems may be done Adding Engine Oil ......
Page 343: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or qualified instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can...
Page 344 Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to SELECT/RESET KNOB the information display to show you this table: when you should have your dealer do Calculated Engine Displayed engine oil replacement and indicated...
Page 345 Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) U.S. V6 model is shown. If the remaining engine oil life is 15 The 15 and 10 percent oil life When the remaining engine oil life is to 6 percent, you will see the engine indicators remind you that your 5 to 1 percent, you will see a oil life indicator every time you turn...
Page 346 Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see page You can switch the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer or the trip meter.
Page 347 Maintenance Minder To change the information display Maintenance Main Items Resetting the Engine from the engine oil life display to the and Sub Items Oil Life Display odometer or the trip meter, press Your dealer will reset the display and release the select/reset knob. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE after completing the required...
Page 348 Your authorized Honda dealer Press the select/reset knob for Press the select/reset knob for knows your vehicle best and can about 10 seconds.
Page 349 Examine the tread for of completion, and have the person information display. wear and foreign objects. See page who does the work fill out your Honda Service History or Canadian Owner’s Maintenance Checks Maintenance Log. Check your You should check the following Lights...
Page 350 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 Check parking brake adjustment miles (24,000 km).
Page 351: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations 4-cylinder models BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Black cap) (Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RADIATOR CAP RESERVOIR...
Page 352 Fluid Locations V6 models BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Black cap) (Orange loop) CLUTCH FLUID (Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 353: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Page 354 0W-20 oil is formulated for year- it meets the same requirements Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for round protection of your vehicle to given for a conventional motor oil: it optimum engine protection. Make...
Page 355: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter WASHER WASHER according to the maintenance messages shown on the information display. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly.
Page 356 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. OIL FILTER OIL FILTER Start the engine. The oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check your work. Let the engine run for several minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks.
Page 357: Engine Coolant
If you regularly drive your vehicle or plain water. under severe conditions in very low temperature (under 31°F, 35°C), a higher concentration of coolant should be used. Consult your Honda dealer f or more inf ormation on the proper coolant. 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 358 Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely RADIATOR CAP empty, you should also check the coolant level in the radiator. Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you. 4-cylinder models V6 models RADIATOR CAP...
Page 359: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers LEVEL GAUGE LEVEL GAUGE Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze can damage your vehicle’s paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid.
Page 360: Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models 4-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) Insert the dipstick all the way into from the transmission, and wipe it the transmission securely as Check the fluid level with the engine with a clean cloth.
Page 361 Damage resulting f rom the use of transmission f luid other than Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 362 Make sure the under cover is installed under the edge of the front bumper. If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil with the API Certification Seal that says ‘‘FOR GASOLINE ENGINES’’...
Page 363 Slowly add bolt hole. If a small amount of fluid Honda Manual Transmission Fluid drips out of the bolt hole, reinstall (MTF) until it starts to run out of the the check bolt.
Page 364 Transmission Fluid Pour the fluid into the filler hole If Honda MTF is not available, you slowly and carefully so you do not may use an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 spill any. Clean up any spills viscosity motor oil with the API immediately;...
Page 365: Brake And Clutch Fluid
DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. Clutch fluid reservoir Using any non-Honda brake fluid can (manual transmission only) cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake Independent of the Maintenance...
Page 366 Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Clutch Fluid A low fluid level can indicate a leak Power Steering Fluid in the clutch system. Have this Manual transmission only UPPER LEVEL system inspected as soon as possible. 4-cylinder models LOWER LEVEL Check the level on the side of the The fluid level should be between reservoir when the engine is cold.
Page 367 Maintenance steering system flushed and refilled Minder (see page with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Replace the timing belt every 60,000 A low power steering fluid level can miles (100,000 km) if you regularly indicate a leak in the system.
Page 368 Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle regularly carry heavy items in the it by its base, and protect the glass trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment from contact with your skin or hard may be required.
Page 369 Lights FASTENER AIR INTAKE COVER BULB DUCT STAY V6 models V6 models Remove the electrical connector On V6 models from the bulb by pushing on the To change a bulb on the driver’s side, undo the fastener and remove the air tab to unlock it, then slide the connector off the bulb.
Page 370 Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Low Beam Headlight BULB one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. HOLDING CLIPS Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb. Driver’s side on V6 models Reinstall the air intake cover and duct securely.
Page 371 Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ one-quarter turn clockwise to lock Parking Light Bulb it in place. Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb. Put the inner fender cover in place.
Page 372 Lights Install the new bulb and turn it Replacing a Front Side clockwise to lock it in place. Marker Light Bulb BULB HOLDING CLIPS Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 373 Lights Insert the socket back into the Replacing Rear Bulbs BULB SOCKET headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Reinstall the inner fender cover. Then reinstall the holding clips, and lock them in place by pushing on their centers.
Page 374 Lights Turn on the lights to make sure Replacing the High-mount Reinstall the socket. Turn it the new bulb is working. Brake Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Make sure the new bulb is working. Push the trunk lid trim back into BULB SOCKET position.
Page 375 Lights Replacing a Fog Light Bulb If equipped Your vehicle uses halogen light bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its plastic case, and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Page 376 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, HOLDING CLIPS and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb.
Page 377 Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts Rear License Plate Light Bulbs Cleaning the Seat Belts Dirt build-up around the openings of The license plate has two lights the seat belt anchors can cause the above it. The bulbs should be belts to retract slowly. Wipe the OPENING replaced by your dealer.
Page 378 If you use a non-Honda floor mat, mat anchors. This keeps the floor becomes less than usual. make sure it fits properly and that it...
Page 379: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper LOCK TAB WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. To replace a wiper blade: Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm:...
Page 380 Wiper Blades Examine the new wiper blades. If WIPER ARM BLADE they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along the back edge, remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade, and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade.
Page 381 Wiper Blades Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Push down the lock tab. Make sure the wiper blade assembly locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield, the passenger’s side first, then the driver’s side. Place the top of the wiper blade on the end of the blade assembly, and slide the blade onto the assembly...
Page 382 Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Even though your vehicle is tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated equipped with TPMS, we size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of recommend that you visually check tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 383 Tires If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures V6 models tires are hot (driven for several Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure miles/kilometers), you will see Normal Driving for Normal Driving readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 The following charts show the P235/45R18 94V Front/Rear:...
Page 384 Tires Tire Inspection High Speed Driving INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS We strongly recommend that you do Every time you check inflation, you not drive faster than the posted should also examine the tires for speed limits and conditions allow. If damage, foreign objects, and wear. you ever drive in a sanctioned competitive event at sustained high You should look for:...
Page 385 Tires Tire Service Life The last four digits of the TIN (tire Tire Maintenance The service life of your tires is identification number) are found on In addition to proper inflation, dependent on many factors, the sidewall of the tire and indicate correct wheel alignment helps to including, but not limited to, driving the date of manufacture (See...
Page 386 When the tires are rotated, make sure the air pressures are checked. Front Front Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights f or balancing. (For Non-directional (For Directional Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels)
Page 387 Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels It is best to replace all four tires at Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front Installing improper tires on your rating, and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Page 388 V6 models: 18 x 8J For the best performance in snowy Because your vehicle has limited tire or icy conditions, you should install clearance, Honda strongly Tires snow tires or tire chains. They may recommends using the chains listed 4-cylinder models:...
Page 389 Tires When installing chains, follow the Wheels manufacturer’s instructions, and Clean the wheels as you would the mount them as tight as you can. rest of the exterior. Wash them with Using the wrong chains, or not Make sure they are not contacting the same solution, and rinse them properly installing chains, can the brake lines or suspension.
Page 390: Checking The Battery
Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW needed, see your dealer or a qualified mechanic. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s 4-cylinder models...
Page 391 Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage If your vehicle’s battery is Vehicle Storage disconnected, or goes dead, the time If you need to park your vehicle for setting may be lost. To reset the time, an extended period (more than 1 The battery gives off explosive see page month), there are several things you...
Page 392 Vehicle Storage, Interior Care Leave the parking brake off. Put Support the front wiper blade Leather the transmission in reverse arms with a folded towel or rag so If equipped (manual) or Park (automatic). they do not touch the windshield. Vacuum dirt and dust from the leather frequently.
Page 393 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 394: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ..... gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 395: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 396: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Turn on the hazard warning lights, TRUNK FLOOR STRAP TOOL KIT pull over safely. Drive slowly along and turn the ignition switch to the the shoulder until you get to an area LOCK (0) position.
Page 397 Changing a Flat Tire JACK WHEEL NUT JACKING POINTS Take the jack out of the tool kit Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking case. with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to change.
Page 398 Changing a Flat Tire Remove the wheel nuts, then remove the flat tire. Handle the wheel nuts carefully; they may be hot from driving. Place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface facing up. BRAKE HUB WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION Use the extension and the wheel Before mounting the spare tire,...
Page 399 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.
Page 400 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack and tools in the tool WING BOLT SPACER CONE kit case. Place the tool kit case in the flat tire. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools SPACER CONE securely before driving.
Page 401: If The Engine Won't Start
If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly START (III) position. If the on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 402 If the Engine Won’t Start The Starter Operates Normally If you find nothing wrong, you will In this case, the starter motor’s need a qualified technician to find speed sounds normal, or even faster the problem. See Emergency than normal, when you turn the Towing on page ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 403: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it A battery can explode if you do seems slushy or frozen, do not try jump starting until it thaws.
Page 404 Jump Starting 4-cylinder models with automatic 4-cylinder models with manual BOOSTER BATTERY V6 models transmission transmission Connect one jumper cable to the 4-cylinder models positive ( ) terminal on your Connect the second jumper cable battery. Connect the other end to to the negative ( ) terminal on the positive ( ) terminal on the the booster battery.
Page 405 Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another Keep the ends of the jumper cables vehicle, have an assistant start away from each other and any metal that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. on the vehicle until everything is disconnected.
Page 406: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange under most conditions. watch the temperature gauge. If Steam and spray from an If it climbs to the red mark, you the high heat is due to overloading, overheated engine can...
Page 407 If the Engine Overheats If you do not find an obvious leak, Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine, and check radiator reserve tank.
Page 408 Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Charging System Safely pull off the road and shut Indicator off the engine. Turn on the hazard Indicator This indicator should never come on warning lights. If the charging system indicator when the engine is running.
Page 409: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, these codes are set. If they are not while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you set, the test cannot be completed. of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle systems may have a problem.
Page 410: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not If you must drive the vehicle a short indicator normally feel normal, you should take distance in this condition, drive comes on when immediate action. A problem in one slowly and carefully.
Page 411 Fuses INTERIOR (Driver’s side) INTERIOR (Passenger’s side) UNDER-HOOD NOTCH FUSE BOX FUSE LABEL The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The passenger’s side interior fuse The under-hood fuse box is on the three fuse boxes. box is on the lower passenger’s side driver’s side.
Page 412 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages 412 413 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid or the fuse label, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 413 Fuses BLOWN FUSE PULLER FUSE PULLER SPARE FUSES Check the smaller fuses in the Look for a blown wire inside the Your vehicle has spare fuses on the under-hood fuse box and all the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with back of the under-hood fuse box fuses in the interior fuse boxes by one of the spare fuses of the same...
Page 414 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the from one of the other circuits.
Page 415: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX (40 A) Driver’s Side Fuse Box 50 A IG Main 40 A Rear Defroster 20 A Sub Fan Motor Not Used Not Used Not Used 40 A Heater Motor 15 A Hazard 20 A Horn, Stop Not Used...
Page 416 Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side) 7.5 A 7.5 A Accessory, Key, Lock 7.5 A Accessory 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20 A Moonroof 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Reclining 20 A Not Used 15 A Front Accessory Power Socket 20 A Driver’s Power Window...
Page 417 Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Passenger’s Side) Not Used Not Used 10 A Lumbar Support 15 A Seat Heater Not Used Not Used Not Used If equipped Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected 10 A Right Headlight High Beam 20 A Not Used 10 A...
Page 418: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 419 Emergency Towing Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) support the vehicle’s weight.
Page 420: Technical Information (Vehicle Specifications, Tires, And Emissions Controls)
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications your vehicle and the locations of the (4-cylinder models) ....identification numbers. It also Specifications includes information you should (V6 models) ....... know about your vehicle’s tires and DOT Tire Quality Grading emissions control systems.
Page 421: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 422 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped on 4-cylinder models the front of the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER V6 models ENGINE NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 423 Specifications (4-cylinder models) Dimensions Seating Capacities Length 190.9 in (4,850 mm) Total Width 72.7 in (1,848 mm) Front Height 56.3 in (1,432 mm) Rear Wheelbase 107.9 in (2,740 mm) Track Front/Rear 62.2 in (1,580 mm) Capacities Fuel tank Approx. Weights 18.5 US gal (70.0 ) Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached...
Page 424 Specifications (4-cylinder models) Lights Fuses Headlights High 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page or the fuse label 55 W (H11) attached on the side panel. Front turn signal/parking lights 24/2.2 CP (Amber) Passenger’s side See page or the fuse label Front side marker lights attached to the inside of the fuse Rear turn signal lights...
Page 425 Specifications (V6 models) Dimensions Seating Capacities Length 190.9 in (4,850 mm) Total Width 72.7 in (1,848 mm) Front Height 56.3 in (1,432 mm) Rear Wheelbase 107.9 in (2,740 mm) Track Front/Rear 62.2 in (1,580 mm) Capacities Fuel tank Approx. Weights 18.5 US gal (70.0 ) Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached...
Page 426 Specifications (V6 models) Lights Fuses Headlights High 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page or the fuse label 55 W (H11) attached on the side panel. Front turn signal/parking lights 24/2.2 CP (Amber) Passenger’s side See page or the fuse label Front side marker lights attached to the inside of the fuse Fog lights...
Page 427: Dot Tire Quality Grading
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 428 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire’s resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 429: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Load index (a numerical code Tire Size have a number of markings. Those Whenever tires are replaced, they associated with the maximum you should be aware of are described should be replaced with tires of the load the tire can carry).
Page 430 Tire Labeling Glossary of Tire Terminology Recommended Inflation Pressure Tire Identification Number (TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) Cold Tire Pressure The tire air The cold tire inflation pressure is a group of numbers and letters pressure when the vehicle has been recommended by the manufacturer.
Page 431 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if As an added safety feature, your Driving on a significantly under- provided), should be checked vehicle has been equipped with a tire inflated tire causes the tire to monthly when cold and inflated to pressure monitoring system (TPMS) overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 432 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction with a TPMS malfunction indicator telltale after replacing one or more to indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to operating properly.
Page 433: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this environment. Under certain canister while the engine is off. After conditions of sunlight and climate, In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, NOx and HC react to form with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine photochemical ‘‘smog.’’...
Page 434 Adding exhaust gas to the Honda replacement parts or their PGM-FI System air/fuel mixture reduces the amount equivalent for repairs. Using lower The PGM-FI system uses sequential...
Page 435: Three Way Catalytic Converters
The catalytic converters are referred to as three-way catalysts, since they act on HC, CO, and NOx. Replacement units must be original Honda parts or their equivalent. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS The three way catalytic converters...
Page 436: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 437 Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several minutes.
Page 438: Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. And Canada Only) (Warranty And Contact Information)
Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects ..... Authorized Manuals ..... 2012 Accord Coupe...
Page 439: Customer Service Information
Bella International P.O. Box 190816 U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the San Juan, PR 00919-0816 problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Tel: (787) 620-7546 Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...
Page 440: Warranty Coverages
Performance Warranty these two Accessory Limited Warranty all these warranties. Please read the warranties cover your vehicle’s Honda accessories are covered 2012 Honda warranty information emissions control systems. Time, under this warranty. Time and booklet that came with your vehicle...
Page 441: Reporting Safety Defects
National Highway immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to inform Transport Canada.
Page 442: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only) (How To Order)
Publication Form Description in your vehicle. Form Number 61TA006 2008 2012 Honda Accord 2/4 door L4 Body Repair Manual: Service Manual Describes the procedures involved in the replacement 61TA602 2008 2012 Honda Accord 2/4 door V6 of damaged body parts.
Page 443: Index
Index Automatic Transmission ....Bulb Replacement ....Fluid ........... Capacity, Fluid ....420, Accessories ........Paddle Shifters ......Parking ........ACCESSORY System Indicator ....57, Shifting ........(Ignition Key Position) ....Shift Lever Position Wear Indicators ......Accessory Power Sockets ....
Page 444 Index Carrying Cargo ......Child Seats ........CAUTION, Explanation of ..... LATCH ......... CD Care ......... Tether Anchorage Points ..DANGER, Explanation of ....CD Changer ......153, Cleaning the Seat Belts ....Dashboard ........3, Certification Label ......
Page 445 Index D-Paddle Shift Mode ....Emergency Brake ......Driver and Passenger Safety ... Emergency Flashers ...... Driving ........... Emergency Towing ...... Fan, Interior ......125, Economy ........Emergency Trunk Opener .... Features ......... Driving Position Memory Emissions Controls ....... Filling the Fuel Tank ....
Page 446 Index Fuel ..........Manual Transmission ....Hood, Opening and Closing ..Check Fuel Cap Message ..Glove Box ........Horn ..........4, Fill Door and Cap ...... Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Hydraulic Clutch ......Gauge ........... (GVWR) ......299, Low Fuel Indicator .....
Page 447 Index Indicators ......... Turn Signal and Hazard Jack, Tire ........ABS (Anti-lock Brake) ....Warning ........Jump Starting ........ Brake (Parking and Brake VSA Off ........System) ......57, VSA System ......... Charging System ....56, Washer Level ......
Page 448 Index Locks Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..Selecting Proper Viscosity Anti-theft Steering Column ..Manual Transmission ....Chart ........Fuel Fill Door ......Manual Transmission Fluid ..ON (Ignition Key Position) ... Glove Box ........Meters, Gauges ......55, Onboard Refueling Vapor Lockout Prevention ....
Page 449 Index Power Seat Adjustments ....Rearview Mirror ......Power Socket Locations ..115, Rear Window Defogger ....Power Windows ......Reclining the Seat Backs ..93, Safety Belts ........8, Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ..Recommended Shift Safety Defects, Reporting ....
Page 450 Index Seats Spare Tire Starting the Engine ....... Adjusting ......... 93-95 Inflating ........In Cold Weather at High Folding ........Specifications ..... 421, Altitude ........Heaters ........Spark Plugs ......420, With a Dead Battery ....Security System ......
Page 451 Index Technical Descriptions Checking Wear ......Trip Meter ........DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Compact Spare ......Trunk ..........Emissions Control Systems ..DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Emergency Opener ....Three Way Catalytic Glossary of Tire Terminology . Opening the .........
Page 452 Index Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ) Windows System ........Auto Reverse ......VSA Off Indicator ....62, Operating the Power ....VSA Off Switch ......Rear, Defogger ......VSA System Indicator ..62, Windshield Vehicle Storage ......Cleaning ........
Page 453: Service Information Summary
ATF (see page Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid transmission fluid) (see page DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page...
Page 454 The information and specifications included DELIVERY DATE in this publication were in effect at the time (Date sold to original retail purchaser) of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to DEALER NAME DEALER NO. discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

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