headlight HONDA ACCORD 2012 8.G User Guide

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be done by your dealer or
another qualif ied technician.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Open the hood.
To change a bulb on the
passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay.
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Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
High Beam Headlight
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STAY
4-cylinder modelsHalogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the engine coolant
reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
Reinstall the air intake cover and
duct securely. Reinstall the
f astener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.
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Passenger’s side
Driver’s side on V6 models L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
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HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
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Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each one in place by pushing on
the center.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Open the hood.
To change the turn signal bulb on
the passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
To remove the burned out bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Remove the air intake duct (see
page ).
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Driver’s side on V6 models
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking L ight Bulb
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BULB
STAY
V6 model is shown.
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Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the burned out bulb straight
out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the air intake cover and
duct securely. Reinstall the
f astener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.
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Passenger’s side
Driver’s side on V6 models
Lights
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
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HOLDING CLIPS BULB
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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.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.Open the trunk.
Remove the screw in the center of
the fastener on the side of the
trunk lining. Pull the lining back.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light or turn signal light.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
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SCREW SOCKET
BULB
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page . Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied mechanic to
determine the problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery connections (see page ). You can then try jump
starting the vehicle from a booster
battery (see page ).
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If theEngineWon’tStart
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
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Also check the combined f use box in
the under-hood f use box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
, and , or the diagram on
thefuseboxlidorthefuselabel,
which f use or f uses control that
component. Check those f uses f irst,
but check all the f uses bef ore
deciding that a blown f use is not the
cause. Replace any blown f uses and
check if the device works. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
On the under-hood and passenger’s
side interior f use boxes, remove
the cover f rom each f use box. 3.
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Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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FUSE
BLOWN BLOWN
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No. No.No. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Amps.
1 2 3 4 5 67 8
9
1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718192021222324252627 28 29 3031
If equipped A/C
Accessory, K ey, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Rear Lef t Power Window
Front Accessory Power Socket
Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Side Door Lock
Lef t Front Fog Light
Lef t Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Left Headlight High Beam
TPMS
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Fuel Pump
VB SOL
SRS
ODS (Occupant Detection
System)
Not Used
ACM
Daytime Running Lights
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A Not Used
Seat Memory
Washer
Wiper
Meter
ABS/VSA
ACG
STS 20 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A 7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A
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Fuse Locations
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side)
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No. No.No.
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps.Amps.
12 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 171819202122
If equipped
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Sliding
Right Side Door Lock
Rear Right Power Window
Rear Accessory Power
Socket
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Not Used
Premium AMP
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Right Front Fog Light
Right Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Interior Lights
Not Used
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Reclining Not Used
Not Used
Lumbar Support
Seat Heater
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A 20 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
20 A10 A
15 A
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Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Passenger’s Side)
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Specif ications (4-cylinder models)
T echnical Inf ormat ion
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Lights Battery Fuses
Tires
Alignment
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Stop/taillights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Front door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Capacity 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V36 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
45 AH/20 HR
47 AH/20 HR
52 AH/5 HR
65 AH/20 HR Interior
Under-hood Size
Pressure
P215/60R16 94H
P225/50R17 93V
T135/80D16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Toe-in
CamberCaster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0