HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2012 8.G Owners Manual

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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower either
window. To open a window, push the
switchdownandholdit.Releasethe
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window. To open either window
f ully (driver’s window only on LX),
push the window switch firmly down
to the second detent, then release it.
The window automatically goes
down all the way. To stop the
window f rom going all the way down,
pull back on the window switch
brief ly.
To close either window f ully (driver’s
window only on LX), pull back the
window switch f irmly to the second
detent, then release it. The window
automatically goes all the way up. To
stop the window f rom going all the
way up, push down on the window
switch brief ly.
Power Windows
AUTO
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH PASSENGER’S
WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH INDICATOR
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.

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When you push the main switch in,
the indicator comes on and the
passenger’s window cannot be raised
or lowered. Use the main switch
whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the window
unintentionally. To cancel this
f eature, push on the switch again.
The switch will pop out and the
indicator will go of f .
The windows and the main switch
feature will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the
ignition switch. Opening either door
cancels this f unction. If either
window (driver’s window only on
LX) senses any obstacle while it is
closing automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
window, remove the obstacle, then
use the window switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.
The driver’s window auto
reverse f unction is disabled when
you continuously pull up the switch.
Power Windows
AUTO REVERSE
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NOTE:

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You can open and close the windows
and the moonroof (if equipped) with
the key in the driver’s door lock.Turn the key clockwise, then
release it. Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
To open:
Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door. To open the windows and
moonroof f urther, press the
button again (within 10 seconds of
step 1) and hold it. If the windows
and the moonroof stop bef ore the
desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.
You cannot close the windows or the
moonroof with the remote
transmitter.
Youcanopenbothwindowsandthe
moonroof (if equipped) f rom the
outside with the remote transmitter. Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. The
passenger’s door unlocks, and
both windows and the moonroof
start to open. To stop the windows
and moonroof , release the button.
1. 2.
3.
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2.
Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
Transmitter
Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the K ey
Power Windows
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Open
Close
UNLOCK
BUTTON

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To close:Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
To close the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
To open the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2). Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,and
hold it. Both windows and the
moonroof start to open. To stop
the windows and the moonroof ,
release the key.
Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. Both windows
and the moonroof start to close.
To stop the windows and the
moonroof , release the key. If the windows and the
moonroof stop bef ore the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3.
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2.
3.
4.
3.
4.
Power Windows
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NOTE:

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µTo open the moonroof
f ully, pull back the moonroof switch
f irmly, then release it. The moonroof
automatically opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening,
push the switch briefly.
To close the moonroof f ully, f irmly
push the moonroof switch f orward,
then release it. The moonroof
automatically closes all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom closing,
push the switch briefly.
To open or close the moonroof
partially, lightly pull the switch back
or push it f orward and hold it. The
moonroof will stop when you release
the switch.
To tilt up the moonroof , push on the
center of the moonroof switch. To
stop the moonroof f rom tilting up
f ully, push the switch brief ly.
To open the moonroof , pull back on
the switch and hold it. Release the
switch when the moonroof reaches
the desired position. To close the
moonroof , push the switch f orward
andholdit.Releasetheswitchto
stop the operation.
The moonroof can be tilted up in the
back f or ventilation, or it can be slid
back into the roof. Use the switch on
the f ront ceiling to operate the
moonroof . You must turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position to operate the moonroof .
If equipped
AUTO
Moonroof
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MOONROOF SWITCH Open
Close Tilt
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.

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Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it. If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof , remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.You can open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch.
Opening either door cancels this
f unction.
You can use the remote transmitter
or the key to operate the moonroof
f rom the outside. Ref er to page
f or details.
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Auto Reverse
Moonroof
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If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or its
motor.

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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).57
Parking Brake
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
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.

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Interior Convenience Items
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VANITY MIRRORSUN VISOR
TRUNK CENTER POCKETS
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
COAT HOOK
BEVERAGE HOLDER
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
DOOR POCKET
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDER
USB ADAPTER CABLE ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
Glove Box
Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
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To lock
GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

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To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
pulling up on the lid.
Each rear side panel also has a
beverage holder.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever and lif t the
armrest.
Interior Convenience Items
Console Compartment
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FRONT
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
LEVER

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