HONDA ACCORD 2012 8.G Owners Manual

Your vehicle has two accessory
power sockets; one is at the f ront of
the center console and the other is in
the console compartment.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
pulling up on the lid.
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.
Beverage Holders
Accessory Power Sockets
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Front
Rear Front
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To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever and lif t the
armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket.
Each socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). Console Compartment
Interior Convenience Items
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
LEVER
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.To open the sunglasses holder, push
then release the indent. It will
unlatch and swing down. To close it,
push it until it latches. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Sunglasses Holder
Glove Box
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GLOVE BOX To lock Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
You may also store small items in
thisholder.Makesuretheyare
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving.To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.
In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
Do not use the extended sun visor
over the inside mirror. Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Sun Visors
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SUN VISOR
Slide
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Tousethevanitymirrorontheback
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The vanity mirror lights come on
when you pull up the cover.Touseacoathook,slideitout
slightly, then pull it down.
Make sure the coat hook is f olded up
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items. Pull up the lid to open each pocket.
Vanity Mirror Coat Hook Center Pockets
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Vehicle without navigation system
is shown.
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch: ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
Turn on a spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
If you leave any door open without
the key in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go of f af ter about 15
minutes.
Unlock the driver’s door with the
keyorremotetransmitter.
Open any door.
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Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
Interior Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
LX, LX-P, SE
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The spotlights have a two-position
switch. In the DOOR position, the
lights come on when you open any
door. The lights f ade out about 30
seconds af ter the doors are closed
tightly. In the OFF position, the
lights do not come on.The spotlights (with the switch in
the DOOR position) also come on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transmitter, and
when you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch.
The courtesy light in each f ront door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is closed.
Your vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comesonwhenyouopenthedriver’s
door. It f ades out in about 30
seconds af ter the door is closed.
Except LX, LX-P, and SE
Courtesy Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATED SPOTLIGHTOFF POSITION
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 124
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Climate Control System . 130
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Audio System . 138
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Audio System . 139
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 140
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Playing the XM
Radio . 148
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Playing Discs . 154
Disc Player/Changer Error
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Messages . 165
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PlayinganiPod
. 166
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iPod
Error Messages . 175
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 176
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages . 185
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Audio System . 186
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 187
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Playing the XM
Radio . 199
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Playing Discs . 206
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 217
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PlayinganiPod
. 218
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iPod
Error Messages . 226
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 227 USB Flash Memory Device
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Error Messages . 236
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Protecting Your Discs . 237
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 240
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Remote Audio Controls . 242
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 244
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Radio Thef t Protection . 245
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Setting the Clock . 246
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Security System . 249
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Compass . 251
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Cruise Control . 255
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 258
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HandsFreeLink
. 262
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 286
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system Bluetooth
Except LX
Except LX, LX-P, and SE
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: If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
LX,LX-P,SE,U.S.EX,andU.S.EX V6
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MODE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on. When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
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Except U.S. LX, LX-P and SE
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
MAX A/C Button
Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger
Button
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