fuel HONDA ACCORD 2012 8.G Owner's Manual

Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehiclerideharshly,aremore
prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
Thetirepressuremonitoringsystem
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page f or
more inf ormation. Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Even though your vehicle is
equipped with TPMS, we
recommend that you visually check
your tires every day. If you think a
tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures on the next page.
323
Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
372
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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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
405
INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side)
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Specif ications (4-cylinder models)
412
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine Capacities
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
194.9 in (4,950 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
2.1 US qt (2.0
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
5.4 US qt (5.1
)
4.0 US qt (3.8
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
1.96 US gal (7.4
)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
1.64 US gal (6.2
)
1.59 US gal (6.0
)
5 23
62.2 in (1,580 mm) Total
FrontRear
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) ND-OIL8
Water cooled 4-stroke
DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11S SXU22HCR11S
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada)
SXU22HCR11S
ILZKR7B11S
DILZKR7B11GS 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
6.50 US qt (6.15
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Approx.
Change Manual Automatic
Total ManualAutomatic
1: 2:
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
ULEV PZEV
1: 2: EX,EX-L
NGK:NGK:
DENSO:
LX, LX-P, SE
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total U.S.
Canada
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Specif ications (V6 models)
414
Dimensions
Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine Capacities
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 194.9 in (4,950 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)Total
FrontRear
523
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.27 US gal (8.6
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) ND-OIL8
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11 SXU22HCR11 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) ILZKR7B11 SXU22HCR11Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
1: 2: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal U.S.
Canada
ChangeTotal
Front/Rear
NGK:
DENSO:NGK:
DENSO:
2
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
..........
Daytime Running Lights . 63, 73
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 63
.................................
Dead Battery . 392
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 430
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 128, 134
............................
Dimensions . 412, 414
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 351
..................................
Engine Oil . 295
..........................
Directional Signals . 71
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 318
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 347
Doors
..........................
Auto Door Lock . 82
.......................
Auto Door Unlock . 85
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 88
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 81
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 416
..........................
CD Changer . 154, 206
.......................................
CD Player . 155
........................
Certif ication Label . 410
............................................
Chains . 378
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 385
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 346
......................................
When to . 335
...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 397
............
Check Fuel Cap Message . 291
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 308
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 35
..............................
Booster Seats . 50
.............................
Child Seats . 42, 43
Important Saf ety
..........................
Reminders . 35-52
..........................................
Inf ants . 40
..........................
Larger Children . 49
.........................................
LATCH . 44
......................
Risks with Airbags . 36
.............................
Small Children . 41
..........................................
Tether . 48
...........................
Warning Labels . 54
..........
Where Should a Child Sit . 36
.......................................
Child Seats . 35
.........................................
LATCH . 44 ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 367
...............
Climate Control System . 130
..........................
On/Off Button . 132
..............................................
Clock . 246
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 355
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 53, 424
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 309
..............................
Compact Spare . 384
.........................................
Compass . 251
.................
Console Compartment . 117
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 428
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 348
....................................
Checking . 296
.........................
Proper Solution . 348
...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 422
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 64
............
Cruise Control Operation . 255
.........................
Customer Service . 428
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Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission . 310
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 307
....................................
Economy . 297
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 103
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 135
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 368
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 297
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
........................................
System . 321
..................................
Emergencies . 383
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 392
...........
Brake System Indicator . 399
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 385
.....
Charging System Indicator . 397
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
............................
Jump Starting . 392
..................
Checking the Fuses . 400
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 397
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
..................
Overheated Engine . 395 .......................................
Towing . 407
.........................
Emergency Brake . 114
......................
Emergency Flashers . 75
......................
Emergency Towing . 407
.......................
Emissions Controls . 422
........................
Emissions Testing . 425Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 348
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 390
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator . 335
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 397
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 344
...............................
Overheating . 395
....................
Specif ications . 412, 414
....................
Speed Limiter . 311, 315
.......................................
Starting . 309
................................................
V6 . 414
...................................
4-cylinder . 412
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 311, 315
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 289
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 422
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 16 ..........................
Fan, Interior . 125, 133
.........................................
Features . 123
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 290
Filters
........................
Dust and Pollen . 368
...............................................
Oil . 346
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 385
.....................................
Floor Mats . 367
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 351
..........................................
Brake . 354
.........................................
Clutch . 355
..............
Manual Transmission . 353
..........................
Power Steering . 355
..................
Windshield Washer . 350
........................................
Fog Lights . 74
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 99
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 75
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Fuel . 288
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 291
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 290
...........................................
Gauge . 68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 63
................
Octane Requirement . 288
...............................
Oxygenated . 289
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 290
...............................
Fuel Economy . 297
....
Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 61
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 400
......
Gas Mileage, Improving . 297, 298
.........................................
Gasoline . 288
...........................................
Gauge . 68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 63
................
Octane Requirement . 288
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 290
................
Gas Station Procedures . 290
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 312 ..............
Manual Transmission . 310
......................................
Glove Box . 118
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(GVWR) . 304, 327
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 357
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 262
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
........................................
Headlights . 71
........................................
Aiming . 357
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 73
..............
Automatic Lighting On . 72
............
Daytime Running Lights . 73
..................
High Beam Indicator . 63
.........................
Reminder Chime . 71
Replacing Halogen
..............................
Bulbs . 357, 364
...................................
Turning on . 71
........................
Head Restraints . 13, 96
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 124
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 107
...................................
Heater, Seat . 102
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver . 258 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 293
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 355
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 410
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 78
...........................................
Switch . 80
............
Timing Control System . 423
........................
Immobilizer System . 79
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators . 58
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 60
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 59, 399
................
Charging System . 58, 397
.............................
Cruise Control . 64
.................................
Cruise Main . 64
................
Door and Trunk Open . 62
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 63
...................................
Fog Lights . 64
............
Fuel Economy Indicator . 61
...................................
High Beam . 63
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
.....................................
Lights On . 62
......................................
Low Fuel . 63
................
Low Oil Pressure . 58, 397
......................
Low Tire Pressure . 61
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
..........................
Security System . 63
...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 59
.......................................
Seat Belt . 58
...............................................
SRS . 59
...........................................
TPMS . 61
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 62 ........................................
VSA Off . 60
.................................
VSA System . 60
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 40
......................................
Inf ant Seats . 40
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 372
........................
Inf ormation Display . 66
.................................
Inside Mirror . 106
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 374
....................
Installing a Child Seat . 43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
.............................
Using LATCH . 44
............................
Instrument Panel . 57
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
..............
Instruments and Controls . 55
...............................
Interior Lights . 121
........................................
Introduction . i
.......................................
iPod
. 166, 218
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 386
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 386
................................
Jump Starting . 392 ..................................................
Keys . 78
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 410
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 71
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
...............................
LATCH System . 44
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 357
.......................................
Indicator . 57
.........................................
Parking . 71
............................
Turn Signal . 62, 71
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
..........................
Childproof Door . 88
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 290
..................................
Glove Box . 118
....................
Lockout Prevention . 82
.................................
Power Door . 81
...........................................
Trunk . 92
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Low Coolant Level . 296
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 310
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 397
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Lower Anchors . 44
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 412, 414
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 302
..................................
Maintenance . 333
........................................
Minder . 335
Main Items and Sub
..............................
Items . 338, 341
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 340
.........................
Minder Indicator . 64
..........................................
Saf ety . 334
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
...................
Manual Transmission . 310
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 353
.........................
Meters, Gauges . 57, 65
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 289
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 106
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Modif ications Your Vehicle . 301 .......................................
Moonroof . 112
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 313
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 288
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 311
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 410
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 288
.........................................
Odometer . 66
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 346
......................
Change, When to . 335
......................
Checking Engine . 295
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58, 397
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 345
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 422
............................
Outside Mirrors . 107
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 67 ....................
Overheating, Engine . 395
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 340
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 289
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 74
........................
Park Gear Position . 313
...........................................
Parking . 317
...............................
Parking Brake . 114
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 59, 399
.................................
Parking Lights . 71
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 424
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 31
.............................
PGM-FI System . 423
...................................
Pollen Filter . 368
..........................
Power Door Locks . 81
................
Power Seat Adjustments . 94
...............
Power Socket Locations . 115
............................
Power Windows . 108
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
18.5 US gal (70.0
)
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 0W-20
or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). EX and EX-L
V6 models
4-cylinder models
V6 models LX, LX-P and SE
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352 353
354
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