maintenance HONDA ACCORD 2012 8.G Owners Manual

Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder shown in
the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it
preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in
mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing themany
systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action
and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
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. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2012 Honda Accord was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Introduction
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(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Features .123
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Bef ore Driving .287
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Driving .307
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Maintenance .333
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .383
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T echnical Inf ormation .409
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 427
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .431
INDEX
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Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
2012 Accord 4-Door Online Reference Owner's Manual

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Overview of Contents
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
inf ants and children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 7
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Seat Belts . 8
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Airbags . 9
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11
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2. Adjust the Front Seats . 11
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 12
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 13
5. Fasten and Position the
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Seat Belts . 14
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position . 15
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17 Additional Inf ormation About
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Your Seat Belts . 18
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Seat Belt System Components . 18
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 20
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 20
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags . 22
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Airbag System Components . 22
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 32
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Airbag Service . 33
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Additional Safety Precautions . 34
Protecting Children General
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Guidelines . 35
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained . 35 All Children Should Sit in a
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Back Seat . 36
The Passenger’s Front Airbag
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Can Pose Serious Risks . 36
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children . 38
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention . 38
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Additional Safety Precautions . 38
Protecting Inf ants and .........................
Small Children . 40
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Protecting Inf ants . 40
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Protecting Small Children . 41
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Selecting a Child Seat . 42
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Installing a Child Seat . 43
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With LATCH . 44
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With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 46
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With a Tether . 48
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Protecting Larger Children . 49
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 49
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Using a Booster Seat . 50
When Can a Larger Child Sit in
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Front . 51
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Additional Safety Precautions . 52
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Saf ety Labels . 54
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat (see pages ).
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
Engaging in mobile phone
conversation or other activities that
keep you f rom paying close attentionto the road, other vehicles and
pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change
quickly, and only you can decide
when it is saf e to divert attention
away f rom driving.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
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Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Restrain All ChildrenBe Aware of Airbag Hazards
Don’t Drink and Drive
Pay A ppropriate A ttention to the
Task of Driving Saf ely
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Control Your Speed
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For saf ety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out f ully, and look f or
f rays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. If a belt does
not retract easily, cleaning the belt
may correct the problem (see page). Any belt that is not in good
condition or working properly will
not provide good protection and
should be replaced as soon as
possible.
Honda provides a limited warranty
on seat belts. See your booklet f or
details.
The tensioners can be activated
during a collision in which the f ront
airbags . In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
additional restraint could be helpf ul.
If the tensioner is activated, the SRS
indicator comes on and the tensioner
must be replaced.
For added protection, the f ront seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a f ront passenger in position. 367
Honda
Warranty Inf ormation
do not deploy
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt Maintenance
A utomatic Seat Belt T ensioners
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Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor, the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors, the
f ront seat belt tensioners, and all
seat belts and their anchors worn
during a crash to make sure they
are operating properly.
Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Any
seat belt tensioner that activates
must also be replaced.
We recommend against the use of
salvaged airbag system
components, including the airbag,
tensioners, sensors, and control
unit.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o a
problem.
If your vehicle has a moderat e t osevere impact .
An airbag ever inf lates.Airbag Service
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
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Gauges . 65
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Inf ormation Display . 66
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Odometer . 66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 67 ...................................
Trip Meter . 67
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Maintenance Minder . 68
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Fuel Gauge . 68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 69
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 70
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 71
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Fog Lights . 74
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
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Hazard Warning Button . 75
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 77
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Keys and Locks . 78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch . 80
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Door Locks . 81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Remote Transmitter . 88
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Trunk . 92
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 93
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Seats . 94
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Front Seat Power Adjustments . 94 FrontSeatManual
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Adjustments . 95
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment . 96
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Head Restraints . 96
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Folding Rear Seat . 99
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Armrests . 100
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Seat Heaters . 102
Driving Position Memory
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System . 103
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Mirrors . 106
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Power Windows . 108
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Moonroof . 112
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Parking Brake . 114
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Interior Convenience Items . 115
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Beverage Holders . 116
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Accessory Power Sockets . 116
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Console Compartment . 117
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Glove Box . 118
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Sunglasses Holder . 118
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Sun Visors . 119
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Vanity Mirror . 120
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Coat Hook . 120
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Center Pockets . 120
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Interior Lights . 121
Instruments and Controls
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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: If equippedLOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
VSA OFF INDICATORDOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.64)
(P.63) (P.58, 397)
(P.58, 397)
(P.58, 398)
(P.61) (P.61)
(P.60) (P.60)
(P.61) (P.59)
(P.58) (P.63) (P.59)(P.60)
(P.63) (P.64)(P.64) (P.64)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.62)(P.59)
(P.63)
(P.64)
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
Maintenance Minder .
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
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Immobilizer System
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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