HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2012 8.G Owners Manual

To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
Removing t he Head Rest raint
Seats
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CUSHION
Rear Center
SEAT-BACK
LEGS RELEASE
BUTTON
Failure to reinstall, or correctly
reinstall, the head restraints can
result in severe injury during a
crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.

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2012 Accord Coupe

The driver’s and f ront passenger’s
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely f rom
the rear, the occupant properly
secured with the seat belt will be
pushed against the seat-back and the
head restraint will automatically
move forward.For a head restraint system to work
properly:
Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
Install each restraint in its proper
location.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints.
Af ter a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupants against the likelihood of whiplash
and injuries to the neck and upper
spine.
A ct ive Head Rest raint s
Seats
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2012 Accord Coupe

The back of the rear seat folds down,
giving you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back is released f rom inside
the trunk.
When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt from
the guide.To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down f rom inside the trunk, or pull
the seat-back down f rom inside the
vehicle.
Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolddowntheseat-back.
Folding Rear Seat
Seats
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GUIDE
CENTER
SHOULDER BELT RELEASE
Pull

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2012 Accord Coupe

Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the f ront
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back, and the center shoulder belt is
re-positioned in the guide whenever
the seat-back is in its upright position.
Be sure there are no twists in any
shoulder belt.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See
on page
.
Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.
If the rear head restraints get caught
on the f ront seat backs and you
cannot fold down the rear seat-back
f ully, you can remove the head
restraints (see page ).
Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
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298Carrying Cargo
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Seats
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2012 Accord Coupe

Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag cutof f system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters.Push the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the lef t side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting. Donotusetheseatheaterinthe
HI setting f or an extended period,
because it draws large amounts of
current from the battery.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters: In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes. In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
EX-L and all V6 models
Seat Heaters
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Driver’s
Seat
Passenger’s
Seat
HEATERS

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CONT INUED
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a
new driving position to the
memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).
Your vehicle has a memory feature
f or the driver’s seat position.
Seat, except f or power lumbar,
position can be stored in separate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2).
1.
2.
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U.S. V6 models, and Canadian EX-L and
V6 models with navigation system
Storing a Driving Position
Driving Position Memory System
Seat Heaters, Driving Position Memory System
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Heat induced burns are
possible when using seat
heaters.
Persons with a diminished
ability to sense temperature
(e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or
paralysis) or with sensitive skin
should not use seat heaters.

Inst rument s and Cont rols
in Memory
2012 Accord Coupe

To select a memorized position, do
this:Make sure the parking brake is set
and the shif t lever is in Park
(automatic).
Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button.
All stored driving positions will be
lost if your vehicle’s battery goes
dead or is disconnected. To cancel the storing procedure
af ter pressing the SET button, do
any of the f ollowing:
Press the SET button again within
5 seconds.
Fail to press a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Readjust the seat position.
Turn the ignition switch out from
the ON (II) position.
Press and release the SET button.
You will hear a beep. Immediately
press and hold one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the
memory button will come on. The
current position of the driver’s
seat is now stored. 1.
2.
3. Selecting a Memorized Position
Driving Position Memory System
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MEMORY BUTTONS
MEMORY BUTTONS
SET BUTTONS

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2012 Accord Coupe

To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of these actions:Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat. Press any button on the driver’s
door: SET, memory button 1 or 2.
The system will move the driver’s
seat to the memorized position. The
indicator in the selected memory
button will f lash during movement.
When the adjustment is complete,
you will hear two beeps, and the
indicator will stay on.
If the parking brake is not set, you
must press and hold the memory
button until the adjustment is
complete.
Shif t out of Park (automatic).
Release the parking brake
(manual).If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
seat position af ter it is in its
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this seat position f or
later use, you must store it in the
driver’s seat position memory.
On vehicles with manual transmission
Driving Position Memory System
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2012 Accord Coupe

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position. Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
1.
2. Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Mirrors
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TAB SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

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2012 Accord Coupe

Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off. This heated mirror f unction has a
timer (see page ).
3.
4.
75On vehicles with automatic air
conditioning system
AllCanadianmodels
U.S. EX, EX-L and all V6 models
Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
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V6 model without navigation system
is shown. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

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2012 Accord Coupe