fog light HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2012 8.G Owners Manual

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.30)
(P. 74)
(P.76) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
HORN
(P.325)
(P.257) (P.102)(P.75,
107)
(P.315)
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.181 )
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.70,
73)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.237)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.73)(P.69)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.250)
2 2
1 3
2
2
3 2

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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 .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Odometer .64
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Trip Meter .65
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Fuel Gauge .65
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .66 ..........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 67
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Maintenance Minder . 67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 70
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Hazard Warning Button . 74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
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Seats .93
Driver’s Seat Power ............................
Adjustments .93
FrontSeatManual ............................
Adjustments .94
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .95 ........................................
Armrest .95
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Head Restraints .97
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Folding Rear Seat .100
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Seat Heaters .102
Driving Position Memory ........................................
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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Glove Box .116
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Beverage Holders .116
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Console Compartment . 117
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Accessory Power Sockets . 118
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Sun Visor .119
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Vanity Mirror .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
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Coat Hook .120
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Center Pocket .120
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Interior Lights .121
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Ceiling Light .121
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Spotlights .121
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Courtesy Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If equipped
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.61)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P .58)
(P.58)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.57)
(P.56)
(P. 57)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.60)
(P.60)
(P.57, 407)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
(P.62) FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR (P.59)
U .S .EX-L V6 model with automatic transmission is shown.
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.56,405)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.59)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56,
405)
(P.406)
(P.62) CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.
62)
(P. 62)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR (P.60)

Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Accord Coupe

This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef 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 has two f unctions:
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, there is a problem with
the VSA system. Take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving
ability, but will not have VSA
traction and stability enhancement.
For more information, see . This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you have turned of f
the vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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If equipped
Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Cruise Control IndicatorCruise Main Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
VSA OFF Indicator
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
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2:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.
73) (P.69)
(P.30)
(P. 74)
(P.76) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P.325)
(P.257) (P.250)(P.102)(P.75,
107)
(P.315)
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.181 )
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.70,
73)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.237)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS PADDLE SHIFTERS INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESSWINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
HORN
2
2 3
2
2
3 2
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
If equipped When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door. Push the lef t lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull the lever back
to return to the low beams.
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Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signals and Headlights
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V6 model is shown.

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2012 Accord Coupe

The select/reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness with the ignition switch in
the ON (II) position and the parking
lights on.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch. With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f , or the
daytime running lights are on.
CONT INUED
If equipped
Fog L ights
Instrument Panel Brightness
Fog L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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SELECT/RESET KNOB

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2012 Accord Coupe

If equippedPassenger’s side
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment should
be done by your dealer or another
qualif ied technician.Pull down the under cover f rom
the bumper caref ully.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the three holding clips
with a flat-tip screwdriver.
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ReplacingaFogLightBulb
Lights
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ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
TAB
HOLDING CLIPS
Halogen light bulbs get very hot when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on
the glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.

Maint enance
2012 Accord Coupe

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No. No.No.
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps.Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
If equipped
Fuel Pump
VB SOL
SRS
ODS (Occupant Detection
System)
Not Used
ACM
Daytime Running Lights
Not Used
Seat Memory
Washer
Wiper
Meter
ABS/VSA
ACG
STS
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A 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 A/C
Accessory, Key, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Not Used
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
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Fuse Locations
413
INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side)

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No. No.
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
No.
Amps. Amps.Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
If equipped Not Used
Not Used
Lumbar Support
Seat Heater
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Right Front Fog Light
Right Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Interior Lights
Not Used
Not Used Not Used
Right Side Door Lock
Not Used
Rear Accessory Power
Socket
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Not Used
Premium AMP
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A 20 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
20 A10 A
15 A
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Fuse Locations
414
INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Passenger’s Side)

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