engine HONDA ACCORD 2015 9.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 120 Security System P. 124 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 127
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 131 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 156 Heating and Cooling
* P. 166
Audio Error Messages P. 288General Information on the Audio System P. 294
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 338, 375 Compass
* P. 413
When Driving P. 425 Braking P. 472Parking Your Vehicle P. 476
Accessories and Modifications P. 482Maintenance Under the Hood P. 495 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 511
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 523 Battery P. 532 Remote Transmitter Care P. 533
Cleaning P. 536Engine Does Not Start P. 549 Jump Starting P. 552Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 555
Fuses P. 562 Emergency Towing P. 565Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 573 Reporting Safety Defects P. 574
Authorized Manuals P. 579 Customer Service Information P. 580
Quick Reference Guide
P. 4
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 105
Features
P. 173
Driving
P. 415
Maintenance
P. 483
Handling the Unexpected
P. 541
Information
P. 567
Index
P. 584

4Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙System Indicators
(P 68)
❙Gauges
(P 89)
❙Information Display
* (P 90)
❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Audio System
(P 180, 202, 235)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1 (P 132)
❙Heating and Cooling System
* (P 166)
❙Rear Window Defogger
(P 142)

❙Front Seat Heater Switches
* (P 164)
❙Ignition Switch
*1 (P 131)
❙ECON Button
(P 444)
❙Multi-Information Display
* (P 93)
❙Heated Mirror Button
* (P 142)

❙Climate Control System
* (P 169)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button
(P 464)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button
* (P 460)
❙Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Button
* (P 468)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙Audio with Touch Screen
* (P 203, 236)
❙Audio/Information Screen (P 181, 206, 238)

12Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 105)
Clock
(P 106)
a
Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Adjusting the Clock (P 106)
b
Rotate to change hour, then press
.
c
Rotate to change minute, then
press .
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation systemModels with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
* (P 132)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals
(P 136)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights
(P 136)
Wipers and Washers
(P 140)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
FlashingWiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

13Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel
(P 145)
● To adjust, pull th e adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside (P 116)
● Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
Trunk
(P 120)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Pull the trunk release.
• Press the trunk release button on the remote
transmitter or the smart entry remote.
• Press the trunk release button
* on the
trunk lid.
Power Door Mirrors(P 147)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Trunk Release
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows
(P 127)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger's window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger's window switch is disabled.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have
an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of
an ignition switch.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator
*
Not available on all models

19Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P 415)
M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Manual Transmission
* (P 441)
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
* (P 433, 435)
● Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
ParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.NeutralTransmission is not locked.
Drive (S)●Better acceleration.
● Increased engine braking.
● Going up or down hills.
● On models with paddle shifter, 7-speed
manual shift mode can be used.
Models without
paddle shifter
Models with
paddle shifter
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release button
to move out of
(P.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.Drive● Normal driving.
● On models with paddle
shifter, 7-speed mode can
be used temporarily.
Low
*
●Further increased engine braking.
● Going up or down hills. Shift Down
(
-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+
Paddle Shifter
7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode
(P 437)
● Allows you to manually
shift the transmission up or
down without removing
your hands from the
steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in
(S
●Pulling a paddle shifter
changes the mode from
continuously variable
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed
manual shift mode.
● The M indicator and the
selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.When the shift lever is in
(D
● Pulling a paddle shifter
temporarily chang es the mode
from continuously variable
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed
manual shift mode. The
selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
Shift Lever
Release
Button
* Not available on all models

20Quick Reference Guide
Automatic Transmission
* (P 439)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
ParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.NeutralTransmission is not locked.Drive (S)● Automatically changing
gears between 1st and 5th
(5th gear is used only in at
high speed).
● Used when towing a trailer
in hilly terrain.
● Used to increase engine
braking.
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release button
to move out of
(P.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.DriveNormal driving.
Shift Lever
Release
Button

21Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P 465)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P 445)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keep ing your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 468)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions du e to decrease in tire
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
Refueling
(P 479)
Fuel recommendation: Unle aded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 L)a
Push the fuel fill door
release handle.
b
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
c
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
* Not available on all models

22Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 483)
Under the Hood
(P 495)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 511)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 521)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 523)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

Quick Reference Guide23
Handling the Unexpected
(P 541)
Flat Tire
(P 543)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 558)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P 549)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.Blown Fuse
(P 562)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P 556)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 565)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models

24Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Except U.S. automatic transmission/CVT models
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0
to
(q
*1.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q
to
(0
*1
and I cannot remove the
key. Why?
The shift lever s hould be moved to
(P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS act ivates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
*2