run flat HONDA ACCORD 2023 Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
The images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front
cover) that depict features, equipment, and Audio/Information
screen, Meter screens are only examples and may not be
representative of your particular model.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 35
For Safe Driving P. 36 Seat Belts P. 40 Airbags P. 49
2Instrument Panel P. 83
Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 104
2Controls P. 135
Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 137
Moonroof* P. 162
Seats P. 181 Interior Convenience Items P. 190
2 Features P. 205
Audio System P. 206 Audio System Basic Operation P. 211
Customized Features P. 259 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 265
2 Driving P. 289
Before Driving P. 290 Towing a Trailer P. 295
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 415 Refueling P. 417
2 Maintenance P. 423
Before Performing Maintenance P. 424 Maintenance MinderTM P. 427
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 448
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 463
2Handling the Unexpected P. 471
Tools P. 472 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 473
Overheating P. 486 Indicator Coming On/Blinking P. 488
If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 503
2Information P. 507
Specifications P. 508 Identification Numbers P. 510
Emissions Testing P. 513 Warranty Coverages P. 515
Open Source Licenses P. 520
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P471)
Flat Tire (P473)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P488)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P479)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P494)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P486)
●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
(P501)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to th e headlights being improperly adjusted.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e .g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• There is residue on the windshie ld from the windshield wipers.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorre ct sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load in the trunk or rear seats.
• The suspension has been modified.
• Tire chains are installed.
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Traffic Jam Assist
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• There is residue on the windshi eld from the windshield wipers.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (inco rrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the trunk or rear seats.
• The suspension has been modified.
• Tire chains are installed.
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Road Departure Mitigation System
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to th e headlights being improperly adjusted.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e .g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• When the driver operates the brake pedal and steering wheel.
• There is residue on the windshie ld from the windshield wipers.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorre ct sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load in the trunk or rear seats.
• Tire chains are installed.
• The suspension has been modified.
■Examples of limitations on detectio n due to the condition of oncoming
vehicles
• The oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead of you is sideways.
• The oncoming vehicle jumps out in front of you.
• When the oncoming vehicle blends in with the background, preventing the
system from recognizing it.
• The headlights of an oncoming vehicle are lit on one side or not lit on either side
in a dark place.
• The distance between your vehicle and the oncoming vehicle is too short.
• Part of the oncoming vehicle is not vi sible due to the vehicle ahead of you.
• There are multiple oncoming lanes or turning lanes.
• The vehicle in the adjacent lane is parked or moving at an extremely slow speed.
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Traffic Sign Recognition System
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Driving
The Traffic Sign Recognition system may incorrectly recognize, be slow to identify,
or fail to recognize the traffi c sign in the following cases.
■Environmental conditions
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving at night, in dark areas such as long tunnels.
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as the entrance or exit of a tunnel
or the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Water is sprayed by or snow blown from a vehicle ahead.
■Roadway conditions
• Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.
■Vehicle conditions
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to th e headlights being improperly adjusted.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• There is residue on the windshie ld from the windshield wipers.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorre ct sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load in the trunk or rear seats.
• The suspension has been modified.
• Tire chains are installed.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e .g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
■Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations1Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations
When the Traffic Sign Recognition system
malfunctions, appears on the gauge. If this
message does not disappear, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 472
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 473
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 479
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak.. 480Emergency Engine Start ................... 481
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 482
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 483
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 485
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 486 Indicator Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears ......................................... 488
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 488
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 489
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 490
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 491 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On......................... 492
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 493
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 494
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 499
Emergency Towing ........................... 501
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 502If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........ 503
Refueling ........................................... 505
* Not available on all models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk.
3. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench, and jack
handle bar out of the tool case.
4. Unscrew the wing bolt and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
5. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
Tool Case
Spare Tire
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
476
Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.
•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jacking Points
Jacking Point
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
478
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely store the jack, wheel nut wrench,
and jack handle bar back in the tool case.
5. Store the case in the trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. Afte r driving for a few miles (kilometers), Tire
pressure monitor system problem. Ch eck tire pressure. See your dealer. will
appear on the driver information interface and the indicator will start blinking for a
short time and then stay on; however, this is normal and is no cause for concern.
Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.
2TPMS Calibration P. 318
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Center Cap
Spacer Cone
Wing Bolt
For
compact
spare tireFor
full-size
tire
■TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire*
* Not available on all models
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