HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2005 Owner's Manual (in English)

To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod f rom the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.All models except the DX have
lighted vanity mirrors.
The lights come on when you pull up
the cover.
Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor, Vanit y Mirror
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The ceiling lights have a three or
two-position switch; ON (f or three-
position), Door Activated, and OFF.
In the Door Activated (center or left)
position, the lights come on when
you:
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.Open any door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter. The f ront ceiling light also contains
two spotlights. Push the spotlight
lenses to turn them on and off.
The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the Select/Reset
knob on the instrument panel. Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
the light on and of f .
The courtesy lights in the f ront
doors and around the ignition switch
come on when you open any door.
Af ter you close the door, the ignition
switch light stays on f or several
seconds.On EX and EX-V6
On LX models
Ceiling L ight
Individual Interior L ights
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DOOR ACTIVATEDON
OFF DOOR ACTIVATED
COURTESY LIGHT

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Interior Convenience Items
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REAR DOOR POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERCENTER POCKET/
COIN POCKET/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
FRONT DOOR POCKET/
BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDERSGLOVE BOX
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET : For some types

Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you close the doors.
Useonlyresealablecontainersinthe
door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When more than one
socket is being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories
should be 120 watts or less
(10 amps).To open the console compartment,
pull up on the right lever and lif t the
armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.
You can put small items in the tray
located in the console compartment
lid. To use the tray, pull up on the
lef t lever and lif t up the armrest.
On models except DX, the tray in the
console compartment has a coin
holder.
Beverage Holders
A ccessory Power Sockets
Console Compartment
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
RIGHT LEVER
LEFT LEVER

Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.On all models except DX
Sunglasses Holder
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
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GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Honda.
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 106
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Dual Temperature Control . 115
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Climate Control Sensors . 117
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Playing the Radio .118
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To Play the Radio .120
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To Select a Station . 120
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Adjusting the Sound . 123
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Radio Frequencies . 124
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Radio Reception .124
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Playing a CD .126
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Playing a CD, CD Changer . 128
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To Play a CD .128
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To Stop Playing a CD . 131
Removing CDs from the .................................
Changer .131
Operating the Optional CD .................................
Changer .132
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CD Player Error Messages . 133
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CD Changer Error Messages . 134
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Protecting your CDs .135
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General Inf ormation . 135
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Protecting CDs .135
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Playing a Tape .136
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To Play a Tape .138
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To Stop Playing a Tape . 138
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Tape Search Functions . 139 .....
Caring the Tape and Player . 140
Playing the XM Satellite ......................................
Radio .141
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Satellite Digital Radio . 141
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To Play XM Satellite Radio . 142
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To Select a Channel . 142
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Satellite Radio Signals . 144
Receiving Satellite Radio ....................................
Service .145
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Steering Wheel Controls . 147
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Radio Thef t Protection . 148
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Setting the Clock .149
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Security System .150
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Cruise Control .151
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .154
On all models except 4-cylinder DX and
LX models
Features
Features
105
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
106
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
(DRIVER’S SIDE)
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
(PASSENGER’S SIDE)
MODE
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR
CONDITIONING
BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
OFF BUTTONDUAL BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON
FAN SPEED
INDICATOR
AIR
CONDITIONING
BUTTON MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROST BUTTON
FAN CONTROL DIAL
All models except EX-L and EX-V6
EX-L and EX-V6 Models without Navigation System
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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AUTO BUTTONMODE ICONS A/C BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING ICONS
FAN CONTROL ICONS
DUAL BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL
BUTTONS (PASSENGER’S SIDE)
RECIRCULATION BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
BUTTONS (DRIVER’S SIDE)
OFF BUTTON
EX-L and EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

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For EX-L and EX-V6 with navigation
system, see page f or Automatic
Climate Control and Manual
Operations inf ormation. On EX-L and EX-V6 models with the
navigation system, you can manually
select the f an speed by pressing the
A/C button next to the display and
then, pressing the f an control icons.
On all models except EX-L and
EX-V6, turn this dial to increase or
decrease the f an speed airf low. Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.For vehicles with the navigation
system, press the DUAL button. The
indicator will come on. The driver
and passenger can each select the
temperature control buttons ( or
) to the desired setting.
The driver and passenger can select
independent temperature settings by
selecting the DUAL button.
For vehicles without navigation
system, push the DUAL button.
When the indicator in the button is
lit, turn the dials to adjust the
temperature.
Air conditioning is optional f or U.S.
DX model. Your Honda dealer can
install a Honda air conditioning
system that is designed to f it in your
vehicle.
On EX-L and EX-V6 models without
the navigation system, you can
manually select the f an speed by
pressing the f an control buttons. The
f an speed is represented by vertical
bars in the display.
When the indicator in the DUAL
button is off, both sides adjust to the
same temperature.
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On all models except EX-L and EX-V6
with Navigation System
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
Heating and Cooling
What Each Control Does T emperature Control
Fan Control
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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On all models except EX-L and
EX-V6, this button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
On vehicles without the navigation
system, press the A/C button to turn
on the A/C. You will see A/C ON or
A/C OFF in the display.When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control buttons below
the outside temperature.
On vehicles with the navigation
system, press the A/C button to view
the display. Touching ‘‘ON’’ or
‘‘OFF’’ in the display turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display. This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).73
EX-L and EX-V6Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button Recirculation Button
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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