HONDA ACCORD 2005 CL7 / 7.G Repair Manual

This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise into the
upper half of the gauge. If it reaches
the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the
side of the road. See page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system. Turn the engine of f and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
the cap, then retighten it at least 3
clicks. When you restart the engine,
the message appears again. To clear,
press and hold the Select/Reset
knob until the message is replaced
by the odometer/outside
temperature display.
If the system still detects a loose or
missing f uel f ill cap, the malf unction
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Turn the engine of f and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap at least 3
clicks. The MIL goes out af ter 3 days
of normal driving once the cap is
tightened or replaced. If it does not
go out, have your dealer inspect the
vehicle. For more inf ormation, see
page .
If your f uel f ill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
messageappearsastextinthe
odometer/outside temperature
display af ter you start the engine.
The message appears f rom CHECK
to FUEL, then to CAP repeatedly.
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Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
Check Fuel Cap Indicator
Gauges
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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EX-V6 model without navigation system is shown.CRUISE CONTROLS
TILT/TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
MOONROOF
SWITCH
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HORN INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.68) (P.70)
(P.67)
(P.28)
(P.70)
(P.116)
(P.71)
(P.152)
(P.72)
(P.188)
(P.92)
(P.148)
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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield Washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. The wipers are not activated.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring.
If youturnittotheshortestdelay,
the wipers will change to low
speed operation when the vehicle
speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
While the vehicle is stopped and in
gear, the wipers sweep the
windshield whenever you remove
your f oot f rom the brake pedal. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
1.2.3.4.5.6
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers OFF LO HIWindshield Washers
MIST INT
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µTurning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights, side-
marker lights, and rear license plate
lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. 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.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Push down on the
lef t 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.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or the ‘‘ ’’ 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.
Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click to turn
on the high beams. The blue high
beam indicator will come on (see
page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
1.2.3.4.5.6. 61
Turn Signal and Headlights
Headlights On
Turn Signal
High Beams
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This f eature turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, and license
plate lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’
or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove the key,
then open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
af ter 10 minutes.The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.Canadian models only
Headlights
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature Daytime Running Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The Select/Reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness.
The instrument panel will illuminate
with reduced brightness when you
unlock and open the driver’s door.
The brightness will increase slightly
when you insert the key in the
ignitionswitch,thengotonormalbrightness when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch af ter opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
of f in about 30 seconds af ter closing
that door.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to ON (II), the
illumination turns of f in about 10
seconds.
To reduce glare at night, the instru-
ment panel illumination dims when
you turn the light switch to or
. Turning the Select/Reset
knob f ully to the right until you hear
a click will cancel the reduced bright-ness. Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
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SELECT/RESET KNOBU.S. model is shown
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The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator
above/in the button comes on to
show the def ogger is on. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Auto A/C type shown Vehicles with navigation system
Manual A/C type shown
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Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Insert the key in the ignition
switch, and unlock the steering
column.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down. Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
towardyourface.Makesureyou
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
3. 4. 5.
2.
1.
Steering Wheel A djustment
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the trunk
release handle, rear seat trunk
access, and glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
VALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
KEY
NUMBERTAG
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, including
interf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f or
compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause
interf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact your
dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the immobilizer system
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
Immobilizer Syst em
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