brake HONDA ACCORD 2011 8.G Owners Manual

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
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 65 ...................................
Trip Meter . 65
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 66
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Maintenance Minder . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Fuel Gauge . 66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 67
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 68
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 69
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Fog Lights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Hazard Warning Button . 73
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 75
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Keys and Locks . 76
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Ignition Switch . 78
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Door Locks . 79
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Remote Transmitter . 86
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Trunk . 90
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 91
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Seats . 92
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Front Seat Power Adjustments . 92 FrontSeatManual
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Adjustments . 93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
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Adjustment . 94
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Head Restraints . 94
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Folding Rear Seat . 97
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Armrests . 98
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Seat Heaters . 100
Driving Position Memory
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System . 101
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Mirrors . 104
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Power Windows . 106
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Moonroof . 110
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Parking Brake . 112
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Interior Convenience Items . 113
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Beverage Holders . 114
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Accessory Power Sockets . 114
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Console Compartment . 115
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Glove Box . 116
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Sunglasses Holder . 116
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Sun Visors . 117
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Vanity Mirror . 118
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Coat Hook . 118
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Center Pockets . 118
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Interior Lights . 119
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the tex
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Instrument Panel
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(P.57)
(P.62)
: If equipped LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.57) (P.57)(P.58)
(P.62)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
(P.56)(P.60)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.59)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.58) (P.56, 405)
(P.59)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.56, 405)
(P.59) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.61)(P.61)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.58)
VSA OFF INDICATOR DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P.56, 406)
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This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page . This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your f ront
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
airbag system components. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator Side Airbag Of f Indicator
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U.S. Canada
Canada
U.S.
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
This indicator has two f unctions:
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.
See page f or more inf ormation
on the VSA system. 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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Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator VSA Of f Indicator
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
with the DRL. There may also be a
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
security system.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.8 U.S. gal (10.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
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If equipped
High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Security System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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This f eature turns of f the headlights,
all other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you remove the key
and close the driver’s door.
The automatic lighting of f f eature
activates if you leave the headlight
switch in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’
position or if the lights are turned on
by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position (if equipped), and you
remove the key, then open and close
the driver’s door.If you turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position with the
headlight switch on, but do not open
the door, the lights turn of f af ter 10
minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is
in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
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.
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Daytime Running Lights
Turn Signals and Headlights
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If you f orget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, lockout prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver’s
door. With any door open and the
key in the ignition switch, locking
with the master door lock switch is
disabled. If the driver’s door is
closed, the lock tab on the driver’s
door is not disabled. Pulling the
driver’s lock tab rearward will lock
all doors. If you try to lock an open
driver’s door by pulling the lock tab
rearward, the driver’s door lock tab
pops out and unlocks the driver’s
door.The auto door locking f eature has
three possible settings:
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
The doors lock when the vehicle
speedreaches10mph(15km/h).
Your vehicle has customizable
settings f or the doors to
automatically lock and unlock. There
are default settings for each of these
f eatures. You can turn of f or change
the settings for these features as
described on the f ollowing pages.
This is the def ault setting.
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
saf ely, the engine is of f , and the
parking brake is applied. Make all
settings bef ore you start driving.
U.S. EX-L V6
Canadian EX-L and EX-L V6 withnavigation system
L ockout Prevent ion
Door L ocks
A uto Door L ocking
A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking
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NOTE: When customizing a setting,
use the appropriate remote transmitter
(Driver 1 or Driver 2).
T o customize, remove the master key
with the remote transmitter, and press
the UNLOCK button once.
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Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5
seconds).Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5
seconds).
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door. push and hold the
brake pedal, and move the shift
lever out of the Park (P) position. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.
Release the switch, and within 20
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Release the switch, and within 20
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
move the shif t
lever to the Park (P) position.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. 4.
Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed
reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
On A/T vehicles, On A/T vehicles,
Door L ocks
T o program t he Drive L ock mode:
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The auto door unlocking is
deactivated all the time.
The auto door unlocking f eature
has f ive possible settings:
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and open the driver’s
door.
The driver’s door unlocks
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
This is the def ault setting on M/T
vehicles.
All doors unlock whenever you
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
the driver’s door
unlocks when you move the shif t
lever to the Park (P) position with
the brake pedal depressed.
This is the def ault setting.
All doors unlock when you move
the shif t lever to the Park (P)
position with the brake pedal
depressed (A/T vehicles). 1. 2.
On A/T vehicles,
Door L ocks
A uto Door UnlockingT o t urn of f t he A ut o Door Unlock
modes:
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Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold the switch:Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate
Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click,
and after about 5 seconds, you will
hear another click.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Release the switch, and within 20
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Release the switch, and within 20
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. 4.
driver’s door unlock
feature.
all doors unlock f eature.
Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors
when the shif t lever is moved into the Park (P) position with the brake pedal
depressed (A/T vehicles only).
Door L ocks
To program the Park Unlock mode:
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