heating HONDA ACCORD 2011 8.G Owners Manual

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .53
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Features .121
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Bef ore Driving .295
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Driving .315
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Maintenance .341
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .391
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T echnical Inf ormation .417
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 435
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .439INDEX
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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(P.9, 23)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown. DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.105)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.79) (P.110)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P.104) CLOCK
COMPASS
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.9, 23)
(P.101)
(P.90) (P.254)
(P.259)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
(P.55)
(P.63)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.106)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.300)
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER (P.297) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P.114) (P.176, 185, 226, 235) (P.252)(P.122)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P.128)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
(P.115)
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P.318)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.320)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.136)
(P.266)
MOONROOF SWITCH
USB ADAPTER CABLE
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a collision that
may have damaged the underside. With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as shown
below.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows: 1. 2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control L ocat ions
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MIRROR CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONMANUAL
TRANSMISSION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.55)
(P.63)
(P.79)
(P.90)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE LEVER
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown. MOONROOF SWITCH
CLOCK
COMPASS
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P.105) (P.106)
(P.300)
(P.297) (P.320)
(P.318) (P.136)
(P.128)
(P.122) (P.259)
(P.254)
(P.104)
(P.110)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.114) (P.266)
(P.176, 185, 226, 235) (P.252)
USB ADAPTER CABLE AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
(P.115)
(P.101)
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 122
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Climate Control System . 128
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Audio System . 136
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 137
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Playing a Disc . 144
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Disc Player Error Messages . 150
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Audio System . 151
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 152
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Playing the XM
Radio . 159
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Playing Discs . 165
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 175
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PlayinganiPod
. 176
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iPod
Error Messages . 184
Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device . 185
USB Flash Memory Device
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Error Messages . 193
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Audio System . 194
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 195
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Playing the XM
Radio . 207
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Playing Discs . 214
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 225 ............................
PlayinganiPod
. 226
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iPod
Error Messages . 234
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 235
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages . 244
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Protecting Your Discs . 245
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 248
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Remote Audio Controls . 250
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 252
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Radio Thef t Protection . 253
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Setting the Clock . 254
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Security System . 257
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Compass . 259
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Cruise Control . 263
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 266
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HandsFreeLink
. 270
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 294
LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models
EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system
Models with navigation system Bluetooth
Except LX
Except LX, LX-P, and SE
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
LX,LX-P,SE,U.S.EX,andU.S.EXV6
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MODE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on. 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.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
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Except U.S. LX, LX-P and SE
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
MAX A/C Button Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Features
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the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C.
You cannot turn the A/C of f in this
mode.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode f rom
or to , the system
keeps the A/C on. The A/C
indicator will not come on if it was
off to start with.
To turn of f the A/C, press the A/C
button to illuminate the indicator,
then press it again to turn off the
A/C.
When you switch to or mode f rom , the A/C
turnsoff.Butifitwasontostart
with, the A/C stays on.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard,
and the vents on the back of the
center console .
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
back of the center console , and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. If equipped
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Mode Control
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CONT INUED
The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then releases it through
vents near the rear window.
The direction of airf low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard, and on the back of
the center console is adjustable.The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode
f rom or , the system
also automatically turns on the
A/C. This helps prevent the
windows f rom f ogging up
unintendedly. The A/C indicator
willnotcomeonifitwasoffto
start with (see the f irst column on
this page).
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
1. 2. 3.4.
1. 2. 3.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.66
If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Ventilation Using the Heater Using the A /C
Features
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To cool the interior with MAX A/C:Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects , and
switches to recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up. Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow f eels warm.
Select / to help
clear the rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents. When you switch to , f rom
or , the A/C stays on.
This helps prevent the windows f rom
rapidly f ogging up when the air is
suddenly routed away f rom the
windshield. If you want to turn the
A/C off, press and release the A/C
button twice. The indicator in the
buttoncomesonandthengoesoff.
1.2.3.4.
1.2. 3.
1. 2. 3. 4.5.
Dehumidif y the Interior T o Def og and Def rost
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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