brake light HONDA ACCORD 2013 9.G Owners Manual

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 497)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 140, 523)
❙Tires
(P 525, 545)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 111)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 147)
❙Headlights
(P 136, 513)
❙How to Refuel
(P 481)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 522)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 123)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 120)
❙Parking Lights
(P 136, 519)
❙Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
(P 136, 518)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 138, 515)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
(P 478)
❙Trunk Release Button
* (P 121)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 521)
❙Taillights
(P 521)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 520)
❙Rear Turn Signal/Sid e Marker Lights
(P 520)
❙Rear Camera
(P 479)

7Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
(P 446)
Ambient Meter●Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button
(P 446)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator
(P 80)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
Models with multi-information displayThis message is displayed for a few seconds
when the ECON button is pressed.
Ambient Meter
*
Not available on all models

9Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 67)
CanadaU.S.
Low Fuel IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (
ABS)
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Canada U.S.
Washer Level
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC)
Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
Gauges
(P 89)
/Information Display
* (P 90)
/
Multi-Information Display
* (P 93)
/System Indicators
(P 68) Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
System Indicators
Temperature Gauge
M (7-speed manual
shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
*
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
*
Smart Entry System
Indicator
*
Starter System
Indicator
*
System Message
Indicator
*
ECON mode
IndicatorForward Collision
Warning (
FCW
) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW
) Indicator
*
Light Control
Indicator
*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Canada U.S.
Models with
information
display
Models with
information
display
*
Not available on all models

20Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 485)
Under the Hood
(P 497)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch* fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 513)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 523)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 525)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

22Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0 to
(q*1.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key
*.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button
* at
the same time.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q to
(0*1
and I cannot remove the
key. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
(P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the unlock position.

23Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?
The beeper sounds when:●The key is left in the ignition switch
*.
●The power mode
* is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when:●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Smart Entry
System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON.●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the smart entry system
or push button starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Starter System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on if the starting system has
a problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold
the ENGINE START/STOP button for 15
seconds while pressing the brake pedal and
manually start the engine. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
—
Light Control
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON ( w*1, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the automatic lighting control
system or low beam headlights
*.
●Comes on while driving - Turn the lights
on manually and have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
—
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running LightsThe high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is ON.
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch
or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.Models with bulb type parking lightsModels with LED type parking/daytime running lightsModels with LED low beam headlightsModels with halogen low beam headlightsModels with bulb type parking lights

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
*
144Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat to the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear a beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1 or
(2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
1. Move the shift lever to
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button ((1 or
(2).
u You will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear a beep, and the
indicator light stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory
1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when: •You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.•You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
Memory
Button 1Memory
Button 2
SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position
1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if you: •Press the SET button, or a memory button (
(1 or
(2).
•Adjust the seat position.•Shift into any position except
(P.
•Release the parking brake.Automatic transmission/CVT modelsManual transmission models
Memory
Button 1Memory
Button 2
Automatic transmission/CVT modelsAll models

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improp erly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 421
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 116
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 148
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 151
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 145
■Interior Checks
1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer, have the
aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.