interior lights HONDA ACCORD 2013 9.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 120 Security System P. 124 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 127
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 131 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 156 Heating and Cooling
* P. 166
Audio Error Messages P. 289General Information on the Audio System P. 295
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 289, 376 Compass
* P. 414
When Driving P. 427 Braking P. 473 Parking Your Vehicle P. 477
Accessories and Modifications P. 483Maintenance Under the Hood P. 497 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 513
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 525 Battery P. 534 Remote Transmitter Care P. 535
Cleaning P. 538Engine Does Not Start P. 551 Jump Starting P. 554 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 557
Fuses P. 564 Emergency Towing P. 567Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 575 Reporting Safety Defects P. 576
Authorized Manuals P. 581 Customer Service Information P. 582
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 105
Features
P. 173
Driving
P. 417
Maintenance
P. 485
Handling the Unexpected
P. 543
Information
P. 569
Index
P. 586

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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
*
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Driving
Position
Setup Memory Position Link
Changes the driver's seat position to a stored
setting. On
*1/
Off
Keyless
Access
Setup
Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.
Driver Door Only
*1/All Doors
Keyless Access Light
Flash
Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.
On
*1/Off
Keyless Access Beep
Sets the beeper sound or not when you grab either
front door handle.
On
*1/Off
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60sec
/30sec
*1/15sec
Headlight Auto Off
Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver's door.
60sec
/30sec /15sec
*1/0sec
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High /Mid
*1/Low/ Min

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 106
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 108Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*....................................110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 116
Childproof Door Locks . .................... 118
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 119
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 120
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 124
Security System Alarm ...................... 124Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 127
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*.. 130
Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelIgnition Switch
*............................... 131
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*........... 132
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 135
Turn Signals ..................................... 136
Light Switches.................................. 136
Fog Lights
*...................................... 138
Daytime Running Lights ................... 139
Wipers and Washers ........................ 140
Brightness Control ........................... 141
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 142 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 143
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 145
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 146
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 147
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 148
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items ................................................ 156
Heating and Cooling
*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 166
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 169
Synchronized Mode ......................... 171
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 172
* Not available on all models

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Continued
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push): uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■Using the Remote Transmitter
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 299
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 156
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system only when the
power mode in VEHICLE OFF.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry systemAll models
LED
Unlock Button
Lock Button

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Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the auto
button to turn this function on and off. When
activated, the auto indicator comes on.■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 148
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
Sensor
Auto Button
Indicator
* Not available on all models

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches
1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out
and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open it.•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 97, 299
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver's door.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.•When you close the driver's door in ACCESSORY
mode.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch
*1, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE
START/STOP
button instead of an ignition switch.
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry systemModels without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
Door Activated Position
Off
Door Activated
Position
On
Off
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
You can lock the glove box with the built-in
key.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
■Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
Handle
To Lock
Models with smart entry system
■Console Compartment

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Continued
Controls
Pull the handle to open the pocket.
■Center Pocket
*
Handle* Not available on all models

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
160Controls
■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.■Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
■Beverage Holders
1 Beverage HoldersNOTICESpilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.