instrument panel HONDA ACCORD 2016 9.G Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 95
2Controls P. 113
Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 116
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 138
Adjusting the Seats P. 160
2 Features P. 185
Audio System P. 186 Audio System Basic Operation P. 192, 215
Customized Features P. 298, 316 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 340
2 Driving P. 411
Before Driving P. 412 Towing a Trailer P. 417
Refueling P. 497 Fuel Economy P. 499
2Maintenance P. 501
Before Performing Maintenance P. 502 Maintenance MinderTM P. 505
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 537
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 551
2Handling the Unexpected P. 557
Tools P. 558 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 559
Overheating P. 572 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 574
2Information P. 583
Specifications P. 584 Identification Numbers P. 588
Emissions Testing P. 591 Warranty Coverages P. 593
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Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 128 Security System P. 132 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 135
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 139 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 158
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 168 Climate Control System P. 180
Audio Error Messages P. 286General Information on the Audio System P. 291
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 343, 374 Compass* P. 409
When Driving P. 421 Braking P. 479Parking Your Vehicle P. 491
Accessories and Modifications P. 500
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 513 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 529
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 539 Battery P. 548 Remote Transmitter Care P. 549
Cleaning P. 552
Engine Does Not Start P. 565 Jump Starting P. 568 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 571
Fuses P. 578 Emergency Towing P. 582
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 589 Reporting Safety Defects P. 590
Authorized Manuals P. 595 Customer Service Information P. 596
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 185
DrivingP. 411
MaintenanceP. 501
Handling the UnexpectedP. 557
InformationP. 583
IndexP. 600
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
CanadaU.S.
Low Fuel Indicator
Anti-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 Indicators
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 (Amber)*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
Gauges (P 95)/Information Display* (P 96)/
Multi-Information Display
* (P 99)/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 Indicator
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator*
Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*Light Control Indicator*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Canada
U.S.
Models with
information
displayModels with
information
display
Auto High-Beam
Indicator (Green)*/
Auto High-Beam
Indicator (Amber)
*
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)*
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (White)*
Parking Sensor
System Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Indicator (White)*
* Not available on all models
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
The airbag system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .
cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually
monitors and can record information
about the sensors, the airbag activators,
the seat belt tensioners, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.
fA driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.
gWeight sensors in the front passenger’s
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off.
jAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possibl e problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
kSafing Sensor
lA rollover sensor that can detect if your
vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain
airbag.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 68
Information Display Warning and Information Messages
*.................... 85
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
*.................... 87
Gauges and Displays Gauges .............................................. 95
Information Display
*.......................... 96
Multi-Information Display*................. 99
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off if the parking
brake has been released.
●Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.
●Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 576
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 576
Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem
with a system related to braking
other than the conventional brake
system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 574
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds if the
engine did not start. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it blinks
five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 591●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 575
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 574
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
●Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2Shifting P. 430, 432, 436—
M (7-speed
manual shift
mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
*
●Comes on when 7-speed manual
shift mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 434—
Models with
information
display
Models with
multi-
information
display
Models with
information
display
Models with
multi-
information
display
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Transmission
Indicator*
●Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.●If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on a
few seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
Models with
information
display
Models with
multi-
information
display
* 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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.6 U.S.
gal./9.7 Liter left).
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. With this
indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock
function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
P. 481
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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