towing HONDA ACCORD 2022 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.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or honda.ca (Canada). If you are the first registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase.
To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com. In Canada, please
request a copy from your Honda dealer.
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 ma nual (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. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 81
Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Displays P. 139
2Controls P. 165
Clock P. 166 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 167
Moonroof* P. 190
Seats P. 212
2 Features P. 245
Audio System P. 246 Audio System Basic Operation P. 253
Customized Features P. 351 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 371
2 Driving P. 401
Before Driving P. 402 Towing a Trailer P. 407
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 529 Refueling P. 531
2Maintenance P. 537
Before Performing Maintenance P. 538 Maintenance MinderTM P. 541
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 572
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 587
2Handling the Unexpected P. 595
Tools P. 596 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 597
Overheating P. 611 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 613
If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 628
2Information P. 631
Specifications P. 632 Identification Numbers P. 636
Emissions Testing P. 639 Warranty Coverages P. 641

Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 78Safety Labels P. 79
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 181 Security System P. 184 Windows P. 187
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 191 Mirrors P. 210
Interior Convenience Items P. 223 Climate Control System P. 240
Audio Error Messages P. 327General Information on the Audio System P. 329
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 374 Refuel Recommend P. 400
When Driving P. 412 Honda Sensing ® P. 453 Braking P. 508 Parki ng Your Vehicle P. 518
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 534 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 535
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 548 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 564
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 575 Battery P. 584 Remote Transmitter Care P. 586
Cleaning P. 588 Accessories and Modifications P. 593
Engine Does Not Start P. 603 If the Battery Is Dead P. 606 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 609
Fuses P. 620 Emergency Towing P. 626 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 627
Refueling P. 630
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 637 Reporting Safety Defects P. 638
Authorized Manuals P. 644 Customer Service Information P. 645
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 165
FeaturesP. 245
DrivingP. 401
MaintenanceP. 537
Handling the UnexpectedP. 595
InformationP. 631
IndexP. 646

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 595)
Flat Tire (P 597)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 613)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 603)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 620)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 611)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 626)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System
Indicator
•The current shift position or all the
shift positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
the vehicle is no longer able to run.•Immediately park your car in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 626
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current shift position or all the
shift positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
it is not possible to select
(P.
•Depending on the circumstances, you can
set the power mode to ON as an emergency
measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 619
•While the vehicle is stopped, apply the
parking brake.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Automatic transmission models

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 402
Towing a Trailer ................................ 407
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 412
Precautions While Driving................. 418
Transmission .................................... 419
Shifting ............................ 420, 427, 429
SPORT Mode
*.................................. 433
ECON Mode .................................... 434
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 435
Adaptive Damper System*............... 440Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ..............441
Agile Handling Assist ..............................443
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 444Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 448
Blind spot information System
*........... 450
Honda Sensing ®................................ 453
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 456
Low Speed Braking Control*............ 465
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ................................. 470
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).... 486
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ....................................... 494
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 498 Front Sensor Camera ....................... 504
Radar Sensor ................................... 506
Sonar Sensors
*................................ 507
Braking
Brake System ................................... 508
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 516
Brake Assist System ......................... 517
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 518
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 529
Refueling ........................................... 531
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 534
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 535
* Not available on all models

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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicl e is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information la bel attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer
*.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load
*.
2 Specifications P. 632, 634
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 632, 634
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
* Not available on all models

uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
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Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 407
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)

407Continued
Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Preparation
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelin es. Check the load limits before driving.
■Total trailer weight
Maximum allowable weight of the trailer,
cargo, and everything in or on it must not
exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg). Towing loads in
excess of this can seriously affect vehicle
handling and performance and can damage
the engine and drivetrain.
■Towing Load Limits
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
1 Towing Load Limits
Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not av ailable, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by th e manufacturer), and the
tongue load.
Break-in Period.
Avoid towing a trailer dur ing your vehicle’s first
600 miles (1,000 km).
Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information 2 Vehicle Specifications P. 634
3WARNING
Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.
Total Load

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
Driving
■Tongue load
The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded
trailer on the hitch should be approximately
10% of the total trailer weight.
• Excessive tongue load reduces front tire
traction and steering control. Too little
tongue load can make the trailer unstable
and cause it to sway.
• To achieve a proper tongue load, start by
loading 60% of the load toward the front
of the trailer and 40% toward the rear.
Readjust the load as needed.
Tongue LoadTongue Load

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
Driving
Towing equipment varies by th e size of your trailer, how much load you are towing,
and where you are towing.
■Hitches
The hitch must be of an approved type and properly bolted to the underbody.
■Safety chains
Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do not allow the chains to drag on the ground.
■Trailer brakes
There are two common types of trailer bra kes: surge and electric. Surge brakes are
common for boat trailers, since the brakes will get wet. If you choose electric brakes,
be sure they are electronically actuated. Do not attempt to attach trailer brakes to
your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as it wi ll lower braking effectiveness and create a
potential hazard.
■Additional towing equipment
Many states and provinces/territories requ ire special outside mirrors when towing a
trailer. Even if mirrors are not required in your locale, you should install special
mirrors if visibility is restricted in any way.
■Trailer light
Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, province/territory, and
local regulations. Check with your local trailer sales or rental agency for the
requirements in the area where you plan to tow.
■Towing Equipment and Accessories1Towing Equipment and Accessories
Make sure that all equipmen t is properly installed and
maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/
territory, and lo cal regulations.
Consult your trai ler maker for prope r installation and
setup of the equipment.
Improper installation and setup can affect the
handling, stability, and br aking performance of your
vehicle.
Consult your traile r sales or rental agency if any other
items are recommended or required for your towing
situation.
The lighting and wiring of tra ilers can vary by type
and brand. If a connector is required, it should only
be installed by a qua lified technician.