lock HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2001 CF / 6.G Service Manual

Digital Clock

The digital clock displays the time with the ignition switch in any

position.

To set the clock:
1. Press and hold the H button until the hour advances to the desired

time.

2. Press and hold the M button until the numbers advance to the
desired time. You can use R to quickly set the time
to the nearest hour. If the displayed
time is before the half hour, pressingR sets the clock back to the previous
hour. If the displayed time is after
the half hour, pressing R sets the clock forward to the beginning of the
next hour. For example: 1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
Instruments and Controls
H M R

Interior Lights
Ceiling Light
The ceiling light has a three-position switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door.

DX, LX, LX-V6

The light goes out when all doors are
closed.
EX, EX-V6

After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out inabout 10 seconds. In the ON position,
the ceiling light stays on
continuously.
The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also conies on
when you unlock the door with theremote transmitter (see page 74).
The light fades out after both doors are closed.
Spotlights

On all models except DX

Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push thebutton again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.

Instruments and Controls

DOOR ACTIVATED

Heating and Cooling

Except EX-V6 model

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the

interior dry and comfortable, and

keep the windows clear for best

visibility.

If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at

any time. Your dealer can install a

Genuine Honda air conditioning

system that meets Honda's high

quality standards and is designed to
exactly fit your car. Please contact

your dealer for more information.

What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases
the fan's speed, which increases air

flow.

Temperature Control Dial
Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Air Conditioning is optional on the U.S. DX model.
This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicatorabove the button lights when the
A/C is on.
Rear Window Defogger Button
This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 66). Recirculation Button
This button controls the source of the air going into the system. Whenthe indicator above this button is lit,air from the car's interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode).
Comfort and Convenience Features
FAN CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION

BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

BUTTON

Climate Control System

Recirculation Button
This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When
the indicator above this button is lit, air from the car's interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
You can, for example, manually put the system in recirculation mode
when driving through an area of smoke or fumes.

Fan Control Dial

You can manually select the fan speed by turning the fan control dial.
When you turn the dial clockwise, the fan is taken out of automatic
mode and starts to run at its lowestspeed. Turning the dial fully
clockwise increases the fan's speed,
which increases air flow. MODE BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON

Mode Button

Use the MODE button to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will flow from the dashboard corner
vents in all modes. Each time you press the MODE button, the displayshows the mode selected. Press the
button four times to see all the

modes.
Some air will come out of the side
vents in all modes.

CONTINUED

Comfort and Convenience Features FAN CONTROL DIAL

Audio System

You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selected
band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTOSELECT, and the Preset buttons.
TUNE — Use the TUNE knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency.
Turn the knob clockwise to tune to a higher frequency, or
counterclockwise to tune to a lower
frequency.
To change the frequency rapidly, press and hold the top or bottom of
the SEEK bar. Release the bar when
the display reaches the desiredfrequency. Depending on which partof the bar you press, the systemscans upward or downward from the
current frequency. SEEK — The SEEK function
searches the band for a station with
a strong signal. To activate it, press and release the top or bottom of the
SEEK bar. Depending on which part of the bar you press, the system
scans upward or downward from the
current frequency. It stops when it
finds a station with a strong signal. SCAN — The SCAN function
samples all the stations with strong
signals on the selected band. To
activate it, press the SCAN button,
then release it. The system will scan up the band for a station with astrong signal. When it finds one, it
will stop and play that station for approximately five seconds. If you do
nothing, the system will then scan
for the next strong station and play
that for five seconds. When it plays a station that you want to continue
listening to, press the SCAN button
again.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Security System
On EX and EX-V6 models

The security system helps to protect your car and valuables from theft.
The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights flashes if
someone attempts to break into your
car or remove the radio. This alarm
continues for two minutes, then the system resets. To reset an alarming
system before the two minutes have
elapsed, unlock either front door
with the key or the remote transmitter.
The security system sets auto- matically fifteen seconds after you
lock the doors, hood, and trunk. For
the system to activate, you must lock
the doors from the outside with the
key, lock tab, door lock switch, or
remote transmitter. The security system light next to the driver's door
lock starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself. SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT
Once the security system is set, opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), or
the hood, will cause it to alarm. It also alarms if the radio is removed
from the dashboard or the wiring is cut. With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the master key
or the remote transmitter without
triggering the alarm. The alarm will sound if the trunk lock is forced, or
the trunk is opened with the trunk

release handle.

The security system will not set if the hood, trunk, or any door is not
fully closed. If the system will not set,check the Door and Brake Lamp
Monitor on the instrument panel (see page 56), to see if the doors
and trunk are fully closed. Since it is
not part of the monitor display,
manually check the hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
Comfort and Convenience Features

Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your car, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your car unsafe. Before you
make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the
following information.

Accessories
Your dealer has Genuine Honda accessories that allow you to
personalize your car. These
accessories have been designed andapproved for your car, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are usually designed for universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories may fit on your car, they may not
meet factory specifications, andcould adversely affect your car's
handling and stability. (See "Modifications" on the page 187 for
additional information.) When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems shouldnot interfere with your car's
computer-controlled systems, suchas the SRS and anti-lock brake

system.

However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car's electrical system capacity, they can interfere with the operation of your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
Before installing any accessory: Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interfere
with proper car operation or performance. Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits (see page 315). Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer for assistance before
installing any electronic accessory.
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the final installation.

Before Driving
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car's handling, stability and performance, and cause a

crash in which you can be hurt

or killed.

Follow all instructions in this

owner's manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

Accessories and Modifications

Modifications
Do not remove any original equipment or modify your car in any
way that would alter its design or operation. This could make your car
unsafe and illegal to drive.
For example, do not make any
modifications that would change the
ride height of your car, or install
wheels and tires with a different overall diameter.
Such modifications can adversely
affect handling, and interfere with
the operation of the car's anti-lock brakes and other systems. In addition, any modifications that
decrease ground clearance increase
the chance of undercarriage parts striking a curb, speed bump, or other
raised object, which could cause
your airbags to deploy.
Do not modify your steering wheelor any other part of your
Supplemental Restraint System. Modifications could make the
system ineffective.
Additional Safety Precaution
Do not attach or place objects on

the front airbag covers. Any object

attached to or placed on the covers
marked "SRS AIRBAG," in the
center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, could
interfere with the proper operation of the airbags. Or, if the airbags
inflate, the objects could be
propelled inside the car and hurt
someone.
On models equipped with side airbags
Do not attach hard objects on or

near a front door. If a side airbag
inflates, a cup holder or other hard
object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the
car and hurt someone.
Do not place any objects over the

outside edge of a front seat-back.

Covering the outside edge of a
front seat-back, with a non-Honda seat cover for example, could
prevent the airbag from inflating
properly.
Before Driving

Carrying Cargo

Load Limit
The maximum load for your car is 850
lbs
(395 kg).
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer.
To figure out how much cargo you can carry:
Add up the weight of all occupants.If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above.

Subtract the total from 850 Ibs (395 kg).
The final number is the total weight of cargo you can carry. Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurtsomeone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf. They can block your
view and be thrown around the car during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver's ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop.

Before Driving

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.

Driving

This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. It also includes important information on parking
your car, the braking system, and facts you need if you are planning to

tow a trailer.
Preparing to Drive......................... 192
Starting the Engine........................ 193
Starting in Cold Weatherat High Altitude ..................... 194
5-speed Manual Transmission..... 195 Recommended Shift Points...... 196
Engine Speed Limiter ............... 196
Automatic Transmission............... 196 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 197
Shift Lever Positions................. 197
Engine Speed Limiter............... 200
Shift Lock Release..................... 200
Parking............................................ 202
The Braking System...................... 203 Brake Wear Indicators.............. 203
Brake System Design................ 204
Anti-lock Brakes........................ 204
Important SafetyReminders.......................... 205
ABS Indicator......................... 205
Traction Control System............... 206 TCS ON/OFF Switch................ 207
TCS Indicator............................. 207
Driving in Bad Weather................ 209
Towing a Trailer............................ 211
Driving