cruise control HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2003 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

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Only on cars equipped with Navigation System. Ref er to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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Your Car at a Glance
3
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.74/
77) (P.76)
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
(P.80)EX-V6 model without Navigation System is shown. CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.79)
MOONROOF SWITCH REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.211)
(P.107)
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.77,
79)
(P.214 )
(P. 79)
(P.73)
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH (P.259)

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols61
LOW FUEL INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHTMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62,
379)
(P.62, 380)
(P.381) (P.63)(P.66)
(P.62)
(P.
66)
(P.66,
213) (P.
63)
(P.
63)(P.
65)
(P.
71)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65)
(P.64) (P.
67)
(P.
64)
(P.64)
(P.67)
(P.67)

This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).This indicator comes on when you
turn on the Cruise Control System
by pressing the Master Button. (see
page .)
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
76 214
214 306
74
Canadian models only
Canadian models only
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols67

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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof and the
Traction Control System.
The steering wheel adjustment lever
on the underside of the steering
column allows you to tilt and
telescope the steering wheel.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
73
CRUISE
CONTROLS
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HORN
MOONROOF
SWITCH
EX-V6 model without navigation system is shown.
(P.108) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.76)
(P.77,79)
(P.79)
(P. 79)
(P.214)
(P.80)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.74/
77)
(P.211)
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH
(P.259)

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Heating and Cooling .122
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What Each Control Does . 122
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How to Use the System . 125
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To Turn Everything Of f . 128
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Climate Control System . 129
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Fully-automatic Operation . 131
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Semi-automatic Operation . 132
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Dual Temperature Control . 137
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Fully-automatic Operation . 138
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Semi-automatic Operation . 139
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Dual Temperature Control . 145
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 147
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Audio System (LX) .148
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 148
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Operating the Radio . 148
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Adjusting the Sound . 152
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Digital Clock .153
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Operating the CD Player . 154
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Operating the CD Changer . 156
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CD Player Error Indications . 158
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .159 Operating the Cassette
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Player .160
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Tape Search Functions . 161
Audio System ..............
(EX, EX-V6, LX-V6) . 163
AM/FM/CD Changer Audio ....................................
System .163
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Operating the Radio . 164
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Adjusting the Sound . 169
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Digital Clock .171
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Operating the CD Changer . 173
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .182
Operating the Cassette ....................................
Player .183
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Tape Search Functions . 185
Audio System (U.S. 4-cylinder EX withleather interior, U.S. ............................
EX-V6) .187
AM/FM/CD Changer Audio ....................................
System .187
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Operating the Radio . 188
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Adjusting the Sound . 191.............................
Digital Clock .193
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Radio Frequencies . 194
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Radio Reception .194
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Operating the CD Changer . 196
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .204
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Protecting Compact Discs . 205
Operating the Cassette ....................................
Player .206
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Tape Search Functions . 208
Caring f or the Cassette ....................................
Player .210
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Remote Audio Controls . 211
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Thef t Protection .212
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Security System .213
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Cruise Control .214
Homelink Wireless Control ........................................
System .218
Without Navigation System
With Navigation System Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures121

Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h). Push in the Cruise Control Master
Buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE MAIN light on the
instrument panel comes on.Press and release the DECEL/
SET button on the steering wheel.
The CRUISE CONTROL light on
the instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
conditions such as city driving,
winding roads, slippery roads, heavy
rain, or bad weather. You should
have f ull control of the car under
those conditions. The cruise control may not hold the
set speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down to the desired speed. This
will cancel the cruise control. To
resume the set speed, press the
RESUME/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshifttoholdthesetspeed.
1.
2. 3.
Using the Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures214
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
DECEL/SET
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.

You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. The car will accelerate.
When you reach the desired
cruising speed, release the button.
Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac-
celerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the DECEL/SET
button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button repeatedly. Each
time you do this, your car will
speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the DECEL/SET
button. The car will decelerate.
Release the button when you
reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the DECEL/SET
button repeatedly. Each time you
do this, your car will slow down
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the car slows to the desired
speed, press the DECEL/SET
button. The car will then maintain
the desired speed. Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The car
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures215

Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel. Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways: When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out and the
car will begin to slow down. You can
use the accelerator pedal in the
normal way.
The system remembers the
previously-set cruising speed. To
return to that speed, accelerate to
above25mph(40km/h),thenpress
and release the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL light comes
on, and the car will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as bef ore.
Press the Cruise Control Master
button on the steering wheel. Pressing the Cruise Control Master
button turns the system completely
of f and erases the previous cruising
speed f rom memory. To use the
system again, ref er to
.
Cancelling the Cruise Control
Using t he
Cruise Cont rol
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures216
CANCEL BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON

A cold engine uses more f uel than a
warm engine. It is not necessary to
‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it
idle f or a long time. You can drive
away in about a minute, no matter
how cold it is outside. The engine
will warm up f aster, and you get
better f uel economy. To cut down on
the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to
combine several short trips into one.
You can improve f uel economy by
driving moderately. Rapid acceler-
ation, abrupt cornering, and hard
braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear that
allows the engine to run and acceler-
ate smoothly.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Turnoff theA/Cto
cut down on air conditioning use.
Use the f low-through ventilation
when the outside air temperature is
moderate.
The condition of your car and your
driving habits are the two most
important things that affect the fuel
mileage you get.
Always maintain your car according
to the maintenance schedule. This
will keep it in top operating condition.
Depending on traf f ic conditions, try
to maintain a constant speed. Every
time you slow down and speed up,
your car uses extra f uel. Use the
cruise control, when appropriate, to
increase f uel economy.
An important part of that mainte-
nance is the
(see page ). For
example, an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel. It also wears out
f aster, so check the tire pressure at
least monthly.
In winter, the build-up of snow on
your car’s underside adds weight and
rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning
helps your f uel mileage and reduces
thechanceof corrosion. 291 Driving Habits
Owner Maintenance
Checks Car Condition
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving231

Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you the best
f uel economy and ef f ective emis-
sions control. The f ollowing shif t
points are recommended:If you exceed the maximum speed
f or the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Bef ore downshif ting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone.
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th Normal acceleration
15 mph (25 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (65 km/h)
50 mph (80 km/h)
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th Cruise acceleration
7mph(11km/h)
22 mph (35 km/h)
33 mph (53 km/h)
48 mph (77 km/h)
Driving
Recommended Shif t Points Engine Speed L imiter
5-speed Manual T ransmission
244