instrument panel HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2007 CL7 / 7.G Owner's Guide

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ). Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
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Preparing to Drive
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The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes while driving (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.To shif t f rom any position to Park,
pressfirmlyonthebrakepedal,and
pressthereleasebuttononthefront
of the shif t lever. You cannot shif t
out of Park when the ignition switch
is in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.
CONT INUED
Shif ting
Shif t L ever Position Indicators
Automatic Transmission
Driving
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SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Parking T ips
Parking
Driving
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If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. Seeon page .
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ). 59
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If theEngineWon’tStart
Emergency
Towing
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Keys . 74
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Heater, Seat . 90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 199
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 178
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 186
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Horn . 67
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Hydraulic Clutch . 244
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 267
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Jack, Tire . 266
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Jump Starting . 272
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 288
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If the Engine Overheats . 274
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 270
Ignition
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Keys . 74
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Switch . 76
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Timing Control System . 298
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Immobilizer System . 75
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators . 55, 56
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 59, 209
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 58, 278
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Charging System . 57, 276
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Check Fuel Cap . 65
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Cruise Control . 62 ................
Door and Trunk Open . 61
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 60
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High Beam . 60
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 59
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Lights On . 60
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Low Fuel . 60
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Low Oil Pressure . 57, 276
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Maintenance Minder . 61
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Malf unction Lamp . 57, 277
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 29
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Seat Belt Reminder . 17, 57
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Security System . 61
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Side Airbag Of f . 58
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SRS . 58
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 59
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 62, 211
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Washer Level . 60
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 37
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Inf ant Seats . 37
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 255
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Recommended Pressures . 256 ........................
Inf ormation Display . 63
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Check Fuel Cap . 65
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Engine Oil Lif e . 221
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Maintenance Items . 224
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Odometer . 63
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Outside Temperature . 65
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Tripmeter . 64
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Inside Mirror . 95
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Inspection, Tire . 256
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Installing a Child Seat . 40
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Instrument Panel . 55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Instruments and Controls . 53
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Interior Lights . 102
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Introduction . i
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