transmission HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2015 9.G Owners Manual

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 126)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42)❙Parking Brake
(P 440)
❙Glove Box
(P 137)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 125)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 461)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 98)
❙Power Window Switches
(P 106)
❙Interior Fuse Box
(P 525)
❙Driver's Front Airbag
(P 42)
❙Trunk Main Switch
* (P 101)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P 448)
❙Trunk Release
(P 99)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
(P 409)
Automatic Transmission (P 413)Manual Transmission (P 417)❙USB Port
(P 151)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 152)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 140)

11Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 67)
CanadaU.S.
Low Fuel IndicatorAnti-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 CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
Gauges
(P 81)
/Information Display
(P 82)
/
System Indicators
(P 68)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsSystem Indicators
Temperature Gauge
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator
Maintenance Minder
IndicatorSmart Entry System
Indicator
*
Starter System
Indicator
*
ECON mode
IndicatorForward Collision
Warning (
FCW
) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW
) Indicator
*
Light Control
Indicator
*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Canada U.S.
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT) modelsM
(Sequential shift mode)
Indicator/Gear position
IndicatorAutomatic transmission models
* Not available on all models

18Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P 391)
M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Manual Transmission
* (P 417)
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
* (P 409)
● Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
ParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.NeutralTransmission is not locked.
Drive (S)●Better acceleration.
● Increased engine braking.
● Going up or down hills.
● 7-speed manual shift
mode can be used.
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release button
to move out of
(P.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.Drive● Normal driving.
● 7-speed mode can be used
temporarily. Shift Down
(
-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+
Paddle Shifter
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode (P 411)
● Allows you to manually shift
the transmission up or down
without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in
(S
●Pulling a paddle shifter changes
the mode from continuously
variable transmission (CVT) to
7-speed manual shift mode.
● The M indicator and the
selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.When the shift lever is in
(D
● Pulling a paddle shifter
temporarily chang es the mode
from continuously variable
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed
manual shift mode. The
selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
Shift Lever
Release
Button

19Quick Reference Guide
Automatic Transmission
* (P 413)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
ParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.NeutralTransmission is not locked.Drive (S)Sequential shift mode can be used.
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release button
to move out of
(P.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.DriveNormal driving. D-paddle shift
mode can be usedShift Lever
Release
Button
M Indicator Gear
Position
IndicatorShift Down
(
-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+
Paddle Shifter
Paddle Shifters
(P 415)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system
detects that the vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds the
selected gear, and the M indicator
comes on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument panel.Selected Gear
Number
* Not available on all models

23Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If*1:
Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Except U.S. automatic transmission/CVT models
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0
to
(q
*1.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q
to
(0
*1
and I cannot remove the
key. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
(P
.
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
*2

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
●Indicates the current shift lever position.
2Shifting P. 409, 413
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
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. 411
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
M (Sequential
shift mode)
Indicator/Gear
Position
Indicator
●Comes on when manual sequential shift mode is
applied.
2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 415
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) modelsAutomatic transmission models* Not available on all models

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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
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
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
ignition 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. 442
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P
.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P
.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the smart entry remote inside the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 495
Models with smart entry systemAutomatic
transmission/CVT
modelsU.S. manual
transmission
modelsCanadian models

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Controls
Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.Security System AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift
lever is moved out of
(P
(automatic transmission/CVT models) or the hood is
opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON
( w
*1.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash.■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter, or smart entry system. The system,
along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Immobilizer SystemNOTICELeaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.

uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
104Controls
■Setting the securi ty system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0
*1, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• Both doors are locked from outside with the key, the remote transmitter, or smart
entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote transmitter, smart entry system or the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w
*1. The
security system indicator goes off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with th e trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.•Opening the hood with the hood release.•Moving the shift lever out of
( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
Automatic transmission/CVT models