battery HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2016 9.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 129 Security System P. 133 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 136
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 140 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 159
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 169 Climate Control System P. 180
Audio Error Messages P. 286General Information on the Audio System P. 291
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 343, 374 Compass* P. 409
When Driving P. 421 Braking P. 479Parking Your Vehicle P. 491
Accessories and Modifications P. 500
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 513 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 529
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 537 Battery P. 546 Remote Transmitter Care P. 547
Cleaning P. 550
Engine Does Not Start P. 563 Jump Starting P. 566 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 569
Fuses P. 576 Emergency Towing P. 580
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 587 Reporting Safety Defects P. 588
Authorized Manuals P. 593 Customer Service Information P. 594
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 115
FeaturesP. 185
DrivingP. 411
MaintenanceP. 501
Handling the UnexpectedP. 555
InformationP. 581
IndexP. 598
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 501)
Under the Hood (P 513)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 529)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 535)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 537)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 555)
Flat Tire (P 557)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 572)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 563)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 576)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 570)
● 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 580)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 572
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds if the
engine did not start. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it blinks
five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 589●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 573
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 572
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the information display.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 573
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off wi thout 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. 547
Models with smart entry system
Automatic
transmission/CVT
models
U.S. manual
transmission
models
Canadian models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●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.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 143
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 547
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine. A beeper
sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 564
●Appears three seconds after the To Start Engine:
Brake + Push message appears.2Changing the Power Mode P. 141
●Appears three seconds after you bring the smart
entry remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button when To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button appears. To Start Engine: Brake + Push
appears sequentially.
2 Changing the Power Mode P. 141
Models with smart entry system
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the shift lever is moved out of
(P.2Customized Features P. 106
●Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the battery.
●Appears when the battery is not charging.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 546●Appears along with the ba ttery charging system
indicator - Turn off the climate control system and rear
defogger to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 572
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears for about three seconds when ACC has
been automatically canceled.●You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 447
●Flashes when the system sens es a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.●Take appropriate action to pr event a collision (apply the
brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 447
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
P. 483
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the key to start and stop the engine, to
lock and unlock the doors and to open the
trunk. You can also use the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock and
unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
■Master Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 133
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start th e engine using the smart
entry remote.
2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 425
Models with remote engine starter
Master Key*Smart Entry
Remote*Smart Entry
Remote with
Remote Engine
Starter
*
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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