brakes HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2016 9.G Quick Guide

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*if equipped
Shift up1 to 22 to 33 to 44 to 55 to 6
Normal acceleration17 mph (27 km/h)29 mph (46 km/h)37 mph (60 km/h)43 mph (69 km/h)49 mph (79 km/h)
Recommended shift points (4-cylinder) LX-S (U.S.) and LX (Canada) models
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever
and change gears.
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This can 
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Shift up1 to 22 to 33 to 44 to 55 to 6
Normal acceleration17 mph (28 km/h)27 mph (44 km/h)36 mph (57 km/h)41 mph (66 km/h)44 mph (71 km/h)
Recommended shift points (6-cylinder)
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachomete\
r’s red
zone. This can severely damage your engine.
NOTICE
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your 
vehicle from moving.
Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system 
increases braking force. The brake pedal may move 
slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to
hold the brake pedal firmly down. 
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system 
rapidly pumps the brakes to prevent wheel lockup 
and help you maintain steering control. The brake 
pedal may pulsate slightly during ABS operation;
this is normal. Do not pump the brake pedal, and 
continue to hold it firmly down.
Parking Brake
Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply: Pull the lever up fully without pressing the
release button. 
To release: Press and hold the release button, then 
lower the lever down all the way.
Brake pedal
Brake pedal
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size. 
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle can be 
damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied. 
NOTICE
Shift up1 to 22 to 33 to 44 to 55 to 6
Normal acceleration15 mph (24 km/h)25 mph (40 km/h)40 mph (64 km/h)47 mph (76 km/h)52 mph (84 km/h)
Recommended shift points (4-cylinder) Except LX-S (U.S.) and LX (Canada) models

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Eco Assist System
Can help improve fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine, 
transmission, climate control system, and cruise control.
ECON Button
Press the ECON button to turn the system on or off. 
The eCoN Mode indicator and a message in the
multi-information display* appear when the system 
is turned on.
Ambient Meter
Color-coded bars change based on your driving 
style and brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Green: Fuel-efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
Ambient meter
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less 
than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by 
regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or Off
vSA is turned on every time you start the engine,
even if you previously turned it off. If you turn VSA 
off, your vehicle has normal braking and cornering 
ability, but VSA traction and stability enhancement 
become less effective.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you hear a 
beep to turn VSA on or off. The VSA OFF indicator 
appears when the system is off.
Traction control becomes less effective, which may make it easier when trying to 
free your vehicle if it is stuck in mud or snow.
VSA OFF indicator
*if equipped
Cruise Control*
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on th\
e
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where yo\
u can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1. Press the CRUISE button. The CRUISE MAIN indicator 
appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/
40 km/h). Take your foot off the pedal and press the -/
SET button to set the speed. The CRUISE CONTROL 
indicator appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press the RES/+ button to increase speed, or the -/SET 
button to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is 
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If you 
keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or 
decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise Control
Press the CANCEL button or the brake pedal. The CRUISE 
CoNTroL indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still 
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+ button 
while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press the CRUISE button to turn the system off.
*if equipped
Improper use of cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
CRUISE button
RES/+ button
-/SET button
CANCEL button

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*if equipped
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval behind a 
vehicle detected ahead of yours.
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1. Press the MAIN button. The ACC indicator appears 
in the multi-information display.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/
40 km/h). Take your foot off the pedal and press the 
-/SET button to set the speed. 
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press the RES/+ button to increase speed or the -/SET 
button to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is 
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 
If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed 
increases or decreases by 5 mph or 5 km/h until you 
release it.
Adjusting the Vehicle Distance
Press the Distance button to change the following 
interval. Each time you press the button, the setting 
cycles through short, middle, long, and extra long.
Switching to Standard Cruise Control
Press and hold the Distance button. Cruise Mode appears in the multi-information 
display. Press and hold the button again to switch back to ACC.
MAIN button
RES/+ button
CANCEL button
-/SET button
Distance button
During Operation
If a vehicle is detected ahead of you when ACC is turned on, the system maintains, 
accelerates, or decelerates your vehicle’s set speed to keep the vehicle’s set
following interval from the vehicle ahead.
You can temporarily increase the vehicle speed
when you press the accelerator pedal. ACC stays
on unless you cancel it. When you release the 
accelerator pedal, the system resumes the set
speed or a sufficient speed to maintain the following
interval.
If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows down 
abruptly, or if another vehicle cuts in front of you, 
a beep sounds and BRAKE appears on the multi-
information display to alert you.
ACC has limited braking capability. 
When your vehicle speed drops below 22 mph (35 km/h), ACC will 
automatically cancel and no longer will apply your vehicle’s brakes. 
Always be prepared to apply the brake pedal when conditions require. 
WARNING
Canceling ACC
Press the CANCEL or MAIN button, or press the brake 
pedal. The ACC indicator goes off.
Certain conditions may cause ACC to cancel
automatically. When this happens, the amber ACC 
indicator appears on the multi-information display
(see page 23).
After adaptive cruise control has been canceled, you 
can still resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ 
when your vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h). 
Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash. 
Use ACC only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
Beep