seats HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2016 9.G Quick Guide

INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda Accord Coupe. It provides basic information and instructions on 
technology and convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and\
how to
get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all Accord 
Coupe models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not 
in your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent 
features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner 
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, 
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed 
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary 
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within 
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
(U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from 
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our 
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable 
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have 
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, 
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 153).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States and Canada 
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting, 
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls...1
Dashboard and Other Controls ...........2
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................3
Important Safety Information ..............3
Seat Belts ...............................................5
Airbags ....................................................8
Child Safety ..........................................14
Safety Label Locations .......................21
Reporting Safety Defects ...................22
INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................23
Malfunction Indicators ......................23
Condition Indicators ...........................25
On/Off Indicators .................................26
Information Display* ..........................27
Multi-Information Display (MID)* ....28
VEHICLE CONTROLS ...........................30
Using the Key or Remote
Transmitter* .........................................30
Smart Entry System* ...........................31
Door Operation ....................................32
Power Window Operation ................33
Power Moonroof Operation* ...........34
Interior and Exterior Lights ...............35
Auto High-Beam System* ..................36
Wiper Operation ..................................37
One-Touch Turn Signal .......................38
Adjusting the Seats ............................39
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..........43
Driving Position Memory System* ...43
Adjusting the Mirrors .........................44
HomeLink® Garage Opener* .............45
Climate Control System ....................46
Seat Heaters* ......................................46
Customized Features ..........................47
Setting the Clock .................................48
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY .............49
Basic Audio Operation .......................49
Models with one display
One Display Audio Operation ...........53
FM/AM Radio .......................................54
Compact Disc (CD) ..............................55
iPod®......................................................56
USB Flash Drive ..................................57
Bluetooth® Audio ................................58
Pandora® ..............................................59
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation .....................60
HondaLink® ..........................................62
Wi-Fi Connection ................................63
Ahaâ„¢ Radio .........................................63
Apple CarPlay ......................................64
Android Auto ........................................65
FM/AM Radio ......................................66
SiriusXM® Radio* ...............................67
Compact Disc (CD) .............................68
iPod®......................................................69
USB Flash Drive ..................................70
Bluetooth® Audio ................................71
Pandora® ..............................................72
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® ....73
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation ...........................73
Pairing a Phone ...................................74
Making a Call ......................................75
SMS Text Messaging .........................77
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ...........................78
Pairing a Phone ...................................80

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SAFETYSAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your ve\
hicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels 
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas 
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk 
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your \
parked
vehicle with the engine running.
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas. 
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. even when the garage door is
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and 
wear them properly.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with 
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move 
freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, 
the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable 
retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance 
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate 
to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not seve\
re enough to
inflate the front airbags.
Proper Use of Seat Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that 
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the \
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a 
crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or 
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very 
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve 
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective 
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not 
appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly 
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon 
as possible.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or 
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them 
properly.
WARNING

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SAFETYSAFETY
Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side airbags, and 
side curtain airbags.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help 
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed 
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front 
passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary 
restraint system.
Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag-
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes 
a seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, 
the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the 
severity of the impact.
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position 
sensor, the SrS indicator will come on and the
airbag will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless 
of the driver’s seating position.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system 
has weight sensors. Although Honda recommends
against carrying an infant or small child in front, if
the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to 65 lbs 
or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the
passenger’s front airbag.
For both advanced front airbags to work properly: 
• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
• Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly 
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
• Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard.
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front 
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in th\
e
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked 
SIDE AIRBAG.
Side Curtain Airbags
Side curtain airbags help protect the head of the driver and passengers in outer 
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curt\
ain
airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood 
of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windo\
ws in
crashes, particularly rollover crashes.
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling 
above the side windows on both sides of the 
vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy 
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact.
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is 
about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side 
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt 
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, 
the passenger’s side curtain airbag deploys even if 
there is no passenger in the passenger’s seat.
To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear 
their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they can interfere 
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled 
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the 
front airbags.
Driver’sseat positionsensor
Passenger’s seatweightsensors
Side curtain airbag storage
Deployed side curtain airbag

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SAFETYSAFETY
Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are 
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the 
number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat. 
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may  ride. 
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province 
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride 
in a vehicle.
Protecting Child Passengers
• An inflating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting in the front seat.
• A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’s ability to 
safely control the vehicle.
• Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are 
properly restrained in a rear seat.
• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an 
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either\
the lap
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the 
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would 
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very 
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjusters.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weath\
er when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could al\
so activate
vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.
Protecting Infants
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the 
infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant
is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for
a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a
rear-facing seat.
Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear 
seating position. rear-facing child seats should
never be installed in a forward-facing position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front 
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back 
in the desired position. If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child 
seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as 
needed, and leave it unoccupied. or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing
child seat.
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can 
result in serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused 
seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
WARNING
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously 
injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child 
seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, using a 
booster seat if necessary.
WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or
death during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.
WARNING

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SAFETYSAFETY
Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child 
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured 
forward-facing child seat.
We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing 
child seat in a rear seating position.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat
can be hazardous,  even with advanced  front airbags 
that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag 
off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.
Selecting a Child Seat
Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). 
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. 
Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can 
only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child 
seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this
manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible 
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. 
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be 
secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition,  the 
child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-
compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child 
seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear 
seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or  flexible 
type of connectors.
1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came with the
child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other 
object.
3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the head 
restraint.
4. raise the head restraint to its highest position,
then route the tether strap between the head 
restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook
onto the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the seat
maker’s instructions.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little 
movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child 
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor 
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and 
locked.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in seri\
ous
injury or death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat 
as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
WARNING
Anchor
Tether
strap
hoo k
Marks
Rigid typ e
Lower anchors
Flexible type

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to 
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck. 
operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the def\
roster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before 
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
Automatic (AUTO) Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position 
while driving in rainy weather, the wipers operate
based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTo position only when
driving in rainy weather.
rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall
sensor sensitivity.
return the lever to the oFF position when rain
stops.
Adjustment ring
AUTO
position
Low sensitivity: Wipers
operate when more
rainfall is detected.
High sensitivity: Wipers
operate when less
rainfall is detected.
*if equipped
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
Right turn
Left turn
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while 
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should  be able to sit  upright and well  back in the 
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. 
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it 
is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.
Driver’s Power Seat*
Move back and allow 
sufficient space.
*if equipped
Horizontal position
adjustment
Height adjustmen t
Seat-back angle
adjustmentLumbar support
adjustmen
t
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the 
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.
WARNING

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Manual Seats*
Floor Mats*
Position the front seat floor mats properly, and anchor
them. If they are not properly positioned, the floor 
mats can interfere with the front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
*if equipped
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Height adjustmen t(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat .
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Driver’s seat is shown .
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
Lock
Unlock
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head 
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other \
rear-impact
crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head 
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the 
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up
as far as it will go. Then push the release button, 
and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back 
in place, then adjust the head restraint to an
appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is 
locked in position.
In order for the head restraint system to work properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs\
.
• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
Position head in the
center of the head
restraint.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and 
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make 
sure head  restraints  are in place  and positioned  properly before driving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can re\
sult in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-back(s*) can be folded down to make room for large items in the 
trunk.
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release the
lock.
3. Fold down the seat-back. Remove the rear head 
restraints if necessary (see page 41).
Push the seat-back up firmly until it locks into 
place to return it to its original position.
Make sure all items in the trunk or items extending through the opening \
into
the rear seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly forward if yo\
u have to
brake hard.
*if equipped
Guide
Center
shoulder belt
Release
lever
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in
or out.
3. Push down the steering wheel adjustment
lever to lock the steering wheel in position.
To adjus t
To lock
Lever
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat positions into memory when the vehicle is on using
the buttons on the driver’s door.
1. Adjust the seat to your preferred position.
2. Press SeT.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear 
two beeps when the memory is set.
4. Press one of the memory buttons to recall 
previously stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat 
adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
Memory
button 1
Memory
button 2
SET button
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Climate Control System
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan speed. Use 
the buttons on the dashboard to control the system.
AUTO button: Press, then use the temperature control buttons to set your preferred temperature.
Driver’s side temperature control buttons
A/C buttonFan control buttons
Recirculation button: Recirculation mode (indicator on): recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior. Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation.
Rear defogger/heated door mirrors button*
Windshield defroster button
ON/OFF buttonMode button: Change airflow location.
Passenger’s side temperature control buttons
SYNC button: Press to set the passenger’s side temperature to the same as the driver’s side.
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the seats when the vehicle is on.
Press the seat heater switch in the front console to
the LO or HI position. An indicator appears for the 
selected setting. return the switch to the middle
position to turn off.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with 
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should 
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
*if equipped
Customized Features
Use the Settings menu to customize certain features when the vehicle is stopped.
Using the SETTINGS Button*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
SETTINGS button
*if equipped
Using the Touchscreen*
Select items on the touchscreen to make selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select an option, and make your preferred changes.
3. Press the BACK button to exit the menus.
1. From the HoMe screen, select Settings.
2. Select an option, and make your preferred changes.
3. Press BACK to exit the menus.

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DRIVINGNAVIGATION
Traffic
view traffic flow and incidents in major metro areas. You can also select traffic to
avoid. Traffic coverage is limited in Canada.
Viewing traffic
1. From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
2. Select Traffic Conditions.
3. Traffic icons are shown on the map. Select the
magnifying glass icon to display a full list of
traffic delays.
Avoiding traffic on your route
1. From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
2. Select Traffic on route.
3. Select an incident to avoid from the list.
4. Select the menu icon.
5. Select Avoid.
DRIVING
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior 
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
• remove any frost, snow, or ice.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
• Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left under 
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended period, 
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass 
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a small 
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials after you or 
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
Interior Checks
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
• Do not pile items higher in the cargo area than the seat-back height.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure t\
he floor
mats.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in the 
vehicle.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
• Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
• Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the 
seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart
the vehicle, and go off soon after.
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any 
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around the 
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE