trunk HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2005 (in English) User Guide

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You cannot lock the doors with the
remote transmitter if any door is not
f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
any of the doors within 30 seconds,
the doors automatically relock. On
the EX model, the security system
will also set.
To open the trunk, push the Trunk
Release button f or about 1 second.
The trunk will not open if the key is
in the ignition switch. Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to open the trunk.
You cannot open the trunk if the key
is in the ignition switch.
On all models except DX On all models except DX
Remote Transmitter Care
Remote Transmitter
PA NIC
TRUNK
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To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
trunk lid closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. Seeon page . To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else:
Give the person the valet key.
Youcanopenthetrunkinanyof
three ways:
Pull up on the trunk release lever
located to the lef t of the driver’s
seat.
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter. Usethemasterkeytoopenthe
trunk lock. The valet key does not
work in this lock. Lockthetrunkreleaseleverwith
the master key. Also make sure
the trunk pass-through cover is
locked (see page ).
(all models except U.S. DX) 1.
2.
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Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
Trunk
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Pull MASTER KEY
MASTER KEY
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER

As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside.To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the lef t.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
Emergency T runk Opener
Trunk
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Theyaremosteffectivewhenyou
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
The f ront and rear head restraints
adjust f or height. You need both
hands to adjust the restraint. Do not
attempt to adjust it while driving. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
and push the restraint down.The back of the rear seat folds down,
giving you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back can be released f rom
inside the vehicle or inside the trunk.When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.
To fold down the seat-back from
inside the vehicle, insert the master
keyinthelockontherearshelf.
Turn the key clockwise, pull down
the top of the seat-back, then release
the key. Folding Rear Seat
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MASTER KEY
GUIDE

To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release loop under
the trunk panel.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back whenever the seat-back is in its
upright position.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See
on page
. Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See
on
page .
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Carrying Cargo Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Seats
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Pull

For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
master key. To lock the cover, insert
thekeyandturnitclockwise.
Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
Seeon
page .
The trunk pass-through cover can be
opened f rom either side; it f olds
f orward onto the center armrest.
Open the cover by sliding the knob
downward and pushing or pulling on
the cover. To close the cover, swing
it up and push f irmly on the top.
Make sure it latches properly.
Make sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured. 52
On all models except DX
T runk Pass-through Cover
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
93
KNOB
LID
KEY CYLINDER

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Interior Convenience Items
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REAR DOOR POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERCENTER POCKET/
COIN POCKET/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
FRONT DOOR POCKET/
BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDERSGLOVE BOX
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET : For some types

The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or two minutes,
then the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock either
f ront door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
light on the instrument panel starts
blinking immediately to show you
the system is setting itself.Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the trunk will cause it to
sound. It also sounds if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the master key
or the remote transmitter without
triggering the alarm. The alarm will
sound if the trunk lock is f orced, or
the trunk is opened with the trunk
release handle.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door Monitor on the
instrument panel (see page ), to
see if the doors and trunk are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
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On EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and Canadian LX
models
Security System
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use, and how to check
the levels of important f luids. You
also need to know how to properly
store luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first..............................
Break-in Period .160
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Fuel Recommendation . 160
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Service Station Procedures . 162
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Ref ueling .162
Opening and Closing the .......................................
Hood .163
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Oil Check .165
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Engine Coolant Check . 166
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Fuel Economy .167
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Improving Fuel Economy . 167
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Accessories and Modif ications . 168
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Accessories .168
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 169
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Additional Safety Precautions . 169
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Carrying Cargo .170
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk .................
or on a Roof Rack . 172
Carrying Items in the .....
Passenger Compartment . 172
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Trunk, including the back seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment (on some
models)
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
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GLOVE BOX
SEAT-BACK POCKET CENTER POCKET
DOOR POCKET
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
TRUNK