headlights HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2005 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
MOONROOF
SWITCH VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
31)
HAZARD
WARNING BUTTON
(P.72)
(P.70)
(P.147)
(P.98)
(P.187) (P.74) (P.73,
109,112)
(P.
151 )
(P.
72)
(P.69)

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Lights . 58
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Gauges .64
Odometer/Outside .............
Temperature Display . 64
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Odometer .64
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Outside Temperature Display . 64
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Trip Meter .65 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
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Fuel Gauge .66
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 66
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .66
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .68
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Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 70
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Hazard Warning .72
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Keys .75
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Ignition Switch .78
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Door Locks .79
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Childproof Door Locks . 81
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Remote Transmitter . 81
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Trunk .85
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
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Seat Heaters .87 ...................................................
Seat .88
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Power Seat Adjustment . 88
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 89
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Front Seat Adjustments . 89
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .90
Driver’s Seat Power Height ..............................
Adjustment .90
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Head Restraints .90
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Folding Rear Seat .91
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Mirrors .94
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 94
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Power Windows .95
Power Window Control ...............................
Operations .97
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Moonroof .98
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Parking Brake .99
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Sun Visor .100
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Vanity Mirror .100
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Interior Lights .101
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Interior Convenience Items . 102
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Beverage Holders .103
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Accessory Power Sockets . 103
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Console Compartment . 103
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Sunglasses Holder .104
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Glove Box .104
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canadian models only
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page f or more inf ormation on the
security system. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
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Security System Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator
Instrument Panel L ights
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
MOONROOF
SWITCH VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
31)
HAZARD
WARNING BUTTON
(P.72)
(P.70)
(P.147)
(P.98)
(P.187) (P.74) (P.73,
109,112)
(P.
151 )
(P.
72)
(P.69)

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Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
FlashhighbeamsPush down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever in
the proper direction and hold it. The
lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn. Turning the switch
on the lef t lever to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the parking lights,
taillights, instrument panel lights,
side-marker lights, and rear license
plate lights. Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
headlights. If you leave the lights on
with the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you
will hear a reminder chime when you
open the driver’s door.
When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the Lights On
indicator comes on as a reminder.
1.
2.
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4.
5.
6. T urn Signal and Headlights T urn Signal
Headlights
Turn Signal, Headlights
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µIf you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
af ter 10 minutes.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go of f . With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
This f eature turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, and license
plate light within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’
or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove the key,
then open and close the driver’s door.
To turn on the high
beams, push the lever f orward until
you hear a click. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page ).
To turn of f the high beams, pull the
lever back. To flash the high beams,
pull the lever f arther back, and then
release it. The high beams remain on
until the lever is released. 62
On all models except U.S. DX
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
High Beams
Headlights, Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Daytime Running L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
KNOB

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Push or pull the adjustment knob
right, left, up, or down to move the
mirror.
When you f inish, turn the
adjustment knob to the center
(of f ) position. This turns of f the
adjustment knob to keep your
settings.
The outside mirrors are manually
adjustable. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn the adjustment knob to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
1. 3.
2. 4.
On all models except DX
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Mirrors
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TAB
ADJUSTMENT KNOB

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

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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See pages . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
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Maintenance Schedule
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maint enance
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