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

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
55

Control L ocations
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POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESMIRROR CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSAUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROLS (P.151)
(P.58)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.98)
(P.94)
(P.79)
(P.95)
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.99)
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
(P.85)
(P.162) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.163) (P.103)(P.
115 )
(P.
106 )
(P.
149 )
(P.
72)
INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.64)
(P.118 ,119 ,126,127,
136 ,137)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
CRUISE CONTROL MAIN
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.58)
(P.58)
(P.58) (P.58)(P.61)
(P.61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P.58) (P.62)
(P.
59)
(P. 59)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.60)(P.63)
(P.60) (P.
63)
(P.
60)
(P. 59)
(P.63) (P.62)

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .This indicator has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
reminds you and your passengers to
f asten your seat belts. A beeper also
sounds if you have not f astened your
seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your seat belt,
the beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remains
on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. A beeper sounds if you try
to drive with the parking brake not
f ully released. Driving with the
parking brake not f ully released
can damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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2.
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259 259
261
Instrument Panel L ights
Seat Belt Reminder L ight L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
LampParking Brake and Brake
System Indicator
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U.S. Canada

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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72
Security System Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator
Instrument Panel L ights
62
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

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
72
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
KNOB

To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released with the engine running
(see page ).
The moonroof has a key-of f delay
f unction. You can still open and close
the moonroof f or up to ten minutes
after you turn off the ignition switch.
The key-of f delay f unction cancels as
soon as you open either f ront door.
You must then turn the ignition
switch to ON (II) to operate the
moonroof .
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Parking Brake
Moonroof , Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
99
PARKING BRAKE LEVERIf you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs.

To Open the Hood:Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malf unction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stif f ly,
or if you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
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2.
5.
6.
259 Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedure
Bef ore Driving
163
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the Traction
Control System, and f acts you need
if you are planning to tow a trailer.........................
Preparing to Drive .174
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Starting the Engine .175
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Manual Transmission . 176
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Recommended Shif t Points . 177
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Engine Speed Limiter . 177
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Automatic Transmission . 178
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .178
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Shif ting .178
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Engine Speed Limiter . 180
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Shif t Lock Release . 181
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Parking .183
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Braking System .184
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Brake System Design . 184
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Brake Wear Indicators . 184
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 185
Activating the Anti-lock ................................
Brakes .185
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ABS Indicator .185
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Traction Control System . 187
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TCS ON/OFF Switch . 188
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TCSActivationIndicator . 188
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Towing a Trailer .190
Driving
Driving
173

Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.Turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in START (III) f or more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start right away,
pause f or at least 10 seconds
bef ore trying again.If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. Return
to step 5 if the engine does not
start.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
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2.
3.
4.
5.6.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission: 77
Starting the Engine
Driving
175
Immobilizer System T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. Seeon page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.