headlights HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2010 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS(P.72)
STEERING WHEELADJUSTMENTS(P.75)
NAVIGATION SYSTEMVOICE CONTROLBUTTONS
(P.30)HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS(P.68)
(P.174)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.73)
INTERFACE DIAL
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES(P.100)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON(P.74,102)CRUISE CONTROLBUTTONS (P.223)
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/FOG LIGHTS (P.69,72)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS(P.211)
(P.290)
(P.230)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEMOFF SWITCH
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK VOICECONTROL BUTTONS
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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.54
............................Instrument Panel.55
..........Instrument Panel Indicators .56
.............................................Gauges.63
....................Inf ormation Display .64
.....................................Odometer.64
Outside Temperature
...................................Indicator.65
...................................Trip Meter.65
..........Check Fuel Cap Message .66
..................Maintenance Minder .66
...................Temperature Gauge .66
..................................Fuel Gauge.66
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................Wheel.67
.Windshield Wipers and Washers .68
.........Turn Signals and Headlights .69
........................................Fog Lights.72
........Instrument Panel Brightness .72
.................Hazard Warning Button .73
.................Rear Window Def ogger .74
........Steering Wheel Adjustments .75
...............................Keys and Locks.76
........................Immobilizer System.77
................................Ignition Switch.78
......................................Door Locks.79
.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .80
..............Childproof Door Locks .86
.......................Remote Transmitter.86
................................................Trunk.90
........Emergency Trunk Opener .91
.................................................Seats.92
.Front Seat Power Adjustments .92
FrontSeatManual
............................Adjustments.93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
..............................Adjustment.94
..........................Head Restraints.94
.......................Folding Rear Seat.97
......................................Armrests.98
..................................Seat Heaters.100
...........................................Mirrors.101
............................Power Windows.103
.......................................Moonroof.107
...............................Parking Brake.109
.........Interior Convenience Items .110
.....................Beverage Holders.111
........Accessory Power Sockets .111
.............Console Compartment .112
..................................Glove Box.113
....................Sunglasses Holder.113
..................................Sun Visors.114
............................Vanity Mirror.115
..................................Coat Hook.115
..........................Center Pockets.115
...............................Interior Lights.116
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
with the DRL. There may also be a
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
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 as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.8 U.S. gal (10.5)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
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If equipped
High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Security System IndicatorLow Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Turn signal
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Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
Push 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 and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
If equipped
Turning the switch 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
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
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Turn Signals and Headlights
Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights
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EX-L V6 model is shown.
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Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or of f f or a long time.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights, when it
senses low ambient light.
The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver’s
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to the position.
To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO. The lights
will come on automatically when the
outside light level becomes low (at
dusk, f or example). The lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
The lights and indicator will turn of f
automatically when the system
senses high ambient light.
The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
EX-L and EX-L V6
AUTO
Turn Signals and Headlights
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LIGHT SENSOR
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This f eature turns of f the headlights,
all other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you remove the key
and close the driver’s door.
The automatic lighting of f f eature
activates if you leave the headlight
switch in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’
position or if the lights are turned on
by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position (if equipped), and you
remove the key, then open and close
the driver’s door.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position with the
headlight switch on, but do not open
the door, the lights turn of f af ter 10
minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is
in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
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 off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
Automatic Lighting Of f FeatureDaytime Running Lights
Turn Signals and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The select/reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness with the ignition switch in
the ON (II) position and the parking
lights on.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position (if equipped), you can also
use the f og lights when the
headlights turn on automatically.
They will go of f when the headlights
turn of f , or the daytime running
lights are on.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
If equipped
Fog L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Fog L ightsInstrument Panel Brightness
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SELECT/RESET KNOBEX-L V6 model is shown.
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The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
of f this f eature.
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.
LX, LX-P, EX and EX V6
EX-L and EX-L V6
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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AUTO BUTTON
INDICATOR
SENSOR
TAB
There is also a sensor on the back of
the mirror. Items hung on the mirror
may block this sensor and af f ect its
perf ormance.
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With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with 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 lever
or the emergency trunk opener.
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
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues for two
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an activated system bef ore the
two minutes have elapsed, unlock
the driver’s 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,
driver’s lock tab, door lock master
switch, or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator 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 the
alarm to activate. It will also activate
if the audio unit is removed f rom the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.
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 and trunk open
indicators 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.
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Except LX
Security System
Features
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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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 .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
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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
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Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability.
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Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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