HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2012 8.G Technology Reference Guide

T E C H N O L O G YR E F E R E N C E G U I D E
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Voice Recognition*....................................\1......................................\1....................... 1\f
Navigation* ....................................\1....................................\1....................................\1... 16
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)* ...................................................................\1... 18
HomeLink
®* ....................................\1.......................................................................\1.. 21
Owner Link ..........................................................\1..................................................\1.. 22
Safety Reminder ....................................\1....................................\1.............................. 23
Fuel Recommendation.........................................\1.................................................. 23
Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................
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Instrument Panel Indicators ................................................................................... 4
Information Display .................................................................................................. 6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................................... 7
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS)* ........................................................8
Rearview Camera *................................................................................................... 9
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive........................................................................................ 9
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®p.18
VOICE RECOGNITION p.10
INSTRUMENT PANEL p. 4
NAVIGATIONp.16
AUDIO p. 9
T E C H N O L O G Y R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and
operation\b please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual\b this guide covers all trim levels
of the Accord Sedan. Therefore\b you may find descriptions
of equipment and features that are not on your particular
vehicle.
*if equipped
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A U T O D O O R L O C K SProgram how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
Default Lock SettingProgramming the Auto Door Unlock Setting
The doors are preset to
lock when your vehicle
reaches about 1\f mph.
Default Unlock Setting
Only the driver’s door is
preset to unlock when
you shift into Park (P).
Programmable Auto Door Lock\bUnlock Settings
Below are the different programmable options you can choose. See Auto Door
Locking/Unlocking in your Owner’s Manual for instructions on programming these settings.
AUTO \fOOR UNLOCK
Auto Unlock
(all doors)
When you turn
the ignition OFFWhen you shift into Park
Auto Unlock
(only driver’s door)
When you turn
the ignition OFFWhen you shift into Park
Turn off
Auto Unlock
Operate manually
AUTO \fOOR LOCK
Auto Lock
When you
reach 1\f mphWhen you shift out of Park
Turn off
Auto Lock
Operate manually
1. Close all doors. Shiftinto Park (P).
2.Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).4. Within 5 seconds\b turnthe ignition
switch to LOCK (\f).
3. Press and hold the unlock side of
the master lock switch for about 1\f
seconds. In that time\b you will hear
three clicks.
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To program all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:
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Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on\b there may be a problem; see your dealerOn\bOff Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF(above Hazard Warning button)
SIDE AIRBAGOFF
VSA OFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
Fuel economy on* Fog lights
on*
Headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN on
High beamson
*if equipped
Charging system
Low brake fluid\b Brake system
Low oil pressure ABS(antilock brake system)
DRL(daytime running lights)
Malfunction lamp(check engine light)
TPMS(tire pressure monitoring system)
VSA®(vehicle stability assist)
SRS(supplemental restraint system)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door/Trunk open:
Close door(s) / trunk
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s) Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add air
Maintenance Minder
TM:
Make dealer appointment
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue
and green indicators are used for general information.
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PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF
ECO
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What to Do
Accessing the Information DisplayHow It Works
Odometer\b Trip meter AOutside temperature*\b
Trip meter A
Oil lifeOutside temperature*\b
Trip meter B
Information Displays
*if equipped
I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
T I R E P R E S S U R E M O N I T O R I N G S Y S T E M ( T P M S )
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
When you start the engine\b the
information display shows your
last active selection from the
previous drive cycle.
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To toggle between the different
displays\b press and release the
select/reset knob repeatedly.
1. Visually inspect the tires for
damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to
check which tire(s) have low
pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s)\b if necessary\b
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
Each tire valve stem contains
a TPMS sensor.
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels\b the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
If the TPMS indicator appears\b there
may be a problem with the system.
See your dealer.
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R E A R V I E W C A M E R A( m o d e l s w i t h n a v i g a t i o n )
How It Works
• When you shift into Reverse (R)\b a realtime imageof the area behind your vehicle is shown in the
navigation display\b along with helpful parking guide
lines.
• Turn the guide lines off by pressing and holding CANCEL for about 3 seconds.
• The display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
For added convenience\b the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate
while backing up.
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (DPMS) (if equipped)
Store a driver’s seat position into memory for each remote transmitter.
Programming DPMS
i P o d®O R U S B F L A S H D R I V E
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
Connecting Devices and Playing Audio Files
1. Open the center console\b and pull
out the USB adapter cable.3.Press CD/AUX or AUX to begin
playing.
2. Connect the USB connector to your
iPod dock connector or flash drive.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc ., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
Note\b A stored memory position is linked to the corresponding keyless remote (1 or 2).
Each item begins to adjust when you unlock the driver’s door with the remote and enter
the vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch to
ON (II). Shiftinto Park (P).
2. Adjust your seat to the preferred
setting. 3.
Press the SET button. You will
hear a beep.
4. Press the memory button
corresponding to the remote
(1 or 2) you are using. You will
hear two beeps.
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4. Press the SKIP buttons to change
tracks.
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N ( i f e q u i p p e d )To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel\b use voice commands for
handsfree calling\b navigation\b audio\b and climate control. For a full list of commands\b
say “Information ” and “Voice Command Help. ”
Key Functions by Voice Command
B L U E T O O T H®H A N D S F R E E L I N K®p. 18
A U D I Op. 15
C L I M A T Ep.15
N A V I G A T I O Np. 16
Control four different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
Voice Command Tips
• Press and release the HFL or Navi Talk button\b wait for a beep\b then give a
command.
• For a list of available HFL commands\b
press and releasethe HFL Talk button
and say“Handsfree help.”
• For a list of available navigation commands\b press and releasethe Navi Talk
button and say“Help.”
• Speak in a clear\b natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
HFL Talk button\b Give HFL commands or
answer incoming calls.
Navi Talk button\b Give navigation\b audio\b
and climate control commands.
Navi Back button\b Cancel a command or
return to the previous screen.
HFL Back button\b End a call\b go back to
the previous command\b or cancel an
operation.
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Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
Commonly Used Voice Commands
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these to
familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
Locate Points of Interest
Say a command like “Display
restaurant” to see restaurant
icons appear on the map.
Say a command like “Display gas
stations” to see gas station icons
appear on the map.
Get Navigation Route
Information
After a destination is entered\b
say “How far to the destination?”
to hear the remaining distance.
Say “Display entire route” to see
the routing method the system
mapped for your destination.
Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
Make Audio Selections
Say a command like “Radio \f7.1
FM” to select that station.
Saya command like “CD play
track 1” to hear that song on a
currently inserted CD.
Adjust the Vehicle’s
Climate Setting
Say a command like “Air
conditioner on” to start the
air conditioning system.
Say a command like “Fan speed
4” to adjust the fan speed.
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Commonly Used Voice Commands (continued)
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens to change
displays)
• Display map
• Display menu
• Information
• Display audio screen
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest: ATM Honda dealer
gas station airport
Mexican hospital restaurant bank
post office
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display (or hide): ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
• Display north up/heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
A u d i o C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• CD play
• CD play track/disc #
• CD skip forward/back
• Auxiliary (AUX) play
S e t u p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Setup screen)
• Brightness up/down
• Volume up/down/min/max/off
• Interface dial feedback on/off
• Guidance prompts min/max/normal
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Air conditioner on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/ fresh air
• Fan speed up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/cold
H e l p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Help (list of available commands for current screen)
• Voice command help from INFO screen (list of all
available navigation\b audio\b and
climate control commands)
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Map Screen Legend
Using the Find Nearest Command
N A V I G A T I O N ( i f e q u i p p e d )Realtime navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
Entering a Destination Using Voice Commands
Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
Find a nearby point of interest\b such as a gas station\b movie theater\b restaurant\b etc.
Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
1. Say “Display menu. ”
Say “Address.”
2. Say “Street,” thensaythe street
name on the next screen. Do
not include the direction (N\b S\b E\b
W) or type (St.\b Ave.\b Blvd.\b etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the
street you want to select. 4.
Say the entire street address
number. For example\b “1\b34.”
5. If the street address is in more than one city\b a list of city names
appears. Saythe number next to
the city you want to select.
6. The system displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route. 1. From the map screen\b
say
“Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in
your area is displayed by
shortest distance to destination.
3.Say the number next to the
destination you want to select.
4. The system displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
\firection of destination
Calculated route \fistance to go
Time to go
Current vehicle
location
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Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options\b see your
Navigation Manual.
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