HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2013 9.G Technology Reference Guide

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LaneW
atchTM*.........................................................................................................15
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................16
SMS Text Messaging................................................................................................21
Bluetooth®Audio......................................................................................................23
iPod®or USB Flash Drive.....................................................................................24
Pandora®...................................................................................................................25
Settings for Your Vehicle........................................................................................26
Owner Link..............................................................................................................27
Safety Reminder......................................................................................................27
Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................28
Smart Entry with Push Button Start*...................................................................2
Auto Door Locks.....................................................................................................4
Instrument Panel Indicators...................................................................................6
Information Display..................................................................................................8
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)...................................................10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................................11
Eco AssistTM..............................................................................................................12
One-Touch Turn Signal...........................................................................................13
Auto Headlights with W
iper Integration...........................................................13
Rearview Camera...................................................................................................14
TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDEThe Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get acquainted with your new Honda and provide basicinstructions on some of its technology and conveniencefeatures. This guide covers the Accord Sedan LX, Sport,and EX. This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehiclecontrols and operation, please refer to the respectivesections in the Owner’s Manual.
*EX only
AUDIO
p.23
BLUETOOTH
®
HANDSFREELINK
®p. 16
ECO ASSIST
TM
p. 12
INSTRUMENTPANELp.6
i-MIDp.10
EX shown
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S M A R T E N T R Y W I T H P U S H B U T T O N S T A R T( E X O N L Y )Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote within
operating range.
Unlocking the Doors
Locking the Doors
Opening the Trunk
Engine Start\bStop Button
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Press and hold the brake pedal*,
then press the ENGINE
START\bSTOP button.
* For manual transmission, press and hold
the clutch.
* For manual transmission, apply the
emergency brake.
S t a r t i n g t h e E n g i n e
Shift to Park *, then press the
ENGINE START\bSTOP button.
Note\f If you press the button and
the shift lever is not in Park, the
vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
T u r n i n g t h e V e h i c l e O f f
Press the ENGINE START\bSTOP
button once (without pressing the
brake pedal). Pressit again for ON
mode.
Operate audio or other electrical features without turning the engine on.
A c c e s s o r y o r O n M o d e
Grab
either one of the front door handles.
Press the door lock button on either front
door handle.
Press the trunk release button under the
trunk handle.
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Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
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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.
Door Locks
D e f a u l t L o c k S e t t i n g
The doors are preset to lock when
your vehicle reaches about 10 mph.
D e f a u l t U n l o c k S e t t i n g
All doors are set to unlock when the
driver’s door is opened.
Changing the Door Lock Settings
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Vehicle Settings. 4.
Select Auto Door Unlock.
Below is an example of how to change the auto door unlock setting. Make sure
the vehicle is in ON mode. See your Owner’s Manual for other setting options.
Note\f The driver’s and front passenger’s door can be opened by pulling the
inner front door handle, regardless of the setting. Changing the setting to “All
Doors” is useful for rear passengers.
\f. Select Door Setup.
5.Select from the options.
6.Press BACK to exit the
menu.
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Malfunction \bndicatorsIf an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
\fn/\fff \bndicators
Condition \bndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGER AIR\fAGOFF(next to display screen)
VSAOFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
ECON Mode on Fog lights
on*
Headlights on
Turn signals\bhazards on
CRUISE MAIN on High beams
on
*i\b equipped
Charging system
Low brake fluid A\fS
(antilock brake system)
Malfunction lamp(check engine light)
TPMS(tire pressure monitoring system)
VSA®(vehicle stability assist)
Parking brake on:
Rele\fse
Seat belt reminder:
F\fsten se\ft belt(s)
\bNSTRUMENT PANEL \bND\bCAT\fRS\friefly appear with each engine start. Red and orange indicators are most critical. \flue
and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
Starter system*
\frake system
Smart Entry System*
Automatic light control
Low oil pressure
SRS
(supplemental restraint system)
EPS(electric power steering)
Door\bTrunk open:
Close door(s) / trunk Low tire pressure:
Add \fir
Maintenance Minder
TM:
\b\fke de\fler \fppointmentLow fuel:
Refill
Automatic tra\fsmissio\f show\f
Immobilizer(blinks):Use correct key
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Accessing the Information Display
Information Displays
Note\fThe shift lever indicator is shown for automatic transmission only.
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.
When you start the engine, the
information display shows your
last active selection from the
previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays, press and release the
select\breset knob repeatedly.
Instant fuel economy,
Odometer, Trip meter A,
Outside temperature
Oil lifeInstant fuel economy, Range,
Trip meter A, Outside
temperature
Instant fuel economy, Average
fuel economy B, Trip meter B,
Outside temperatureInstant fuel economy, Average
fuel economy A, Trip meter A,
Outside temperature
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Current Drive
Shows instant fuel, average fuel, and range for the
current drive.
History of Trip A Shows average fuel and distance for
the current drive and past three drives.
*See your Owner’s Manual for instructions on how to upload a wallpaper image.
What to DoTPMS CalibrationHow It Works
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.
Display Options
INTELLIGENT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (i-MID)
Choose what to display in the center screen.
When the tire pressure drops
significantly below recommended
levels, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on.
Clock
(or wallpaper)
Shows the clock or
an imported image.* Audio
Shows current audio information.
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), if necessary, to the
recommended pressures listed on the
label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Press the Display button to
change the main displays.
Changing the Display
4. Select Calibrate.
5. The low tire pressure indicator blinks and calibration begins.
1. Press
SETTINGS.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.3. Select TPMS Calibration.
Any time you inflate, rotate, or change one or more of your tires, you need to
recalibrate the sytem.
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\f.Press ECON again to turn the
system off.
2. The ECON mode indicator
comes on.1. Press ECON to turn the
system on.
ECON Button
E C O A S S I S TT M
When turned on, performance of the vehicle’s engine, transmission, cruise control, and
air conditioning system are adjusted to maximize fuel efficiency.
Ambient Meter
High fuel efficiency Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency
Indicates instant fuel efficiency using colorcoded bars.
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How It Works
O N E T O U C H T U R N S I G N A L
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
• Lightly push the turn signal
lever up or down for a three
blink sequence.
• For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down until it
locks into place.
How It Works
A U T O H E A D L I G H T S W I T H W I P E R I N T E G R A T I O N
For your safety and convenience, your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn on when
you activate the windshield wipers.
• Make sure your headlights are in the AUTO position.
• Turn on your windshield wipers. The headlights also turn on.
• When you turn off the windshield wipers, the headlights turn off shortly after.
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Visibility Area
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R E A R V I E W C A M E R A
How It Works
• When you shift into Reverse (R), a realtime imageof the area behind your vehicle is shown in the
navigation display, along with helpful parking
guidelines.
• The display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate
while backing up.
L A N E W A T C HT M( E X O N L Y )
How It Works
When the right turn signal is activated, a camera located in the passenger side
door mirror shows the right rear area outside your vehicle on the display.
Helps you check your right blind spots when you make a right lane change.
Camera Settings
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Camera Settings.
\fixed Guidelines:Guidelines
appear when you shift into
Reverse. SelectOn or Off.
Dynamic Guidelines: Guidelines
move as you turn the steering
wheel. Select On or Off.
Turn the guidelines on or off.4.
Select one of the options.
5.Press BACK to exit the menu.
LaneWatch Display
Pressthe LaneWatch button on the turn signal switch to view a constant realtime
display. Pressit again to turn the display off. The display still appears when the right
turn signal is activated.
See your Owner’s Manual for information on adjusting LaneWatch settings.
\f. Select Rear Camera.
Display
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Using HFL
PickUp button:Answer an incoming
call.
HangUp/Back button: End a call,
decline an incoming call, or cancel an
operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored
voice tag, phonebook name, or phone
number.
B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K®
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if your phone is Bluetoothcompatible.
To reduce the likelihood of driver distraction, certain functions may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over to
perform the function.
Use these buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.
PHONE button:
Go directly to the
Phone screen.
B\fCK button:
Cancel an operation
or return to the
previous screen.
Selector knob:
Rotate to scroll
through selections
and press to make a
selection. SETTINGS button:
Go to Phone Settings
to pair a phone and
select other options.
MENU button:
From the Phone
screen, access Speed
Dial, Redial, Call
History, Phonebook,
Dial, and Text Message
options.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing Your Phone
Pair your phone to begin using handsfree phone and related audio functions. The
vehicle must be stopped to pair the phone.
2. Press SETTINGS. \ff your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found
and search for HandsFreeLink
from your phone. The system
may give you a code to enter on
your phone. Connect to HFL.
3. Select Phone Settings.
\f. Select Connect Phone.
5. Select Add Bluetooth
Device. 6. HFL searches for your phone.
Select your phone when it
appears on the list.
7. HFL gives you a sixdigit code. Compare it to the code that
appears on your phone. If it is
the same, connect to HFL
from your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable Phone
Synchronization. Select On.
1. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode.
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