HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2018 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Quick Reference Guide
Deceleration Paddle Selector (P472)
When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of
deceleration without removing your hands from the steering wheel. Using
the deceleration paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can
sequentially shift through four stages of deceleration.
Pull the
( + selector for a few seconds when you want to cancel the
deceleration paddle selector.
● When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change
temporarily, and the stage will ap pear in the instrument panel.
● When SPORT mode is ON
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change
and the stage along with M will appear in the instrument panel.
(- Paddle
Selector( + Paddle
Selector Deceleration
stage
When SPORT
mode is OFF,
the
deceleration
stage appears.When SPORT
mode is ON, the
deceleration
stage and
M
appear.
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VSA® On and Off (P 479)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you turn on the power system.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
CMBSTM On and Off
(P 493)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
● CMBS
TM comes on automatically every
time you turn on the power system.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, use the
safety support switch.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 481)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you turn on the power system.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
Refueling (P 561)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 12.81 US gal (48.5 L)
aUnlock the driver’s
door using the
master door lock
switch.
2 Using the Master
Door Lock Switch
(P176)
bPress on the edge of
the fuel fill door to
make it pop up
slightly.
cAfter refueling, wait
for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.
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Honda SensingTM (P 492)
Honda Sensing
TM is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located at the lower part of the front
bumper and a front sensor camera mounted
to the interior side of the windshield,
behind the rearview mirror.
Front Sensor
Camera The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.
Radar Sensor The radar sensor is at
the lower part of the
front bumper.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) (P 493)
Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The
CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when a
potential collision is determined, as well as
to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
(P 502)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and
stop your vehicle, without you having to
keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
(P 518)
Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) System
(P 526)
Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
Traffic Sign Recognition
System
(P530)
Reminds you of road sign information, such
as the current speed limit and that
overtaking is prohibited, your vehicle has
just passed through, showing it on the
driver information in terface and the head-
up display
*.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance (P 565)
Under the Hood (P 576)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, inverter coolant, and windshield
washer fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then raise
the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked
in place.
Lights (P 589)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 597)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 600)
● Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P 621)
Flat Tire (P 623)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 644)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t
Start
(P 636)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 651)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 641)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 655)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P 546)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
•The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
•The exterior lights are left on.
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Why does a buzzer sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The buzzer sounds if you move outside the walk away auto
door lock operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock) (P170)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention. If
you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate
the system.
2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P 481)
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
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Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?•Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
•Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
Why does the shift position
automatically change to
(P
when I open the driver’s
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?
•Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
•Close the driver’s door and manually change the shift
position.
2 When opening the driver’s door (P468)
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe DrivingImportant Safety Precautions.............. 38
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 40
Safety Checklist ................................. 41
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 42
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 45
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 48
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 49
Types of Airbags ................................ 52
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 52 Knee Airbags ..................................... 56
Side Airbags....................................... 59
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 61
Airbag System Indicators .................... 62
Airbag Care ....................................... 64
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 65
Safety of Infants a nd Small Children... 67
Safety of Larger Children ................... 76
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 78 Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 79
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precauti ons below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passe ngers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children shoul d be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■Don't drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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