automatic transmission HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide

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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when pressing the SET/– button while the
vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is depressed.●ACC with Low Speed Follow*/ACC* cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow* P. 522
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 539
Automatic
transmission/
Continuously variable
transmission models
Manual transmission
models
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the transmission is put into any
position other than
(D or (S* while ACC with Low
Speed Follow is in operation.
●ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically
canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow* P. 522
Models with ACC with Low Speed Follow
Automatic transmission
models
Continuously variable
transmission models
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when pressing the SET/– button while the
transmission is in any position other than
(D or (S*.
●ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow* P. 522
Models with ACC with Low Speed Follow
Automatic transmission
models
Continuously variable
transmission models
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when pressing the SET/– button while the
vehicle is moving and the clutch pedal is depressed.●ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 539
●Appears when the clutch pedal is depressed while
ACC is in operation.●ACC has been automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* P. 539
Manual transmission models
* Not available on all models

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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates wh en the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if th e trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter, or smart entr y with push button start system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P (continuously variable transmission models) or the
hood is opened before the power mode is in ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry with push
button start system
*. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and trunk are locked from outsid e with the key, remote transmitter, or
smart entry with push button start system
*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key*,
remote transmitter or smart entry with push button start system*, or when the power
mode is set to ON. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry with push button start system
*.
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1 : Manual transmission models
*2 : Continuously variable transmission models for Canadian models
*3 : U.S. models
*4 : Automatic transmission models
■Changing the Power Mode1 ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine wh en the remote is inside
the vehicle.
If the battery of the remote is getting low, the engine
may not start when you push the ENGINE START/
STOP button. If the engine do es not start, refer to
the following link. 2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 676
The engine may also run if the remote is close to the
door or window, even if it is outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is red when the
engine is running.
Operating Range
Continuously Variable Transmission Automatic/Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1*2.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the
transmission in
( P.
Put the transmission into
( P
then press the button. Press the button.
Without pressing the
clutch
*1 or brake*4 pedal
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be
used.
Put the transmission into
(P*3.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P*1 and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remo te transmitter or the smart entry with
push button start system
*.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the pow er mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
*1 : Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
1 Changing the Power Mode
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the st eering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Manual transmission modelsContinuously variable transmission models
for Canadian models
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
for Canadian models
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 94
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights
U.S. models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights
Canadian modelsCanadian models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat positions (except for power lumbar) with the driving
position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver's doo r with a remote transmitter, or smart
entry system to one of the two preset pos itions and the seat adjusts to retracted
positions of one of the two pr eset positions automatically.
The seat will move to th e stored position when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY.
When you enter the vehicle, the driver in formation interface briefly shows you which
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission into
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves forward to
the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1 Driving Position Memory System*
Using the audio/informati on screen you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 383
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 383
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 2 mph (3 km/h).
•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.
•The seat position is adju sted while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat to the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press the memory button
(1 or (2 within
five seconds of pressing the SET button.
u Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on and you will
hear two beeps.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u You will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear a beep, and the
indicator light stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat position before the two
beeps.
•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if:
•The vehicle speed is above 2 mph (3 km/h).
•You press the SET button or memory button (1 or (2.
•You adjust the seat position.
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2