climate control HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 608
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 609Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 610
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 611
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 618Opening the Hood ........................... 620
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 621
Oil Check ......................................... 622
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 624
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 625
Engine Coolant ................................ 629
Transmission Fluid ............................ 631
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 633
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 634
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 635
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 643
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 646
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 647Tire Labeling .................................... 647DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 649Wear Indicators................................ 651 Tire Service Life ................................ 651
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 652
Tire Rotation .................................... 653
Winter Tires ..................................... 654
Battery ............................................... 655
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 657
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 658Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 659
Exterior Care.................................... 661
Accessories and Modifications ........ 664
* Not available on all models

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Continued
Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle m eet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction,
and temperature performance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on th e tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practi ces and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Uniform Tire Quality Grading
■Treadwear
1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.

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Maintenance
Climate Control System Maintenance
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, th e Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) with one
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning evaporators must be certified (and
labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
Dust and Pollen Filter
The climate control system is equipped with a dust and pollen filter that collects
pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The Maintenance MinderTM messages will let
you know when to replace the filter.
We recommend that you replace the dust a nd pollen filter sooner when using your
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.
1 Air Conditioning
NOTICE
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment.
To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the
evaporator with one re moved from a used or
salvaged vehicle.
Refrigerant in your vehicle’ s air conditioning system is
flammable and can be igni ted during servicing if
proper procedures are not followed.
The air conditioner labe l is found under the hood:
2 Safety Labels P. 76
2 Specifications P. 704, 706
Canadian models
: Caution
: Flammable Refrigerant
: Requires Registered
Technician to Service
: Air Conditioning
System
1Dust and Pollen Filter
If the airflow from the climate control system
deteriorates noticeably, and the windows fog up
easily, the filter may need to be replaced. Please
contact a dealer for replacement.

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 488
Operation ............................................... 489
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 585
Accessories and Modifications ................ 664
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 229
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) ......................................... 99, 100, 539
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ............................ 99, 100, 522
Adaptive Damper System ........................ 495
Additives Coolant .................................................. 629
Engine Oil ............................................... 621
Washer ................................................... 634
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 621
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 220
Front Seats.............................................. 211
Head Restraints ....................................... 217
Mirrors.................................................... 209
Rear Seats ............................................... 215
Steering Wheel ....................................... 208
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 498
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 240
Changing the Mode................................ 240 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 241
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 658
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 240
Sensors .................................................... 243
Synchronized Mode ................................. 242
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 240
Air Pressure ............................... 647, 705, 707
Airbags ........................................................ 45
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 51
After a Collision ......................................... 48
Airbag Care ............................................... 60
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Indicator .............................................. 58, 90
Knee Airbags ............................................. 52
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 59
Sensors ...................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 55
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 57
AM/FM Radio .................................... 261, 300
Ambient Lights ......................................... 223
Android Auto
TM........................................ 341
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 585
Indicator .................................................... 90
Apple CarPlay ®........................................ 338
Armrest ..................................................... 220
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 250
Audio System ............................................ 246
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 259, 294
Audio/Information Screen ................ 255, 276 Display Setup .................................. 260, 295
Error Messages ........................................ 345
General Information ................................ 350
Home Screen........................................... 281
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 288
How to Update with a USB Device........... 292
How to use Siri
® Eyes Free .............. 274, 337
iPod ................................................ 263, 315
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 296
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 268, 318
Near Field Communication (NFC) ............. 334
Pandora ®............................................... 266
Reactivating ............................................ 249
Remote Controls ..................................... 250
Security Code .......................................... 249
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 296
Status Area ............................................. 286
System Updates....................................... 288
Theft Protection ...................................... 249
USB Flash Drives ...................... 268, 318, 351
USB Ports ................................................ 247
Wallpaper Setup.............................. 257, 279
Audio/Information Screen ............... 255, 276
Authorized Manuals ................................ 715
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 179
Customize ....................................... 381, 399
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 198
Indicator.................................................... 90
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 581
Indicator............................................ 82, 581

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Index
Automatic Brake Hold SystemIndicator ............................................ 82, 581
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 202
Automatic Lighting .................................. 195
Automatic Transmission
Creeping ................................................. 476
Fluid ........................................................ 632
Kickdown ................................................ 476
Shift Operation ........................................ 478
Shifting.................................................... 477
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 143
Average Speed .......................................... 145
B
Battery....................................................... 655
Charging System Indicator ................. 84, 685
Jump Starting .......................................... 678
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 655
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 657
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ...................................... 227
Blind spot information System ................ 505
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 271, 321
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 405, 429
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 575
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 585
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 581
Brake Assist System ................................. 586
Fluid ........................................................ 633 Foot Brake............................................... 580
Indicator.............................. 79, 80, 687, 688
Parking Brake .......................................... 575
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 204
Bulb Replacement .................................... 635
Brake, Taillight, Rear Si de Marker Lights and
Rear Turn Signal Light............................ 638
Fog Lights ............................................... 637
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 637
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 637
Headlights ............................................... 635
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 642
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 637
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 642
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 637
Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light... 640
Bulb Specifications ........................... 704, 706
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 234
Carrying Cargo ................................. 457, 459
Center Pocket ........................................... 224
Certification Label .................................... 708
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 635
Charging System Indicator ................. 84, 685
Child Safety ................................................. 61
Childproof Door Locks............................. 178
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 182 Child Seat
................................................... 61
Booster Seats ............................................ 74
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 63
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 64
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 69
Larger Children ......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 63
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 65
Using a Tether .......................................... 71
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 178
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 661
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 659
Climate Control System ........................... 240
Changing the Mode................................ 240
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 241
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 658
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 240
Sensors ................................................... 243
Synchronized Mode ................................ 242
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 240
Clock ......................................................... 164
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 513
Coat Hook ................................................ 234
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 513
Compact Spare Tire .................. 669, 705, 707
Console Compartment ............................. 225

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Index
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)......................... 672
Jump Starting ............................................ 678
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 167
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 175
Keys ........................................................... 166
Lockout Prevention .................................. 175
Number Tag ............................................ 167
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 178
Remote Transmitter ................................. 173
Types and Functions ................................ 166
Valet Key ................................................. 182
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/
Continuously Variable Transmission) ..... 476
Knee Airbags ............................................... 52
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 554
LaneWatchTM............................................. 508
Language (HFL) ................................. 406, 431
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 66
Lights ................................................. 194, 635
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 198
Automatic ............................................... 195
Bulb Replacement .................................... 635
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 197
Fog Lights ................................................ 196 High Beam Indicator .................................. 94
Interior .................................................... 222
Light Switches ......................................... 194
Lights On Indicator .................................... 94
Turn Signals ............................................ 193
Load Limits ................................................ 459
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 166
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 179
Childproof Door Locks............................. 178
From Inside ............................................. 176
From Outside .......................................... 169
Keys ........................................................ 166
Using a Key ............................................. 174
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 175
Low Battery Charge ................................. 685
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 89
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 685
Low Remote Signal Strength ................... 168
Lower Anchors ............................................ 66
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 704, 706
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 459
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 212
M
Maintenance..................................... 147, 607
Battery .................................................... 655
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 633
Cleaning ................................................. 659
Climate Control System ........................... 658
Coolant ................................................... 629 Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 611
Oil .......................................................... 622
Precautions ............................................. 608
Radiator .................................................. 630
Remote Transmitter ................................ 657
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 635
Safety ..................................................... 609
Service Items ........................................... 615
Tires........................................................ 646
Transmission Fluid ................................... 631
Under the Hood ...................................... 618
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 83, 686
Manual Transmission ............................... 490
Map Lights ................................................ 223
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 459
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 137
Mirrors ...................................................... 209
Adjusting ................................................ 209
Door ....................................................... 210
Exterior ................................................... 210
Interior Rearview ..................................... 209
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 664
Moonroof ................................................. 189
MP3 ................................................... 268, 318
MP3/WMA/AAC ................................ 268, 318
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 598
N
Navigation................................................ 146
Near Field Communication (NFC) ............ 334