HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■Read or Stop reading a message
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Play.
u The system starts reading the message
aloud.
3. Select Stop to stop reading.
Select Play again to start reading the
message.
■Reply to a message
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Reply.
3. Select the reply message.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4. Select Send to send the message.
u Message sent appears on the screen
when the reply message was successfully
sent.
1 Reply to a message
The available reply messages are as follows:
•Talk to you later, I’m driving.
•I’m on my way.•I’m running late.
•OK
•Yes•No
The default reply messages are displayed only in
English. If you want to use reply messages in
languages other than Englis h, please edit them.
2 To edit a reply message P. 450
You can add a reply message by selecting + Create
New Message .
2 To edit a reply message P. 450
Only certain phones receive and send messages when
paired and connected. For a list of compatible
phones:
•U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

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Features
■To edit a reply message
1. Press the button.
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Edit Replies .
5. Select the reply message you want to edit
or + Create New Message .
u The on-screen keyboard screen is
displayed.
6. Enter a reply message, and then select
Save.
■To delete a reply message
1. Press the button.
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Delete Replies .
5. Select on the reply message you want to
delete.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
6. Select Yes.
1To edit a reply message
You can change the order of reply messages by
selecting Reorder.

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■Making a call to a sender
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Call.

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HondaLink ® Assist*
Features
HondaLink ® Assist*
■Automatic collision notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink® operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator
*1; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipp ed with HondaLink® Assist, owner activation
constitutes authorization for Honda to co llect information from your vehicle needed
to provide the service, and agr eement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/
TermsAndConditions . In a crash, HondaLink ® Assist will attempt to notify emergency
services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink ® Assist services at any time or for
any reason, and in the future may not be ab le to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
*1: Depending on your phone and ad equate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not
be sent to the operator.
■In Case of Emergency
1 HondaLink ® Assist*
HondaLink ® Assist also provides services you can
operate from the Intern et or your smartphone.
To subscribe to HondaLink ® Assist, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an
Honda dealer, or visit hondalink.honda.com
1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
•You travel outside the HondaLink ® service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
•HondaLink Assist is not enabled.
2 To enable notification P. 453
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
* Not available on all models

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HondaLink ® Assist*
Features
■To enable notification
1.Go to the phone settings screen.
2 Phone settings screen P. 432
2.Select HondaLink Assist .
3. Select YES or NO .
1To enable notification
Setting options:
•YES : Notification is available.
•NO: Disable the feature.

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Features
Refuel Recommend
Your vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically calculates when to refuel.
This feature will notify you when refueling is recommended as well as enable you to
search for gas stations that are loca ted in the vicinity of your vehicle.
1. When it is time to refuel the vehicle, a
notification is displayed and a notification
icon is displayed in the header.
2. Touch the box that contains the icon.
3. Select Find Gas Station Now .
4. Choose a gas station from the search
screen of the navigation system.
u For instructions on how to use the
navigation system, refer to the
navigation system manual.
1Refuel Recommend
You can turn the Refuel Recommend function on and
off.
2 Customized Features P. 383
When you turn off this feature, the refuel
recommend notification will not display.
This feature can only be us ed when the gas tank fuel
level is below 30 percent.
If you select Find Gas Station Now or put more
than 5 liters of gasoline into the gas tank, the
notification for refueling will disappear. If you prefer
not to be notified, select O FF in the settings for Refuel
Recommend.
When you drive on a rough road or ascend or
descend a hill for an ex tended period of time, the
notification may disappear or may not be displayed at
all.Models with navigation system
Notification
icon

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 456
Towing a Trailer ................................ 461
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 467
Precautions While Driving................. 475
Automatic Transmission
*/Continuously
Variable Transmission*................... 476
Shifting .................... 477, 484, 486, 490
SPORT Mode
*.................................. 493
ECON Button ................................... 494
Adaptive Damper System
*............... 495Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System.......................................... 496
Agile Handling Assist ............................. 498Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 499Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 503
Blind spot information System
*........... 505
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 508
Honda Sensing ®................................ 510
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 513
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
*............................... 522
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 539
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).... 554
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 562
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 566
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 572
Radar Sensor ................................... 574
Braking Brake System ................................... 575
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 585
Brake Assist System ......................... 586
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 587
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 598
Refueling ........................................... 601
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 604
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 605
* Not available on all models

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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 646
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 459
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 176
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 211
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer* Head Restraint Positions P. 217
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 209
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 208
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the tr unk or tow a trailer
*, have the
aiming readjusted at a de aler or by a qualified
technician.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 41
•Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 78