lights HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2021 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 se conds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the
following situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but
do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
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The interior lights go off im mediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
•When you set the power mode to ON.
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the
interior lights on for an extended length of time
when the engine is off.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
mode, the interior light s go off after about 15
minutes.
Door Activated Position
OFF
Front*
Door Activated
Position
ON
OFF
Rear
* Not available on all models

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Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Map Light Switches1Map Light Switches
When the interior light swit ch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
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Features
Voice Control Operation
Your vehicle has a voice control syst em that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the (tal k) and (back) buttons on the steering
wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice commands.
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•Close the windows and moonroof*.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
■Voice Recognition
1Voice Control Operation
When you press the button, a helpful prompt asks
what you would like to do. Press and release the
button again to bypass this prompt and give a
command.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink® Service*
Features
Your subscribed telematics service prov ider can track your vehicle’s location,
remotely lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you n eed your user ID and personal identification number
(PIN).
■Stolen vehicle tracking
This feature searches and tracks down your ve hicle position even if it is on the move.
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the police as well as the
provider.
■Remote door lock/unlock
The provider can remotely lock or unlock doors upon your request.
■Vehicle finder
This feature is convenient to use when trying to locate your vehicle in large areas,
such as a crowded parking lot. If you cannot locate your vehicle after using the
remote transmitter’s answerback function, you can contact the provider which can
then flash your vehicle’s exterior light s and sound the horn, and sends vehicle
location via web/Smartphone.
■Security alarm notification
If the security system in your vehicl e detects an abnormal condition, such as
someone tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the provider notifies you by email.
■Security Features1Security Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
HondaLink ®. If you forget any of the above, contact a
Honda dealer, or go to hondalink.honda.com.
You can also activate the remote door lock/unlock
and vehicle finder features from the Internet or using
your smartphone app. As k a dealer, or visit
hondalink.honda.com .
1Vehicle finder
The lights will stop flas hing and horn will stop
sounding under the following:
•When conditions 30 seconds have elapsed.
•You unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.
•You unlock the doors using the smart entry system.•You unlock the doors us ing the built-in key.
•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Meter Setup
Turn By Turn Auto
Display Selects whether the turn-b
y-turn display comes on
during the route guidance. ON
*1/
OFF
Driving
Position
Setup
*
Memory Position
Link Turns the driving position memory system on and
off.
ON*1/
OFF
Seat Position
Movement at Entry/
Exit Moves the seat rearward when you get in/get out
of the vehicle. Changes th
e setting for this feature. ON
*1/
OFF
Keyless Access
Setup
*
Door Unlock Mode Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only*1/
All Doors
Smart Entry Light
Flash Causes some exterior lights to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors.
ON
*1/
OFF
Smart Entry Beep Causes the beeper to so
und when you unlock/lock
the doors. ON
*1/
OFF
Remote Start System
ON/OFF Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.
ON
*1/OFF
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Lighting
Setup Headlight Auto OFF
Timer
Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door. 0 sec
/15 sec
*1/30 sec/
60 sec
Interior Light
Dimming Time Changes the length of time
the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors. 15 sec
/30 sec
*1/60
sec
Auto Light
Sensitivity
*Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.Min/
Low/Mid*1/
High /Max
Auto Interior
Illumination
Sensitivity Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the
instrument panel when the headlight switch is in
AUTO
. Min/
Low/Mid
*1/
High /Max
Auto Headlight On
with Wiper On Used to automatically come on the headlights
when the wipers are used several times within a
certain number of interv
als with the headlight
switch is in AUTO. ON
*1/
OFF
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Door/Window
Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for
the automatic locking
feature. OFF
/With Ve hicle
Speed
*1/ Shift From P
Key and Remote
Unlock Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push
of the remote or built-in
key. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
ON
*1/
OFF
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to
set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door. 30sec
*1/
60sec /90sec
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for
when the doors unlock
automatically. OFF
/All Doors When
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/ All Doors
When Shifted to
Park/ All Doors With
IGN OFF
Walk Away Auto
Lock
*Changes the settings for the auto lock function
when you walk away from the vehicle. ON
/OFF*1
Maintenance
Info. Select Reset Items
Resets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service. —
* 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, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 577
•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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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
Driving
Towing equipment varies by th e size of your trailer, how much load you are towing,
and where you are towing.
■Hitches
The hitch must be of an approved type and properly bolted to the underbody.
■Safety chains
Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do not allow the chains to drag on the ground.
■Trailer brakes
There are two common types of trailer bra kes: surge and electric. Surge brakes are
common for boat trailers, since the brakes will get wet. If you choose electric brakes,
be sure they are electronically actuated. Do not attempt to attach trailer brakes to
your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as it wi ll lower braking effectiveness and create a
potential hazard.
■Additional towing equipment
Many states and provinces/territories requ ire special outside mirrors when towing a
trailer. Even if mirrors are not required in your locale, you should install special
mirrors if visibility is restricted in any way.
■Trailer light
Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, province/territory, and
local regulations. Check with your local trailer sales or rental agency for the
requirements in the area where you plan to tow.
■Towing Equipment and Accessories1Towing Equipment and Accessories
Make sure that all equipmen t is properly installed and
maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/
territory, and lo cal regulations.
Consult your trai ler maker for prope r installation and
setup of the equipment.
Improper installation and setup can affect the
handling, stability, and br aking performance of your
vehicle.
Consult your traile r sales or rental agency if any other
items are recommended or required for your towing
situation.
The lighting and wiring of tra ilers can vary by type
and brand. If a connector is required, it should only
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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits P. 409
•Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tr ailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressure of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Turn off the Low Speed Braking Control syst em. It may activate if it detects the
vehicle being towed as an obstacle.
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•Turn off the rear parking sensor system.
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•Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
2.0 L engine models
1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
1Towing Speeds and Gears
When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.g., camper), do
not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At higher speeds, the
trailer may sway or af fect vehicle handling.