HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2021 (in English) Manual Online

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Safe Driving
Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U. S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Radiator Cap U.S. models only
Dashboard
U.S. modelsCanadian models
Air Conditioner System

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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 82
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages .................... 109
Gauges and Displays Gauges ............................................ 139
Driver Information Interface ............. 140
Head-Up Display
*............................ 159
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicators
ECON Mode Indicator
M
(sequential mode
*/
7-speed manual shift
mode
*) Indicator*/
Gear Selection
Indicator
*
P. 88
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, ther e may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
P. 83*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
System Message Indicator Auto Idle Stop Indicator
(Green)
*
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)
P. 84
P.86
P.86
P.87
P.88
*1
*1 *1 *1
P.
96*1
*1
Shift Position IndicatorP. 88
Transmission System
Indi
catorP.89, 91
P.92
P.93
P.93
P.93
P.94
P.94
*1
*1
*1
*1
P. 95
*1P.95
P.97
P.102
*1
P.97
P.97
P.97 Security System Alarm
Indi

cator P.99
P.99
P. 104
P.105
P.108
*1
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)*P.102
*1Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green)P.104
*1
Immobilizer System
IndicatorP.98
SPORT Mode Indicator*P.101
P.100
Cruise Mode Indicator
(White/Green)P. 104
Adaptive Cruise Control
(
ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Amber)P. 103
*1Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(White/Green)P.104
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
(Red)
•Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.
• Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.
• The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive with
the parking brake not fully
released.
• Comes on for about 30 seconds
when you apply the electric parking
brake while the power mode is in
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then
goes off.
• Stays on for about 30 seconds
when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF whil e the electric
parking brake is applied, then goes
off.• Comes on while driving - Make sure the
parking brake is released. Check the brake
fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes
on while driving P. 617
•Comes on along with the Parking Brake
and Brake System Indicator (amber) -
Immediately stop in a safe place. Contact a
dealer for repair. The brake pedal becomes
harder to operate. Depress the pedal
further than you normally do.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On P. 618
•Comes on along with the ABS indicator
- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks P. 617
•Blinks and the Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (amber) comes on at
the same time - There is a problem with
the electric parking brake system. The
parking brake may not be set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On P. 618
U.S.
Canada
(Red)

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
(Amber)
•Comes on if there is a problem with
a system related to braking other
than the conventional brake
system.•Comes on while driving - Avoid high
speeds and sudden braking. Take the
vehicle to a dealer immediately.
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
(Amber)
•Comes on if there is a problem with
the electric parking brake system
and/or the automatic brake hold
system.●Stays on constantly - Avoid using the
parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the radar sensor.
●Indicator may come on temporarily
when the Maximum Load Limit is
exceeded.
●Make sure the total load is within the
Maximum Load Limit.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 407●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
—
Automatic
Brake Hold
System
Indicator
●Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 515
Automatic
Brake Hold
Indicator
●Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 515—
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp
•After you have set the power mode
to ON, the vehicle performs system
checks. However, if the readiness
codes have not been set by that
time, this indicator will blink five
times and then go off.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control systems.
• Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.•Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 641
•Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and
wait for it to cool down. Then, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 616

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Charging
System
Indicator
•Comes on when the battery is not
charging.• Stop in a safe place and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 615
Shift Position
Indicator•Indicates the current shift position.
2 Shifting P. 422, 429, 431—
M (sequential
mode*/7-
speed manual
shift mode
*)
Indicator*/
Gear
Selection
Indicator
*
• Comes on when the sequential
mode*/7-speed manual shift mode*
is applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 427
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 433—
* Not available on all models