instrument panel HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 46
2Instrument Panel P. 81
Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Displays P. 139
2Controls P. 165
Clock P. 166 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 167
Moonroof* P. 190
Seats P. 212
2 Features P. 245
Audio System P. 246 Audio System Basic Operation P. 253
Customized Features P. 352 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 372
2 Driving P. 403
Before Driving P. 404 Towing a Trailer P. 409
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 531 Refueling P. 533
2Maintenance P. 539
Before Performing Maintenance P. 540 Maintenance MinderTM P. 543
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 574
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 589
2Handling the Unexpected P. 597
Tools P. 598 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 599
Overheating P. 613 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 615
If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 630
2Information P. 633
Specifications P. 634 Identification Numbers P. 638
Emissions Testing P. 641 Warranty Coverages P. 643

Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 78Safety Labels P. 79
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 181 Security System P. 184 Windows P. 187
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 191 Mirrors P. 210
Interior Convenience Items P. 223 Climate Control System P. 240
Audio Error Messages P. 328General Information on the Audio System P. 330
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 375 Refuel Recommend P. 401
When Driving P. 414 Honda Sensing ® P. 455 Braking P. 510 Parki ng Your Vehicle P. 520
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 536 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 537
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 550 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 566
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 577 Battery P. 586 Remote Transmitter Care P. 588
Cleaning P. 590 Accessories and Modifications P. 595
Engine Does Not Start P. 605 If the Battery Is Dead P. 608 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 611
Fuses P. 622 Emergency Towing P. 628 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 629
Refueling P. 632
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 639 Reporting Safety Defects P. 640
Authorized Manuals P. 646 Customer Service Information P. 647
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 165
FeaturesP. 245
DrivingP. 403
MaintenanceP. 539
Handling the UnexpectedP. 597
InformationP. 633
IndexP. 648

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 81)
Indicators (P 82)/Driver Information Interface (P 140)/Gauges (P 139)/
Head-Up Display
* (P 159)
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Driver Information Interface
Temperature Gauge
Tachometer Head-Up Display
*
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Position Indicator/
Transmission System Indicator
Turbo Meter*
M (sequential mode*/7-speed manual shift
mode*) Indicator*/Gear Selection Indicator*

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Quick Reference Guide
M (sequential
mode)
Indicator
Shift Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Sequential Mode (P427)●Paddle shifters allow you to sh ift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 10th). This is useful for engine braking.
When the transmission is in
(D●The transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
When the transmission is in
(D with SPORT mode●Holds the selected gear, and
the M (sequential mode)
indicator comes on.
●The gear selection is shown in
the instrument panel.
Gear Selection Indicator

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uuSeat Belts uAbout Your Seat Belts
Safe Driving
■Proper use of seat belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position
for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the effectiveness of the
belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat be lts. Devices intended to improve comfort
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability
and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
■Front seats
The seat belt system includes an indicator on the
instrument panel to remind the driver or a front
passenger or both to fasten their seat belts.
If you set the power mode to ON and a seat
belt is not fastened, a beeper will sound and
the indicator will blink. After a few seconds,
the beeper will stop and the indicator will
come on and remain illuminated until the seat
belt is fastened.
The beeper will periodically sound and the
indicator will blink while the vehicle is moving
until the seat belt is fastened.
■Seat Belt Reminder
1 About Your Seat Belts
Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories
require you to w ear seat belts.
1Seat Belt Reminder
The indicator will also co me on if a front passenger
does not fasten their seat belt within six seconds after
the power mode is set to ON.
When no one is sitting in th e front passenger’s seat,
the indicator will not come on and the beeper will not
sound.
The indicator also may no t come on and the beeper
may not sound when the occupant is not heavy
enough to trigger the weight sensor. Such occupants
(e.g., infants and smaller children) should be moved
to the rear seat as a deploying front airbag likely will
injure or kill them. 2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 64

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Continued
Safe Driving
The front, front knee, front side, and side
curtain airbags are de ployed according to
the direction and severity of impact. Both
side curtain airbags are deployed in a
rollover. The airbag system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
bTwo knee airbags. The driver’s knee
airbag is stored under the steering
column; the front passenger’s knee
airbag is stored under the glove box.
Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.
cTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for the front passenger. The airbags
are stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
dTwo side curtain ai rbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG .
eAn electronic control unit that, when the
power mode is in ON, continually
monitors information about the various
impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors,
rollover sensor, airbag activators, seat
belt tensioners, and other vehicle
information. During a crash event the
unit can record such information.
fAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. In
addition, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate
sensors that detect whether or not the
belts are fastened.
gDriver’s seat position sensor. This sensor
detects the driver’s s eat slide position to
help determine the optimal deployment
of the driver’s airbag.
hWeight sensors in the front passenger’s
seat. The sensors are used for occupant
classification to activate or deactivate the
front passenger’s airbag.
iImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
jAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off.
kAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possib le problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
lA rollover sensor that can detect if your
vehicle is about to ro ll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain
airbags.

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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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uuIndicators u
Continued
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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uuIndicators u
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