Honda Accord Coupe Quick Start Guide
Dash View/
Need to Know
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Indicator
Lights/Gauges
Power Mirrors
Power Door
Locks
Power
Windows
Trunk Release/Fuel Fill
Door Release
Moonroof Switch
Hood
Release
Parking Brake
HomeLink®
Accessory
Power Sockets
Rear Window
Defogger
Climate Control
System
Audio
System
Transmission
Seat Heaters
* Check the owner’s manual for additional information and instructions.
Dash View/
Need to Know
Things You Need to Know
• See About This Quick Start Guide on the rear cover.
• See the owner’s manual for detailed information and instructions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Always check tire pressures when the tires are cold.
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicators.
• The malfunction indicator lamp may come on if the gas cap is not tightened at least 1 click.
• Location of the hood release lever (see Dash View).
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Headlights/
Turn Signals
Remote Audio
Controls
VSA Button
Navigation
Voice Controls
**
Horn
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
Instrument Panel
Brightness/
Trip Meter
Cruise
Control
Windshield
Wipers/Washers
Key/Remote
Transmitter
**If equipped
Inst Panel/TPMS/
Cruise/Compass
Temperature
Gauge
Message in the Information Display
Check Fuel Cap: Fuel cap is missing or not
properly tightened. Check that the fuel cap
is installed and tightened at least one click.
Temperature Gauge: If the pointer is in the
red zone, turn off the engine immediately, or
as soon as safely possible*.
Instrument Panel Indicators
Indicators should go out shortly after
starting the engine. If an indicator stays on
or comes on while driving, follow the
instructions in the description.
• Red indicators are critical and require
immediate attention.
• Amber indicators are urgent and require
attention as soon as possible.
• Blue and green indicators are used for
general information.
Charging system indicator:
Battery is not being charged; see
dealer as soon as possible.
Low oil pressure indicator: Low
oil pressure; turn the engine off as
soon as safely possible.
Security system indicator: Blinks
when the security system is armed.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator:
SRS malfunction; see dealer as soon as
possible.*
Seat belt reminder light: Fasten seat belts.
Parking brake and brake system indicator:
Parking brake on, low brake fluid level.
Door and trunk open monitor: Comes on if the
trunk lid is left open. Will go out after about 3
minutes, even if the lid is not closed.
Malfunction indicator lamp (CHECK engine
light): Engine or emissions system malfunction;
have dealer inspect the vehicle.
Maintenance minder indicator: A scheduled
maintenance is due; stays on if maintenance is
past due.
Fuel gauge/low fuel indicator
Note: It is important to see the Instruments and Controls section in the owner’s manual.
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Immobilizer system indicator:
Flashes if an improperly coded key is
used in the ignition switch.
Cruise main indicator: Cruise
control is on and is waiting to be set.
Cruise control indicator: Cruise
control is set.
Lights on indicator: Indicates
parking lights or headlights are on.
ECO indicator (V6 models with
automatic transmission): Comes on
when the engine is performing at its
most economical level.
Turn signal/hazard warning
indicators
Fog lights on indicator (if equipped)
High beam indicator
Outside temperature indicator (if
equipped)/odometer: Displays
outside temperature or odometer
when Select/Reset knob is pressed.
Low tire pressure indicator: One or
more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly
under-inflated. Stop, inspect all tires, and
add air as required.
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) indicator: TPMS malfunction;
have dealer inspect the vehicle.
Side airbag cutoff indicator*:
Passenger’s side airbag is off and will
not deploy during a crash.
Passenger airbag cutoff indicator*:
Passenger’s front airbag is off and will
not deploy during a crash.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
indicator: ABS malfunction; see your
dealer as soon as possible.
Vehicle stability assist (VSA®)
activation indicator: A reminder that
the VSA is turned off. Flashes when
VSA is active.
Vehicle stability assist (VSA) system
indicator*: Possible VSA system
problem.
Daytime running lights (DRL)
indicator
* Check the owner’s manual for additional information and instructions.
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PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF
ECO
The following Maintenance Minder items are also
displayed:
Engine Oil Life: Remaining engine oil life.
Maintenance Service Items: Three types of
messages appear in the display: service due
soon, service due now, and service past due.
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator*
When the indicator comes on, one or
more tires are significantly underinflated. You should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible and, if needed,
inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated
on the tire information placard, located on the
driver’s doorjamb.
Tip: Tire pressure varies by temperature and
other conditions.
• Check the air pressure when the tires are cold.
This means the vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile.
• The indicator may come on when you first start
your vehicle, then go off when friction raises
the tire temperature. Even if the indicator goes
off, always check the pressure and adjust as
required.
Information Display*
Your vehicle displays engine oil life and
maintenance service items on the information
display; see your owner’s manual for details.
The display can be changed using the
Select/Reset knob on the dash. The display can
also be customized to show:
Odometer: Total number of miles driven.
Trip Meter (A & B): Number of miles driven for
Trip A or Trip B since last reset.
Outside Temperature: Outside temperature.
Check Fuel Cap: The fuel cap is loose or
missing.
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Odometer
Engine Oil Life
Model with outside temperature indicator is s h o w n .
Outside
Temp.
Trip MeterA
Trip Meter B
* Check the owner’s manual for additional information and instructions.
Inst Panel/TPMS/
Cruise/Compass
Cruise Control
Set/Decel button: Sets cruise control (CRUISE
CONTROL indicator lit) if speed is above 25 mph,
or decreases the set speed if cruise control is set.
Res/Accel button: Resumes set speed if the
cruise control was canceled, or increases set
speed if cruise control is set.
Cancel button: Cancels cruise control. It does not
turn off the cruise control system. You can resume
a set speed if the cruise control was canceled. You
can also cancel the cruise control by tapping the
brake pedal.
Setting the Clock
(without Navigation)
1. With the ignition ON (II), press the CLOCK
button until you hear a beep.
2. Press and hold the H button (Preset 4) to set
the hour.
3. Press and hold the M button (Preset 5) to set
the minutes.
4. Press the CLOCK button again.
Note: On vehicles with navigation, the clock is set
automatically by the navigation system.
Cruise control master
button: Turns the cruise
control system on
(CRUISE MAIN indicator
lit) and off. It does not
set the cruise control.
Compass Operation (EX-L, EX-L V6 w/o Navi)
Your vehicle is equipped with a self-calibrating
compass system. Overall operation of this
system can be affected when you drive:
• Near power lines or stations
• Across bridges
• Through tunnels
• Over railroad crossings
• Past large vehicles
• Near large objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance.
It can also be affected by accessories such as
antennas and roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.
Compass Zone Selection
In most areas, there is a variation between
magnetic north and true north. Zone selection
is required so the compass can compensate for
this variation. See the owner’s manual for zone
selection information.
Calibration
At times, the compass may need to be
manually calibrated after exposure to a strong
magnetic field. If the compass seems to be
continuously showing the wrong direction and
is not self-calibrating, or if the compass display
is blinking with the CAL indicator on, follow the
calibration procedure found in the owner’s
manual.
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Driver Controls
Headlights/Turn Signals Lever
Auto Lighting Off
The headlights, all exterior lights and all the instrument
panel lights turn off within 15 seconds after you remove
the key and close the driver's door.
Auto Lighting On (EX-L, EX-L V6 models)
Turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights when
low ambient lighting is detected.
1. MIST
2. OFF
3. ADJ ring: Rotate to adjust wiper
interval speed.
4. Wiper ON: Push the lever down:
a. INT (1st detent): Wipers operate
intermittently.
b. LO (2nd detent): Long sweep
intervals.
c. HI (3rd detent): Short
sweep intervals.
5. Wiper and Washer ON: Pull back
and hold to clean the front windshield.
Windshield Wipers/Washers Lever
1. Turn signal
2. Off
3. Parking/indicator lights
4. AUTO (if equipped)
5. Headlights
6. High beams
7. Flash high beams
8. Fog lights OFF
(if equipped)
9. Fog lights ON
(if equipped)
Parking Brake
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To release, pull up
slightly, push button,
and lower completely.
Note: If you start to
drive with the parking
brake applied, a beep
sounds.
Pull up to apply.
A
B
C
* Check the owner’s manual for additional information and instructions.
Driver Controls
Automatic Transmission Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
Manual Transmission
The vehicle is
equipped with a clutch
interlock switch. Push
the clutch pedal all
the way down when
starting the engine.
1. With the ignition ON (II),
move the switch to L (driver’s
side) or R (passenger’s side).
2. Push the edge of the switch
to adjust the mirror right, left,
up, or down.
3. When finished, move the
switch back to the center (off)
position.
Power Mirrors
Tip: If equipped, the outside mirror heaters
can be turned on by pressing the heated
mirror button.
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D3
Button
Tip: The ignition must be ON (II) and the
brake pedal pressed to shift out of Park.
P Park: Transmission
is locked.
R Rerverse
N Neutral: Transmission
is not locked; use brake
pedal or parking brake.
D Drive: Normal driving.
D3 Third: 1st three gears
only.
2 Second: Transmission
is locked in 2nd gear.
1 First: Transmission
is locked in 1st gear.
Pull the lever underside the steering column toward you.
Push the lever to fully lock it in place.
Adjust the steering
wheel (up, down,
in or out) to the
desired position.
Unlock button:
Press once to
unlock the driver’s
door. Press again
to unlock the
passenger’s door.
Continue to hold
the button on the
second press to
open the windows
and moonroof;
release the button
to stop.
Tip: If you do not open a door within 30 seconds, the
doors relock.
Lock button: Press to lock both doors. Press again
and a beep verifies that the doors are locked.
Tip: The doors will not lock if any door is not fully
closed or the key is in the ignition. The beep will not
sound if both doors, the hood, and the trunk are not
fully closed.
Trunk release button: Press and hold until the trunk
opens.
Panic button: Press and hold for two seconds to turn
on. Press any button on the remote transmitter or turn
the ignition to ON (II) to turn off. The panic mode turns
off automatically after 30 seconds.
Tip: The panic mode will not work if the ignition is in
ON (II).
Locks/Windows/
VSA
®
/Moonroof
Power Door Locks with Auto Window
Open and Close Feature
• The master lock switch locks and unlocks both
doors.
• Pull back on the driver’s door lock tab to lock
both doors. Push forward on the tab to unlock
only the driver’s door. The lock tab on the
passenger’s door locks and unlocks only that
door.
Unlock: To unlock only the driver’s door from
outside, turn the key to the right and release.
To unlock the passenger’s door, turn the key
again. Continue to hold the key on the second
turn to open the windows and moonroof;
release to stop.
Lock: To lock both doors from outside, turn
the key to the left and release. Turn the key
again and hold to close the windows and
moonroof; release to stop.
Key/Remote Transmitter
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Trunk
Release
Button
Panic
Button
Lock
Button
Unlock
Button
Master Switch
Lock
Unlock
Lock
Tab
Lock
Unlock
Red
Indicator
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