Honda Accord Sedan Touring Technical Reference Guide

TECHNOLOGY

REFERENCE

GUIDE

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2013 Accord Sedan

Touring

TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE

The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get

acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic

instructions on some of its technology and convenience

features. This guide covers the Accord Sedan Touring.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the

Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle

controls and operation, please refer to the respective

sections in the Owner’s Manual or Navigation Manual.

BLUETOOTH

HANDSFREELINK®p.31

ECO ASSISTTMp.13

INSTRUMENT PANEL p.6

i-MID p.10

NAVIGATION

p.28

Smart Entry with Push Button Start.....................................................................2

Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................4

Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................6

Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID).....................................................8

Color Information Display....................................................................................10

Using the Touchscreen...........................................................................................11

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................................12

Eco Assist

Driving Position Memory System (DPMS)........................................................14

One-Touch Turn Signal...........................................................................................15

Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration...........................................................15

Multi-View Rear Camera ......................................................................................16

LaneWatch

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)........................................................................19

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)....................................................................20

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).........................................................................22

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Voice Recognition...................................................................................................24

Navigation.................................................................................................................28

Bluetooth

SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ...........................................................................36

Bluetooth

iPod

HDD Audio..............................................................................................................40

Song By Voice...........................................................................................................42

HondaLink featuring Aha Pandora

Settings for Your Vehicle ........................................................................................45

HomeLink

Owner Link..............................................................................................................47

Safety Reminder......................................................................................................47

Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................48



HandsFreeLink®(HFL).......................................................................31



Audio .....................................................................................................38

or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................39

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SM ART ENTRY WITH PUSH BUT TON START

Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote within operating range.

Unlocking the Doors

Locking the Doors

Grab either one of the front door handles.

Press the door lock button on either front

door handle.

Engine Start/Stop Button

A c c e s s o r y o r O n M o d e

Operate audio or other electrical features without turning the engine on.

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (without pressing the brake pedal). Press it again for ON mode.

S t a r t i n g t h e E n g i n e

Press and hold the brake pedal, then press the ENGINE

START/STOP button.

Opening the Trunk

Press the trunk release button under the trunk handle.

T u r n i n g t h e V e h i c l e O f f

Shift to Park,then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Note: If you press the button and the shift lever is not in Park, the vehicle goes intoAccessory mode.

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AU TO DOOR LOCKS

Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.

Door Locks

D e f a u l t L o c k S e t t i n g

The doors are preset to lock when your vehicle reaches about 10 mph.

D e f a u l t U n l o c k S e t t i n g

All doors are set to unlock when the driver’s door is opened.

Changing the Door Lock Settings

Below is an example of how to change the auto door unlock setting*. Make sure the vehicle is in ON mode. See your Owner’s Manual for other setting options.

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press SETTINGS.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.

3. Move the interface dial to the right to Door/Window Setup.

4. Select Auto Door Unlock.

5. Select from the options.

6. Press BACK to exit the menu.

Note: The driver’s and front passenger’s door can be opened by pulling the inner front door handle, regardless of the setting. Changing the setting to “All Doors” is useful for rear passengers.

*You can also change vehicle settings using the multi-information display

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and orange indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer

Charging system

Low brake fluid

Low oil pressure

(supplemental restraint system)

SRS

EPS (electric power steering)

FCW (forward collision warning

system)

LDW (lane departure warning

system)

(anti-lock brake system)

ABS

Malfunction lamp (check engine light)

(tire pressure monitoring system)

TPMS

VSA

(vehicle stability assist)

Smart Entry System

Brake system

Adaptive Cruise Control

Condition Indicators

Action is needed by driver

Malfunction Indicators

Parking brake on:

Release

Door/Trunk open:

Close door(s) / trunk

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Immobilizer (blinks):

Use correct key

Low fuel:

Refill

FCW (blinks):

Brake

LDW (blinks):

Stay in your lane

On/Off Indicators

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(next to display screen)

VSA OFF

ECON Mode on

Fog lights on

Low tire pressure:

Add air

System message indicator:

Check MID

Headlights on

Turn signals/hazards on

High beams on

Adaptive Cruise Control on

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MU LTI-INF ORMA TIO N DISP LAY (MID)

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Main Displays

Accessing the Information Display

When you start the engine, the information display shows your last active selection from the previous drive cycle.

To toggle between the different displays:

• Press either info button ( for the main displays.

• Press SEL/RESET for the lower displays.

/

Main Screen

Vehicle

settings*

Oil life

Average

speed

)

*You can also change vehicle settings using the SETTINGS button on the center panel.

Average and

instant fuel

economy

Range

Elapsed time

Lower Displays

Odometer Trip A Trip B

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INTELLIGENT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (i-MID)

USING THE TOUCHSCREEN

Choose what to display in the center screen.

Changing the Display

Press the Display button to change the main displays.

Display Options

Audio

Shows current

audio

information.

Phone

Shows phone

screen.

Interactive touchscreen display includes audio and Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink functionality.

Audio Options

Source: Select audio sources.

Preset: Select preset stations or channels.

Bluetooth

When you enter the Dial screen from the Phone Menu, you can use the touchscreen to enter the number.

When you enter the Phonebook screen from the Phone Menu, you can use the touchscreen to search for names.

HandsFreeLink®Options*

Skip/Seek: Change stations, channels, tracks, etc.

More: Select menu options and sound settings.

FM screen shown

Navigation

Shows map or

navigation

information.

Info

Shows

information

screen and

options.

Sound/Screen Options

Select More from the main screen.

Select Sound Settings to adjust the audio system.

* Manual operation is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.

Select Screen Settings to adjust various screen features.

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TI RE PRES SURE MONIT ORI NG S YSTEM ( TPMS)

EC O ASSI ST

Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.

How It Works

When the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels, the low tire pressure indicator comes on.

What to Do

1. Visually inspect the tires for damage.

2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to check which tire(s) have low pressure.

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary, to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

TPMS Calibration

Any time you inflate, change, or rotate one or more of your tires, you need to recalibrate the sytem.

1. Press SETTINGS.

4. Select Calibrate.

When turned on, performance of the vehicle’s engine, transmission, cruise control, and air conditioning system are adjusted to maximize fuel efficiency.

ECON Button

1. Press ECON to turn the system on.

2.The ECON mode indicator comes on.

3. Press ECON again to turn the system off.

Ambient Meter

2. SelectVehicle Settings.

3. Select TPMS Calibration.

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5. The low tire pressure indicator blinks and calibration begins.

Indicates instant fuel efficiency using color-coded bars.

High fuel efficiency

Moderate fuel efficiency Low fuel efficiency

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