2001 HONDA ACCORD cruise control

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 52
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Indicator Lights . 53
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Gauges . 58
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Speedometer . 58
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Tachometer . 58
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Odometer . 58
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Trip Meter . 59
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Fuel Gauge . 59
Maintenance Required
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Indicator . 60
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 61
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Headlights . 62
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 63
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Daytime Running Lights . 63 ....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Turn Signals . 64
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Windshield Wipers . 64
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Windshield Washers . 66
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Hazard Warning . 66
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Rear Window Def ogger . 66
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 67
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Steering Wheel Controls . 68
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Cruise Control . 68
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Remote Audio Controls . 70
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Keys and Locks . 71
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Keys . 71
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Immobilizer System . 72
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Ignition Switch . 73
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Door Locks . 74
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Power Door Locks . 75
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Remote Transmitter . 76
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Childproof Door Locks . 80
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Trunk . 80
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Inside Trunk Opener . 82
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Glove Box . 82
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Seat Adjustments . 88
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Front Seat Adjustments . 88
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
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Adjustment . 89 Driver’s Seat Power Height
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Adjustment . 89
Driver’s Seat Full Power ............................
Adjustments . 90
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 91
Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments . 92
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Head Restraints . 92
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Folding Rear Seat . 93
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Rear Seat Armrest . 94
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 95
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Seat Heaters . 96
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Power Windows . 97
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Moonroof . 98
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Mirrors . 99
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 100
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Parking Brake . 101
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Digital Clock . 102
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Console Compartment . 103
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Coin Box . 103
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Beverage Holder . 104
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Sun Visor . 105
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Vanity Mirror . 105
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Sunglasses Holder . 106
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Accessory Power Socket . 106
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Interior Lights . 107
HomeLink Universal Transmitter
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 51

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ). This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
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Canadian models only
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System
Canadian models only
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols Immobilizer System
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof and the cruise
control.
To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo. Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
conditions such as city driving,
winding roads, slippery roads, heavy
rain, or bad weather. You should
have f ull control of the car under
those conditions.Push in the Cruise Control Master
Switch to the lef t of the steering
column. The indicator in the
switch will light.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Press and release the SET/decel
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.
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Except f or DX model in the U.S.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Steering Wheel Controls
Cruise ControlUsing t he Cruise Cont rol
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Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.

CONT INUED
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed.
You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the car slows to the desired
speed, press the SET/decel button.
The car will then maintain the
desired speed.
Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The car
will return to the set cruising speed.
Thecruisecontrolmaynotholdthe
set speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down to the desired speed. This
will cancel the cruise control. To
resume the set speed, press the
RESUME/accel button. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on.
Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. The car will acceler-
ate. When you reach the desired
cruising speed, release the button. To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button repeatedly. Each time you
do this, your car will slow down
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. The vehicle will decelerate.
Release the button when you
reach the desired speed.
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways: To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button repeatedly. Each time
you do this, your car will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac-
celerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/decel
button.
Steering Wheel Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Changing t he Set Speed
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Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch.
When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out and the
car will begin to slow down. You can
use the accelerator pedal in the
normal way.
The system remembers the
previously-set cruising speed. To
return to that speed, accelerate to
above25mph(40km/h)andthen
press and release the RESUME/
accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. The car
will accelerate to the same cruising
speed as bef ore.
Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system completely
of f and erases the previous cruising
speed f rom memory. To use the
system again, ref er to
.
These buttons let you control some
f unctions of the audio system with-
out removing your hands f rom the
wheel. Ref er to page f or a com-
plete explanation.173
On EX model with leather interior and
EX-V6 models
Steering Wheel Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Cancelling t he Cruise Cont rol
Using t he
Cruise Cont rolRemote Audio Controls
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A cold engine uses more f uel than a
warm engine. It is not necessary to
‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it
idle f or a long time. You can drive
away in about a minute, no matter
how cold it is outside. The engine
will warm up f aster, and you get
better f uel economy. To cut down on
the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to
combine several short trips into one.
You can improve f uel economy by
driving moderately. Rapid acceler-
ation, abrupt cornering, and hard
braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear that
allows the engine to run and acceler-
ate smoothly.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Turnoff theA/Cto
cutdownonairconditioninguse.
Use the f low-through ventilation
when the outside air temperature is
moderate.
The condition of your car and your
driving habits are the two most
important things that affect the fuel
mileage you get.
Always maintain your car according
to the maintenance schedule. This
will keep it in top operating condition.
Depending on traf f ic conditions, try
to maintain a constant speed. Every
time you slow down and speed up,
your car uses extra f uel. Use the
cruise control, when appropriate, to
increase f uel economy.
An important part of that mainte-
nance is the
(see page ). For
example, an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel. It also wears out
f aster, so check the tire pressure at
least monthly.
In winter, the build-up of snow on
your car’s underside adds weight and
rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning
helps your f uel mileage and reduces
thechanceof corrosion. 231
Vehicle Condition
Driving Habits
Owner Maintenance
Checks
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving 185

Your Honda’s transmission has f our
f orward speeds, and is electronically
controlled f or smoother shif ting. It
also has a ‘‘lock-up’’ torque converter
forbetterfueleconomy.Youmay
f eel what seems like another shif t
when the converter locks.
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you the best
f uel economy and ef f ective emis-
sions control. The f ollowing shif t
points are recommended:
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th Normal acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
28 mph (45 km/h)
41 mph (66 km/h)
52 mph (84 km/h)
Cruise acceleration 7mph(11km/h)
22 mph (35 km/h)
33 mph (53 km/h)
48 mph (77 km/h) If you exceed the maximum speed
f or the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Bef ore downshif ting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone.
5-speed Manual T ransmission, A ut omat ic T ransmission
Driving Automatic Transmission
Recommended Shif t Points Engine Speed L imiter
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