2001 HONDA ACCORD srs

Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury. See page f or f urther inf ormation
and precautions relating to your
airbags.
If rain or spilled water
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag system
f rom working properly. Improperly
replacing or covering f ront seat-
back covers can prevent your side
airbags f rom inf lating during a
collision.
Your f ront and side airbag systems
(if equipped) are virtually
maintenance-f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your car
serviced if :
Take your car to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inf late when you need them. Any
airbag that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Do
not try to remove or replace any
airbag by yourself.
This must be done by a Honda
dealer or a knowledgeable body
shop. 187
Airbag Service Additional Saf ety Precautions
Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.
Do not t amper wit h airbagcomponent s or wiring f or anyreason.
Do not expose t he f ront seat -backsto water. Do not cover or replace f ront seat -
back covers wit hout consult ing aHonda dealer.
T he SRS indicat or light alert s you t o a problem.
Your airbags ever inf late.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
48

Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ).
Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory.
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the f inal installation.
Bef ore installing any accessory:
Modif ying your car, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your car unsaf e. Bef ore you
make any modif ications or add any
accessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Genuine Honda
accessories that allow you to
personalize your car. These
accessories have been designed and
approved f or your car, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are usually
designed f or universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your car, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your car’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on the page f or
additional information.)
However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car’s electrical system capacity,
they can interfere with the operationof your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper car operation or
perf ormance.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your car’s
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.
187 315
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
186 Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car’s handling, stability and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

In addition, any modif ications that
decrease ground clearance increase
the chance of undercarriage parts
striking a curb, speed bump, or other
raised object, which could cause
your airbags to deploy.
Do not modif y your steering wheel
or any other part of your
Supplemental Restraint System.
Modif ications could make the
system inef f ective.
Do not remove any original
equipment or modif y your car in any
way that would alter its design or
operation. This could make your car
unsaf e and illegal to drive.
For example, do not make any
modif ications that would change the
ride height of your car, or install
wheels and tires with a dif f erent
overall diameter.
Such modif ications can adversely
af f ect handling, and interf ere with
the operation of the car’s anti-lock
brakes and other systems.
Any object
attached to or placed on the covers
marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG,’’ in the
center of the steering wheel and
on top of the dashboard, could
interf ere with the proper operation
of the airbags. Or, if the airbags
inf late, the objects could be
propelled inside the car and hurt
someone. If a side airbag
inflates,acupholderorotherhard
object attached on or near the
door could be propelled inside the
car and hurt someone.
Covering the outside edge of a
f ront seat-back, with a non-Honda
seat cover for example, could
prevent the airbag from inflating
properly.On models equipped with side airbagsModif ications
Additional Saf ety Precaution
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
Do not at t ach or place object s onthe f ront airbag covers. Do not at t ach hard object s on or
near a f ront door.
Do not place any object s over t heoutsideedgeof afront seat-back.
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On Canadian models
1 23456 7 89
10111213 15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A IG1 Fuel Pump
IG1 SRS
IG2 HAC
R/C Mirror
IG2 Day Light
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise
Control
IG1 Moonroof , Washer
ACC
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights
IG1 Turn Signals
IG1 Coil
IG1 Wiper
STS Moonroof
Driver Power Seat Recline
Assistant Power Seat
Recline
Driver Power Seat Slide
Assistant Power Seat Slide
Daytime Running Light
Rear Lef t Power Window
Front Right Power Window
Radio, Cigarette Lighter
Small Lights
Interior Light, Courtesy
Lights
Power Door Locks
Clock
ABS Motor Check
Front Lef t Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
On Canadian models
123 4 56789
1011 12 13141516 30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 319
INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
:
DRIVER’S SIDE
PASSENGER’S SIDE
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 186
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Accessories . 186
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 187
............................
Modif ications . 187
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 74
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Accessory Power Socket . 106
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Additives, Engine Oil . 234
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Airbag (SRS) . 9
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Air Cleaner Element . 253
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Air Conditioning . 110
..............................
Maintenance . 265
.........................................
Usage . 110
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 266
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 268
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 331
......................................
Antif reeze . 239
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
................................
Description . 204
...............................
Indicator . 55, 205
...................................
Operation . 204
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 73
..........................
Appearance Care . 287
.................
Audio System . 125, 137,153 ...............
Automatic Speed Control . 68
..............
Automatic Transmission . 196
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .326
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 247, 249
.......................................
Shif ting . 196
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 197
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 200
Battery ......
Charging System Light . 54, 310
............................
Jump Starting . 304
..............................
Maintenance . 260
............................
Specif ications . 329
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 177
..........................................
Belts, Seat . 8
...........................
Beverage Holder . 104
...................................
Body Repair . 296
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 204
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 178
....................
Bulb Replacement . 281
...........................................
Fluid . 251
.......................................
Parking . 101 .........................
System Indicator . 55
........................
Wear Indicators . 203
.............................
Braking System . 203
........................
Break-in, New Car . 178
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
........................
Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 281
..............................
Brake Lights . 281
..............................
Ceiling Light . 282
..........................
Courtesy Light . 283
................
Front Parking Lights . 278
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 277
.................................
Headlights . 276
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 281
.................
License Plate Lights . 281
............................
Specif ications . 327
.....................................
Spotlight . 283
...............................
Trunk Light . 284
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 277
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 276
Index
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CONT INUED
..........................
Setting the Clock . 101
The 5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 195
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 200
....................................
Side Airbags . 45
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 45
How The Side Airbag Indicator
............................
Light Works . 46
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 279
...............................
Signaling Turns . 64
.....................................
Snow Tires . 273
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 288
........................
Sound System . 125, 153
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 297
............................
Specif ications . 330
........
Spark Plugs, Replacing . 256, 258
....................
Specif ications Charts . 328
..................................
Speed Control . 68
........................
Speed Limiter . 196, 200
...................................
Speedometer . 58
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 43
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 23
.....
How Your Airbags Work . 43, 45 How Your SRS Indicator
.......................................
Works . 43
........................
SRS Components . 43
..................................
SRS Service . 48
.............................
SRS Indicator . 43, 55
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 74
.......................
Starting the Engine . 193
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 194
................
With a Dead Battery . 306
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 308
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 67
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 73
...........
Stereo Sound System . 125, 153
...........................
Storing Your Car . 287
........................................
Sun Visor . 105
........................
Sunglasses Holder . 106
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing . 48
.........................
SRS Indicator . 43, 55
...................
System Components . 43
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 235 .....................................
Tachometer . 58
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 281
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 295
...........................
Tape Player . 130, 160
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 329
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 332
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 331
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 335
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 59
.............
Tether Attachment Points . 37
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 335
..........................
Time, Setting the . 101
....................................
Timing Belt . 267
....................................
Tire Chains . 273
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 297
Index
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