2001 HONDA ACCORD sensor

Your Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) includes:Two f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.’’
If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, the sensors
will detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration. If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the
control unit will instantly inf late the
f ront airbags.
Emergency backup power in case
your car’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
a possible problem with the
system (see page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition is ON (II).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal
collision.
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
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SRS Components How Your Front A irbags Work
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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The total time for inflation and
def lation is approximately one-tenth
of a second, so f ast that most
occupants are not aware that the
airbags deployed until they see them
lying in their laps.After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder f rom the airbag’s surf ace.
Although the powder is not harmf ul,
people with respiratory problems
may experience some temporary
discomf ort. If this occurs, get out of
the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
For additional information on how
your airbags work, see the booklet
titled
that came with your
owner’s manual.
U.S. Owners:
Canadian Owners:
For additional information on how
your airbags work, ask your dealer
f or a copy of the booklet titled
This can occur when the severity of
a collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
suf f icient protection, and the
supplemental protection of f ered by
the airbag would be minimal.
Since both airbags use the same
sensors, both airbags normally
inf late at the same time. However, it
is possible f or only one airbag to
inf late.
Af ter inf lating, the f ront airbags
immediately def late, so they won’t
interf ere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
During a f rontal crash, your seat
belts help restrain your lower body
and torso. Your airbag provides a
cushion to help restrain and protect
your head and chest.
SRS: What You Need to Know
About Airbags
SRS:
What You Need to Know About Airbags
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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Some models are equipped with side
airbags f or the driver and a f ront
seat passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the f ront
seat-backs, and both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG.’’If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, the sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inf late
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag.
Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
To get the best protection f rom the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
When you turn the ignition ON (II),
this indicator will light up brief ly
then go out. This tells you that the
system is working properly.Thepurposeof theSRS
indicator light is to alert
you to a potential problem with your
f ront airbags. On cars with side
airbags, this light will also alert you
to a potential problem with your
automatic seat belt tensioners (page ); or your side airbags or
passenger’s side airbag automatic
cutof f system (page ). 41
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How Your Side A irbags Work How the SRS Indicator L ight
Works
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety 45

Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The ignition must be
ON (II) to use them. Push the right
side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat
up the seat. After the seat reaches a
comf ortable temperature, select LO
by pushing the lef t side of the switch.
This will keep the seat warm.The HI or LO indicator lights and
remains lit until you turn it of f by
pushing the opposite side of the
switch lightly. The indicator will turn
off.
In HI, the heater turns of f when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat’s temperature drops. It
continues to cycle as long as you
leave it set on HI. The HI indicator
remains lit as a reminder that you
have the heater on.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes.
Do not use the seat heaters, even
on the LO setting, if the engine is
lef t idling f or an extended period.
They can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly. Select the LO
setting when the seats f eel warm.
The HI setting draws large
amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Because of the sensors f or the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger’s seat-back.
On Canadian EX-V6 model and EX model with leather interior
Seat Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Honda.
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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What Each Control Does . 110 ............
How to Use the System . 113
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To Turn Everything Of f . 116
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Climate Control System . 117
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Fully-automatic Operation . 119
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Semi-automatic Operation . 120
Sunlight Sensor/
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Temperature Sensor . 124
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Audio System (DX) . 125
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Operating the Radio . 126
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Adjusting the Sound . 129
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 130
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Caring f or Cassettes . 132
Operating the Optional CD
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Changer . 133
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Protecting Compact Discs . 135
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 136
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Audio System (LX and LX-V6) . 137
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Operating the Radio . 137
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Adjusting the Sound . 141
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Operating the CD Player . 142
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Operating the CD Changer . 144
CD player Error
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Indications . 146 CD Changer Error
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Indications . 147
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player . 148
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Tape Search Functions . 150
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 151
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Audio System (EX and EX-V6) . 153
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Operating the Radio . 154
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Adjusting the Sound . 157
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Audio System Lighting . 158
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Radio Frequencies . 158
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Radio Reception . 158
Operating the Cassette
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Player . 160
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Tape Search Functions . 161
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 164
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Operating the CD Changer . 165
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Protecting Compact Discs . 171
CD Changer Error
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Indications . 172
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Remote Audio Controls . 173
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Thef t Protection . 174
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Security System . 175
Air conditioning is optional on the
U.S. DX model.
On EX and EX-V6 models
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures 109

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is located
in the top of the dashboard and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Sunlight Sensor/T emperature
Sensor 124
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Repair chips and scratches in the
paint as soon as you discover them.
Inspect and clean out the drain
holes in the bottom of the doors
and body.
Check the floor coverings for
dampness. Carpeting and f loor
mats may remain damp f or a long
time, especially in winter. This
dampness can eventually cause
the f loor panels to corrode.
Two f actors normally contribute to
causing corrosion in your car:
Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Dirtandroadsaltthatcollectsin
hollows on the underside of the
car stays damp, promoting
corrosion in that area.
Removal of paint and protective
coatings f rom the exterior and
underside of the car. Many corrosion-preventive measures
are built into your Honda. You can
help keep your car f rom corroding
by perf orming some simple periodic
maintenance:
Use a high-pressure spray to clean
the underside of your car. This is
especially important in areas that
useroadsaltinwinter.Itisalsoa
good idea in humid climates and
areas subject to salt air. Cars
equipped with ABS have a sensor
and wiring at each wheel. Be
caref ul not to damage them.
Have the corrosion-preventive
coatings on the underside of your
car inspected and repaired
periodically.
1. 2.
Appearance Care
Corrosion Prot ect ion
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If you are planning to take your
Honda outside the U.S. or Canada,
contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to f ind
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane
rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available,
be aware that using leaded gasoline
in your Honda will af f ect perf or-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your car back into
compliance will require the replace-
ment of several components, such as
theoxygensensorsandthethree
way catalytic converter. These re-
placements are not covered under
warranty.
Driving in Foreign Countries
T echnical Inf ormation
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