2001 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN warning

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The controls under the left air vent are for the moonroof and the cruise

control.

The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering columnallows you to tilt the steering wheel.

* To use the horn, press the pad
around the "H" logo.

Instruments and Controls

INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 63)

WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS

(P.
64, 65, 66) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER

(P.
66)

MOONROOF

SWITCH
(P.
98)
TRACTION
CONTROLSYSTEM
(P.
206)
CRUISE
CONTROL
(P.
68)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.
67) HORN*

(P.
61)
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
(P.
66)
CRUISE
CONTROLS
(P.
68)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 70)
(on EX with leather and EX-V6 models)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.
62, 64)

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Windshield Washers
To clean the windshield, pull back on the wiper control lever. The washersspray until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed while you're pulling the lever, then complete onemore sweep of the windshield after
you release it. Hazard Warning
Push the button to the left of the
clock to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your car is disabled. Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The light above
the button lights to show thedefogger is on. If you do not turn it
off, the defogger will shut itself off
after about 15 minutes. It also shuts
off when you turn off the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the car.
Instruments and Controls

Seat Adjustments

All V-6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX model with leather interior have a
power adjustable driver's seat.
The EX-V6 model also has a power adjustable passenger's seat (See
page 92 ).
The 4-cylinder EX model without leather interior has a power seat
bottom height adjustment. All otherseat adjustments in this model are
manual.

The 4-cylinder DX, LX models have
manual seat adjustments (see next
column).
The front passenger's seat in all
4-cylinder models and the LX-V6

model adjusts manually. Front Seat Adjustments

See pages 12 — 13 for important safety

information and warnings about how to

properly position seats and seat-backs.

Adjust the seat before you start
driving.
To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever underthe seat cushion's front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
release the lever. Try to move theseat to make sure it is locked in

position.
To change the angle of the seat-back,
pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch in
the new position.
Instruments and Controls

Seat Adjustments

Driver's Seat Full Power

Adjustments
On all V-6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX

model with leather interior
See pages 12 — 13 for important safety

information and warnings about how to

properly position seats and seat-backs.

The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of
the seat bottom. The horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in
several directions. The short vertical
switch adjusts the seat-back angle.
You can adjust the seat with the ignition switch in any position. Makeall adjustments before you start

driving.
Push the horizontal switch forward
or backward to move the seat
forward or backward. Pull up or push down on the front of
the switch to move the seat bottom's

front edge up or down. Pull up or

push down on the rear of the switch
to move the rear of the seat bottom

up or down.

Instruments and Controls

Seat Adjustments

Front Passenger's Seat
Adjustments

On EX-V6 model

The seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. Push the long horizontal switch
forward or backward to move the seat bottom in that direction.
Adjust the seat-back angle by pushing the vertical switch in thedirection you want to move. Head Restraints

See page 14 for important safety
information and a warning about how to
properly position the head restraints.
The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers from whiplash
and other injuries. They are most
effective when you adjust them so
the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. A
taller person should adjust the
restraint as high as possible.
The front head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands toadjust the restraint. Do not attempt
to adjust it while driving. To raise it,
pull upward. To lower the restraint,
push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.
To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as
it will go. Push the release button
and pull the restraint out of the seat-

back.

Instruments and Controls
RELEASE BUTTON

Driving in Bad Weather

Visibility — Being able to see clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important in all weather conditions. This ismore difficult in bad weather. To beseen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers frequently. Keep the wind- shield washer reservoir full of the
proper fluid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the defrosters and air conditioning to keep the windows
from fogging up on the inside (seepage 115). Traction — Check your tires
frequently for wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all four
wheels for the best handling.
Watch road conditions carefully, they can change from moment tomoment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. "Clear" roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditionscan be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near freezing.
The road surface can become covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Be careful when downshifting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the drive wheels for a moment and cause
a skid. Be very cautious when passing, or
being passed by other vehicles. The spray from large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buffeting can cause you to lose control.

Driving

Battery

WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.

Wash hands after handling.
If the terminals are severely cor-
roded, clean them with baking soda
and water. Then use a wrench to
loosen and remove the cables from
the terminals. Always disconnect the negative (—) cable first and recon-
nect it last. Clean the battery termi-
nals with a terminal cleaning tool or
wire brush. Reconnect and tighten the cables, then coat the terminals
with grease. If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damage to the car's
electrical system.

CONTINUED

Maintenance

4 cylinder models

6-cylinder models

Changing a Flat Tire
If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
get to an exit or an area to stop that
is far away from the traffic lanes.
1. Park the car on firm, level andnon-slippery ground away from
traffic. Put the transmission in
Park (automatic) or Reverse(manual). Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire. 3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
floor by lifting up on the back edge.
4. Unscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tire out of its well.
5. The tools are in the tool box on the right side of the trunk. Take
the tools out of the tool box.

CONTINUED

Taking Care of the Unexpected

The car can easily roll off the

jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack. TRUNK FLOOR

TOOL BOX

SPARE TIRE JACK