2001 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN audio

2001 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................51
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................109
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................177
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................191
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................219
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................287
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................295
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................323
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................339
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................345
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System
Owner's Identification Form

Your Car at a Glance
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P.75)

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.97)
MIRROR
CONTROLS (P.100)
HEATING/COOLING

CONTROL (P.110)

AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.125)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE/

FUEL FILL DOOR
(P.80, 178) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.
180)

DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.102)

Your Car at a Glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.
63)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS

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

(P.
66)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P.
66)
CRUISE CONTROLS
(P.
68)

HORN

(P.
61)

TILT ADJUSTMENT

(P.
67)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 70)
(EX with leather and EX-V6 models)

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

(P.
62,
64)
CRUISE CONTROL

(P.
68) TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM

(P.
206)

MOONROOF SWITCH

(P.
98)

Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about
the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of

your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.

Control Locations............................ 52

Indicator Lights................................ 53

Gauges.............................................. 58
Speedometer................................ 58

Tachometer.................................. 58

Odometer...................................... 58

Trip Meter.................................... 59
Temperature Gauge.................... 59
Fuel Gauge................................... 59

Maintenance Required
Indicator.................................... 60

Controls Near the Steering Wheel........................................ 61
Headlights.................................... 62
Automatic Lighting Off Feature...................................... 63
Daytime Running Lights............. 63 Instrument Panel Brightness..... 63
Turn Signals................................. 64
Windshield Wipers...................... 64
Windshield Washers................... 66
Hazard Warning........................... 66
Rear Window Defogger.............. 66

Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 67

Steering Wheel Controls ................ 68 Cruise Control.............................. 68
Remote Audio Controls .............. 70
Keys and Locks................................ 71
Keys...............................................71

Immobilizer System..................... 72
Ignition Switch............................. 73
Door Locks................................... 74
Power Door Locks....................... 75
Remote Transmitter.................... 76Childproof Door Locks............... 80
Trunk............................................ 80 Inside Trunk Opener................... 82
Glove Box..................................... 82

HomeLink Universal Transmitter......... 83

Seat Adjustments............................. 88
Front Seat Adjustments.............. 88

Driver's Seat Manual Height
Adjustment............................... 89
Driver's Seat Power Height

Adjustment............................... 89

Driver's Seat Full Power
Adjustments............................. 90

Driver's Lumbar Support............ 91
Front Passenger's Seat
Adjustments............................. 92

Head Restraints........................... 92

Folding Rear Seat........................ 93
Rear Seat Armrest....................... 94
Trunk Pass-through Cover......... 95

Seat Heaters..................................... 96

Power Windows............................... 97

Moonroof.......................................... 98

Mirrors.............................................. 99
Adjusting the Power Mirrors... 100

Parking Brake................................ 101

Digital Clock................................... 102
Console Compartment.................. 103

Coin Box......................................... 103

Beverage Holder............................ 104

Sun Visor......................................... 105

Vanity Mirror................................. 105
Sunglasses Holder......................... 106

Accessory Power Socket.............. 106
Interior Lights................................ 107

Instruments and Controls

Control Locations

Instruments and Controls
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.100) DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.102)

HEATING/COOLING

CONTROL
(P.110)

AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.125)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.180)
TRUNK RELEASE

HANDLE/

FUEL FILL DOOR
(P.80, 178)
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH (P.75)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES (P.97)

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)

Steering Wheel Controls

Cancelling the Cruise Control

You can cancel the cruise control in 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 toabove 25 mph (40 km/h) and then
press and release the RESUME/ accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. The car
will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the Cruise Control MasterSwitch turns the system completelyoff and erases the previous cruising
speed from memory. To use the
system again, refer to Using the
Cruise Control.
Remote Audio Controls

On EX model with leather interior and

EX-V6 models

These buttons let you control some functions of the audio system with-out removing your hands from the
wheel. Refer to page 173 for a com- plete explanation.

Instruments and Controls
AUDIO/CH

BUTTON

Keys and Locks

ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket.
ON (II) — This is the normal key
position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY to ON.
START (III) — Use this positiononly to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key's coding (see page 72).
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Remove the key to
turn off the beeper.
Door Locks

Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Push the tab down to lock the doorand pull it up to unlock.
Instruments and Controls LOCK TAB