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2003 Accord Coupe 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.h\
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
......................................... ii
Your Car at a Glance ........................................................................\
................................................... 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...................................... 5
Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint\
System.
Instruments and Controls ........................................................................\
......................................... 59
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how t o use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
...................... 121
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
.......................................................... 223
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
...................................................................... 239
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance ........................................................................\
............................................................. 271
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the\
dealer.
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
...................................................... 355
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car e\
ver needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ........................................................................\
.............................. 363
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and\
how to handle them.
Technical Information ........................................................................\
............................................. 393
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................409
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) ........................................................................\
.............................. 413
How to order manuals and other tech nical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
........................................................................\
..... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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Your Car at a Glance
2
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.
61)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.122)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.129)
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P.108)
(P.86)
(P.103)
(P.225, 91)
(P.226) (P.243,
245)
(P.248) (P.153,
171,193)
(P.148,
163,187)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P.79)
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Only on cars equipped with Navigation System. Ref er to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
:
Your Car at a Glance
3
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.74/
77) (P.76)
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
(P.80)EX-V6 model without Navigation System is shown. CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.79)
MOONROOF SWITCH REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.211)
(P.107)
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.77,
79)
(P.214 )
(P. 79)
(P.73)
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH (P.259)
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Control L ocations
60
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESHOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.122)CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.129)
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P.108)
(P.86)(P.103)
(P.225, 91) (P.226) (P.
79)
(P.153, 171,193)
(P.148,
163,187)
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
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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.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof and the
Traction Control System.
The steering wheel adjustment lever
on the underside of the steering
column allows you to tilt and
telescope the steering wheel.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
73
CRUISE
CONTROLS
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HORN
MOONROOF
SWITCH
EX-V6 model without navigation system is shown.
(P.108) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.76)
(P.77,79)
(P.79)
(P. 79)
(P.214)
(P.80)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.74/
77)
(P.211)
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH
(P.259)
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µ
µ
µ The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key’s coding (see page
).
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 of f the beeper.
In this position,
you can operate the audio system
and the accessory power sockets.
This is the normal key
position when driving. All f eatures
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 f rom
ACCESSORY to ON.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. 83
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols85
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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Heating and Cooling .122
.........
What Each Control Does . 122
............
How to Use the System . 125
..........
To Turn Everything Of f . 128
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Climate Control System . 129
.......
Fully-automatic Operation . 131
.......
Semi-automatic Operation . 132
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Dual Temperature Control . 137
.......
Fully-automatic Operation . 138
.......
Semi-automatic Operation . 139
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Dual Temperature Control . 145
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 147
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Audio System (LX) .148
....
AM/FM/CD Audio System . 148
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Operating the Radio . 148
.................
Adjusting the Sound . 152
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Digital Clock .153
.........
Operating the CD Player . 154
.....
Operating the CD Changer . 156
....
CD Player Error Indications . 158
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .159 Operating the Cassette
....................................
Player .160
...........
Tape Search Functions . 161
Audio System ..............
(EX, EX-V6, LX-V6) . 163
AM/FM/CD Changer Audio ....................................
System .163
.................
Operating the Radio . 164
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Adjusting the Sound . 169
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Digital Clock .171
.....
Operating the CD Changer . 173
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .182
Operating the Cassette ....................................
Player .183
...........
Tape Search Functions . 185
Audio System (U.S. 4-cylinder EX withleather interior, U.S. ............................
EX-V6) .187
AM/FM/CD Changer Audio ....................................
System .187
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Operating the Radio . 188
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Adjusting the Sound . 191.............................
Digital Clock .193
...................
Radio Frequencies . 194
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Radio Reception .194
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Operating the CD Changer . 196
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .204
......
Protecting Compact Discs . 205
Operating the Cassette ....................................
Player .206
...........
Tape Search Functions . 208
Caring f or the Cassette ....................................
Player .210
...........
Remote Audio Controls . 211
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Thef t Protection .212
............................
Security System .213
...............................
Cruise Control .214
Homelink Wireless Control ........................................
System .218
Without Navigation System
With Navigation System Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures121
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Your Honda’s audio system provides
clear reception on both AM and FM
bands, while the preset bars allow
you to easily select your f avorite
stations.
The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to
operate the audio system. Turn the
system on by pushing the PWR/
VOL knob or the AM/FM button.
Adjust the volume by turning the
same knob.
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
LX model
AM/FM/CD Audio System
Operating the Radio
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures148
STEREO INDICATORTUNE BAR
SEEK BAR AM/FM
BUTTON
SCAN
BUTTON
PRESET
BARS
PWR/VOL
KNOB