2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE lights

This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn the
ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0) without turning of f the
light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the driver’s
door.
This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.This indicator lights when the
security system is set. See page
f or complete inf ormation on the
security system. 213
Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Security System Indicator
Indicator L ights
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR

This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).This indicator comes on when you
turn on the Cruise Control System
by pressing the Master Button. (see
page .)
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
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74
Canadian models only
Canadian models only
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Indicator L ights
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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)

If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the
driver’s door.
The rotating switch on the lef t lever
controls the lights. Turning this
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights, and
rear license plate lights. Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the headlights. To change f rom low beams to high
beams, push the turn signal lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will light
(see page ). To return to low
beams, pull the turn signal lever
back.
When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the Lights On
indicator comes on as a reminder.
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Headlights
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols74

The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go of f . With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
The Automatic Lighting Of f f eature
turns of f the headlights, parking
lights, taillights and license plate
lights within 15 seconds of removing
the key from the ignition switch and
closing the driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’
or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove the key,
open, then close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
af ter ten minutes.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, then
release it. The high beams will come
on and go off.
The high beams will stay on f or as
long as you hold the lever back, no
matter what position the headlight
switch is in. Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols75

With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.The Select/Reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness.
The instrument panel will illuminate
with reduced brightness when you
unlock and open the driver’s door.
The brightness will increase slightly
when you insert the key in the
ignitionswitch,thengotonormalbrightness when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch af ter opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
of f in about 30 seconds af ter closing
that door.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to ON (II), the
illumination turns of f in about 10
seconds.
To reduce glare at night, the instru-
ment panel illumination dims when
you turn the light switch to or
. Turning the Select/Reset
knob f ully to the right until you hear
a click will cancel the reduced bright-
ness.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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SELECT/RESET KNOB

To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed while you’re
pulling the lever, then complete one
more sweep of the windshield af ter
you release it.Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your car is disabled.The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light above/in
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. It also shuts of f when
you turn off the ignition. You have to
turn it on again when you restart the
car.
CONT INUED
Windshield Washers
Hazard WarningRear Window Def ogger
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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Manual A/C type shown

Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out to the desired
position, making sure the wheel
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and the indicator lights.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
To adjust the steering wheel:
Insert the key in the ignition
switch, and unlock the steering
column.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down. 3.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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