2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE lock

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Indicator Lights .61
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Gauges .68
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Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
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Odometer .69
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .69
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Trip Meter .70
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Fuel Gauge .70
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .71
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .73
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Headlights .74 Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .75
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Turn Signals .77
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Windshield Wipers .77
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Windshield Washers . 79
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Hazard Warning .79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 79
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 80
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Keys and Locks .82
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Keys .82
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Immobilizer System . 83
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Ignition Switch .84
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Power Door Locks .86
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Remote Transmitter . 87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
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Glove Box .93
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Seat Adjustments .94
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Front Seat Adjustments . 94
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .95
Driver’s Seat Power Height ..............................
Adjustment .95 Driver’s Seat Power
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Adjustments .96
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 97
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Rear Seat Access .98
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Head Restraints .99
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Folding Rear Seat .100
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Seat Heaters .102
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Power Windows .103
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Moonroof .107
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Mirrors .108
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 108
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Parking Brake .110
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Console Compartment . 111
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Armrest .111
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Beverage Holders .112
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Center CD Pocket .113
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Coin Pocket .113
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Sun Visor .114
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Vanity Mirror .115
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Coat Hook .115
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Sunglasses Holder .116
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Accessory Power Sockets . 116
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Interior Lights .117
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Ceiling Light .117
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Spotlights .118
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Courtesy Lights .119
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols59

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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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols61
LOW FUEL INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHTMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62,
379)
(P.62, 380)
(P.381) (P.63)(P.66)
(P.62)
(P.
66)
(P.66,
213) (P.
63)
(P.
63)(P.
65)
(P.
71)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65)
(P.64) (P.
67)
(P.
64)
(P.64)
(P.67)
(P.67)

This indicator has three f unctions:Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the Traction
Control System.
It f lashes when the TCS is
regulating wheelspin.
If itcomesonandstaysonwhen
the Traction Control System is on,
it indicates that there is a problem
in the TCS.
This indicator normally also comes
on f or a f ew seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II). If this
lightcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), there is a problem with the
TCS. Take the car to your dealer to
have it checked. See page for
more inf ormation on the TCS. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on and stays on with the TCS
Activation Indicator, there is a
problem with the TCS. For more
inf ormation on the TCS, see page
.
This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II). If this light
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the ABS. If this happens,
take the car to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, your car
still has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock. For complete inf ormation,
see page .
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2.
3.
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255
On all V6 models On all V6 models
T CS A ctivation IndicatorT raction Control System
(T CS) Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols64

The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly.
All the lights in the monitor display
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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346Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Door and T runk Open Monitor
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols65

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
Inst rument s and Cont rols66
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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