2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE power

Your Car at a Glance
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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)

Your Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) includes:Two f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.’’
Emergency backup power in case
your car’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash. An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
a possible problem with the
system (see page ). A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition is ON (II).
Your car is equipped with dual-stage,
dual-threshold airbags to help reduce
the chance of airbag-caused injuries.
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal
collision. 52
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SRS Components How Your Front A irbags Work
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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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
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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

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.

Each door has a master door lock
switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks both doors. Push the top of
the switch to lock both doors; push
the bottom to unlock them.Each door has a lock tab at the top of
the door. When you push down the
lock tab on the driver’s door, both
doors lock. Pulling up the lock tab on
the driver’s door only unlocks that
door. The lock tab on the passenger’s
door only locks and unlocks that
door.To lock the passenger’s door when
getting out of the car, push the lock
tab down and close the door. To lock
the driver’s door, remove the key
from the ignition switch and push
the lock tab down or push the top of
the master switch, then close the
door.
Both doors can be locked f rom the
outsidebyusingthekeyinthe
driver’s door. To unlock just the
driver’s door, turn the key and
releaseit.If youturnthekeyagain,
both doors will unlock.
Youcanopenorclosethewindows
by using the key in the driver’s door
(see page ).
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Power Door L ocks
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols86
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
LOCK TAB

If you f orget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, Lockout Prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver’s
door. With the driver’s door open
andthekeyintheignition,both
master door lock switches are
disabled. However, if the driver’s
door is not open, the master door
lock switches are not disabled.
Pushing the top of the switch on the
open passenger’s door will lock both
doors. If you try to lock an open
driver’s door by pushing down the
lock tab, the tabs on both doors pop
up. Pushing down the lock tab on the
passenger’s door only locks that door.You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, both
doors lock. The parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights and lights on
indicator f lash once.When you push the LOCK button a
second time within 5 seconds after
you have locked the doors, you will
hear a beep to verify that the doors
are locked and (if equipped) that the
security system has set.
When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver’s door unlocks.
The passenger’s door unlocks when
you push the button a second time.
The parking lights, side marker
lights, taillights and lights on
indicator f lash twice each time you
push the button.
You can also open both power
windows from outside the car with
theremotetransmitter(seepage
).
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L ockout Prevent ionRemote Transmitter
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols87
UNLOCK
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON LED

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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 into
the new position.
All V6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX
model with leather interior have a
power adjustable driver’s seat.
The 4-cylinder EX model without
leather interior has a power seat
bottom height adjustment. All other
driver’s seat adjustments in this
model are manual.
The f ront passenger’s seat in all
models adjusts manually.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
The 4-cylinder LX model has manual
driver’s seat adjustments (see next
column).
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 14 15
FrontSeatAdjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols94