2003 HONDA ACCORD Disc

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).
Automatic seat belt tensioners
that tighten the front seat belts
during a moderate to severe
f rontal collision.
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal
collision. Your car is equipped with dual-stage,
dual-threshold airbags to help reduce
the chance of airbag-caused injuries.
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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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In a moderate to severe side impact,
the sensors will detect rapid
deceleration and signal the control
unit to instantly inf late either the
driver’s or the passenger’s side
airbag.
Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
To get the best protection f rom the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
Some models are equipped with side
airbags f or the driver and a f ront
seat passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the f ront
seat-backs, and both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG.’’
After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder f rom the airbag’s surf ace.
Although the powder is not harmf ul,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomf ort. If this occurs, get out of
the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
U.S. Owners:
For additional information on how
your airbags work, see the booklet
titled
that came with your
owner’s manual.
Canadian Owners:
For additional information on how
your airbags work, ask your dealer
f or a copy of the booklet titled
Only on models equipped with side
airbags
SRS: What You Need to Know
About Airbags
SRS:
What You Need to Know About Airbags
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
How Your Side A irbags Work
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The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). To protect the engine f rom
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone.
This shows your speed in miles per
hour (mph). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h).
This shows your speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in miles per
hour (mph). The odometer and the outside
temperature indicator use the same
display. To switch the display
between the odometer and the
outside temperature, press the
Select/Reset knob. When you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II), what
you last selected is displayed.
The odometer shows the total dis-
tance your car has been driven. It
measures miles in U.S. models and
kilometers in Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.U.S. Models
Canadian Models
Speedometer T achometer Odometer/Outside T emperature
Indicator
Odometer
Gauges
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TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
TRIP METER
U.S. model is shown. SELECT/RESETKNOB
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise into the
upperhalfofthegauge.Ifitreaches
the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the
side of the road. Turn to page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
The temperature sensor is located in
the f ront bumper. Theref ore, the
temperature reading can be af f ected
by heat ref lection f rom the road sur-
f ace, engine heat, and the exhaust
f rom surrounding traf f ic. This can
cause an incorrect temperature read-
ing when your speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h).
This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit in U.S.
models, and in Centigrade in
Canadian models. To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
Select/Reset knob until the
temperature is displayed.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays and the odometer/outside
temperature display by pressing the
Select/Reset knob repeatedly. Each
trip meter works independently, so
you can keep track of two dif f erent
distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
Both trip meters will reset if the car’s
battery goes dead or is disconnected. 345On 4-cylinder EX models with leather
interior and all 6-cylinder EX models
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Temperature Gauge
Trip Meter
Outside Temperature Indicator
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If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, or the driver’s window
f use is removed, the AUTO f unction
will be disabled. The power window
system needs to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery or installing
the f use. You should do the f ollowing.Start the engine. Push down on
the driver’s window switch until
the window is f ully open.
Pull back on the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or a second or two more. The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforuptotenminutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either f ront door cancels
the delay function. You must turn
the ignition switch ON (II) again
bef ore you can raise or lower the
windows.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
car checked by a Honda dealer.
1. 2.
Power Windows
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To store a f requency:
UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCAN
function to tune the radio to a
desired station. You can store the
f requencies of your f avorite radio
stations in the three preset bars.
Each side of the bars (1 6) will
store one f requency on the AM band,
and two f requencies on the FM band.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two f requencies with each preset
bar.
Pick the preset number (1 6)
you want for that station. Press
the left or right side of the bar and
hold it until you hear a beep. Once a station’s f requency is stored,
simply press and release the lef t or
right side of the proper preset bar to
tune to it.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total
of six stations on AM and twelve
on FM. The preset f requencies will be lost if
your car’s battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio f use is
removed.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Preset
Audio System
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A. SEL BUTTON
TUNE BAR
SCAN BUTTON
PRESET BARS
AM/FM
BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP
BAR
PWR/VOL KNOB
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If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, the time setting will be
lost. To set the time again, f ollow the
setting procedure.
The audio system usually shows the
time when the ignition switch is in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It
shows the operation mode of the
radio, CD player, or optional CD
changer when you operate them,
then goes back to the time display
af ter three seconds.
You can use the R (Preset 6) side of
the bar to quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. Press the R (Preset 6)
side of the bar while pressing the
SOUND button. If the displayed time
is bef ore the half hour, pressing R
sets the clock back to the previous
hour. If the displayed time is af ter
the half hour, pressing R sets the
clock f orward to the beginning of the
next hour.
To set the time, press and hold the
SOUND button until the audio
system beeps and the clock f lashes.
To set the hours, press and hold the
H (Preset 4) side of the bar until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
To set the minutes, press and hold
the M (Preset 5) side of the bar until
the numbers advance to the desired
time.
When you are f inished, press the
SOUND button again.
For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:52 will reset to 2:00
Digital Clock
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DIGITAL CLOCK
PRESET BARS
SOUND BUTTON
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You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring. Play
only standard round discs. Odd-
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or
cause other problems.For best results when using CD-R
discs, use only high quality discs
labeled f or audio use. When
recording a CD-R, the recording
must be closed in order f or the disc
to be used by CD players. CD-RW
discs will not work in this unit.
For inf ormation, see page .
You operate the CD player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
Examine the CD f or any labels or
other contamination on it that could
causeittojaminthedrive.Withthe
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or ON (II), insert the disc into the
CD slot. Push the disc in half way;
the drive will pull it in the rest of the
way and begin to play. The number
of the track that is playing is shown
in the display.
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Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Radio Frequencies and Reception
Operating the CD Player
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CD SLOT
AM/FM BUTTON
CD/AUX BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
EJECT BUTTON RPT BUTTON
RDM BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
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