2003 HONDA ACCORD lock

To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else:Lock the trunk release handle
with the master key. Also make
sure the trunk pass-through cover
is locked (see page ).
Give the person the valet key. To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the lef t.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
For more inf ormation about child
saf ety, see page .
As a saf ety f eature, your car has a
release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside.
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Emergency T runk Opener
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols85
MASTER KEY
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
Glove Box
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols86
GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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µTo 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.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethelever.Trytomovethe
seat to make sure it is locked in
position.
Adjust the seat bef ore you start
driving.
The 4-cylinder EX models without
leather interior have a power seat
bottom height adjustment. All other
seat adjustments in these models are
manual.
All V6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX
model with leather interior have a
power adjustable driver’s seat.
The DX and LX models in the U.S.
have manual seat adjustments (see
next column).
The f ront passenger’s seat in all
4-cylinder models, and the LX-V6
models adjusts manually.
The EX-V6 model also has a power
adjustable passenger’s seat (See
page ).
91See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how to
properly position seats and seat-backs. 13 14
FrontSeatAdjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols87
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When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release loop under
the trunk panel.
The back of the rear seat folds down,
giving you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back can be released f rom
inside the car or inside the trunk.
To fold down the seat-back from
inside the car, insert the master key
in the lock on the rear shelf . Turn
the key clockwise, pull down the top
of the seat-back, then release thekey. To lock the seat-back upright, push it
firmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.
Folding Rear Seat
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols92
MASTER KEY
GUIDE Pull
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For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
master key. To lock the cover, insert
thekeyandturnitclockwise.
The pass-through cover can be
opened f rom either side; it f olds
f orward onto the center armrest.
Open the cover by sliding the knob
downward and pushing or pulling on
the cover. To close the cover, swing
it up and push f irmly on the top.
Make sure it latches properly.
Make sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured. Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
52T runk Pass-through Cover
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols94
KNOB
LID
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Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,and
hold it. All f our windows start to
open. To stop the windows,
release the key.
To close the windows f urther, turn
andholdthekeyagain.
Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windowsstarttoclose.Tostopthe
windows, release the key.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
To close: To open the windows f urther, turn
andholdthekeyagain.
You can open and close the windows
with the key in the driver’s door lock.
To open: Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key clockwise, then
release it.
You cannot close the windows with
the remote transmitter. Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. The
passenger’s doors unlock, and all
f our windows start to open. To
stop the windows, release the
button.
To open the windows f urther,
press the button again.
You can open all of the windows
from the outside with the remote
transmitter. 1. 2. 3.
1. 2.3. 4.
1. 2. 3. 4.
All models except U.S. and Canada DX
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Opening t he Windows wit h t he
Remote Transmitter
Opening/Closing t he Windows wit hthe Key
Power Window Control
Operations
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UNLOCK BUTTON
CloseOpen
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After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds. In the ON position,
the ceiling light stays on
continuously.Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
remote transmitter (see page ).
The light f ades out af ter all doors are
closed.
The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the Select/Reset
knob on the instrument panel.
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All models except DX
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Spotlights
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On LX models On EX and EX-V6 models COURTESY LIGHT
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This button controls the source of air
going into the system. When the
indicator above this button is lit, air
from the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on.
Air Conditioning is optional on the
U.S. DX model.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.
If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at
any time. Your dealer can install a
genuine Honda air conditioning
system that meets Honda’s high
quality standards and is designed to
exactly f it your car. Please contact
your dealer f or more inf ormation.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or the best
visibility.
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On all models except EX-L and EX-V6
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
T emperature Control Dials
Fan Control Dial
What Each Control Does
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TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
MODE BUTTONS
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
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