2003 HONDA ACCORD seat adjustment

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
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Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.
The height of your driver’s seat is
power adjustable. Pull up on the
switch to raise the seat. Push it down
to lower the seat.
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat bottom,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push down the lever
repeatedly.
On all EX models without leather
interior
On 4-cylinder LX models
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
Adjustment
Driver’s Seat Power Height
Adjustment
Seat A djustments
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Pull up or push down on the f ront of
the switch to move the seat bottom’s
f ront edge up or down. Pull up or
push down on the rear of the switch
to move the rear of the seat bottom
up or down.
Push the horizontal switch forward
or backward to move the seat
forward or backward.
You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
The two power seat adjustment
switches are on the outside edge of
the seat bottom. The horizontal
switch adjusts the seat bottom in
several directions. The short vertical
switch adjusts the seat-back angle.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 14
On all V6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX
model with leather interior
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Driver’s Seat Full Power
Adjustments
Seat A djustments
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The seat adjustment switches are on
the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Push the long horizontal switch
forward or backward to move the
seat bottom in that direction.
Adjust the seat-back angle by
pushing the vertical switch in the
direction you want to move.The f ront head restraints help
protect you and your passenger f rom
whiplash and other injuries. They are
most ef f ective when you adjust them
so the back of the occupant’s head
rests against the center of the
restraint. A taller person should
adjust the restraint as high as
possible.
The f ront head restraints adjust f or
height. You need both hands to
adjust the restraint. Do not attempt
to adjust it while driving. To raise it,
pull upward. To lower the restraint,
push the release button sideways
and push the restraint down.
To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button
and pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about how to
properly position the head restraints. 15
On EX-V6 model
Front Passenger’s Seat
Adjustments Head Restraints
Seat A djustments
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
3.2.
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4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 11.
12. 10.
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System Components . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seats, Adjusting the . 87
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Security System . 194
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Select/Reset Knob . 65
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Serial Number . 362
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Service Intervals . 250
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Service Manual . 382
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Service Station Procedures . 204
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Setting the Clock . 139, 156, 174
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 223
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Shif t Lock Release . 226
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Side Airbags . 47
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 47
How The SIDE Airbag Cutof f
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Indicator Light Works . 49
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Side Curtain Airbags . 48
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 48
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Signaling Turns . 68
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Snow Tires . 308
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 326
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Sound System . 134, 150, 169
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 334
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Specif ications . 366 ........
Spark Plugs, Replacing . 289, 292
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Specif ications Charts . 364
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Speed Control . 195
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Speed Limiter . 222, 226
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Speedometer . 63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 45
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Additional Safety Precautions . 51
How Your Airbags
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Work . 45, 47, 48
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 48
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SRS Components . 45
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SRS Service . 51
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SRS Indicator . 48, 59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine . 219
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 220
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With a Dead Battery . 342
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 345
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
Stereo Sound .......................
System . 134, 150, 169
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Storing Your Car . 323 ........................................
Sun Visor . 106
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Sunglasses Holder . 107
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 51
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SRS Indicator . 48, 59
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System Components . 45
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Synthetic Oil . 269
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Tachometer . 63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 317
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 333
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
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Emissions Control Systems . 371
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Oxygenated Fuels . 369
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 373
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Temperature Gauge . 64
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 373
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Time, Setting the . 139, 156, 174
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Timing Belt . 302
Index
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