2003 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN glove box

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 .56
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Indicator Lights .57
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Gauges .63
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Speedometer .63
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Tachometer .63
Odometer/Outside ...........
Temperature Indicator . 63
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Odometer .63
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Trip Meter .64
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Temperature Gauge . 64
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Fuel Gauge .65
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .65
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .67
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Headlights .68
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .69 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 69
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 69
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Turn Signals .70
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Windshield Wipers .70
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Windshield Washers . 72
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Hazard Warning .72
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 73
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Keys and Locks .74
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Keys .74
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Immobilizer System . 76
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Ignition Switch .77
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Door Locks .78
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Remote Transmitter . 80
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Trunk .84
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 85
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Glove Box .86
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Seat Adjustments .87
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Front Seat Adjustments . 87
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .88
Driver’s Seat Power Height ..............................
Adjustment .88
Driver’s Seat Full Power ............................
Adjustments .89 ...........
Driver’s Lumbar Support . 90
Front Passenger’s Seat ............................
Adjustments .91
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Head Restraints .91
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Folding Rear Seat .92
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Rear Head Restraints . 93
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Rear Seat Armrest .93
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Seat Heaters .95
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Power Windows .96
Power Window Control ...............................
Operations .99
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Moonroof .100
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Mirrors .101
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 101
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Parking Brake .102
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Console Compartment . 103
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Armrest .103
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Beverage Holders .104
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Center CD Pocket .105
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Coin Pocket .105
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Sun Visor .106
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Vanity Mirror .106
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Sunglasses Holder .107
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Accessory Power Sockets . 107
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Interior Lights .108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols55

Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.The master key fits all the locks on
your car:
 Ignition
 Doors
 Trunk
Glovebox
 Trunk release handle
 Trunk pass-through cover
 Rear seat trunk access Your car comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out to the desired
position, making sure the wheel
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and the indicator lights. Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
3. 4.
5.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel, K eys and L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Keys
74

These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk, trunk release handle,
trunk pass-through cover, rear seat
trunk access, and glove box locked
when you leave your car and the
valet key at a parking f acility.
The DX model keys do not contain
batteries. Do not try to take them
apart.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
the tag stored in a safe place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks. Some models also come with two
remote transmitters built into the
master keys; see page f or an
explanation of the remote
transmitter operation.80
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Remote Transmitter
75
MASTER
KEY
(BLACK)
MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITER VALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
VALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
Only on DX models
On all models except DX KEY
NUMBER
TAG
KEY
NUMBER
TAG

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 seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Your car has several convenient
storage areas so you can stow cargo
saf ely.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your car’s handling, stability, and
operation, and make it unsaf e.
Bef ore carrying any type of cargo, be
sure to read the f ollowing pages. The glove box, and the pockets in
the doors and seat-backs, are
designed f or small, lightweight items.
The trunk is intended f or larger,
heavier items. In addition, the back
seatcanbefoldeddowntoallowyou
to carry more cargo or longer items.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving214
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKETTRUNK GLOVE BOX
SEAT-BACK POCKET
REAR DOOR POCKET
CENTER POCKET

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper
operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer.
The f inal number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry.
If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above. Add up the weight of all occupants.
To f igure out how much cargo you
can carry: The maximum load for your car is
850 lbs (395 kg).
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the car
during a crash.
Subtract the total f rom 850 lbs
(395 kg). Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving215
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

The dust and pollen f ilter is located
behind the glove box.
The dust and pollen f ilter removes
pollen and dust that is brought in
f rom the outside through the heating
andcoolingsystem.
This f ilter should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if air f low f rom the
heating and cooling system becomes
less than usual.
Open the glove box.
To replace it: Push the stop on the right side of
the glove box to detach it from the
glove box.
Pivot the glove box out of the way.
1. 3. 2.
Replacement
Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance300
STOP

Pushinthetabsonthecornersof
the dust and pollen f ilter case. Pull
out the case.Remove the filter from the case.
Install the new f ilter in the case.
Make sure the arrows of the ‘‘AIR
FLOW’’ marks on the f ilter point
to the air flow direction
(downward).Install the case. Make sure both
tabs ‘‘click’’ into place.
Install the glove box stop, and
close the glove box.
If you are not sure how to replace
the dust and pollen f ilter, have it
replaced by your Honda dealer.
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6. 7.
8.
4.
Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance301