2003 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN dashboard

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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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully. If
a label comes of f or becomes hard to
read (except f or the U.S. dashboard
label which is removed by the
owner), contact your Honda dealer
f or a replacement.
U.S. models onlyU.S. models
Canadian models U.S. models
Canadian models
On cars with side curtain airbags
On cars with side airbags
U.S. models Canadian models
U.S. models
Canadian models
Saf ety L abels
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SUN VISOR
HOOD DASHBOARD DOORJAMBS
RADIATOR
CAP

The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can still open and close the
moonroof f or up to ten minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition. The key-of f
delay cancels as soon as you open
either f ront door. You must then
turn the ignition ON (II) for the
moonroof to operate.
To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
( ). To close the moonroof ,
press and hold the upper button
( ). To open the moonroof ,
press and hold the lower button
( ). Release the button when
the moonroof gets to the desired
position. Make sure everyone’s
hands are away f rom the moonroof
bef ore opening or closing it.
The moonroof has two positions: it
can be tilted up in the back f or
ventilation, or it can be slid back into
the roof . Use the switch under the
lef t dashboard vent to operate the
moonroof . The ignition switch must
be ON (II).
On all EX and EX-V6 models
Moonroof
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MOONROOF SWITCH
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it. If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.

Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
Recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield,
and the corner vents in the
dashboard. When you select or , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.
Heating and Cooling
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Mode Buttons
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The direction of air f low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard is adjustable.
To adjust the air flow from the
center vent, move the tab up-and-
down and side-to-side.The vents in the corners of the
dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials underneath them.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent Controls
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CENTER VENTS
TABS
TAB
Close
Open
SIDE VENT

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To adjust the air f low f rom the
center vent, move the tab up-and-
down and side-to-side.Thesideventscanbeopenedand
closed with the dials underneath
them.
For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running. The climate control system draws air
through the exterior vents at the
bottom of the windshield. Keep
these vents clear of leaves and other
debris. The direction of air f low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard is adjustable. The automatic climate control
system in your Honda picks the
proper combination of air condi-
tioning, heating, and ventilation to
maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and air flow levels.
On 4-cylinder EX models with lether interior and EX-V6 models only
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CENTER VENTS TAB
TABS
Close
Open
SIDE VENT

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You can manually select the f an
speed by pressing the f an control
buttons: to increase the f an’s
speed, or to decrease the f an’s
speed. Use the MODE button to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes; you can turn it of f
with the dial below each vent. Each
time you press the MODE button,
the display shows the mode selected.
Press the button four times to see allthe modes.
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).
You can, f or example, manually put
the system in recirculation mode
when driving through an area of
smoke or f umes.
Mode Button
Recirculat ion But t on
Fan Control Buttons
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MODE BUTTON
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
RECIRCULATION BUTTON

The main air f low is divided
between the dashboard vents and
the f loor vents. The main air flow comes
f rom the f loor vents.
The main air flow comes
f rom the dashboard vents. The main air f low is divided
between the f loor vents and de-
froster vents at the base of the wind-
shield.
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