2003 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN parking brake

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

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols57
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR LIGHT ON INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.58)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.62)
DOOR MONITOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.58)
(P.59)
(P.
59)
(P. 62)
(P.61)
(P. 61) (P.
59)
(P.
65)
(P.60)
(P. 58)
(P.61)
(P.58)
(P.58) (P.60)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.59)
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF
INDICATOR

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your car.
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by f astening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition.The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
See page .
This light has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
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Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Seat Belt Reminder L ightL ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
LampParking Brake and Brake
System Indicator
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U.S. Canada

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control. This indicator comes on when you
turn on the Cruise Control Master
Button. (see page .)
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Canadian models only
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System
Canadian models only
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols62

The Select/Reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness.
The Automatic Lighting Of f f eature
turns of f the headlights, parking
lights, taillights and license plate
light within 15 seconds of removing
the key from the ignition switch and
closing the driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’
or ‘‘ ’’ position, remove the key,
open, then close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
af ter ten minutes.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
On all U.S. and Canadian models except
DX
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released with the engine running
(see page ).
The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switchON(II),turnontheheaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters of f .
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Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols102
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE LEVERDriving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and hubs.

Shift to Park or Neutral and set
the parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.Standing in f ront of the car, put
your f ingers under the f ront edge
of the hood to the right of center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up until it
releases the hood. Lif t the hood.If you can open the hood without
lifting the hood latch handle, or the
hood latch handle moves stif f ly or
does not spring back as bef ore, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated (see page ).
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Opening the Hood
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving206
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. It also includes
important inf ormation on parking
your car, the braking system, the
Traction Control System, and facts
you need if you are planning to tow a
trailer.........................
Preparing to Drive .218
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Starting the Engine .219
Starting in Cold Weather ....................
at High Altitude .220
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5-speed Manual Transmission . 221
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Recommended Shif t Points . 222
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Engine Speed Limiter . 222
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Automatic Transmission . 222
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 223
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Shif t Lever Positions . 223
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Engine Speed Limiter . 226
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Shif t Lock Release . 226
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Parking .228
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Parking Tips .228
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The Braking System .229
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Brake Wear Indicators . 229
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Brake System Design . 230
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Anti-lock Brakes .230
Important Saf ety .........................
Reminders .231
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ABS Indicator .231
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Traction Control System . 232
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TCS ON/OFF Switch . 233
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TCSActivationIndicator . 233
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Driving in Bad Weather . 235
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Towing a Trailer .237
Driving
Driving217