2003 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN steering wheel adjustment

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

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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof and the
Traction Control System.
The steering wheel adjustment lever
on the underside of the steering
column allows you to tilt and
telescope the steering wheel.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
CRUISE
CONTROLS
TRACTION
CONTROL
SYSTEM
MOONROOF
SWITCH HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.
69)
(P.72)
(P. 73)
(P.
68/ 70)
(P. 100)
(P. 232) (P.
70, 71/72)
(P. 195)
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT (P.
72, 112,
125, 131)
HORN

Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.To adjust the steering wheel:
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving. Insert the key in the ignition
switch, and unlock the steering
column.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
1.
2.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 18
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Steering Wheel A djustment
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
car and be seriously injured in a
crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the car is stopped.

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.
1.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9. 11.
12. 10.
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57
101
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Preparing to Drive
Driving218

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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 ...........
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 ......................................
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 ............................
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 ..................................
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 ......................................
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 ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
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Emissions Control Systems . 371
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Oxygenated Fuels .369
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
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
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