2004 HONDA ACCORD COUPE 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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Instument Panel . 57
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Instument Panel Indicators . 58
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 63
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Gauges . 65
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Odometer . 65
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 66
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Trip Meter . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Fuel Gauge . 67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 68
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 70
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Hazard Warning . 72
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 74
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Keys and Locks . 75
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Immobilizer System . 76
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Ignition Switch . 77
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Power Door Locks . 78
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Remote Transmitter . 79
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Trunk . 82
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 82 .................................................
Seats . 83
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Seat Heaters . 90
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Power Windows . 91
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Moonroof . 94
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Mirrors . 95
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Parking Brake . 97
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Interior Convenience Items . 98
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Glove Box . 99
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Beverage Holders . 99
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Console Compartment . 100
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Center CD Pocket . 100
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Coin Pocket . 101
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Sun Visor . 101
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Vanity Mirror . 102
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Coat Hook . 102
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Sunglasses Holder . 103
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Accessory Power Sockets . 103
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Interior Lights . 103
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols55
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the trunk
release handle, rear seat trunk
access, and glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
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
immediately with a sof t cloth.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols75
MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
KEY
NUMBERTAG
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols98
BEVERAGE HOLDERCOIN POCKET
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETVANITY MIRROR
SUNGLASSES
HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDER SUN VISOR
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER
COAT HOOK
GLOVE BOX
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
CENTER POCKET
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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.Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
Interior Convenience Items
Glove Box
Beverage Holders
Inst rument s and Cont rols99
GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Trunk, including the rear seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
CONT INUED
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving173
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
TRUNK GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
DOOR POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle 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 pedals or seat operation.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as f ar f orward as possible.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page . If you can carry any items on a
roof rack, be sure the total weight
of the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your Honda
dealer f or f urther inf ormation.
51
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning
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Fuel . 164
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Fill Door and Cap . 165
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Oxygenated . 164
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Tank, Ref ueling . 165
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Fuses, Checking the . 275
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol . 164
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Gasoline . 164
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Ref ueling . 165
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Gas Station Procedures . 165
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
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Fuel . 67
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 180
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 180 ........................................
Glove Box . 99
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) . 195 ... Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 282
Ignition
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Keys . 75
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Switch . 77
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Timing Control System . 294
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Immobilizer System . 76
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators . 58
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ABS (Auti-lock Brake) . 60, 189
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 59, 271
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Charging System . 58, 269
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Cruise Control . 63
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 63
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High Beam . 63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
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Low Fuel . 62
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Low Oil Pressure . 58, 268
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Side Airbag Of f . 59
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SRS . 59
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 61
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Washer Level . 63
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 233
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
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Headlights . 70
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Aiming . 233
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Automatic Lighting Off . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Low Beams, Turning on . 70
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Reminder Chime . 70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 233
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Turning on . 70
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Head Restraints . 88
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Heating and Cooling . 108
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Heated Mirror . 96
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Heater, Seat . 90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 179
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 159
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Hood Latch . 232
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Hood, Opening the . 166
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Hydraulic Clutch . 231
Index
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CONT INUED
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint . 37
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Inf ant Seats . 37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 245
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Inside Mirror . 95
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Inspection, Tire . 247
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Interior Lights . 103
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car . 259
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Jack, Tire . 258
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Jump Starting . 264
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Keys . 75
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Label, Certif ication . 282
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70 ..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 233
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 70
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Turn Signal . 70
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Load Limit . 174
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
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Fuel Fill Door . 165
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Glove Box . 99
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Trunk . 82
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Low Coolant Level . 169, 221
Lower Gear, Downshifting
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to a . 180
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 268
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart . 284, 286
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 173
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 176 ..................................
Maintenance . 201
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 204
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Record . 207, 212
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Required Indicator . 63
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Saf ety . 202
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Schedule . 205-206, 210-211
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58, 269
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Manual Transmission . 180
Manual Transmission
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Fluid . 228, 229
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Meters, Gauges . 65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 164
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 96
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Modif ications . 172
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 172
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Moonroof . 94
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Closing Manually . 274
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Operation . 94
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