2004 HONDA ACCORD lights

Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols72
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
MOONROOF
SWITCH HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HORN TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.102) HAZARD
WARNING LIGHTS
CRUISE CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SEAT HEATERSPASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.31)
(P.76)
(P.74)
(P.191) (P.78)(P.73)
(P.76)
(P.155)
(P.77, 113, 116)
(P.91)
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Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
FlashhighbeamsPush down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever in
the proper direction and hold it. The
lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn. Rotating the
switch on the lef t lever to the
‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights. Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the headlights. If you leave the
lights on with the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you
will hear a reminder chime when you
open the driver’s door.
When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the Lights On
indicator comes on as a reminder.
1.2.3.4.5.6.
T urn Signal and Headlights T urn Signal Headlights ON
Turn Signal, Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols74
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µThis 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,
then open and 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 10 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 of f . With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
To turn on, push
the lever f orward until you hear a
click. The blue high beam indicator
will light (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back. 66
On all U.S. and Canadian models except
DX
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
High Beams
Headlights, Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Inst rument s and Cont rols75
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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.The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Daytime Running L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning
Inst rument s and Cont rols76
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS KNOB
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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.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator
above the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. It also shuts of f when
you turn off the ignition. You have to
turn it on again when you restart the
vehicle.
Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols77
Manual A/C type shown
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Insert the key in the ignition
switch, and unlock the steering
column.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out to the desired
position, making sure the wheel
points toward your chest, not
towardyourface.Makesureyou
can see the instrument panel
gauges and the indicator lights.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
1. 2.
3.See page f or important saf etyinf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 16
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols78
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly. If the f ront wheels
are turned, the anti-thef t lock may
make it difficult to turn the key.
Firmly turn the steering wheel to the
left or to the right as you turn thekey.
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), START (III) You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
lights on the instrument panel come
on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
L OCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols82
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only whenparked.
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You can open and close all power
windows from outside the vehicle
with the key. With the remote
transmitter, you can open the
windows. Refer to Power Windows
on page .
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door
handle. Press this button once to
lock all doors. Some exterior and
interior lights will f lash. You cannot
lock it if any door is not f ully closed
or key is in the ignition switch.
When you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the security system has
set. The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
any door, the light stays on f or about
30 seconds, then f ades out. If you
relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately.
Pressthisbuttononce
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors. 99
On all models except U.S. DX
On the EX model
Setting the Childproof Door
Locks Remote Transmitter
LOCKUNL OCK
Childproof Door L ocks, Remot e T ransmit t er
Inst rument s and Cont rols85
PANIC
BUTTON
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON UNLOCK/
WINDOW-
OPEN
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
LEVER
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