2004 HONDA ACCORD wheel

On all V6 models
On all V6 models
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on and stays on when the Traction
Control System (TCS) is on, there is
a problem with the TCS. For more
inf ormation on the TCS, see page
.
This indicator has three f unctions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the Traction
Control System.
It f lashes when the TCS is
regulating wheelspin.
If itcomesonandstaysonwhen
the Traction Control System is on,
it indicates that there is a problem
in the TCS.
This indicator normally also comes
on f or a f ew seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II). If it
comesonandstaysonatanyother
time, or it does not come on when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II), there is a problem with the TCS.
Take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. See page for
more inf ormation on the TCS. The appropriate indicator comes on
in this display if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly.
All the indicators in the monitor
display come on f or a f ew seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II).
1. 2. 3.
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Instrument Panel L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Door and T runk Open Monitor
Traction Control System
(T CS) Indicator
T CS A ctivation Indicator
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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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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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Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
4. 5.
Keys and Locks
Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols79
MASTER
KEY
(BLACK)
MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITERVALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
Only on DX models On all models except DX
KEY
NUMBERTAG
KEY
NUMBERTAG
VALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
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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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The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Honda.
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 110
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Air Flow Buttons . 112
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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 115
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Dual Temperature Control . 119
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Climate Control Sensors . 121
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Playing the Radio . 122
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To the Radio . 124
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To Select a Station . 124
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Adjusting the Sound . 127
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Radio Frequencies . 128
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Radio Reception . 128
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Playing a CD . 130
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Playing a CD, CD Changer . 132
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To Play a CD . 132
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To Stop Playing a CD . 135
Removing CD’s from the
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Changer . 135
Operating the Optional CD .................................
Changer . 136
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CD Player Error Messages . 137
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CD Changer Error Messages . 138
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Protecting your CDs . 139
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General Inf ormation . 139
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Protecting CD’s . 139
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Playing a Tape . 140
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To Play a Tape . 142 ............
To Stop Playing a Tape . 142
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Tape Search Functions . 143
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Caring the Tape and Player . 144
Playing the XM Satellite ......................................
Radio . 145
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Satellite Digital Radio . 145
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To Play XM Satellite Radio . 146
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To Select a Channel . 146
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Satellite Radio Signals . 148
Receiving Satellite Radio
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Service . 149
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Steering Wheel Controls . 151
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Radio Thef t Protection . 152
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Setting the Clock . 153
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Security System . 154
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Cruise Control . 155
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 158
On all models except 4-cylinder LX
model
Features
Features109
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Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial or buttons to your pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Set the f an to the desired speed or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . When you select , the system automatically
switches to Fresh Air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on in U.S.
vehicles.
Set the temperature control dial or
buttons so the airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the side vents.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f . Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator will not come
on in U.S. vehicles.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below it. This will
send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
Air mode to avoid f ogging the
windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
1.2.3.4.
1. 2. 3. 4.5.1. 2. 3.
Dehumidif y the Interior T o Def og and Def rost T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button and hold it
until the desired volume is reached,
then release it.
The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
XM1, XM2, or CD (if a CD is loaded).
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change station.
Each time you press the button up
()ordown(),thesystemgoes
to the next preset station on the
band you are listening to.
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it twice to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the display.
If youareplayingatapeinthe
optional cassette player, press the
top ( ) of the CH button to advance
to the next selection. Press the
bottom( )togobacktothe
previous selection. The system
senses a silent period, then resumes
playing.
On all EX models and V6 models
Steering Wheel Controls
Features151
CH BUTTON
VOL BUTTON MODE BUTTON
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