2005 HONDA ACCORD COUPE glove box

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.
The DX model keys do not contain
batteries. Do not try to take them
apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. 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.
Keys and Locks
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Interior Convenience Items
102
REAR DOOR POCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER CENTER POCKET/
COIN POCKET/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
FRONT DOOR POCKET/
BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDERSGLOVE BOX
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET : For some types
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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.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.On all models except DX
Sunglasses Holder Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
104
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 back seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment (on some
models)
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.
Carrying Cargo
170
GLOVE BOX
SEAT-BACK POCKET CENTER POCKET
DOOR POCKET
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
TRUNK
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
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 carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all passengers and
accessories must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label
on the driver’s doorjamb.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals or seat.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
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Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
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CONT INUED
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 282
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Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 18
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 226
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
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Headlights . 70
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Aiming . 226
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Automatic Lighting Off . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Low Beams, Turning on . 70
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Reminder Chime . 70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 226
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Turning on . 70
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Head Restraints . 90
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Heating and Cooling . 106
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Heated Mirror . 95
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 154
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 163
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Hydraulic Clutch . 224
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 167
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Gasohol . 280
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Gasoline . 160
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Gauge . 66
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Tank, Filling the . 162
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Gas Station Procedures . 162
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel . 66
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Speedometer . 64
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Tachometer . 64 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 178
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Manual Transmission . 176
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Glove Box . 104
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Fan, Interior . 108
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Features . 105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 162
Filter
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Dust and Pollen . 233
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Oil . 214
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 222
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 176
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 247
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 219, 220
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Brake . 223
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Clutch . 224
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Manual Transmission . 222
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Power Steering . 224
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Windshield Washer . 216 ...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 91
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 281
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Four-way Flashers . 72
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Fuel . 160
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Cap Message . 66
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Fill Door and Cap . 162
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Gauge . 66
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Oxygenated . 280
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Tank, Filling the . 162
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Fuses, Checking the . 265
Index
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INDEX
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 272
Ignition
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Keys . 75
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 283
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint . 39
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Inf ant Seats . 39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 236
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Inside Mirror . 94
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Inspection, Tire . 238
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Installing a Child Seat . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 44
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Using LATCH . 43
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 248 .......................................
Jack, Tire . 247
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Jump Starting . 253
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Keys . 75
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Label, Certif ication . 272
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 20
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 226
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 229
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Turn Signal . 61
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door . 162
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Glove Box . 104
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Lockout Prevention . 80
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Power Door . 79
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Trunk . 86
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Low Coolant Level . 166 ...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 177
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 274
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Luggage . 170
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Maintenance . 197
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
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Record . 206
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Required Indicator . 66
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Saf ety . 198
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Schedule . 202-205
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 259
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Manual Transmission . 176
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 222
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Meters, Gauges . 64
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Methanol in Gasoline . 280
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 94
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Modif ications . 169
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Moonroof . 98
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Closing Manually . 262
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Operation . 98
Index
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