2005 HONDA ACCORD instrument panel

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
reminds you and your passengers to
f asten your seat belts. A beeper also
sounds if you have not f astened your
seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your seat belt,
the beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remainson.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. 260
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
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This indicator has two f unctions:This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II). If it comes on at any other time,
it indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page .
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. A beeper sounds if you try
to drive with the parking brake not
f ully released. Driving with the
parking brake not f ully released
can damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on at any other time, there is a
problem in the ABS. If this happens,
have your vehicle checked at a
dealer. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. For
more inf ormation, see page .This indicator has three f unctions: 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 with the TCS
activation indicator, there is a
problem with the TCS. For more
inf ormation on the TCS, see page.
This indicator also comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on and stays on at any other 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 f or more
inf ormation on the TCS. If itcomesonandstaysonwhen
the TCS is on, it indicates that
there is a problem in the TCS.
It f lashes when the TCS is
regulating wheelspin.
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the traction
control system (TCS).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator T CS A ctivation Indicator T raction Control System
(T CS) Indicator
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This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).The appropriate indicator comes on
in this monitor if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly.
All the indicators in the monitor
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will then go of f
if you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
blink. All turn signals on the outside
of the vehicle should f lash.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Immobilizer System
IndicatorDoor and T runk Open Monitor T urn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn the
ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0) without turning of f the
light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the driver’s
door.
This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
security system. 151
If equipped
Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator
Security System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
(see page ).
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ). This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for the
scheduled maintenance. The
indicator does not ref lect severe
maintenance intervals.
Ref er to the maintenance schedule
f or normal and severe driving
conditions on page (4-cylinder
models) or page (6-cylinder
models).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ). 152
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Canadian models only
Canadian models only
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam IndicatorCruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level IndicatorMaintenance Required
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), this
indicator will light f or 2 seconds
when you first turn the ignition
switch to ON (II), and then flash for
10 seconds.
If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled
maintenance perf ormed, this
indicator will remain on as a constant
reminder.Turn of f the engine.
Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and
7,500 miles (12,000 km), it will light
f or 2 seconds when you f irst turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and then
f lash f or 10 seconds.
Press and hold the Select/Reset
knob on the instrument panel,
then turn the ignition switch to
ON (II).
Hold the knob f or about 10
seconds until the indicator goes
of f .
If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000
km) without having the scheduled
maintenance perf ormed, this
indicator will remain on as a constant
reminder.
Your dealer will reset this indicator
af ter completing the scheduled
maintenance. If this maintenance is
done by someone other than your
dealer, reset the indicator as f ollows.
For the f irst 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
af ter the maintenance required
indicator is reset, it will come on f or
2 seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
For the f irst 6,000 miles (9,600 km)
af ter the maintenance required
indicator is reset, it will come on f or
2 seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
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SELECT/RESET KNOB
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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EX-V6 model without navigation system is shown.CRUISE CONTROLS
TILT/TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
MOONROOF
SWITCH
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HORN INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.68) (P.70)
(P.67)
(P.28)
(P.70)
(P.116)
(P.71)
(P.152)
(P.72)
(P.188)
(P.92)
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