2005 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN traction control

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
MOONROOF
SWITCH VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
31)
HAZARD
WARNING BUTTON
(P.72)
(P.70)
(P.147)
(P.98)
(P.187) (P.74) (P.73,
109,112)
(P.
151 )
(P.
72)
(P.69)

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
CRUISE CONTROL MAIN
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.58)
(P.58)
(P.58) (P.58)(P.61)
(P.61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P.58) (P.62)
(P.
59)
(P. 59)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.60)(P.63)
(P.60) (P.
63)
(P.
60)
(P. 59)
(P.63) (P.62)

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).
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
with the TCS.
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. 1.
2.
3.
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On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models
On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models
Instrument Panel L ights
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
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
MOONROOF
SWITCH VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
31)
HAZARD
WARNING BUTTON
(P.72)
(P.70)
(P.147)
(P.98)
(P.187) (P.74) (P.73,
109,112)
(P.
151 )
(P.
72)
(P.69)

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the Traction
Control System, and f acts you need
if you are planning to tow a trailer.........................
Preparing to Drive .174
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Starting the Engine .175
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Manual Transmission . 176
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Recommended Shif t Points . 177
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Engine Speed Limiter . 177
..............
Automatic Transmission . 178
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .178
.......................................
Shif ting .178
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 180
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 181
...........................................
Parking .183
.............................
Braking System .184
...............
Brake System Design . 184
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Brake Wear Indicators . 184
...........
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 185
Activating the Anti-lock ................................
Brakes .185
........................
ABS Indicator .185
..............
Traction Control System . 187
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 188
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TCSActivationIndicator . 188
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Towing a Trailer .190
Driving
Driving
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Your vehicle is equipped with a
Traction Control System (TCS) to
assist you in maintaining traction
while driving slowly on loose or
slippery surf aces.
TCS monitors the speed of all f our
wheels. When it senses a f ront wheel
losing traction, it applies braking to
that wheel. The TCS Activation
indicator f lashes when this occurs.
Driving with TCS requires no special
skills or technique. The TCS does
not control your vehicle’s whole
braking system and cannot prevent
skidding if you enter a corner too
f ast. It is still your responsibility to
drive at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.When starting out or driving on a
loose or slippery road surf ace, you
may notice that the vehicle does not
respond to the accelerator in the
samewayitdoesatothertimes.This
is a sign TCS is activating. You will
seetheTCSActivationindicator
light f lash.TheTCSindicator(seepage )
andtheTCSActivationindicator
comeonandstayonwhenthereisa
problem with the TCS.
You should still install winter tires on
your vehicle during the winter. Make
sure to use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Exercise
the same caution in winter driving as
you would if your vehicle was not
equipped with TCS.
Driving with the compact spare tire
installed (see page ) may
activate the TCS. You should turn of f
the system.
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On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models
Traction Control System
Driving
187
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR TCS INDICATOR

This switch is under the side vent. It
letsyouturntheTCSonandoff.You
cannot turn of f the TCS while the
TCS Activation indicator is f lashing.The TCS turns on every time you
start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the
vehicle.
This indicator comes on or f lashes
under the f ollowing conditions:
Deactivate the system by pressing
the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS
Activation indicator comes on as a
reminder. Pressing the switch again
turns the system back on.
When you turn the ignition switch
to ON (II).
When you manually turn of f TCS.
It f lashes when TCS is regulating
wheelspin.
If the system’s diagnostics senses
a problem with TCS, the indicator
will come on and stay on along
with the TCS Activation indicator.
Traction Control System
TCS ON/OFF Switch TCS Activation Indicator
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If the TCS indicator comes on while
driving, pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e and turn of f the
engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine, and watch the
TCS indicator. If the TCS indicator
remains on, or comes back on while
driving, have the TCS inspected by
your dealer. You can still drive the
vehicle without TCS.
The TCS indicator may occasionally
come on f or 1 or 2 seconds and then
go out. This is normal.This indicator will come on along
with the ABS indicator if there is a
problem in the anti-lock brake
system (see
on page
).
If the TCS indicator comes on along
with the Brake System indicator, it
indicates a problem in the brake
system (see on page ).
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Traction Control System
ABS Indicator
Brake System
Indicator
Driving
189