2006 HONDA ACCORD COUPE glove box

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instument Panel .55
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Instument Panel Indicators .57
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Gauges .63
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Odometer .63
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Trip Meter .64
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Fuel Gauge .64
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Temperature Gauge .64
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .65
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .65
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Maintenance Minder .66
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .67
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .68
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Turn Signal and Headlights .69
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights .70
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Instrument Panel Brightness .71
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Hazard Warning Button .71
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Rear Window Def ogger .72
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .73
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Keys and Locks .74
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Immobilizer System .75
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Ignition Switch .76 ..........................
Power Door Locks .77
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Remote Transmitter .78
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Trunk .81
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Emergency Trunk Opener .81
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Seats .82
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Manual Seat Adjustments .82
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Power Seat Adjustments .84
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Head Restraints .87
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Folding Rear Seat .88
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Seat Heaters .90
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Power Windows .91
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Moonroof .94
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Mirrors .95
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Parking Brake .96
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Interior Convenience Items .97
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Glove Box .98
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Beverage Holders .98
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Console Compartment .99
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Center CD Pocket .99
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Coin Pocket .100
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Accessory Power Sockets .100
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Sun Visor .101
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Vanity Mirror .101
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Sunglasses Holder .102
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Coat Hook .102
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Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. 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.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.
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.
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.
Keys and Locks
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MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
VALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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COIN POCKETACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETVANITY MIRROR
SUNGLASSES
HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDER SUN VISOR
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER
COAT HOOK
GLOVE BOX
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
BEVERAGE HOLDERS CENTER CD POCKET
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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.The center console has two beverage
holders on the f ront. Your vehicle
also has beverage holders in the
door pockets and the rear panels.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
Glove Box Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
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MASTER KEY
Lock
Unlock
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
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 rear seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment
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.
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Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
TRUNK GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
DOOR POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf. They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all passengers, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both
areonalabelonthedriver’s
doorjamb.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor 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.
Ifyoufolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the trunk
lid,
exhaust gas can enter the
pa ssenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, follow the instructions
on page .
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
proper operation of the pedals, the
front seats, or the advanced front
airbags.
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 Cargo
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Bef ore Driving
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