2006 HONDA ACCORD COUPE parking brake

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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U.S. models
Instrument Panel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
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LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN
MONITOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
LOW
FUEL INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
TURN
SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING INDICATORS
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.57)
(P.59)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.57) (P.57)
(P.59) (P.60)
(P.60)
(P.58) (P.60)(P.58)
(P.61)
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.58)(P.57)
(P.61)
MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR (P.61)(P.59)
(P.62)
(P.62) (P.62)
(P.62)
EX-V6 with A/T model is shown.
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Canadian models
Instrument Panel
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LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
LOW
FUEL INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
TURN
SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING INDICATORS
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.57)
(P . 59)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(p.60 )
( P.57)
(P.57)
(P.59) (P.60)
(P.60)
(P.58) (P.62)
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.62) (P.62)
(P.59)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.61)
DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN
MONITOR (P.61)
(P.57)
(P.58)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
WASHER
LEVEL INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.61)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.58)
EX-V6 with A/T model is shown.
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This indicator has two functions: This indicator c
omes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
information, see page .
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you try to drive with the
parking b
rake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released 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 information, see
page . This indicator comes on for several
seconds wh
en you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a poten tial problem with
your front 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 front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, see page .
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Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada U.S. Canada
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This indicator is located in the fuel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must refuel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.72 U.S. gal (10.3
)of
fuel remaining in the tank before the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of fuel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator c omes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluid when you see this indicator (see page ).
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle c
hecked by your
dealer.
When the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on, this indicator comes
on with reduced brightness (see
page ).
This
indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see p age .69
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Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Lights On Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
High Beam Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the
door and get out, the lights will
turn of f af ter 10 minutes. If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, the lights on indicator comes
on along with a lights-on reminder
chime.
This f eature turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, side marker lights,
taillights, and license plate lights
automatically under these
conditions:
If you leave the headlight switch in
the or position, remove
the key, then open and close the
driver’s door, the lights will turn
of f af ter 15 seconds. With the headlight switch OFF or
position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Daytime Running Lights
Headlights
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. To
apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up fully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
If you drive without f ully releasing
the parking brake, the beeper
sounds continuously. 58
If equipped
Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axle.
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Stop
filling the tank after the fuel
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not full,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
fu el vapors from going into the
atmosphere. Try filling at another
pump. If this does not fix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Remove
the fuel fill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
fuel filler with a tether. Insert the
attachment on the fuel fill cap into
the slit on the fuel fill door.
Push the fuel fill door closed until
it latches.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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