2006 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 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 .52
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Indicators .54
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Gauges .62
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .69
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Wipers and Washers .70
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Turn Signal and Headlights .71
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .72
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .73
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Hazard Warning .74
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .75
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Keys and Locks .76
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Immobilizer System .77
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Ignition Switch .78
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Door Locks .79
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Remote Transmitter .80
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Trunk .83
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
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Armrest .84
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Seat Heaters .85 ...................................................
Seat .85
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Adjusting the Driver’s Seat .85
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .86
Adjusting the Passenger’s
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Seat .86
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Head Restraints .87
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Mirrors .88
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .88
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Power Mirror Heaters .89
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Power Windows .89
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Moonroof .92
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Parking Brake .93
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Sun Visor .94
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Vanity Mirror .94
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Interior Lights .95
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Interior Convenience Items .96
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Beverage Holders .96
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Accessory Power Sockets .96
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Console Compartment .97
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Center CD Pocket .97
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Sunglasses Holder .98
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Glove Box .98
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
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MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR
AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS
ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE
CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.54)
(P.56)(P.59)
(P.56)
(P.55)
(P.55)
(P.54) (P.58)
(P.60)
IMA
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60) (P.57)
(P.54)
(P.54) (P.58)
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.59)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR SEAT
BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.61) VSA
ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.57) (P.59)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.55)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR (P.58)
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL
AND HAZARD
WARNING
INDICATORS
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR (P.54)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.57)
LOW
FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
(P.57)
MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR (P.59) VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.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 has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. 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 continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. 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 brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. 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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L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes 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
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. 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, side curtain airbags,
and automatic seat belt tensioners.
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Side Airbag Of f
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada
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This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
When the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on, this indicator comes
on with reduced brightness.
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 checked by your
dealer.
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Security System Indicator High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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The display will turn back on when
you repeat the same procedure in
step 3. You can temporarily turn of f the Trip
Mileage display.Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and make sure the
transmission is in Park and the
parking brake is set.
When either of the trip meters (trip
A or trip B) is displayed, your
vehicle’s average fuel mileage since
you last reset that trip meter can be
shownontheinformationdisplay.
This number is updated once every
10 seconds. To see the average f uel
mileage, press and release the
Select/Reset knob repeatedly. Use the Select/Reset knob to
select the odometer display.
Press and hold the Select/Reset
knob f or about 5 to 10 seconds,
then release it. The Trip Mileage
display will turn of f .
When you reset a trip meter, the
average fuel mileage for that trip
meter also resets. It shows the number of mpg (U.S.)
or l/100 km (Canada).
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3.
T rip Mileage T urning Of f the T rip Mileage
Display
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRIP METER
TRIP MILEAGEDISPLAY
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With the headlight switch off, 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.The instrument panel will illuminate
with reduced brightness when you
open the driver’s door. The
brightness will increase slightly
when you insert the key in the
ignitionswitch,thengotonormalbrightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
The Select/Reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness. If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch af ter opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
of f about 30 seconds af ter you close
the door.
To reduce glare at night, the instru-
ment panel illumination dims when
you turn the light switch to or
. Turning the Select/Reset
knob f ully to the right until you hear
a click will cancel the reduced bright-
ness. If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
Daytime Running L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SELECT/RESET KNOB
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released with the engine running
(see page ).
The moonroof has a key-of f delay
f unction. You can still open and close
the moonroof f or up to 10 minutes
after you turn off the ignition switch.
The key-of f delay f unction cancels as
soon as you open either f ront door.
You must then turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position to
operate the moonroof .
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Parking Brake
Moonroof , Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
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