2006 HONDA ACCORD key

Put a cloth on the edge of the Shif t
Lock Release slot cover next to
theshiftlever.Useasmallflat-
tipped screwdriver or f inger nail
f ile to remove the cover. Caref ully
pryoff theedgeof thecover.Insert the key in the Shift Lock
Release slot.
This allows you to move the shif t
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Set the parking brake.
1. 2.
3.4.
Shif t L ock Release
Automatic Transmission
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Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shif t lever and move the shif t lever
out of Park to Neutral.
Remove the key from the Shift
Lock Release slot, then reinstall
thecover.Makesurethenotchon
the cover is on the lef t side.
Depress the brake pedal and
restart the engine.If you need to use the Shif t Lock
Release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
5. 6.
Automatic Transmission
Driving
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RELEASE
BUTTON
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
U.S. EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6
Canadian SE, EX-L, SE-V6 and EX-V6
Parking T ips
Parking
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ). Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery connections (see page ). You can then try jump
starting the vehicle from a booster
battery (see page ).
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied mechanic to
determine the problem (see
on page ). If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied mechanic to f ind the
problem. See
on page .
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234 245 169
75 257
255
If theEngineWon’tStart
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency T owing Emergency T owing
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 76
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 204
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Airbag (SRS) . 11
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning . 105
.........................................
Usage . 107
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 180
...................................
Operation . 180
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
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Automatic Transmission . 173
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Capacity, Fluid . 266
.......................................
Shif ting . 173
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lever Positions . 173
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 176 ............................
Capacities Chart . 266
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 164
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 128
.......................................
CD Player . 122
..........................
CD Pocket, Center . 99
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Certif ication Label . 264
............................................
Chains . 232
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 239
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 205
......................................
When to . 193
...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 251
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 78
Battery
Charging System
...........................
Indicator . 58, 251
............................
Jump Starting . 245
..............................
Maintenance . 234
............................
Specif ications . 267
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 153
........................................
Belts, Seat . 10
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 180
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Break-in, New Linings . 154
...........................................
Fluid . 215
.........................................
Parking . 99
.........................
System Indicator . 59
........................
Wear Indicators . 179
.............................
Braking System . 179
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Break-in, New Car . 154
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
........................
Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 223
..............................
Brake Lights . 223
................
Front Parking Lights . 221
.................................
Headlights . 218 ............................
Specif ications . 267
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Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
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Bulbs, Halogen . 218
Index
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 264
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 74
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Switch . 76
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Timing Control System . 275
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Immobilizer System . 75
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 38
......................................
Inf ant Seats . 38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 227
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Inside Mirror . 90
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 229
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Installing a Child Seat . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Using LATCH . 43
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Instrument Panel . 57
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 240 .......................................
Jack, Tire . 239
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Jump Starting . 245
..................................................
Keys . 74
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 264
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 69
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 20
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 218
.......................................
Indicator . 57
.......................................
Parking . 221
..................................
Turn Signal . 61
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 156
..................................
Glove Box . 100
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Lockout Prevention . 78
.................................
Power Door . 77
...........................................
Trunk . 82
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Low Coolant Level . 160 ...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 170
...........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 266
.........................................
Luggage . 164
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Maintenance . 191
.............................
Minder . 193 198
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 197
........................................
Record . 199
..........................................
Saf ety . 192
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 251
...................
Manual Transmission . 170
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 213
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 64
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 90
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Modif ications . 163
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Moonroof . 94
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Closing Manually . 254
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Operation . 94
Index
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Neutral Gear Position . 174
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New Vehicle Break-in . 154
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 171
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 264 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 71
........................
Park Gear Position . 174
.................................
Parking Brake . 95
.................................
Parking Lights . 69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 276
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Parking Tips . 178
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PGM-FI System . 275
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children . 34
Protecting Inf ants and Small
.......................................
Children . 38
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Using Booster Seat . 49
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Radiator Overheating . 248
Radio/CD Sound
...............
System . 118, 119, 122, 123
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 222, 223 ..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 88
............................
Rear View Mirror . 90
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 72
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 86
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 171
.............................
Reminder Lights . 58
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 78
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 205
..........................................
Fuses . 257
................................
Light Bulbs . 218
................................
Timing Belt . 217
...........................................
Tires . 231
.............................
Wiper Blades . 225
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 208
...............................
Restraint, Child . 34
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Reverse Gear Position . 172, 174
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Rotation, Tire . 230
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 154
.........................................
Odometer . 64
Odometer/Outside Temperature
........................................
Display . 64
Oil ........................
Change, How to . 205
......................
Change, When to . 193
......................
Checking Engine . 159
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58, 250
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 204
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 90
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Outside Temperature . 64
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Overheating, Engine . 248
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 197
Index
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Saf ety Belts . 10
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 282
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Saf ety Features . 9
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Airbags . 11
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Seat Belts . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Satellite Radio . 135
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Seat Belts . 10
...............
Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
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Maintenance . 22
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 20, 58
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System Components . 20
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
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Seats, Adjusting the . 85 87
............................
Security System . 144
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat . 41
...............................
Serial Number . 264
....................
Service Minder . 193 198 .............................
Service Manual . 283
...........
Service Station Procedure . 156
..........................
Setting the Clock . 143
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 176
..............................
Side Airbags . 11, 28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 29
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Side Curtain Airbags . 11, 30
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 30
...............................
Signaling Turns . 69
.....................................
Snow Tires . 232
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Sound System . 114, 122, 131, 135
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 238
............................
Specif ications . 268
....................
Specif ications Charts . 266
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Speed Control . 145
........................
Speed Limiter . 172, 175
...................................
Speedometer . 64
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag Service . 32 How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 31
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags .......................................
Works . 25
How Your Side Airbags .......................................
Works . 28
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SRS Components . 23
.............................
SRS Indicator . 30, 59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 76
.......................
Starting the Engine . 169
................
With a Dead Battery . 245
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 248
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 73
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 114, 122, 131, 135
..........................................
Sun Visor . 96
........................
Sunglasses Holder . 100
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 11, 23
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Servicing . 32
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SRS Indicator . 30, 59
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System Components . 23
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