2006 HONDA ACCORD Owners Manual

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully. If a label comes of f or
becomeshardtoread(exceptforthe
U.S. dashboard label which is
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.U.S. modelsCanadian models U.S. models Canadian models
U.S. models
Canadian models U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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SUN VISOR
HOOD DOORJAMBS
RADIATOR
CAP
DASHBOARD
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Control L ocations
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MIRROR CONTROLSACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSAUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROLS
MOONROOF SWITCH
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
INDICATORS
GAUGES
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
SHIFT LEVER
(P.58)
(P.64)
(P.94)
(P.90)
(P.77)
(P.82)
(P.156) (P.145)
(P.71)
(P.114)
(P.102)
(P.109)
(P.170, 173)
(P.99)
(P.95)
(P.157)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in thetext.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
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
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.58) (P.58) (P.61)
(P.61)
(P.58)
(P.62) (P.60)
(P.63)
(P.59)
(P.63)
(P.62) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.58)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHT
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.59)
LIGHTS-ON INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.59)
(P.60)
(P.63)
(P.59) (P.62)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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 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 and your
f ront passenger have not f astened
your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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251 251
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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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 normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.If thishappens,haveyour
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 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, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator has two f unctions:
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.
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 . 30
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1. 2.
253 Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
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The appropriate indicator comes on
in this monitor if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly.
All the indicators in the monitor
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 the ON (II)
position.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator has three f unctions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), there is a problem with the
VSA system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. Without
VSA, your vehicle still has normal
driving ability, but will not have VSA
traction and stability enhancement.
See page f or more inf ormation
on the VSA system.
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182 Door and T runk Open Monitor
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator VSA A ctivation Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink,
or if they blink rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.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 the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.72 U.S. gal (10.3
)of
f uel remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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