2007 HONDA ACCORD COUPE fold seats

The back of the rear seat folds down,
giving you direct access to the trunk.
The lef t and right seat-backs of the
rear seat can be folded separately
f rom inside the vehicle or inside the
trunk.To fold down the seat-back from
inside the vehicle, insert the master
keyinthelockontherearshelf.To
f old down the driver’s side, turn the
key clockwise, pull down the top of
the seat-back, then release the key.
To f old down the passenger’s side,
turn the key counterclockwise and
perf orm the same procedure.When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.
Folding Rear Seat
Seats
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GUIDE
CENTER
SHOULDER BELT
MASTER KEY
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To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down, then let go of the release.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not interf ere with the f ront
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the f ront passenger’s weight
sensors to work improperly (see
page ). Also check the passenger
airbag of f indicator to assure proper
operation of the passenger’s
advanced front airbag.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See on page
.
Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back, and the center shoulder belt is
re-positioned in the guide whenever
the seat-back is in its upright position.
Be sure the center shoulder belt is
not twisted. 50
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
Carbon Monoxide HazardInst rument s and Cont rols
89
Pull
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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.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor 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.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow 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.
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) or the gross axle
weight rating (GAWR). Both are on
a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
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CONT INUED
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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Outside Temperature . 65
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Overheating, Engine . 274
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 226
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Oxygenated Fuel . 184
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Radiator Overheating . 274
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 124
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Radio Thef t Protection . 172
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Readiness Codes . 277
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 250
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Rear Seat Access . 85 ..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 88
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Rear View Mirror . 95
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 82, 84
Recommended Shif t
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Speeds . 201
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Recommended Tire Pressures . 256
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Ref ueling . 185
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Reminder Indicators . 55, 56
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Remote Transmitter . 78
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 252
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Engine Oil and Filter . 233
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Fuses . 280
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Light Bulbs . 246
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Schedule . 221
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Tires and Wheels . 258
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Wiper Blades . 252
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 304
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 189, 236
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Restraint, Child . 32
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position . 204
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Parking . 207
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Parking Brake . 96
Parking Brake and Brake System
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Indicator . 58, 278
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Parking Lights . 69
Parking Over Things that
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Burn . 299
Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator . 29
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PGM-FI System . 298
Playing the,
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AM/FM Radio . 126, 136, 150
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XM
Satellite Radio . 139, 153
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CDs . 129, 141, 155
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Tape . 134, 147, 161
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Pocket, Coin . 100
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Pollen Filter . 252 ..........................
Power Door Locks . 77
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Power Socket Locations . 100
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Power Steering Fluid . 245
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Power Windows . 91
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 15
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Preparing to Drive . 198
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
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Protecting Children . 32, 37
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Protecting Inf ants . 37
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Protecting Larger Children . 46
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Protecting Small Children . 38
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 45
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Using LATCH . 41
Index
INDEX
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Reverse Gear Position . 204
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Reverse Lockout . 202
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Roof Rack . 195
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Rotation, Tire . 257
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 17
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 304
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9, 21
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Seat Belts . 8, 17
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 17
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Additional Information . 17
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Cleaning . 251
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 17
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Maintenance . 19
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 17, 57
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System Components . 17
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Use During Pregnancy . 15 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt . 14, 17
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Seat Heaters . 90
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Seats . 82
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Seats, Folding Rear . 88
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Security System . 174
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Select/Reset Knob . 63, 71
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Selecting a Child Seat . 39
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Serial Number . 288
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Service Intervals . 227
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Service Manual . 305
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Service Station Procedures . 185
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Setting the Clock . 173
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 203
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Shif t Lock Release . 206
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Side Airbags . 26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 29
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Side Curtain Airbags . 28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 28
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Signaling Turns . 69
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Snow Chains . 259
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Snow Tires . 259
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Socket, Accessory Power . 100 ................................
Sound System . 124
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 264
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Spark Plugs . 291, 293
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Specif ications . 290, 292
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Speed Control . 175
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 31
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Airbag Service . 30
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 29
How the Side Airbags Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 29
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 28
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 23
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 28
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SRS Indicator . 28, 58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Index
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