2007 HONDA ACCORD COUPE parking brake

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U.S. models
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATORCRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN
MONITORSEAT 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 INDICATORCRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
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 comes on f or several
seconds 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 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 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 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 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 inf ormation, see
page .
1. 2.
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278 Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S.
U.S.
Canada Canada
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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.
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 of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid 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 checked by your
dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
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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.The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
The automatic lighting of f f eature
turns off the headlights, all other
exterior lights, and the instrument
panel lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
go of f . With the driver’s door open,
you will hear a lights-on reminder
chime.With the headlight switch of f or in
the 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.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the or
position, remove the key, then
open and close 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,
the lights will turn of f af ter 10
minutes.
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 f ully. 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.
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If equipped
Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
96
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Insert the
attachment on the f uel f ill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
Push the f uel f ill 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.
5. 6.
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3. 4.
277If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not f unction unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
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4.
5. 6.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission: 75
Starting the Engine
Driving
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The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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