2007 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN charging

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
57
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.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
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) SEAT
BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.58)

The instrument panel has many
indicato rs to give you important
information about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
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 fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you and your
front passenger have not fastened
your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator flashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beep er stops, the indicator stops
fl ashing but remains on. If
your front passenger does not
fasten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page . 20 253
253 254
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
58

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .240
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .241
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 246
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly .246
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally .247
................................
Jump Starting .248
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If the Engine Overheats . 251
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
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Charging System Indicator . 253
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
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Readiness Codes .254
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Brake System Indicator . 255
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Closing the Moonroof . 256
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Fuses .257
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Fuse Locations .260
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Emergency Towing .262
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
239

This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. Safely
pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipsti ck (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
befo re you can continue driving
(see on page
). If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
204
159
262
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
253
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

CONT INUED
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Accessories .162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .76
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 205
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Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
..........
Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning .102
.........................................
Usage .104
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 59, 180
...................................
Operation .180
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
........
Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
..............
Automatic Transmission . 173
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .268
.......................................
Shif ting .173
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 173
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 176Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 253
............................
Jump Starting .248
..............................
Maintenance .235
............................
Specif ications .269
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Bef ore Driving .153
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Belts, Seat . 10, 20
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 180
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Break-in, New Linings . 154
...........................................
Fluid .215
.........................................
Parking .95
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System Indicator . 59, 255
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Wear Indicators .179
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Braking System .179
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 154
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .223
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Front Parking Lights . 221
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Headlights .218
............................
Specif ications .269 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .218
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Capacities Chart .268
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo .164
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Changer . 122, 128
.......................................
CD Player .122
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CD Pocket, Center .98
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Certif ication Label .266
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Chains .234
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .241
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .206
......................................
When to .193
...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 253
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
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Childproof Door Locks . 78
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Child Seats .34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 44
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
Index
AB
C
INDEX
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Climate Control Sensors . 113
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Clock, Setting the .143
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Clutch Fluid .215
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CO in the Exhaust . 53, 274
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
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Compact Spare .240
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Console Compartment . 99
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Consumer Inf ormation . 280
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .208
....................................
Checking .160
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Proper Solution .208
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .274
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Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Of f ice . 280
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
Dashboard .................................... , 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 62, 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72....................................
Dimensions .268
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
..................................
Engine Oil .159
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Directional Signals .69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
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Disposal of Used Oil .207
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .170
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .167
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Economy .161
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 111
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Economy, Fuel .161
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Emergencies on the Road . 239
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Battery, Jump Starting . 248
...........
Brake System Indicator . 255
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 241
.....
Charging System Indicator . 253..................
Checking the Fuses . 257
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 256
..................
Overheated Engine . 251
...........................
Emergency Brake .95
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Emergency Flashers .71
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Emergency Towing .262
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Emissions Controls .274
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
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Oil Lif e Indicator .193
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 204
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Overheating .251
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Specif ications .270
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Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.......................................
Starting .169
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Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
Index
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