2008 HONDA ACCORD COUPE seats

Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the f ront
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.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 there are no twists in any
shoulder belt.
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. To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to one of its three positions.
If the rear head restraints get caught
on the f ront seat backs and you
cannot fold down the rear seat-back
f ully, you can remove the head
restraints (see page ).
Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
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.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carrying Cargo Armrest
98
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The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.
A beverage holder is located in the
armrest.Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
master key. To lock the cover, insert
thekeyandturnitclockwise.
Make sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured.
The trunk pass-through cover can be
opened f rom inside the vehicle; it
f olds down onto the center armrest.
Open the cover by sliding the knob
downward and pulling on the cover.
To close the cover, swing it up and
push f irmly on the top. Make sure it
latches properly. 51
Seats
T runk Pass-through Cover
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Inst rument s and Cont rols
99
KEY CYLINDER
LID
Rear
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Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag cutof f system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters.Push the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the lef t side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
In the LO setting, the heater runscontinuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
EX-L and EX-L V6
Seat Heaters
100
Driver’s
Seat
Passenger’s
Seat
HEATERS
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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
trunk panel. 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.
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 .
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or the proper operation of
the sensors under the seats.
Also, keep all cargo below the
bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with the
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags. 51
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
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2. 1.
4.
5. 6.
7.
8.
9.
11.
10. 92
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On vehicles with manual adjustableseats
Preparing to Drive
280
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Capacities Chart .384,386
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
.............................
Carrying Cargo .273
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
....................................
Accessories .271
ACCESSORY
...............
(Ignition Key Position) .78
............
Accessory Power Sockets .111
..................
Active Head Restraints .96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .317
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,21
..........
Airbag System Components .21
......
Air Conditioning System .120,125
.................................
Usage .123,126
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .343
......................................
Antif reeze .320
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .58,291
...................................
Operation .291
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .213
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .78
................................
Audio System .133
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .80
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
.............
Automatic Speed Control .223
..............
Automatic Transmission .284
..................
Capacity, Fluid .384,386 .......................................
Shif ting .284
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .284
................
Shif t Lever Positions .284
....................
Shif t Lock Release .287
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .212
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56,369
............................
Jump Starting .364
..............................
Maintenance .351
....................
Specif ications .385,387
..............................
Bef ore Driving .259
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .111
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.231
..................................
Booster Seats .48
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .291
.............
Break-in, New Linings .260
....................
Bulb Replacement .334
...........................................
Fluid .326
.......................................
Parking .109 .................
System Indicator .57,371
........................
Wear Indicators .290
.............................
Braking System .290
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .260
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .72
........................
Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .334
..............................
Brake Lights .334
.................................
Fog Lights .336
................
Front Parking Lights .332
.................................
Headlights .329
.........
High-mount Brake Light .335
................................
Rear Lights .334
....................
Specif ications .385,387
............
Turn Signal Lights .332,334
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .329,336
Index
A
B
C
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .3,54
..........
Daytime Running Lights .61,71
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .61
.................................
Dead Battery .364
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .402
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .74
......
Def rosting the Windows .124,129
............................
Dimensions .384,386
...............
Dimming the Headlights .69
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .323
..................................
Engine Oil .266
..........................
Directional Signals .69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .290
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .319
Doors
..........................
Auto Door Lock .80
.......................
Auto Door Unlock .83
..............
Childproof Door Locks .86
..............
Locking and Unlocking .79
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .388
.........................................
CD Care .206
..........................
CD Changer .163,194
.......................................
CD Player .141
........................
Certif ication Label .382
............................................
Chains .349
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .357
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .318
......................................
When to .307
...
Charging System Indicator .56,369
............
Check Fuel Cap Message .262
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .280
.....................................
Child Saf ety .33
..............................
Booster Seats .48
.............................
Child Seats .40,41
Important Saf ety
..........................
Reminders .30-50
..........................................
Inf ants .38
..........................
Larger Children .47
.........................................
LATCH .42
......................
Risks with Airbags .34
.............................
Small Children .39
..........................................
Tether .46
...........................
Warning Labels .52
..........
Where Should a Child Sit .34 .......................................
Child Seats .33
.........................................
LATCH .42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .46
..................
Childproof Door Locks .86
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts .338
...............
Climate Control System .125
..............................................
Clock .214
...................................
Clutch Fluid .327
..................
CO in the Exhaust .51,396
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .281
..............................
Compact Spare .356
.........................................
Compass .219
.................
Console Compartment .112
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .400
.............
Controls, Instruments and .53
Coolant
........................................
Adding .320
....................................
Checking .267
.........................
Proper Solution .320
...................
Temperature Gauge .66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .394
................
Cruise Control Indicator .62
............
Cruise Control Operation .223
.............
Customer Service Of f ice .400
Index
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Indicators...........................................
TPMS .59
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .60
............................
VSA Activation .58
.................................
VSA System .58
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .56
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .38
......................................
Inf ant Seats .38
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .46
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .343
........................
Inf ormation Display .64
.................................
Inside Mirror .101
.............................
Inspection, Tire .345
....................
Installing a Child Seat .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .46
.............................
Using LATCH .42
............................
Instrument Panel .55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .72
..............
Instruments and Controls .53
...............................
Interior Lights .116
........................................
Introduction . i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .358 .......................................
Jack, Tire .358
................................
Jump Starting .364
..................................................
Keys .76
.......................
Label, Certif ication .382
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .69
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
...............................
LATCH System .42
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .329
.......................................
Indicator .55
.........................................
Parking .69
............................
Turn Signal .60,69
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .78
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .78
..........................
Childproof Door .86
............................
Fuel Fill Door .261
..................................
Glove Box .113
....................
Lockout Prevention .80
.................................
Power Door .79 ...........................................
Trunk .90
........................
Low Coolant Level .267
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .282
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .56,369
................................
Lower Anchors .42
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart .384,386
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .273
..................................
Maintenance .305
........................................
Minder .307
Main Items and Sub
..............................
Items .310,313
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .312
.........................
Minder Indicator .62
..........................................
Saf ety .306
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .370
...................
Manual Transmission .282
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .325
.........................
Meters, Gauges .55,63
Index
INDEX
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