2008 HONDA ACCORD seat adjustment

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
If equipped
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.72)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.69, 72)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.75) NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.30)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.68)
(P.174)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.73)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.74) INTERFACE DIAL
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.100)
(P.211)
(P.294)
(P.231) (P.223)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKVOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS HORN
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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comf ortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comf ortable, upright
position.
If you cannot get f ar enough away
f rom the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure
the seat is locked in position.
See page f or how to adjust a
f ront seat (power adjustment) and
page f or a manual adjustment.
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On manual adjustable seats
Protecting A dults and T eens
Adjust the Seat-Backs
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Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comf ortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comf ortable, upright
position.
If you cannot get f ar enough away
f rom the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure
the seat is locked in position.
See page f or how to adjust a
f ront seat (power adjustment) and
page f or a manual adjustment.
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92
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On manual adjustable seats
Protecting A dults and T eens
Adjust the Seat-Backs
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Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
1:2:3:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HORN
(P.100)(P.74) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.69, 72)
(P.75) (P.72)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.30)
(P.73)
INTERFACE DIAL (P.74)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.68)
(P.211) (P.294)
(P.231) (P.223)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKVOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.174)
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3
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Moves the seat forward
and backward.
The controls f or the power
adjustable front seats are on the
outside edge of each seat bottom.
You can adjust the seats with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
The passenger seat has the same
adjustments as the driver’s seat but
without any height and lumbar
adjustments.
The f ront passenger’s seat adjusts
manually.
Raisesorlowerstheseat.
(Driver’s seat only)
Moves the f ront of the
seat up or down.
(Driver’s seat only) Moves the whole seat up
and f orward, or down
and backward. The front
of the seat also tilts up or
down at the same time.
(Driver’s seat only)
Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward.
Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.
Except LX
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Driver’s seat only on EX, EX-L andall V6 models
EX-L V6
Except EX-L V6
Seats
Front Seat Power A djustments
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-
backs. 11 13
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat f orward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position.
FrontSeatManualAdjustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant’s head rests against
the center of the restraint.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly.
See page f or important saf ety inf ormation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.
LX model 13
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
Adjustment
Head Restraints
Seats
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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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On vehicles with manual adjustableseats
Preparing to Drive
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