2009 HONDA ACCORD ECU

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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(P.57)
(P.62)
: If equipped LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.62) (P.61)
(P.61)
(P.61)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.57)(P.57)(P.58)
(P.62)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.56)(P.60)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58)(P.58)
(P.56, 370)(P.56, 369) (P.56, 369)
(P.59)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.59)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60)
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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 ).
If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
with the DRL. There may also be a
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
security system.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.8 U.S. gal (10.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank. 69
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If equipped
High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Security System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Make any steering wheel
adjustments before you start driving. 1.
2.3. 4.
Steering Wheel A djustments
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position (lever is
down), the door cannot be opened
fromtheinsideregardlessof the
position of the lock tab. To open the
door, push the lock tab f orward and
use the outside door handle. Press this button once to
lock all doors. Some exterior lights
will f lash once. When you push
LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you
will hear a beep to verify that the
doors are locked and the security
system (if equipped) has set. You
cannot lock the doors if any door is
not f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. Pressthisbuttononce
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the remaining doors.
Some exterior lights will f lash twice
each time you press the button.
The ceiling light and the door
activated spotlights (if equipped)
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button if the lights are in
the door activated position. If you do
not open any door within 30 seconds,
the light(s) will f ade out. If you
relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light(s) will go of f
immediately.
If you do not open any door within 30
seconds, the doors automatically
relock and the security system (if
equipped) sets.
Childproof Door L ocks Remote T ransmitter
LOCKUNL OCK
Door Locks, Remote Transmitter
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Unlock
LEVER
Lock LOCK
BUTTON
UNLOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
LED
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The driver’s and f ront passenger’s
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely f rom
the rear, the occupant properly
secured with the seat belt will be
pushed against the seat-back and the
head restraint will automatically
move forward.
This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupantsagainst whiplash and injuries to the
neck and upper spine.
Af ter a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
For a head restraint system to work
properly:
Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
Install each restraint in its proper
location.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints.
Seats
A ct ive Head Rest raint s
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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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Seats
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carrying Cargo Armrests
98
Front
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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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Seats
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carrying Cargo Armrests
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Front
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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
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KEY CYLINDER
LID
Rear
KNOB
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