2009 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN Fold down rear seat

When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt from
the guide.
The back of the rear seat folds down,
giving you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back is released f rom inside
the trunk.Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolddowntheseat-back.
Make sure the rear seat armrest is
stored.
To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down f rom inside the trunk, or pull
the seat-back down f rom inside the
vehicle.
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Folding Rear Seat
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
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GUIDE RELEASE
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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.
Seeon
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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Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission .282
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .279
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Economy .268
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Dual Temperature Control .130
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Dust and Pollen Filter .339
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Economy, Fuel .268
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .293
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Emergencies .355
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Battery, Jump Starting .364
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Brake System Indicator .371
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Changing a Flat Tire .357
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Charging System Indicator .369
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Hazard Warning Flashers .73
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Jump Starting .364
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Checking the Fuses .372
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .369
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .370
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Overheated Engine .367
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Towing .379
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Emergency Brake .109......................
Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .379
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Emissions Controls .394
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Emissions Testing .397
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant .320
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
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If It Won’t Start .362
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .370
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Oil Lif e Indicator .307
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Oil Pressure Indicator .369
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Oil, What Kind to Use .316
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Overheating .367
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Specif ications .384,386
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Speed Limiter .283,287
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Starting .281
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Engine Speed Limiter .283,287
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Ethanol in Gasoline .261
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .394
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .121,128.........................................
Features .119
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Filling the Fuel Tank .261
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .339
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Oil .318
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .73
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Flat Tire, Changing a .357
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .324
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Brake .326
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Clutch .327
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Manual Transmission .325
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Power Steering .327
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Windshield Washer .322
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Fog Lights .72
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Folding Rear Seat .97
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9,23
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