(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
................................................................................................................................................Index.I
Service Inf ormation Summary
...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance.3
............................................................Driver and Passenger Saf ety.5
..........................................Instruments and Controls.53
..............Features.119
.......................................................................Bef ore Driving.255
.........................................................................................Driving.275
.................................................Maintenance.301
..............................................T echnical Inf ormation.377
..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only).395
..................................................................................A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only).399
........................................T aking Care of the Unexpected.351
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Owner's Identification Form
00X31-TA5-6201
\251 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved
2010 Accord Sedan
2010 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features
T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Overview of Contents
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.102)
(P.79)
(P.103)
(P.107)INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSMOONROOF SWITCH(P.55)GAUGES (P.63)
DRIVER’S FRONTAIRBAG
POWER WINDOWSWITCHES
(P.214)(P.219)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.212)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER
(P.90)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS(P.111)
(P.9,23)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.
(P.226)
MIRROR CONTROLAUTO BUTTON
CLOCK COMPASS
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG(P.9,23)
HEATING/COOLINGCONTROLS(P.120)CLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEM(P.125)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.133)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P.101)
(P.260)
(P.257)
(P.280)
(P.278)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a collision that
may have damaged the underside.
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as shown
below.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control L ocations
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MIRROR CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOWSWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASELEVER
AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION
MANUALTRANSMISSION
INSTRUMENT PANELINDICATORS(P.55)(P.63)
(P.102)
(P.79)
(P.103)
(P.90)
(P.120)
(P.125)
FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE LEVER
(P.133)
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.214)(P.219)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK(P.212)
HOOD RELEASEHANDLE
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.111)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.
MOONROOF SWITCH(P.107)
CLOCK COMPASS
(P.101)
MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
(P.260)
(P.257)
(P.278)
(P.280)
HOMELINK BUTTONS(P.226)
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
.............Vents, Heating, and A/C .120
...............Climate Control System .125
................................Audio System.133
..........Playing the FM/AM Radio .134
................................Playing a Disc.141
.......Disc Player Error Messages .148
................................Audio System.149
..........Playing the FM/AM Radio .150
................Playing the XMRadio .157
.................................Playing Discs.163
...Disc Changer Error Messages .173
................................Audio System.174
..........Playing the FM/AM Radio .175
................Playing the XMRadio .187
.................................Playing Discs.194
...Disc Changer Error Messages .205
..................Protecting Your Discs .206
............FM/AM Radio Reception .209
................Remote Audio Controls .211
......................Auxiliary Input Jack.212
.................Radio Thef t Protection .213
..........................Setting the Clock.214
............................Security System.217
.........................................Compass.219
...............................Cruise Control.223
HomeLinkUniversal
................................Transceiver.226
........HandsFreeLink.230
LX and LX-P models
EX, EX-L and V6 models without
navigation system
Models with navigation system
Bluetooth
Except LX and LX-P
Except LX
Features
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Climate Control System
With navigation system
U.S. EX-L and EX-L V6
Without navigation system
Canadian EX, EX-L, and V6 models
Features
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AUTO BUTTON
AUTO INDICATOR
DRIVER’S SIDETEMPERATURE
RECIRCULATIONBUTTON
FAN CONTROL SWITCH
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTERBUTTONDRIVER’S SIDETEMPERATURECONTROL SWITCH
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURECONTROL SWITCH
MODE CONTROL BUTTON
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER/HEATEDMIRROR BUTTON
U.S. models are shown.
PASSENGER’S SIDETEMPERATURE
AIRCONDITIONING(A/C) BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDETEMPERATURE
ON/OFF BUTTON
SYNC BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDETEMPERATURE CONTROLSWITCH
AIRCONDITIONING(A/C) BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
MODE CONTROLBUTTON
FAN CONTROLBAR
PASSENGER’S SIDETEMPERATURE CONTROLSWITCH
ON/OFF BUTTON
AUTOBUTTON
SYNCBUTTON
WINDSHIELDDEFROSTERBUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDETEMPERATURE
AUTOINDICATOR
CENTERDISPLAY
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
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The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the f an speed
and airf low levels.
Press the Auto button. The
indicator in the button also comes
on as a reminder. You will see
AUTO on the display (in the
center display on models with
navigation system).
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control switch.
You can set the driver’s side
temperature and the passenger’s
side temperature separately.
The system automatically selects
the proper mix of conditioned
and/or heated air that will, as
quickly as possible, raise or lower
the interior temperature to your
pref erence.
The direction of airf low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard, and on the back of
the center console is adjustable.
The driver’s side temperature and
the passenger’s side temperature can
be set separately. Push up the switch
of the appropriate temperature
control to increase the temperature
of airflow. Push down the switch to
decrease it. Each set temperature is
showninthedisplay(inthecenter
display on models with navigation
system).
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
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2.
On models with navigation system
Using A utomatic Climate ControlVoice Control System
Climate Control System
T emperat ure Cont rol
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