2010 HONDA ACCORD COUPE fold seats

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
...........................Control Locations.54
............................Instrument Panel.55
..........Instrument Panel Indicators .56
.............................................Gauges.63
....................Inf ormation Display .64
.....................................Odometer.64
Outside Temperature
...................................Indicator.65
...................................Trip Meter.65
..........Check Fuel Cap Message .66
..................Maintenance Minder .66
...................Temperature Gauge .66
..................................Fuel Gauge.66
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................Wheel.67
.Windshield Wipers and Washers .68
.........Turn Signals and Headlights .69
........................................Fog Lights.72
........Instrument Panel Brightness .72
.................Hazard Warning Button .73
.................Rear Window Def ogger .74
........Steering Wheel Adjustments .75
...............................Keys and Locks.76
........................Immobilizer System.77
................................Ignition Switch.78
......................................Door Locks.79
.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .80
..............Childproof Door Locks .86
.......................Remote Transmitter.86
................................................Trunk.90
........Emergency Trunk Opener .91
.................................................Seats.92
.Front Seat Power Adjustments .92
FrontSeatManual
............................Adjustments.93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
..............................Adjustment.94
..........................Head Restraints.94
.......................Folding Rear Seat.97
......................................Armrests.98
..................................Seat Heaters.100
...........................................Mirrors.101
............................Power Windows.103
.......................................Moonroof.107
...............................Parking Brake.109
.........Interior Convenience Items .110
.....................Beverage Holders.111
........Accessory Power Sockets .111
.............Console Compartment .112
..................................Glove Box.113
....................Sunglasses Holder.113
..................................Sun Visors.114
............................Vanity Mirror.115
..................................Coat Hook.115
..........................Center Pockets.115
...............................Interior Lights.116
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Pull
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. Seeon 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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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 operation of the seats,
or the operation of the sensors
under the seats.
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.
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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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........................Protecting Children.33
.....................General Guidelines.33
.......................Protecting Inf ants.38
.......Protecting Larger Children .47
.........Protecting Small Children .39
Using Child Seats with
.....................................Tethers.46
.............................Using LATCH.42
...................Radiator Overheating .363
.............Radio/CD Sound System .133
.................Radio Thef t Protection .213
............................Radio, XM.157,187
...........................Readiness Codes.393
..Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .330
..........................Rear Seat, Folding.97
....................Rear Ventilation.124,132
..........................Rear View Mirror.101
.................Rear Window Def ogger .74
.........Reclining the Seat Backs .92, 93
.......Recommended Shif t Speeds .279
........................................Ref ueling.257
.......................Reminder Indicators.56
.......................Remote Transmitter.86
Replacement Inf ormation
................Engine Oil and Filter .314
..........................................Fuses.368
................................Light Bulbs.325
................................Timing Belt.324
...........................................Tires.344
.............................Wiper Blades.336
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................Crash.20
..........Reporting Saf ety Def ects .398
.........Reserve Tank, Coolant .263,316
...............................Restraint, Child.33
..................Reverse Gear Position .281
................................Rotation, Tire.343
..................................Saf ety Belts.8,18
.........Safety Defects, Reporting .398
.................................Saf ety Features.7
...........................................Airbags.9
.......................................Seat Belts.8
.............Saf ety Labels, Location of .52
..............................Saf ety Messages.iii
.....................................Seat Belts.8,18
...............Additional Information .18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners.19
.....................................Cleaning.334
................Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
................................Maintenance.20
Reminder Indicator and
................................Beeper.18,56
...................System Components .18
...............Use During Pregnancy .16
...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
Seats
.................................Adjusting.92-94
.........................................Folding.97
.......................................Heaters.100
............................Security System.217
.........................Select/Reset Knob.63
.....................Selecting a Child Seat.40
...Selector Knob (Disc Changer) .149
...............................Serial Number.378
..............................Service Minder.303
...........................Service Manual.399
.........Service Station Procedures .257
..........................Setting the Clock.214
...Shif t Lever Position Indicators .280
Index
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