2010 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN heating

(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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2010 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual

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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:
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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
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
L X, L X-P, U.S. EX, and U.S. EX V6
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MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTONTEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERBUTTON
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard,
and the vents on the back of the
center console .
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
back of the center console , and the
f loor vents.
If equipped
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Except U.S. LX and LX-P
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
MAX A/C Button
Recirculation ButtonRear Window Def ogger
Button
Mode Control
Features
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Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode f rom
or to , the system
keeps the A/C on. The A/C
indicator will not come on if it was
off to start with.
To turn of f the A/C, press the A/C
button to illuminate the indicator,
then press it again to turn off the
A/C.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you switch to or
mode f rom , the A/C
turnsoff.Butifitwasontostart
with, the A/C stays on.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C.
You cannot turn the A/C of f in this
mode.
The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then releases it through
vents near the rear window.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode
f rom or , the system
also automatically turns on the
A/C. This helps prevent the
windows f rom f ogging up
unintendedly. The A/C indicator
willnotcomeonifitwasoffto
start with (see the f irst column on
this page).
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
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.
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3.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Ventilation
Using the Heater
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