2010 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN manual transmission

(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
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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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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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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer f or service.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
We recommend using quality
gasolines containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
On models with manual transmission
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Break-in PeriodFuel Recommendation
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example:
Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter).
An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
308CONT INUED
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy FactorsUse the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page
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Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
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Vehicle Maint enance
Drive Ef f icient ly
Bef ore Driving
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system, the
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS), and f acts you need if you
are planning to tow a trailer.
........................Preparing to Drive.276
.......................Starting the Engine.277
...................Manual Transmission .278
..............Automatic Transmission .280
...........................................Parking.285
.............................Braking System.286
...............Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .287
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA),
aka Electronic Stability Control
.......................(ESC), System.289
Tire Pressure Monitoring
........................System (TPMS).291
...........................Towing a Trailer.294
Driving
Driving
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not f unction unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
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Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Starting the Engine
Driving
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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