2011 HONDA ACCORD COUPE 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) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .53
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Features .121
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Bef ore Driving .295
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Driving .315
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Maintenance .341
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .391
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T echnical Inf ormation .417
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .435
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .439
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Owner's Identification Form00X31-TA5-6300 \(AOM46996\)

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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(P.9, 23)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown. DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.105)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P.79)
(P.110)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P.104 )
CLOCK
COMPASS
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 9,23 )
(P.101)
(P.90) (P.
254 )
(P. 259 )
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
(P.55)
(P.63)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.106) POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.300)
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER (P.297) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P.114) (P.176,185,226,235)
(P.252) (P.122)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P.128)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
(P.
115 )
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P.
318 )
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 320 )
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.
136 )
(P.266)
MOONROOF SWITCH
USB ADAPTER CABLE
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Control L ocations
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MIRROR CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONMANUAL
TRANSMISSION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P
.55)
(P.63)
(P. 79)
(P.90)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE LEVER
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown. MOONROOF SWITCH
CLOCK
COMPASS MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P.105) (P.106)
(P.300)
(P.297) (P.320) (P.318)
(P.136)
(P.
128 )
(P.
122 ) (P.
259 )
(P.254)
(P.
104 )
(P.110)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.114) (P.266)
(P.176, 185,226,235) (P.252)
USB ADAPTER CABLE AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
(P.115)
(P.101)
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), START (III) You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in Park. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key. This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
Ignition Switch
LOCK (0)
ST A RT (III) ON (II) A CCESSORY (I)
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of these actions:Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat.
The system will move the driver’s
seat to the memorized position. The
indicator in the selected memory
button will f lash during movement.
When the adjustment is complete,
you will hear two beeps, and the
indicator will stay on.
Press any button on the driver’s
door: SET, memory button 1 or 2.
If the parking brake is not set, you
must press and hold the memory
button until the adjustment is
complete. Release the parking brake
(manual). Shif t out of Park (automatic).If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
seat position af ter it is in its
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this seat position f or
later use, you must store it in the
driver’s seat position memory.
On vehicles with manual transmission
Driving Position Memory System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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 Period Fuel 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.
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CONT INUED
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page ).
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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