2011 HONDA ACCORD glove box

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
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Instrument Panel . 55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges . 63
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Odometer . 64
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 65 ...................................
Trip Meter . 65
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 66
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Maintenance Minder . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Fuel Gauge . 66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 67
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 68
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 69
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Fog Lights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Hazard Warning Button . 73
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 75
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Keys and Locks . 76
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Ignition Switch . 78
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Door Locks . 79
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Remote Transmitter . 86
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Trunk . 90
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 91
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Seats . 92
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Front Seat Power Adjustments . 92 FrontSeatManual
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Adjustments . 93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
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Adjustment . 94
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Head Restraints . 94
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Folding Rear Seat . 97
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Armrests . 98
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Seat Heaters . 100
Driving Position Memory
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System . 101
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Mirrors . 104
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Power Windows . 106
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Moonroof . 110
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Parking Brake . 112
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Interior Convenience Items . 113
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Beverage Holders . 114
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Accessory Power Sockets . 114
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Console Compartment . 115
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Glove Box . 116
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Sunglasses Holder . 116
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Sun Visors . 117
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Vanity Mirror . 118
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Coat Hook . 118
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Center Pockets . 118
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Interior Lights . 119
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the trunk
release handle, rear seat trunk
access, and glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
Keys and Locks
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VALET KEY
(Light Grey)
KEY
NUMBERTAG MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
113
SUNGLASSES HOLDERACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
VANITY MIRROR
SUN VISOR
CENTER POCKETS
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
COAT HOOK
BEVERAGE HOLDER
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
TRUNK DOOR POCKETS
GLOVE BOX
USB ADAPTER CABLE
BEVERAGE HOLDER in
REAR SEAT ARMREST CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.To open the sunglasses holder, push
then release the indent. It will
unlatch and swing down. To close it,
push it until it latches. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Sunglasses Holder
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
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GLOVE BOX To lock Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Center pockets
Console compartment
Trunk, including the rear seat
when f olded down
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
309
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETS CENTER POCKETS
DOOR POCKETS
GLOVE BOX
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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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.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. 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 . 51
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
carbon monoxide
poisoning
312
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Fuel . 296
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 298
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Fill Door and Cap . 297
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Gauge . 66
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Octane Requirement . 296
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Oxygenated . 297
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Tank, Ref ueling . 297
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Fuel Economy . 304
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
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Fuses, Checking the . 408
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 304, 305
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Gasoline . 296
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Gauge . 66
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Octane Requirement . 296
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Tank, Ref ueling . 297
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Gas Station Procedures . 297
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 320 ..............
Manual Transmission . 318
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Glove Box . 116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) . 311, 335
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 365
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HandsFreeLink
. 270
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights . 69
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Aiming . 365
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Automatic Lighting Off . 71
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Automatic Lighting On . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Chime . 69
Replacing Halogen
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Bulbs . 365, 372
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 13, 94
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Heating and Cooling . 122
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Heated Mirrors . 105
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Heater, Seat . 100
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 266 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 300
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Hydraulic Clutch . 363
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 418
Ignition
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Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 431
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Keys . 76
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Indicators . 56
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 58
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 57, 407
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Charging System . 56, 405
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Cruise Control . 62
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Cruise Main . 62
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Door and Trunk Open . 60
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 61
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Fog Lights . 62
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Fuel Economy Indicator . 59
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High Beam . 61
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 62
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Lights On . 60
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Low Fuel . 61
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Low Oil Pressure . 56, 405
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Low Tire Pressure . 59
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
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Security System . 61
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Side Airbag Of f . 57
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Seat Belt . 56
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SRS . 57
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TPMS . 59
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 60 ........................................
VSA Off . 58
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VSA System . 58
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
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Inf ant Restraint . 38
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Inf ant Seats . 38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 380
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Inside Mirror . 104
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Inspection, Tire . 382
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Installing a Child Seat . 41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Using LATCH . 42
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Instrument Panel . 55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Instruments and Controls . 53
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Interior Lights . 119
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 176, 226
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 394
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Jack, Tire . 394
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Jump Starting . 400 .......................
Label, Certif ication . 418
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Lane Change, Signaling . 69
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH System . 42
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 365
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Indicator . 55
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Parking . 69
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Turn Signal . 60, 69
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Childproof Door . 86
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Fuel Fill Door . 297
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Glove Box . 116
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Lockout Prevention . 80
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Power Door . 79
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Trunk . 90
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