2013 HONDA ACCORD Owners Manual

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2 Safe Driving P. 27For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 392Instrument Panel P. 67Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 892Controls P. 105Setting the Clock P. 106 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 108
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
* P. 130
Adjusting the Seats P. 148
Climate Control System
* P. 169
2 Features P. 173Audio System P. 174 Audio System Basic Operation P. 180, 203, 236
Customized Features P. 299 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
* P. 337
2 Driving P. 417Before Driving P. 418 Towing a Trailer P. 423
Refueling P. 480 Fuel Economy P. 4822Maintenance P. 485Before Performing Maintenance P. 486 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 489
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 523
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System
* Maintenance P. 537
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 543Tools P. 544 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 545
Overheating P. 558 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 5602Information P. 569Specifications P. 570 Identification Numbers P. 574
Emissions Testing P. 577 Warranty Coverages P. 579

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 120 Security System P. 124 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 127
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 131 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 156 Heating and Cooling
* P. 166
Audio Error Messages P. 289General Information on the Audio System P. 295
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 289, 376 Compass
* P. 414
When Driving P. 427 Braking P. 473 Parking Your Vehicle P. 477
Accessories and Modifications P. 483Maintenance Under the Hood P. 497 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 513
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 525 Battery P. 534 Remote Transmitter Care P. 535
Cleaning P. 538Engine Does Not Start P. 551 Jump Starting P. 554 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 557
Fuses P. 564 Emergency Towing P. 567Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 575 Reporting Safety Defects P. 576
Authorized Manuals P. 581 Customer Service Information P. 582
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 105
Features
P. 173
Driving
P. 417
Maintenance
P. 485
Handling the Unexpected
P. 543
Information
P. 569
Index
P. 586

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙System Indicators
(P 68)
❙Gauges
(P 89)
❙Information Display
* (P 90)
❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Audio System
(P 180, 203, 236)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1 (P 132)
❙Heating and Cooling System
* (P 166)
❙Rear Window Defogger
(P 142)

❙Front Seat Heater Switches
* (P 164)
❙Ignition Switch
*1 (P 131)
❙ECON Button
(P 446)
❙Multi-Information Display
* (P 93)
❙Heated Mirror Button
* (P 142)

❙Climate Control System
* (P 169)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ) System OFF) Button
(P 465)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button
* (P 462)
❙TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Button
* (P 469)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙Audio with Touch Screen
* (P 204, 237)
❙Audio/Information Screen (P 181, 207, 239)

3Quick Reference Guide
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons
(P 179)
❙SOURCE Button
(P 179)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 339, 376)
❙Navigation System Vo ice Control Buttons
*
(P 245)
, () See Navigation System Manual
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P 145)
❙SEL/RESET Button
* (P 93)
❙
(Information) Buttons
* (P 93)
❙Adaptive Cruise Co ntrol (ACC) Buttons
*
(P 450)❙Cruise Control Buttons
* (P 447)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 140)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
* (P 439)
❙Brightness Control
(P 141)
❙
(Select/Reset) Knob
(P 90)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙
(Display) Button
(P 181, 207, 239)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
* (P 439)
❙LaneWatch
TM *
(P 467)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 138)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 136)* Not available on all models

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 147)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42)❙Parking Brake
(P 473)
❙Glove Box
(P 158)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 146)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 499)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 118)
❙Power Window Switches
(P 127)
❙Interior Fuse Box
(P 565)
❙Driver's Front Airbag
(P 42)
❙Trunk Main Switch
* (P 122)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P 481)
❙Trunk Release
(P 120)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission (CVT) (P 435, 437)Automatic Transmission (P 441)Manual Transmission (P 443)❙USB Port
(P 175)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 176)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 161)

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 61)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors❙Map Lights
(P 157)
❙Front Seat
(P 148)
❙Seat Belts
(P 32)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 57)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 48)
❙Grab Handle❙Ceiling Light
(P 156)
❙Coat Hook
(P 162)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 59)
❙Rear Seat
(P 154)
❙Accessory Power
Socket
(P 161)
❙Side Airbags
(P 46)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P 163)❙Moonroof Switch
*
(P 130)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 497)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 140, 523)
❙Tires
(P 525, 545)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 111)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 147)
❙Headlights
(P 136, 513)
❙How to Refuel
(P 481)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 522)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 123)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 120)
❙Parking Lights
(P 136, 519)
❙Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
(P 136, 518)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 138, 515)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
(P 478)
❙Trunk Release Button
* (P 121)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 521)
❙Taillights
(P 521)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 520)
❙Rear Turn Signal/Sid e Marker Lights
(P 520)
❙Rear Camera
(P 479)

7Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
(P 446)
Ambient Meter●Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button
(P 446)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator
(P 80)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
Models with multi-information displayThis message is displayed for a few seconds
when the ECON button is pressed.
Ambient Meter
*
Not available on all models