2013 HONDA ACCORD trunk release

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)

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)

11Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel
(P 145)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside (P 116)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
Trunk
(P 120)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Pull the trunk release.
• Press the trunk release button on the remote
transmitter or the smart entry remote.
• Press the trunk release button
* on the
trunk lid.
Power Door Mirrors(P 147)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Trunk Release
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows
(P 127)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger's window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger's window switch is disabled.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have
an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of
an ignition switch.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch Indicator
*
Not available on all models

108Controls
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following key:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, to
lock and unlock the doors and to open the
trunk. You can also use the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock and
unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
There is a panic button in the remote
transmitter.
■Smart entry remote
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.■Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 124
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Master Key
*
Smart Entry
Remote
*
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■Locking the doors and the trunk
Press the door lock button on the front door.uSome exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
*
Door Lock Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.•A person who is not carrying the smart entry
remote can lock/unlock the doors if a person who
is carrying it is within range.•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.•You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of unlocking it.•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 535
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledgement setting. 2 Customized Features P. 97, 299
* Not available on all models

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
114Controls
■Unlocking the doors and the trunk
Grab the driver’s door handle:uThe driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
uAll the doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: uThe trunk unlocks and opens.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button
* P. 121
Trunk Release Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
*
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart
entry remote if it is above or below the outside
handle.•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, the doors will automatically
relock.
The light flash, beep and unlock settings can be
customized. 2 Customized Features P. 97, 299
* Not available on all models

120Controls
Opening and Closing the TrunkPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk■Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way. u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.■Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to: uAvoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Using the Trunk Opener
Pulling the trunk release to the lower left of
the driver's seat unlocks and opens the trunk.
Trunk
Release

121
uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Trunk Release Button
*
Controls
■Locking the trunk opener
You can lock the trunk release with the master
key* or the built-in key
*.
Using the Trunk Release Button
*
Push up the release button on the trunk lid
after the doors are unlocked.
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote. uThe beeper will sound.
1Locking the trunk opener
If you need to give the key to someone else, give
them the valet key.Models without smart entry system1Using the Trunk Release Button
*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.•A person who is not carrying the smart entry
remote can unlock the trunk if a person who is
carrying it is within range.•Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
trunk and close the lid. The beeper sounds and the
trunk cannot be closed.•Do not carry the smart entry remote near the trunk
lid when closing it.•Do not place the smart entry remote around the
rear seat when closing the trunk.
Trunk Release Button* Not available on all models