2013 HONDA ACCORD 5 speed

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uu Indicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.■What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
u If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
u The message should go off.■When the malfunction in dicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described
above.■Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or BlinksNOTICEIf you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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uu Indicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.■What to do when the indicato r comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the ve hicle using engine braking.
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
U.S.
Canada
1 If the EPS System Indicator Comes OnNOTICEIf you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, EPS is restored. Repeated
operation under these conditions can eventually
damage the system.

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Information
Emissions TestingTesting of Readiness CodesYour vehicle uses “readiness codes,” as part of its onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states refer to these codes during testing to see if your vehicle's emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read if you go through the testing just after the battery has
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, without starting the
engine. The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then
goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are
not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in
(P (automatic transmission/CVT) or
(N (manual
transmission). Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is
disconnected, and set again only after several days of
driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.

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uuEmissions Testing uTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in (D (automatic/CVT) or 5th (manual). Do not use cruise control. When traffic
allows, drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds
because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

Index
586Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 439
Operation ................................................ 440AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 475
Accessories and Modifications ................. 483
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 161
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................. 450
Additives Coolant ................................................... 507
Engine Oil ................................................ 501
Washer .................................................... 512
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 501
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 155
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Head Restraints........................................ 151
Mirrors .................................................... 146
Rear Seats................................................ 154
Steering Wheel ........................................ 145
Temperature ........................................ 92, 96
Aha
TM Radio ...................................... 230, 283
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ........................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 537
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ....... ............ 169Sensor ..................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ............... 166
Cooling ................................................... 168
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 168
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 537
Heating ................................................... 167
Air Pressure ............................... 526, 571, 573
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 42
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 24
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................ 187, 214, 253
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 475
Indicator.................................................... 72
Armrest ..................................................... 155
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 179
Audio System ............................................ 174
Adjusting the Sound................ 185, 212, 243
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 176
Error Messages ........................................ 289 General Information................................ 295
HDD ....................................................... 263
Internet Radio ......................... 196, 228, 281
iPod®
...................................... 193, 224, 273
MP3/WMA/AAC ..................... 198, 231, 284
Reactivating ............................................ 177
Recommended CDs ................................ 296
Recommended Devices ........................... 298
Remote Controls ..................................... 179
Security Code ......................................... 177
Theft Protection ...................................... 177
Touch Screen .................................. 204, 237
USB Flash Drives...................................... 298
USB Port ................................................. 175
Authorized Manuals ................................ 581
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 119
Customize .............................. 102, 317, 328
Automatic Lighting .................................. 137
Automatic Transmission .......................... 434
Creeping................................................. 434
Fluid ....................................................... 510
Kickdown ............................................... 434
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 18, 442
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 557
Shifting ................................................... 441
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Creeping................................................. 434
Fluid ....................................................... 509
Kickdown ............................................... 434
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 17, 436, 438
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 557

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Shifting ........................................... 435, 437
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 176
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 91, 95
Average Speed ........................................... 96BBattery...................................................... 534
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 560
Jump Starting ......................................... 554
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 534
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 535
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 160
Bluetooth® Audio..................... 201, 234, 287
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®............ 339, 376
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 473
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 475
Brake Assist System................................. 476
Fluid ....................................................... 511
Foot Brake .............................................. 474
Indicator ........................................... 68, 562
Parking Brake.......................................... 473
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 68
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 68
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 141
Bulb Replacement .................................... 513
Brake/Taillights and Rear Turn Signal Lights/ Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 520
Fog Lights ............................................... 515 Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights........ 518
Headlights ............................................... 513
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 522
Parking Lights .......................................... 519
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 519
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 522
Side Turn Signal/Emergency
Indicator Lights ...................................... 518
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 521
Bulb Specifications ........................... 570, 572
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 162
Carrying Cargo .................................. 419, 421
CD Player ................................... 190, 221, 260
Center Pocket ........................................... 159
Certification Label .................................... 574
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 513
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 560
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Larger Children.......................................... 62 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 540
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 538
Climate Control System ............................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 170
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 537
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 169
Sensors ................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Clock .......................................................... 106
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 511
Coat Hook ................................................. 162
Compact Spare Tire .................. 545, 571, 573
Compass .................................................... 414
Console Compartment ............................. 158
Controls..................................................... 105
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 507
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 508
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 507
Overheating ............................................ 558
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/CVT) ............... 434
Cruise Control ........................................... 447
Indicator.................................................... 80
Cup Holders .............................................. 160

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Fog Light Indicator.................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 154
Foot Brake ................................................ 474
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 458
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Fuel ..................................................... 19, 480
Economy................................................. 482
Gauge ...................................................... 89
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 91, 96
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 72
Range ................................................. 92, 95
Recommendation.................................... 480
Refueling ................................................ 480
Fuel Economy ........................................... 482
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 481
Message ................................................. 561
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 19, 481
Fuses ......................................................... 564
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 566
Locations ........................................ 564, 565GGasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 482
Gauge ...................................................... 89
Information............................................. 480
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 91, 96
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 72 Refueling ................................................. 480
Gauges ........................................................ 89
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........................... 441
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ......... 435, 437
Manual Transmission ............................... 444
Glass (care) ................................................ 541
Glove Box .................................................. 158
HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 513, 515
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 543
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)....................... 339, 376
Auto Answer ................................... 355, 391
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ............................. 357, 393
Automatic Transferring .................... 355, 391
Displaying Messages ........................ 371, 410
Editing User Name ................................... 390
HFL Buttons ..................................... 339, 376
HFL Menus ...................................... 342, 378
HFL Status Display ........................... 341, 377
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 341, 377
Making a Call .................................. 361, 402
Options During a Call ...................... 368, 407
Phone Setup .................................... 347, 382
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 397
Receiving a Call ............................... 367, 406
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ...... 369, 408
Ring Tone ........................................ 356, 392 Selecting a Mail Account ................. 370, 409
Speed Dial ....................................... 358, 394
To Create a Security PIN .................. 354, 389
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ......................................... 352, 387
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ................... 263
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 151
Headlights ................................................. 136
Aiming .................................................... 513
Automatic Operation............................... 137
Dimming ......................................... 136, 139
Operating................................................ 136
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 164, 165
Heating and Cooling System ................... 166
Cooling ................................................... 168
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 168
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 537
Heating ................................................... 167
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )....................... 339, 376
High Beam Indicator .................................. 76
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 428, 432
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 337
IIdentification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 574
Vehicle Identification ............................... 574
Ignition Switch ......................................... 131

591Index
Keys........................................................ 108
Using a Key............................................. 115
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 115
Low Battery Charge ................................. 560
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 560
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ....................................... 110
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 570, 572
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 421MMaintenance............................................ 485
Battery .................................................... 534
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 511
Cleaning ................................................. 538
Climate Control System .......................... 537
Coolant .................................................. 507
Heating and Cooling System .... ............... 537
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 489
Oil .......................................................... 502
Precautions ............................................. 486
Radiator .................................................. 508
Remote Transmitter ................................ 535
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 513
Safety ..................................................... 487
Service Items ................................... 491, 495
Tires........................................................ 525
Transmission Fluid ................................... 509 Under the Hood ...................................... 497
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 561
Manual Transmission ................................ 443
Map Lights ................................................ 157
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 421
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 89
Mirrors ....................................................... 146
Adjusting................................................. 146
Door........................................................ 147
Exterior.................................................... 147
Interior Rearview ..................................... 146
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 483
Moonroof .................................................. 130
MP 3................... 190, 198, 221, 231, 260, 284
Multi-Information Display ......................... 93
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 478
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 574OOdometer.............................................. 91, 95
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 501
Adding .................................................... 504
Checking ................................................. 502
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 489, 493
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 69, 560
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 501
Viscosity .................................................. 501 Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 499
Moonroof ............................................... 130
Power Windows ...................................... 127
Trunk ...................................................... 120
Outside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Overheating .............................................. 558
PPaddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ................ 439
Pandora ®................................... 197, 229, 282
Panic Mode ............................................... 126
Parking ...................................................... 477
Parking Brake ........................................... 473
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 562
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
Power Windows ....................................... 127
Precautions While Driving ....................... 433
Rain ........................................................ 433
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 545RRadiator.................................................... 508
Radio (AM/FM) ......................... 187, 214, 253
Radio (XM ®)...................................... 218, 257