2013 HONDA ACCORD Engine

589Index
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

592Index
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 188, 216, 255
Range .................................................... 92, 95
RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 188, 216, 255
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 577
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 142
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 154
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 165
Rearview Camera ...................................... 479
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 146
Refueling ................................................... 480
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 89
Gasoline .................................. 480, 570, 572
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Regulations ............................... 471, 528, 575
Remote Transmitter .................................. 111
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 535
Bulbs ....................................................... 513
Fuses ............................................... 564, 565
Tires ........................................................ 531
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 523
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 576
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 91, 95SSafe Driving................................................. 27
Safety Check ................................................ 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ........................................... 25 Seat Belts
.................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters ...................................... 164, 165
Seats .......................................................... 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Rear Seats ............................................... 154
Seat Heaters .................................... 164, 165
Security System ......................................... 124
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 77
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 93
Select Lever ................. 17, 435, 437, 441, 443
Operation.................. 17, 436, 438, 442, 443
Releasing................................................. 557
Won’t Move ............................................ 557
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 180, 203
Setting the Clock ...................................... 106
Shift Lever ................... 17, 435, 437, 441, 443
Shift Position Indicator ...... 70, 436, 438, 442
Shifting (Transmission) ..... 435, 437, 441, 443 Shoulder Anchor
........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 113
Snow Tires ................................................ 533
Spare Tire ................................. 545, 571, 573
Spark Plugs ....................................... 570, 572
Specifications ........................................... 570
Specified Fuel ........................... 480, 570, 572
Speedometer .............................................. 89
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 427, 429
Does Not Start ........................................ 551
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 131
Jump Starting ......................................... 554
Steering Wheel ........................................ 145
Adjusting ................................................ 145
Stopping ................................................... 477
Summer Tires ............................................ 533
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 163
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....
... 42
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 131
SYNC Mode .............................................. 171
System Message Indicator ......................... 76

593Index
TTachometer ................................................ 89
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Temperature Sensor .................... 92, 96, 172
Time (Setting) ........................................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 469
Indicator ........................................... 75, 563
Tires .......................................................... 525
Air Pressure............................. 526, 571, 573
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 525
Inspection ............................................... 525
Labeling .................................................. 526
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 545
Regulations ............................................. 528
Rotation.................................................. 532
Spare Tire ............................... 545, 571, 573
Summer .................................................. 533
Tire Chains.............................................. 533
Wear Indicators....................................... 530
Winter .................................................... 533
Tools ......................................................... 544
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 423
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 424
Load Limits ............................................. 423
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 426
Emergency .............................................. 567
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 469
Indicator ........................................... 75, 563 Transmission
..................... 435, 437, 441, 443
Automatic ............................................... 441
Automatic (CVT) .............................. 435, 437
Fluid ................................................ 509, 510
Manual.................................................... 443
Number ................................................... 574
Shift Lever Position Indicator .......................... 70, 436, 438, 442
Trip Meter ............................................. 91, 95
Troubleshooting ....................................... 543
Blown Fuse ...................................... 564, 565
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 567
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 551
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 558
Puncture/Flat Tire..................................... 545
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 118
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 557
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 120
Lid ........................................................... 120
Light Bulb ........................................ 570, 572
Main Switch ............................................ 122
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel)...................... 76
UUnlocking the Doors ................................ 111 Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ......................................... 11
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 298
USB Port .................................................... 175
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 113
VValet Key........................................... 109, 122
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 574
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 465
Off Button............................................... 466
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 73
Ventilation ........................................ 166, 169
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 501, 571, 573
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 465WWarning and Information Messages... 82, 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 560
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 579
Watts ................................................. 570, 572
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 530
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 548
Window Washers ..................................... 140