2013 HONDA ACCORD TPMS

52 5Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining TiresChecking TiresTo safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or sp ecification’s page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in
all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread. Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the side of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.2 Wear Indicators P. 530
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or release air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than if
checked when cold.
Whenever tire pressure is adjusted, you must
calibrate the TPMS. 2 TPMS Calibration P. 469
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. New tires and any that have
been removed and reinstalled should be properly
balanced.
3
WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding tire inflation and
maintenance.

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uu Checking and Maintaining Tires uTire Rotation
Maintenance
Tire RotationRotating tires according to the maintenance messages on the information display
*/
multi-information display
* helps to distribute wear more evenly and increase tire life.
■Tires without rotation marks Rotate the tires as shown here.■Tires with rotation marksRotate the tires as shown here.
1Tire Rotation
Tires with directional tread patterns should only be
rotated front to back (not from one side to the other).
Directional tires should be mounted with the rotation
indication mark facing forward, as shown below.
Whenever tires are rotated, you must calibrate the
TPMS.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 469
FRONT
Direction Mark
FrontFront* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to hand le unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 544
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 545
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 551If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak ..........................................552Emergency Engine Stop ................... 553
Jump Starting .................................... 554
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 557Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 558
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 560If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 560
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 561If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 562If the EPS System Indicator Comes On .. 562
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 563
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 564
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 566
Emergency Towing ........................... 567

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
550Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressures Low
appears on the multi-information display
*, but this is normal.
Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 469■Storing the Flat Tire
1Storing the Flat Tire
3
WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Spacer
Cone
Wing
Bolt
For
compact
spare tire For
full-size
tire
■TPMS and the Spare Tire* Not available on all models

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uu Indicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS or the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb. uCalibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.■What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers). uCalibrate the TPMS after a full-size tire is reinstalled.
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or BlinksNOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

590Index
Illumination ControlKnob ....................................................... 141
Immobilizer System .................................. 124
Indicator .................................................... 77
Indicators ..................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................. 80
Brake System (Amber)................................ 68
Brake System (Red) .................................... 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 560
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 80, 448
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 80, 447
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 74
ECON Mode ...................................... 80, 446
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................. 74, 562
Fog Light ................................................... 77
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 78
High Beam................................................. 76
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 79
Light Control ............................................. 81
Lights On ................................................... 76
Low Fuel .................................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 560
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .. ........... 75, 469, 471
Maintenance Minder ......................... 80, 489
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 69, 561
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 562
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 77 Smart Entry System ................................... 81
Starter System ........................................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 72
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 71
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 76
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 73, 465
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 466
Washer Level ............................................. 80
Information .............................................. 569
Information Display ................................... 90
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 91, 96
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 141
Interface Dial ............................................ 236
Interior Lights ........................................... 156
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 146
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 548
Jump Starting ........................................... 554KKey Number Tag ....................................... 109
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 115
Keys ........................................................... 108
Lockout Prevention.................................. 115
Master Keys ............................................ 108 Number Tag............................................ 109
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 118
Remote Transmitter ................................ 111
Types and Functions................................ 108
Valet Key ........................................ 109, 122
Won’t Turn ............................................... 22
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/CVT) .............. 434
LLane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 462
LaneWatchTM .......................................... 467
Language (HFL) ................................ 341, 377
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 136, 513
Automatic............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 513
Daytime Running Lights ... ....................... 139
Fog Lights ............................................... 138
High Beam Indicator ................................. 76
Interior.................................................... 156
Light Switches......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator.................................... 76
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ............................................... 421
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 119
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 118
From Inside ............................................. 116
From Outside .......................................... 111

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