2013 HONDA ACCORD parking

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in
(P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models with smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 124
Brake Pedal
Automatic transmission/CVT models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Shift to
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• If the shift lever is in
(N, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• If the shift lever is in any gear other than
(N, depress the clutch pedal, then press
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 473
2.Put the shift lever in
(D. Select
(R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Stopping the Engine■Starting to DriveAutomatic transmission/CVT modelsManual transmission modelsAutomatic transmission/CVT models

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
432Driving
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to
(1 when facing uphill, or
(R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D, ( S, or
(L when facing uphill, or
(R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D or
(S when facing uphill, or
(R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
Manual transmission modelsAutomatic transmission (CVT) modelsAutomatic transmission models
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
ShiftingChange the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.■Shift lever positions*:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.Automatic transmission (CVT) models without paddle shifters
1 Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short
delay before the shift position is displayed. Always
confirm you are in the correct shift position before
driving.
Reverse
Used when reversingDrive
Used for normal drivingPark
Used when parking or starting the engine
Neutral
Used when idling
Release ButtonDrive (S)
Used:●For better acceleration●To increase engine braking●When going up or down hills
Low●Used to further increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
ShiftingChange the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.■Shift lever positions*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.Automatic transmission (CVT) models with paddle shifters
1 Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short
delay before the shift position is displayed. Always
confirm you are in the correct shift position before
driving.
Reverse
Used when reversingDrive
Used:●For normal driving●When temporarily driving in the 7-speed
manual shift modePark
Used when parking or starting the engine
Neutral
Used when idling
Release ButtonDrive (S)
Used:●For better acceleration●To increase engine braking●When going up or down hills●When driving in the 7-speed manual
shift mode

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
ShiftingChange the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.■Shift lever positionsAutomatic transmission models
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures
(-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the
shift is indicated in the display. Always confirm you
are in the correct gear before driving.
Reverse
Used when reversingDrive
Used for normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 6th automatically)Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Neutral
Used when idling
Release ButtonDrive (S)●Automatically changing gears between
1st and 5th (5th gear is used only at
high speed)●Used when towing a trailer in hilly
terrain●Used to increase engine braking

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally
shifting into
(R from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving above a certain
speed.
If you cannot shift to
(R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following: 1.Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift
lever all the way to the left, and shift to
(R.
2. If you still cannot shift into
(R, apply the
parking brake, and turn the ignition switch
to ACCESSORY
(q or LOCK
(0*1.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into
(R.
4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you
have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■Reverse Lockout

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uuWhen Driving uACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
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Driving
Take your foot off the pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired
speed. The moment you release the –/SET button,
the set speed is fixed, and adaptive cruise
control begins. uA vehicle icon and distance bars appear
on the multi-information display.■To Set the Vehicle Speed
1ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
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Do not use ACC under these conditions:•In poor visibility.•In heavy traffic.•When you must slow down and speed up
repeatedly.•On winding roads.•When you enter a toll gate, interchange, service
area, parking area, etc. In these areas, there is no
vehicle ahead of you, but ACC would still try to
accelerate to your set speed.•In bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).•On a slippery road (for example a road covered
with ice or snow).•When a spare tire is installed.•When going down a steep hill where the engine
braking does not work sufficiently.
When not using adaptive cruise control: Turn off
adaptive cruise by pressing the MAIN button.
1To Set the Vehicle Speed
You can switch the displayed set speed
measurements on the multi-information display
between mph and km/h.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 299
On when adaptive
cruise control
begins
Press and release–/SET
Button
Set Vehicle
Speed
Set Vehicle
Distance
* Not available on all models