2013 HONDA ACCORD remote control

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 486Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 487Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 488
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 489
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 497Opening the Hood ........................... 499
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 501
Oil Check ......................................... 502
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 504Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 505
Engine Coolant ................................ 507
Transmission Fluid ............................ 509
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 511
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 512
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 513Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 523Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 525Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 526Tire Labeling .................................... 526DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 528Wear Indicators................................ 530 Tire Service Life ................................ 530
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 531
Tire Rotation .................................... 532
Winter Tires ..................................... 533
Battery ............................................... 534
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 535
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System
* Maintenance ....... 537
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 538
Exterior Care.................................... 540
* Not available on all models

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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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

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