2014 HONDA ACCORD heater

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙System Indicators
(P 68)
❙Gauges
(P 89)
❙Information Display
* (P 90)
❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Audio System
(P 180, 203, 236)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1 (P 132)
❙Heating and Cooling System
* (P 166)
❙Rear Window Defogger
(P 142)

❙Front Seat Heater Switches
* (P 164)
❙Ignition Switch
*1 (P 131)
❙ECON Button
(P 446)
❙Multi-Information Display
* (P 93)
❙Heated Mirror Button
* (P 142)

❙Climate Control System
* (P 169)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button
(P 466)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button
* (P 462)
❙TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Button
* (P 470)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙Audio with Touch Screen
* (P 204, 237)
❙Audio/Information Screen (P 181, 207, 239)

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
164Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON
(w
*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Front Seat Heaters
*
1 Front Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON
(w
*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. When a
comfortable temperature is reached,
select LO to keep the seat warm.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Rear Seat Heaters
*
1 Rear Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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uuHeating and Cooling
*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
Controls
The heater uses engine coolant to warm the
air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
■
To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
4. Press the button (the indicator on).
■
To dehumidify the interior
When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1. Turn the fan on.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
■
Heating
1Heating
When you select , the mode automatically
switches to fresh air.1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.

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Driving
When DrivingStarting 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 without 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, heating and
cooling system
*/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.
Brake Pedal
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Continued
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

564Handling the Unexpected
FusesFuse LocationsIf any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
*1 and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
■
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Battery
125 A
2
EPS
70 A
Fuse Box Main 1 (60 A)
Fuse Box Option 1
(40 A)
−−
−
−
ABS/VSA FSR 40 A
ABS/VSA Motor 30 A
3
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
4 Front Fog Light
*
(15 A)
5
Horn
10 A
6 Stop Light 10 A
7
FI Sub
15 A
8 DRL (7.5 A)
9
IG Coil
15 A
10 Injector
*2
20 A
11
Hazard
15 A
12 Fuse Box Main 2 60 A
Fuse Box Option 2 (40 A)
IG Main 1 50 A
30 A
*4
IG Main 2
*4
30 A
Sub Fan Motor 20 A
*2
30 A
*3
Headlight Low Beam Main 30 A
Fuse Box 30 A
Wiper Motor 30 A
Main Fan Motor 30 A Starter Motor
*4
30 A
13
Rear Defogger
40 A
14 Heater Motor 40 A
15
FI Main
15 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
*1:
Models with the smart ent ry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
*2:4-cylinder models
*3:6-cylinder models
*4:Models with smart entry system 16 Heated Door Mirror
*
(10 A)
17
MG Clutch
7.5 A
18 DBW 15 A
19
Small Light
20 A
20 Interior Light 7.5 A
21
Back Up
10 A
22 Audio 10 A
23
Fan Timer
7.5 A
24 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A
25
Left Headlight Low Beam
10 A
26 − −
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
■
Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
A/C
7.5 A
2
DRL
7.5 A
3
−
−
4
−
−
5
Meter
7.5 A
6
SRS
7.5 A
7
Option
*
(7.5 A)
8
MISS SOL
10 A
9
Fuel Pump
20 A
10
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
11
−
−
12
Front Wiper
7.5 A
13
ACG
15 A
14
Rear Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)
(20 A)
15
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
*
(20 A)
16
Moonroof
*
(20 A)
17
Front Seat Heaters
*
(20 A)
18
−
−
19
Passenger Side Door Unlock
10 A
20
Driver Side Rear Door
Unlock
10 A
21
Driver’s Door Lock
10 A
22
Passenger Side Door Lock
10 A
23
Driver’s Door Unlock
10 A
24
SRS
10 A
25
Illumination
10 A
26
Key Lock
7.5 A
27
Parking Lights
10 A
28
Lumbar Support
*
(10 A)
29
Right Headlight High Beam
10 A
30
Washer
15 A
31
SMART
*
(10 A)
32
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
33
Front Passenger’s Power Window
20 A
34
Rear Driver Side Power Window
20 A
35
Rear Passenger Side Power Window
20 A
36
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
*
(20 A)
37
ACCESSORY
7.5 A
38
−
−
39
Left Headlight High Beam
10 A
40
Accessory Power Socket
(Console Panel)
20 A
41
Driver Side Rear Door Lock
10 A
42
Door Lock
20 A
a
Audio
*
(7.5 A)
b
ACM
*
(20 A)
c
Rear Seat Heaters
*
(15 A)
d
Premium Amp
*
(20 A)
e
−
−
f
−
−
g
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining
*
(20 A)
h
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
*
(20 A)
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models