2014 HONDA ACCORD check engine

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
ACC (Adaptive
Cruise Control)
Indicator
(Amber)
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
ACC.
●
Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
ECON Mode
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●
Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button P. 446
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
●
Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control * P. 447
—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●
Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control * P. 447
—
Washer Level
Indicator
*
●
Comes on when the washer fluid is
low.
●
Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 512
—
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
*
●
Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 489
—
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
Smart Entry
System
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON.
●
Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the smart entry system
or push button starting system.
●
Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Starter System
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●
Comes on if the starter system has a
problem.
●
As a temporary measure, press and hold
the ENGINE START/STOP button for up to
15 seconds while pressing the brake pedal
and manually start the engine. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
—
Light Control
Indicator
*
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the automatic lighting control
system or low beam headlights
*.
●
Comes on while driving - Turn the lights
on manually and have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
—
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
*
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
*
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Pres s the (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 561
●
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
u Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 494
●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 558
●
Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system.
●
Comes on while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Appears if there is a problem with the low beam
headlights.
●
Comes on while driving - Turn the lights on manually
and have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●
Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.
●
Appears when the battery is not charging.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 534
●
Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator - Turn off the climate control system and rear
defogger to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 560
●
Appears when the starter system has a problem.
●
As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Appears for about three seconds when ACC has
been automatically canceled.
●
You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.
2 ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
* P. 450
●
Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.
●
Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the
brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
* P. 450
2 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
* P. 458
●
Appears when your vehicle is too close to the traffic
lane lines. The beeper sounds.
●
Take appropriate action to keep your vehicle within the
lane lines.
2Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
* P. 462
* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
*1.
■
Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
The driver side door mirror has outer and inner
segments.
The outer segment is slightly curved to provide
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.
This wider view may help you check areas that
are not visible using a standard door mirror.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch■
Expanded View Driver's Mirror
1 Expanded View Driver's Mirror
Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver side
door mirror appear smaller than objects in the rest of
the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than they
appear.
Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.
Inner Segment
Outer Segment

418Driving
Before DrivingDriving PreparationCheck the following items before you start driving.
•Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 525
•Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.■
Exterior Checks
1Exterior Checks
NOTICEWhen doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in
the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal.
Also check under the hood for leftover flammable
materials after you or someone else has performed
maintenance on your vehicle.

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Driving
Towing a TrailerTowing PreparationYour vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving.
■
Total trailer weight
Maximum allowable weight of the trailer,
cargo, and everything in or on it must not
exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg). Towing loads in
excess of this can seriously affect vehicle
handling and performance and can damage
the engine and drivetrain.
■
Tongue load
The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded
trailer on the hitch should be approximately
10% of the total trailer weight.
• Excessive tongue load reduces front tire
traction and steering control. Too little
tongue load can make the trailer unstable
and cause it to sway.
• To achieve a proper tongue load, start by
loading 60% of the load toward the front
of the trailer and 40% toward the rear.
Readjust the load as needed.
■
Towing Load Limits
1Towing Load Limits
Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and the
tongue load.
Break-in Period
Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle's first 600
miles (1,000 km).
Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information
2 Vehicle Specifications P. 570, 572
3
WARNING
Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.
Total LoadTongue LoadTongue Load

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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