2015 HONDA ACCORD COUPE Owners Manual

64Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open both windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.

65Safe Driving
Safety LabelsLabel LocationsThese labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Radiator Cap Doorjambs
U.S. models
U.S. models only Dashboard
Canadian models

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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 68
Information Display Warning and Information Messages ...................... 79
Gauges and Displays Gauges .............................................. 81
Information Display............................ 82

68Instrument Panel
Indicators*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
*1, then goes off if the
parking brake has been released.
●Comes on when the parking brake is applied, and
goes off when it is released.●Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.●Comes on if there is a problem with the brake
system.●The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if
you drive with the parking brake not fully
released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure the
parking brake is released. Check the brake fluid
level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes on
while driving P. 522
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator -
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On P. 522
Brake System
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 a component
related to braking.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
U.S.Canada(Red)U.S.Canada(Amber)

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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
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to
ON
(w
*1, and goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately stop
in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On P. 520
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to
ON
(w
*1, and goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds if the engine did not
start. If “readiness codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions
control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the engine's cylinders is
detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 537
●Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait
for it to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a
dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Ind icator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks P. 521
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to
ON
(w
*1, and goes off when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On P. 520

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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
●Indicates the current shift lever position.
2Shifting P. 409, 413
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
M (7-speed
manual shift
mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
●Comes on when 7-speed manual shift mode is
applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 411
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
M (Sequential
shift mode)
Indicator/Gear
Position
Indicator
●Comes on when manual sequential shift mode is
applied.
2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 415
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) modelsAutomatic transmission models* Not available on all models

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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Transmission
Indicator
*
●Blinks if the transmission system has a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts
and acceleration and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer immediately.
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are not
wearing a seat belt when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
*1.
●If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt,
the indicator comes on a few seconds later.●Blinks while driving if either you or the front
passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The
beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
when you and the front passenger fasten their
seat belts.●Stays on after you or the front passenger
has fastened the seat belt - A detection
error may have occurred in the sensor. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low
(approximately 2.6 U.S. gal./9.7 Liter left).●Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
*1, then goes off.
●If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem
with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking ability but
no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 442
* Not available on all models