2015 HONDA ACCORD COUPE battery

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 99 Security System P. 103 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 106
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 110 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 125
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 135 Climate Control System P. 144Audio Error Messages P. 264General Information on the Audio System P. 270
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 314, 351 Compass
* P. 389
When Driving P. 401 Braking P. 440Parking Your Vehicle P. 444
Accessories and Modifications P. 450Maintenance Under the Hood P. 459 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 475
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 485 Battery P. 494 Remote Transmitter Care P. 495
Cleaning P. 498Engine Does Not Start P. 511 Jump Starting P. 514Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 517
Fuses P. 524 Emergency Towing P. 527Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 535 Reporting Safety Defects P. 536
Authorized Manuals P. 541 Customer Service Information P. 542
Quick Reference Guide
P. 4
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 85
Features
P. 149
Driving
P. 391
Maintenance
P. 451
Handling the Unexpected
P. 503
Information
P. 529
Index
P. 546

21Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 451)
Under the Hood
(P 459)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 475)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 483)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 485)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models

22Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected
(P 503)
Flat Tire
(P 505)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 520)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P 511)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.Blown Fuse
(P 524)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P 518)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 527)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuIndicators u
Continued
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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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the information display.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check Fuel Cap Message P. 521
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.

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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P
.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P
.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the smart entry remote inside the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 495
Models with smart entry systemAutomatic
transmission/CVT
modelsU.S. manual
transmission
modelsCanadian models

88Controls
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the key to start and stop the engine, to
lock and unlock the doors and to open the
trunk. You can also use the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock and
unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■Smart entry remote
*
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
■
Master Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 103
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apa rt except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the re mote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Master Key
*
Smart Entry
Remote
*
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrica l appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models