2015 HONDA ACCORD COUPE instrument panel

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 27For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 392Instrument Panel P. 67Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 812Controls P. 85Clock P. 86 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 88
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
* P. 109
Adjusting the Seats P. 127
2 Features P. 149Audio System P. 150 Audio System Basic Operation P. 156, 178, 211
Customized Features P. 274 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
* P. 312
2 Driving P. 391Before Driving P. 392 Towing a Trailer P. 397
Refueling P. 447 Fuel Economy P. 4492Maintenance P. 451Before Performing Maintenance P. 452 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 455
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 483
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 497
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 503Tools P. 504 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 505
Overheating P. 518 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 5202Information P. 529Specifications P. 530 Identification Numbers P. 534
Emissions Testing P. 537 Warranty Coverages P. 539

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

11Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 67)
CanadaU.S.
Low Fuel IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (
ABS)
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Canada U.S.
Washer Level
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
Gauges
(P 81)
/Information Display
(P 82)
/
System Indicators
(P 68)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsSystem Indicators
Temperature Gauge
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator
Maintenance Minder
IndicatorSmart Entry System
Indicator
*
Starter System
Indicator
*
ECON mode
IndicatorForward Collision
Warning (
FCW
) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW
) Indicator
*
Light Control
Indicator
*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Canada U.S.
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT) modelsM
(Sequential shift mode)
Indicator/Gear position
IndicatorAutomatic transmission models
* Not available on all models

19Quick Reference Guide
Automatic Transmission
* (P 413)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
ParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.NeutralTransmission is not locked.Drive (S)Sequential shift mode can be used.
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release button
to move out of
(P.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.DriveNormal driving. D-paddle shift
mode can be usedShift Lever
Release
Button
M Indicator Gear
Position
IndicatorShift Down
(
-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+
Paddle Shifter
Paddle Shifters
(P 415)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system
detects that the vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds the
selected gear, and the M indicator
comes on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument panel.Selected Gear
Number
* Not available on all models

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
The airbag system includes:aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually
monitors and can record information
about the sensors, the airbag activators,
the seat belt tensioners, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
*1.
eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver's and front passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.fA driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.gWeight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.jAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.kSafing SensorlA rollover sensor that detects whether
the vehicle is about to roll over.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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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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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