2015 HONDA ACCORD engine

586Index
Cruise Control........................................... 445
Indicator .................................................... 80
Cup Holders ............................................... 160
Customer Service Information ................. 580
Customized Features .......................... 97, 298DDaytime Running Lights ........................... 139
Dead Battery ............................................. 552
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .......................................... 168, 170
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 573
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 136
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 146
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 500
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 136
Display Button .......................... 181, 206, 238
Door Mirrors ............................................. 147
Doors ......................................................... 108
Auto Door Locking .................................. 119
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 119
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 74
Keys ........................................................ 108
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 111
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 115 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 526
Driving ...................................................... 415
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 448
Automatic Transmission/CVT ................... 432
Braking ................................................... 472
Cruise Control ......................................... 445
Shifting Gear ................................... 439, 441
Shifting Position .............................. 433, 435
Starting the Engine.......................... 425, 427
Driving Position Memory System ............ 143
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 535
EEco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 444
Elapsed Time ............................................... 95
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 74, 560
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 464
Emergency ................................................ 565
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 551
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 575
Engine ....................................................... 572
Coolant ................................................... 505
Jump Starting .......................................... 552
Oil ........................................................... 499
Starting ........................................... 425, 427
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 131 Engine Coolant
........................................ 505
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank ..................................................... 505
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 506
Overheating ............................................ 556
Temperature Gauge .................................. 89
Engine Oil ................................................. 499
Adding ................................................... 502
Checking ................................................ 500
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 487, 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 558
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 132
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 74, 560
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................ 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 538
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
FFeatures.................................................... 173
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 535
Oil .......................................................... 503
Flat Tire ..................................................... 543
Floor Mats ................................................ 537

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FluidsAutomatic Transmission .......................... 508
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 509
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 507
Engine Coolant ....................................... 505
Manual Transmission .............................. 507
Windshield Washer ................................. 510
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 154
Foot Brake ................................................ 473
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 456
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Fuel ..................................................... 21, 479
Economy................................................. 481
Gauge ...................................................... 89
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 91, 96
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 72
Range ................................................. 92, 95
Recommendation.................................... 479
Refueling ................................................ 479
Fuel Economy ........................................... 481
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 480
Message ................................................. 559
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 480
Fuses ......................................................... 562
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 564
Locations ........................................ 562, 563
GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 481
Gauge ....................................................... 89
Information ............................................. 479
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 91, 96
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Refueling ................................................. 479
Gauges ........................................................ 89
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 439
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ............................................. 433, 435
Manual Transmission ............................... 442
Glass (care) ................................................ 539
Glove Box .................................................. 158HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 511, 513
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 541
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 338, 375
Auto Answer ................................... 354, 390
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 356, 392
Automatic Transferring .................... 354, 390
Displaying Messages ........................ 370, 409
Editing User Name ................................... 389
HFL Buttons ..................................... 338, 375
HFL Menus ...................................... 341, 377
HFL Status Display ........................... 340, 376 Limitations for Manual Operation .... 340, 376
Making a Call .................................. 360, 401
Options During a Call ...................... 367, 406
Phone Setup.................................... 346, 381
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 396
Receiving a Call ............................... 366, 405
Receiving a Text/E-Mail Message ..... 368, 407
Ring Tone........................................ 355, 391
Selecting a Mail Account ................. 369, 408
Speed Dial ....................................... 357, 393
To Create a Security PIN .................. 353, 388
To Set Up a Text/E-Mail Message
Options ......................................... 351, 386
Use Contact Photo .......................... 355, 391
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 262
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 151
Headlights ................................................. 136
Aiming .................................................... 511
Automatic Operation............................... 137
Dimming ......................................... 136, 139
Operating................................................ 136
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 164, 165
Heating and Cooling System ................... 166
Cooling ................................................... 168
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 168
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 535
Heating ................................................... 167
High Beam Indicator .................................. 76
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 426, 430

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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 336IIdentification Numbers
Engine and Transmission.......................... 572
Vehicle Identification ............................... 572
Ignition Switch .......................................... 131
Illumination Control Knob ....................................................... 141
Immobilizer System .................................. 124
Indicator .................................................... 77
Indicators ..................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................. 80
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 72
Brake System (Amber)................................ 68
Brake System (Red) .................................... 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 558
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 80, 446
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 80, 445
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 74
ECON Mode ...................................... 80, 444
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 74, 560
Fog Light ................................................... 77
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 78
High Beam................................................. 76
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 79
Light Control ............................................. 81
Lights On ................................................... 76 Low Fuel ................................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 558
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 75, 468, 470
Maintenance Minder ......................... 80, 487
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 69, 559
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 560
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Smart Entry System ................................... 81
Starter System ........................................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 72
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 71
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 76
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 73, 464
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 465
Washer Level ............................................. 80
Information .............................................. 567
Information Display ................................... 90
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 91, 96
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 141
Interface Dial ............................................ 235
Interior Lights ........................................... 156
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 146
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 546
Jump Starting ........................................... 552
KKey Number Tag ...................................... 109
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 115
Keys ........................................................... 108
Lockout Prevention ................................. 115
Master Keys ............................................ 108
Number Tag............................................ 109
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 118
Remote Transmitter ................................ 111
Types and Functions................................ 108
Valet Key ........................................ 109, 122
Won’t Turn ............................................... 24
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/ CVT) ......................................................... 432LLane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 460
LaneWatch
TM............................................ 466
Language (HFL) ................................ 340, 376
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 136, 511
Automatic............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 511
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Fog Lights ............................................... 138
High Beam Indicator ................................. 76
Interior.................................................... 156
Light Switches......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator.................................... 76
Turn Signals ............................................ 136

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Load Limits............................................... 419
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 119
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 118
From Inside ............................................. 116
From Outside .......................................... 111
Keys........................................................ 108
Using a Key............................................. 115
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 115
Low Battery Charge ................................. 558
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 558
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 110
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 568, 570
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 419MMaintenance............................................ 483
Battery .................................................... 532
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 509
Cleaning ................................................. 536
Climate Control System .......................... 535
Coolant .................................................. 505
Heating and Cooling System ................... 535
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 487
Oil .......................................................... 500
Precautions ............................................. 484 Radiator .................................................. 506
Remote Transmitter ................................. 533
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 511
Safety ...................................................... 485
Service Items ................................... 489, 493
Tires ........................................................ 523
Transmission Fluid ................................... 507
Under the Hood ...................................... 495
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 559
Manual Transmission ................................ 441
Map Lights ................................................ 157
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 419
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 89
Mirrors ....................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................. 146
Door........................................................ 147
Exterior .................................................... 147
Interior Rearview ..................................... 146
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 482
Moonroof .................................................. 130
MP3 ................... 189, 197, 220, 230, 259, 283
Multi-Information Display ......................... 93
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 477
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 572OOdometer.............................................. 91, 95 Oil (Engine)
............................................... 499
Adding .................................................... 502
Checking................................................. 500
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 487, 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 558
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
Viscosity .................................................. 499
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 497
Moonroof ............................................... 130
Power Windows ...................................... 127
Trunk ...................................................... 120
Outside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Overheating .............................................. 556
PPaddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 437
Pandora ®................................... 196, 228, 281
Panic Mode ............................................... 126
Parking ...................................................... 476
Parking Brake ........................................... 472
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 68, 560
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
Power Windows ....................................... 127
Precautions While Driving ....................... 431
Rain ........................................................ 431
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37

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Puncture (Tire).......................................... 543RRadiator..................................................... 506
Radio (AM/FM) .......................... 187, 213, 252
Radio (SiriusXM ®).............................. 217, 256
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 188, 215, 254
Range .................................................... 92, 95
RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 188, 215, 254
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 575
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 142
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 154
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 165
Rearview Camera ...................................... 478
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 146
Refueling ................................................... 479
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 89
Gasoline .................................. 479, 568, 570
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Regulations ............................... 470, 526, 573
Remote Transmitter .................................. 111
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 533
Bulbs ....................................................... 511
Fuses ............................................... 562, 563
Tires ........................................................ 529
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 521
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 574
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 91, 95
SSafe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters ...................................... 164, 165
Seats .......................................................... 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Rear Seats ............................................... 154
Seat Heaters .................................... 164, 165
Security System ......................................... 124
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 77
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 94
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 180, 202
Shift Lever ................... 19, 433, 435, 439, 441
Operation.................. 19, 434, 436, 440, 441
Releasing................................................. 555 Won’t Move ........................................... 555
Shift Lever Position
Indicator ........................... 70, 434, 436, 440
Shifting (Transmission) .... 433, 435, 439, 441
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ............................... 217, 256
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 113
Snow Tires ................................................ 531
Spare Tire ................................. 543, 569, 571
Spark Plugs ....................................... 568, 570
Specifications ........................................... 568
Specified Fuel ........................... 479, 568, 570
Speedometer .............................................. 89
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 425, 427
Does Not Start ........................................ 549
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 131
Jump Starting ......................................... 552
Steering Wheel ........................................ 145
Adjusting ................................................ 145
Stopping ................................................... 476
Summer Tires ............................................ 531
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 163
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 131
SYNC Mode .............................................. 171
System Message Indicator ......................... 76

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TTachometer................................................ 89
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .............. 92, 96
Temperature Sensor .................... 92, 96, 172
Time (Setting) ........................................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 468
Indicator ........................................... 75, 561
Tires .......................................................... 523
Air Pressure............................. 524, 569, 571
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 523
Inspection ............................................... 523
Labeling .................................................. 524
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 543
Regulations ............................................. 526
Rotation.................................................. 530
Spare Tire ............................... 543, 569, 571
Summer .................................................. 531
Tire Chains.............................................. 531
Wear Indicators....................................... 528
Winter .................................................... 531
Tools ......................................................... 542
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 421
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 422
Load Limits ............................................. 421
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 424
Emergency .............................................. 565
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 468
Indicator ........................................... 75, 561 Transmission
..................... 433, 435, 439, 441
Automatic ............................................... 439
Continuously Variable (CVT) ............ 433, 435
Fluid ................................................ 507, 508
Manual .................................................... 441
Number ................................................... 572
Shift Lever Position Indicator .......................... 70, 434, 436, 440
Trip Meter ............................................. 91, 95
Troubleshooting ....................................... 541
Blown Fuse ...................................... 562, 563
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 565
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 549
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 556
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 543
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 25, 118
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 555
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 120
Lid ........................................................... 120
Light Bulb ........................................ 568, 570
Main Switch ............................................ 122
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 76
UUnlocking the Doors ................................ 111 Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside .................................................. 13
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 297
USB Port .................................................... 175
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 113
VValet Key ........................................... 109, 122
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 572
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 464
Off Button............................................... 465
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 73
Ventilation ........................................ 166, 169
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 499, 569, 571
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 464WWarning and Information Messages ... 82, 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 558
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 577
Watts ................................................. 568, 570
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 528
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 546