2015 HONDA ACCORD Owners Manual

16Quick Reference Guide
Features
(P 173)
Audio Remote Controls (P 179)
●
(+ / ( - Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
CD/SiriusXM ®
*/HDD
*/USB/iPod/Bluetooth/
Pandora®
*/Aha
TM *
/AUX.
● / Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/HDD
*/USB device:
Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.( + / (- / / Button
SOURCE
Button
Audio System
(P 180, 202, 235) (P 180)
Models with one displayAudio/Information
Screen
BACK Button
FM/AM
Button
(Skip/Seek)
Button
Selector Knob
Button
VOL/
(Volume/Power)
KnobCD
Button
AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
( 1- 6)
SETTINGS Button
(Skip/Seek)
ButtonPHONE ButtonMENU Button
DISP Button

17Quick Reference Guide
*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.
CD Slot (CD Eject) ButtonBACK Button
Selector Knob
(Tune Down) Icon
*1
(Skip/Seek) Icon
*1
(P 202)
Models with two displaysAudio/Information Screen
Audio with Touch Screen ButtonSource
*1
VOL/
(Volume/Power)
Knob
(Skip/Seek) Icon
*1
Presets
*1
Phone
*1
Clock
*1
DISP Button
(Tune Up) Icon
*1
More
*1
Title
*1
Scan
*1
* Not available on all models

18Quick Reference Guide
*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.
CD Slot (CD Eject) ButtonMENU Button
Interface Dial/ENTER Button
(Skip/Seek) Icon
*1
(P 235)
Models with navigation systemAudio/Information Screen
Audio with Touch Screen
ButtonSource
*1
VOL (Volume) Knob
(Skip/Seek) Icon
*1
Presets
*1
(Tune Up) Icon
*1
More
*1
(Power) Button (Tune Down) Icon
*1
INFO Button
AUDIO Button
SETTINGS Button
BACK
Button
NAV
Button
PHONE
ButtonTitle
*1
Scan
*1

19Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P 415)
M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Manual Transmission
* (P 441)
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
* (P 433, 435)
● 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)●Better acceleration.
● Increased engine braking.
● Going up or down hills.
● On models with paddle shifter, 7-speed
manual shift mode can be used.
Models without
paddle shifter
Models with
paddle shifter
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.Drive● Normal driving.
● On models with paddle
shifter, 7-speed mode can
be used temporarily.
Low
*
●Further increased engine braking.
● Going up or down hills. Shift Down
(
-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+
Paddle Shifter
7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode
(P 437)
● Allows you to manually
shift the transmission up or
down without removing
your hands from the
steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in
(S
●Pulling a paddle shifter
changes the mode from
continuously variable
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed
manual shift mode.
● The M indicator and the
selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.When the shift lever is in
(D
● Pulling a paddle shifter
temporarily chang es the mode
from continuously variable
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed
manual shift mode. The
selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
Shift Lever
Release
Button
* Not available on all models

20Quick Reference Guide
Automatic Transmission
* (P 439)
● 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)● Automatically changing
gears between 1st and 5th
(5th gear is used only in at
high speed).
● Used when towing a trailer
in hilly terrain.
● Used to increase engine
braking.
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.
Shift Lever
Release
Button

21Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P 465)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P 445)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keep ing your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 468)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions du e to decrease in tire
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
Refueling
(P 479)
Fuel recommendation: Unle aded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 L)a
Push the fuel fill door
release handle.
b
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
c
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
* Not available on all models

22Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 483)
Under the Hood
(P 495)
● 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 511)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 521)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 523)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

Quick Reference Guide23
Handling the Unexpected
(P 541)
Flat Tire
(P 543)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 558)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P 549)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.Blown Fuse
(P 562)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P 556)
● 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 565)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models