2015 HONDA ACCORD check engine light

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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
*1. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of
an ignition switch.
1 Inspecting and Changing FusesNOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 562 to 563.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
Fuse Blown FuseFuse Puller

585Index
BBattery...................................................... 532
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 558
Jump Starting ......................................... 552
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 532
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 533
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 160
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 200, 233, 286
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............ 338, 375
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 472
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 474
Brake Assist System................................. 475
Fluid ....................................................... 509
Foot Brake .............................................. 473
Indicator ........................................... 68, 560
Parking Brake.......................................... 472
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 68
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 68
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 141
Bulb Replacement .................................... 511
Brake/Taillights and Rear Turn Signal Lights/ Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 518
Fog Lights ............................................... 513
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ....... 516
Headlights .............................................. 511
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 520
Parking Lights ......................................... 517
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 517 Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 520
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 516
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 519
Bulb Specifications ........................... 568, 570
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 162
Carrying Cargo .................................. 417, 419
CD Player ................................... 189, 220, 259
Center Pocket ........................................... 159
Certification Label .................................... 572
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 511
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 558
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 538 Cleaning the Interior
................................ 536
Climate Control System ............................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 170
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 535
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 169
Sensors ................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Clock .......................................................... 106
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 509
Coat Hook ................................................. 162
Compact Spare Tire .................. 543, 569, 571
Compass .................................................... 413
Console Compartment ............................. 158
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Creeping ................................................. 432
Fluid ........................................................ 507
Kickdown ................................................ 432
Operating the Shift Lever........... 19, 434, 436
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 555
Shifting ........................................... 433, 435
Controls ..................................................... 105
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 505
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 505
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 506
Overheating ............................................ 556
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ CVT) ......................................................... 432

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

589Index
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

591Index
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