2016 HONDA ACCORD COUPE trunk

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SAFETYVISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Other Controls
1  Audio system/touchscreen*/   
 navigation* system  p. 53, p. 78,
p. 86
2  Hazard warning button
3 Climate control system p. 46
4  Seat heater switches*   p. 46
5 USB port p. 49
Wireless charger*   p. 50
Accessory power socket p. 49
6 rearview mirror p. 44
7 Power window switches p. 33
Door lock switches p. 32
Door mirror controls p. 45
8 Fuel fill door release handle
p. 116
Trunk release button   p. 32
9 Shift lever p. 100
10 Hood release handle p. 134
11 Driving Position Memory System
 buttons*   p. 43
*if equipped
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operati\
ng this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed 
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the 
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must 
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help 
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fro\
m paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe 
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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SAFETYSAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your ve\
hicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels 
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas 
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk 
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your \
parked
vehicle with the engine running.
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas. 
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. even when the garage door is
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and 
wear them properly.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with 
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move 
freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, 
the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable 
retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance 
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate 
to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not seve\
re enough to
inflate the front airbags.
Proper Use of Seat Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that 
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the \
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a 
crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or 
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very 
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve 
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective 
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not 
appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly 
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon 
as possible.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or 
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them 
properly.
WARNING

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
*if equipped
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter*
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Unlock button: Press once to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock both doors.Trunk button: Press and hold to unlock and open the trunk.
Lock button: Press to lock the doors. Press again for audible verification.
Panic button: Press to sound the alarm for 30 seconds. Press again to cancel.
Built-in key*: Slide the release knob on the back of the transmitter to pull out the built-in key. 
Release knob
Built-in key
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft\
or
accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you\
leave
the vehicle unattended.
NOTICE
Engine button*: Press and hold to remotely start the engine (see page 98).
Smart Entry System*
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it 
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or 
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the 
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the 
passenger’s door handle to unlock both doors.
To lock: Press the door lock button on the door 
handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote 
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Unlocking the Trunk
Press the trunk release button* to unlock and open 
the trunk.
*if equipped
Door lock button
Trunk release button

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you 
unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s 
door, only the driver’s door unlocks.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock 
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, the 
passenger’s door locks at the same time.
Using the Inner Handle
When you pull either door inner handle, the door 
unlocks and opens. on vehicles with smart entry,
pulling the driver’s door inner handle also unlocks
the passenger’s door.
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock both doors.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock
both doors.
Using the Trunk Opener
Pull the trunk release near the bottom of the driver’s 
seat to unlock and open the trunk.
To unlock
Lock tabTo lock
Inner handl e
To unlock
Master door
lock switch
To loc k
Trunk
release
Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the 
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and 
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop the
window at any time, push or pull the switch again
briefly.
Manual Operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
release the switch when the window reaches the desired position.
Power Window Lock
Push in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be 
operated.
On
Off
Power window
lock butto n
Driver’s
window
switch
Passenger’s
window switch
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing  them.
WARNING

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-back(s*) can be folded down to make room for large items in the 
trunk.
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release the
lock.
3. Fold down the seat-back. Remove the rear head 
restraints if necessary (see page 41).
Push the seat-back up firmly until it locks into 
place to return it to its original position.
Make sure all items in the trunk or items extending through the opening \
into
the rear seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly forward if yo\
u have to
brake hard.
*if equipped
Guide
Center
shoulder belt
Release
lever
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in
or out.
3. Push down the steering wheel adjustment
lever to lock the steering wheel in position.
To adjus t
To lock
Lever
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat positions into memory when the vehicle is on using
the buttons on the driver’s door.
1. Adjust the seat to your preferred position.
2. Press SeT.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear 
two beeps when the memory is set.
4. Press one of the memory buttons to recall 
previously stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, the seat 
adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
Memory
button 1
Memory
button 2
SET button
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DRIVINGNAVIGATION
Traffic
view traffic flow and incidents in major metro areas. You can also select traffic to
avoid. Traffic coverage is limited in Canada.
Viewing traffic
1. From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
2. Select Traffic Conditions.
3. Traffic icons are shown on the map. Select the
magnifying glass icon to display a full list of
traffic delays.
Avoiding traffic on your route
1. From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
2. Select Traffic on route.
3. Select an incident to avoid from the list.
4. Select the menu icon.
5. Select Avoid.
DRIVING
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior 
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
• remove any frost, snow, or ice.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
• Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left under 
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended period, 
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass 
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a small 
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials after you or 
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
Interior Checks
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
• Do not pile items higher in the cargo area than the seat-back height.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure t\
he floor
mats.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in the 
vehicle.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
• Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
• Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the 
seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart
the vehicle, and go off soon after.
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any 
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around the 
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE

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DRIVINGDRIVING
The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory, and does not need to be 
adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer,
have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qualified technician.
Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a 
crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this guide.
WARNING
Load limits exampleExample 1
Max load
850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg )Cargo
weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example 2
Max load
850 lbs
(385 kg ) Passenger weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg )Cargo
weight
100 lbs
(45 kg )Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use  the proper 
equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving 
(see page 95).
Total Trailer Weight
Maximum allowable weight of the trailer, cargo, and 
everything in or on it must not exceed 1,000 lbs (450 
kg). Towing loads in excess of this can seriously
affect vehicle handling and performance and can
damage the engine and drivetrain.
Tongue Load
The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded trailer
on the hitch should be approximately 10% of the 
total trailer weight.
• excessive tongue load reduces front tire traction
and steering control. Too little tongue load can
make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
• To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 
60% of the load toward the front of the trailer and 
40% toward the rear. Readjust the load as needed.
Pre-tow Checklist
When preparing to tow, and before driving away, ensure the following:
• The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension and the cooling 
system are in good operating condition.
• Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle’s first 600 miles (1,000 km).
• The trailer has been properly serviced and is in good condition.
• All weights and loads are within limits. Never exceed the gross weight r\
atings.
• Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale. If a public scale is not 
available, add the estimated weight of your cargo load to the weight of your 
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer) and the tongue load.
• The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are secure.
• All items in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift whi\
le you drive.
exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer c\
an
cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to drive.
WARNING
Tongue Load
Total load
Tongue LoadTongue load

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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. replace the flat tire with the compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or 
replaced.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface. Apply the parking brake, 
shift to Park (P), and turn the vehicle off. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
1. open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take the jack
and wheel nut wrench out of the tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, then remove the spacer 
cone. remove the spare tire.
4. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs 
to be replaced.
5. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the 
wheel nut wrench.
Tool case
Spare tire
Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to
the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise (as shown in 
the image) until the top of the jack contacts the
jacking point. Make sure that the jacking point
tab is resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and 
the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
Jacking points
Jacking point
Jack
handle
ba r Wheel nu
t
Wrench as jack handle
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone unde\
rneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the
vehicle when it is supported only by the jack.
WARNING
The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:
• Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.
• Use the jack provided in your vehicle. other jacks may not support the weight
(“load”) or fit the jacking point.
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is firm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack.