2016 HONDA ACCORD warning lights

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
CanadaU.S.
Low Fuel Indicator
Anti-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*
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Indicator (Amber)*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
Gauges (P 95)/Information Display* (P 96)/
Multi-Information Display
* (P 99)/System Indicators (P 68) Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
System Indicators
Temperature Gauge
M (7-speed manual
shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
*
Maintenance Minder
Indicator*
Smart Entry System
Indicator*
Starter System
Indicator*
System Message
Indicator*
ECON mode Indicator
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator*
Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*Light Control Indicator*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Canada
U.S.
Models with
information
displayModels with
information
display
Auto High-Beam
Indicator (Green)*/
Auto High-Beam
Indicator (Amber)
*
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)*
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (White)*
Parking Sensor
System Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Indicator (White)*
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
System
Message
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the multi-information display appears at
the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the
message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for
the message.
●The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the
button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal
and Hazard
Warning
Indicators●Blinks when you oper ate the turn signal
lever.
●Blink along with all turn signals when you
press the hazard warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 531, 533,
534
—
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam headlights
are on.——
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch is on,
or in AUTO when the exterior lights are
on.●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch*1 while the exterior lights are on,
a chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.—
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
You can lock the glove box with the built-in
key.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
■Glove Box1 Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
Handle
To Lock
Models with smart entry system
■Console Compartment
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Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON (w*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The in dicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Front Seat Heaters*1 Front Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON (w*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. When a
comfortable temperature is reached,
select LO to keep the seat warm.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Rear Seat Heaters*1 Rear Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the smart entry remote.
■To start the engine
The engine runs for up to 10 minu tes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u The turn signal lights come back on three times, twice, if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
■Remote Engine Start*1 Remote Engine Start*
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
While the vehicle is moving, the range may be
reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start if:•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the multi-information display* or audio/
information touch screen*.•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).•The shift lever is in a position other than ( P.•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.
3WARNING
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.
With the doors locked , press the button,
then press and hold the button.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
452
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of th ese conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 445
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the radar sensor cover is dirty.
• When the front of the vehicle tilts up due to heavy cargo in the trunk or rear seats.
• When tire chains are installed.
■ACC Conditions and Limitations1ACC Conditions and Limitations
The radar sensor for ACC is shared with the collision
mitigation braking system
TM (CMBSTM).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)* P. 483
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning
message appears too frequently).
If the front of the vehicle is impacted in any of the
following situations, the ra dar sensor may not work
properly. Have your vehi cle checked by a dealer:
•The vehicle mounted onto a bump, curb, chock,
embankment, etc.
•You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.•Your vehicle has a frontal collision.
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 445
* Not available on all models
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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
484
Driving
■When the system activates
At system’s earliest collision alert stage, you can change the distance ( Long/
Normal /Short) between vehicles at which aler ts will come on through multi-
information displa y setting options.
2List of customizable options P. 106
■Vibration alert on the steering wheel
When a potential collision to an oncoming detected vehicle is determined, the
system alerts you with rapid vibration on the steering wheel, in addition to visual and
audible alerts.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, operate the
steering wheel, etc.).
1When the system activates
The camera in the CMBS
TM is also designed to detect
pedestrians.
However, this pedestrian detection feature may not
activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection
limitations from the list. 2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations P. 487
The head-up warning uses a lens located at the front
end of the dashboard.
Do not cover the lens or spill any liquid on it.
Lens
The system provides visual, audible and tactile alerts of a possible collision, and
stops if the collision is avoided.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change
lanes, etc.)
Beep Head-up
Warning
Lights
Visual Alerts
Audible Alert
Tactile Alert
1 Vibration alert on the steering wheel
Vibration alert function is disabled when the electric
power steering (EPS) system indicator comes on.
2 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator P. 74
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