2016 HONDA ACCORD Quick Guide

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2016
Accord Sedan
OWNER’S GUIDE

Devices That Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when\
in
operation:
• 
Audio system • Immobilizer system
•  Bluetooth® Audio • Remote transmitter
• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Smart entry system*
• HomeLink® Universal Transceiver • Wireless charger*
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required 
standards of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada, 
described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
As required by Industry Canada: 
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/251/310. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not 
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle may 
contain perchlorate materials—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DISCLOSURES
Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an eDr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding 
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typicall\
y
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such d\
ata as:
•  How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•  Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fasten\
ed;
•  How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or b\
rake
pedal; and,
•  How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in 
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle 
only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under 
normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement,
could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely 
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to 
the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other 
parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the 
information if they have access to the vehicle or the eDr.
The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else 
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information 
about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law 
requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may 
also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but 
it remains confidential.
*if equipped

INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda Accord Sedan
. It provides basic information and instructions on 
technology and convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and\
how to
get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all Accord 
Sedan models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not 
in your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent 
features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner 
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, 
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed 
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary 
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within 
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
(U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from 
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our 
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable 
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have 
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, 
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 152).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States and Canada 
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting, 
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard and Other Controls
...........2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................3
Important Safety Information
..............3
Seat Belts
...............................................5
Airbags
....................................................8
Child Safety
..........................................14
Safety Label Locations
.......................21
Reporting Safety Defects
...................22
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.........................23
Malfunction Indicators
......................23
Condition Indicators
...........................25
On/Off Indicators
.................................26
Information Display*
..........................27
Multi-Information Display (MID)*
....28
VEHICLE CONTROLS
...........................30
Using the Key or Remote
Transmitter*
.........................................30
Smart Entry System*
...........................31
Door Operation
....................................32
Power Window Operation
................33
Power Moonroof Operation*
...........34
Interior and Exterior Lights
...............35
Auto High-Beam System*
..................36
Wiper Operation
..................................37
One-Touch Turn Signal
.......................38
Adjusting the Seats
............................39
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
..........43
Driving Position Memory System*
...43
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................44
HomeLink
® Garage Opener* .............45
Climate Control System
....................46
Seat Heaters*
......................................47
Customized Features
..........................48 Setting the Clock
.................................49
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............50
Basic Audio Operation
.......................50
Models with one display
One Display Audio Operation ...........54
FM/AM Radio
.......................................55
Compact Disc (CD)
..............................56
iPod
®...................................................... 57
USB Flash Drive
..................................58
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................59
Pandora
® ..............................................60
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation .....................61
HondaLink
® ..........................................63
Wi-Fi Connection
................................64
Aha™ Radio
.........................................64
Apple CarPlay
......................................65
Android Auto
........................................66
FM/AM Radio
......................................67
SiriusXM
® Radio* ...............................68
Compact Disc (CD)
.............................69
iPod
®...................................................... 70
USB Flash Drive
..................................71
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................72
Pandora
® ..............................................73
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® ....74
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation ...........................74
Pairing a Phone
...................................75
Making a Call
......................................76
SMS Text Messaging
.........................78
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ...........................79
Pairing a Phone
...................................81
Making a Call
......................................82

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VISUAL INDEX
1  Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
      button*   p. 35, p. 38, p. 111
2  SEL/RESET knob   p. 27
Brightness control p. 35
3  Wipers/washers   p. 37
4  Cruise control buttons*   p. 106
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
 buttons*   p. 107
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
 button*   p. 110
5 Horn
6  Voice recognition buttons   p. 74,
p. 79, p. 87
7  Instrument panel   p. 23
8 Information display*   p. 27
 Multi-information display*   p. 28
9 Info (p/q) buttons*   p. 28
 SEL/RESET button*   p. 28
10 Audio controls p. 52
11 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
 (TPMS) button*   p. 121
12 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
 button*   p. 110
13  ENGINE START/STOP button*   p. 101
14  Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) oFF
 button   p. 105
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
 (CMBS™) OFF button*   p. 112
road Departure Mitigation (rDM)
 button*   p. 109
Parking sensor system button* p. 113
15 ECON button*   p. 105
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped*if equipped
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
12
5
107415
116
38
9121314
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ...84
HondaLink
® Assist ..............................85
Siri™ Eyes Free
...................................86
NAVIGATION*
......................................87
Basic Navigation Operation
.............87
Entering a Destination
.......................89
Routing
..................................................92
DRIVING
................................................94
Before Driving
.....................................94
Maximum Load Limit
..........................96
Towing a Trailer
..................................98
Remote Engine Start*
.........................99
Starting to Drive
................................100
Shifting
................................................101
Braking
...............................................104
Eco Assist System
.............................105
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System
.................................................105
Cruise Control*
..................................106
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
.....107
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM)*
................................................109
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)*
................................................110
LaneWatch™*
...................................111
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)*
........................112
Parking Sensor System*
..................113
Multi-View Rear Camera
.................114
Refueling
............................................115
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.......116
Smart Entry Remote Battery
Strength*
............................................116 Shift Lever Does Not Move*
...........116
Jump Starting
....................................117
Overheating
........................................119
Emergency Engine Stop*
.................120
Emergency Towing
...........................120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
................................................121
Changing a Flat Tire
..........................123
Fuse Locations
...................................126
MAINTENANCE
.................................129
Safety Precautions
...........................129
Maintenance Minder™ ....................130
Under the Hood
..................................132
Engine Oil
...........................................134
Engine Coolant
..................................137
Brake Fluid
.........................................138
Clutch Fluid*
......................................138
Checking the Battery
........................139
Window Washer Fluid
.....................139
Changing Wiper Blades
...................140
Tire Information
.................................141
Tire Labeling
......................................144
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.................145
Testing of Readiness Codes
............147
SPECIFICATIONS
...............................148
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
.............151
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting
................................151
Contact Us
..........................................152
Honda Roadside Assistance
...........152
Warranty Coverages
.........................153
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
................154
INDEX
..................................................156

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SAFETYVISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Other Controls
1  Audio system/touchscreen*/   
 navigation* system  p. 54, p. 79,
p. 87
2  Hazard warning button
3 Climate control system p. 46
4  Seat heater switches*   p. 47
5 USB port p. 50
Wireless charger*   p. 51
Accessory power socket p. 50
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. 115
Trunk release button   p. 32
9 Shift lever p. 101
10 Hood release handle p. 133
11 Driving Position Memory System
 buttons*   p. 43
*if equipped
SAFETY INFORMATION
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8
6
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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
5910
11

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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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SAFETYSAFETY
Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows: 
• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
• Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does 
not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Use only mild soap 
and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is 
completely dry before allowing it to retract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper 
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of 
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after 
any collision.
Fastening a Seat Belt
Adjust your seat to the proper position (see page 39), and then follow the below 
steps.
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug 
on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure. 
Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught 
on anything.
3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible 
across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder
part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets 
your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash 
and reduces the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove 
any slack, then make sure that the belt rests 
across the center of your chest and over your
shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over
the strongest bones in your upper body.
 To release the belt, push the red PRESS button 
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted 
completely.
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and 
shorter occupants.
1. Move the anchor up and down while holding the
release button.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across 
the center of your chest and over your shoulder.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if 
the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as 
possible.
WARNING
Pull out slowly.
Lap belt as low as
possible.
Latchplate
Buckle
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a 
crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
WARNING
Push

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SAFETYSAFETY
Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side airbags, and 
side curtain airbags.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help 
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed 
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front 
passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary 
restraint system.
Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag-
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes 
a seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, 
the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the 
severity of the impact.
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position 
sensor, the SrS indicator will come on and the
airbag will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless 
of the driver’s seating position.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system 
has weight sensors. Although Honda recommends
against carrying an infant or small child in front, if
the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to 65 lbs 
or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the
passenger’s front airbag.
For both advanced front airbags to work properly: 
• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
• Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly 
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
• Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard.
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front 
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in th\
e
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked 
SIDE AIRBAG.
Side Curtain Airbags
Side curtain airbags help protect the head of the driver and passengers in outer 
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curt\
ain
airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood 
of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windo\
ws in
crashes, particularly rollover crashes.
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling 
above the side windows on both sides of the 
vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy 
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact.
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is 
about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side 
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt 
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, 
the passenger’s side curtain airbag deploys even if 
there is no passenger in the passenger’s seat.
To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear 
their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they can interfere 
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled 
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the 
front airbags.
Driver’sseat
position
sensor
Passenger’s
seat
weight
sensors
Side curtain airbag storage
Deployed side curtain airbag