2016 HONDA ACCORD instrument panel

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DRIVING
DRIVING
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
In addition:
•  During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acc\
eleration or
full throttle operation so as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
• 
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this 
when the brake pads are replaced.
Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling, and 
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously 
hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual regarding accessories
and modifications.
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Paddle Shifters*
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from\
the
steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode temporarily,
and the gear number appears in the instrument panel. When you start traveling at 
a constant speed or accelerate, manual shift mode automatically turns of\
f, and the
gear number goes off.
To cancel manual shift mode, pull and hold the (+) paddle shifter for a\
few
seconds.
When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode, and the
M indicator and gear number appear in the instrument panel. When the vehicle 
comes to a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st gear. You can pull away only
in 1st gear. If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed approaches the 
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
To cancel manual shift mode, move the shift lever from S to D. The M indi\
cator and
gear number go off.
*if equipped
(-) Paddle shifter (+) Paddle shifter Recommended shift points
Shift up
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6
6 to 7 Normal acceleration15 mph (24 km/h)25 mph (40 km/h)40 mph (64 km/h)45 mph (72 km/h)50 mph (80 km/h)56 mph (89 km/h)
Shift up1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6
Normal acceleration17 mph (27 km/h)29 mph (46 km/h)37 mph (60 km/h)43 mph (69 km/h)49 mph (79 km/h)
Recommended shift points
(LX models)
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears\
.
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This can 
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Shift up 1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6 Normal acceleration15 mph (24 km/h)25 mph (40 km/h)40 mph (64 km/h)47 mph (76 km/h)52 mph (84 km/h)
Recommended shift points
(except LX models)
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachomete\
r’s red
zone. This can severely damage your engine.
NOTICE
*if equipped

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a dete\
cted lane and
visual and tactile alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its\
lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected left 
or right side lane markings without a turn signal
activated, the system provides visual and tactile
alerts.
A Lane Departure message appears on the multi-
information display, and the steering wheel vibrates. 
Steering torque is also applied to help keep your 
vehicle within your driving lane. Take appropriate
action to stay within your driving lane.
Turning the System On or Off
1. Press the MAIN button. LKAS appears in the 
multi-information display.
2. Press the LKAS button. Lane outlines appear in 
the multi-information display. Dotted lane lines
turn solid when the system activates.
3. Press the MAIN button or the LKAS button to turn 
the system off.
Important Safety Reminder
LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a substitute for your vehicle control. The 
system does not work if you take your hands off the steering wheel or fa\
il to steer
the vehicle.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument panel. It may reflect onto the 
windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly.
MAIN button
*if equipped
Steering assistance
LKAS button
LaneWatch™*
Check the passenger-side rear areas in the upper display when the right turn signal
is activated.
Activating LaneWatch
Activate the right turn signal. The LaneWatch display 
appears. Check the display for blind spots, and 
visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes.
You can also press the LaneWatch button on the end 
of the turn signal switch to view a constant real-time
display. Press it again to turn the display off.
Changing Settings
Customize the display and how and when the display appears.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Camera.
3. Select LaneWatch.
4. Select an option and make the preferred changes.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has limitations. Over-reliance on the system 
may result in a collision.
*if equipped
LaneWatch display
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may 
result in a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on LaneWatch while driving. Always look in your mirrors, to 
either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other vehicles before changing 
lanes.
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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .....................................................24, 104ACC .......................................................24, 26
Accessory Power Socket ...............................50
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...............24, 107Address .............................................................89Advanced Airbags .............................................8Aha™ radio ......................................................64Airbags  ...............................................................8Airbag Care ...................................................13Airbag System Components .......................12Airbag System Indicators ...........................10Ambient Meter................................................ 105
Android Auto .....................................................66
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..............24, 104
Apple CarPlay ...................................................65Apps .............................................................62
Audio Commands ...........................................155Audio operation ...............................................50Aha™ radio ..................................................64
Android Auto .................................................66
Apple CarPlay .................................................5Auxiliary Input Jack .....................................50
Bluetooth® Audio ...................................59, 72
Compact Disc (CD) .................................56, 69FM/AM Radio ..........................................55, 67
HondaLink® ...................................................63
iPod® .......................................................57, 70one Display Audio operation .....................54
Pandora® .................................................60, 73
SiriusXM® radio ...........................................68Sound .............................................................53Steering Wheel Controls .............................52Touchscreen operation ..............................61
USB Flash Drive ......................................58, 71
USB Port ........................................................50Wi-Fi Connection ..........................................64Wireless Charger .........................................51
Auto High-Beam System .....................24, 26, 36
Automatic (AUTO) Rain-Sensing Wipers .....38Automatic Dimming rearview Mirror ...........44
AUX Commands .............................................. 155
Auxiliary Input Jack .........................................50Battery ...........................................................139
Bluetooth® Audio .......................................59, 72
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ......................155
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .................74
Call History ..............................................77, 83Dialing a Number ...................................76, 82e-Mail .............................................................84
HFL Controls ............................................74, 79
HondaLink® Assist .......................................85
Making a Call ..........................................76, 82
Pairing a Phone ......................................75, 81 Phonebook
..............................................77, 83Siri eyes Free ................................................86
SMS Text Messaging ............................78, 84
Speed Dial ...............................................76, 82
Talk Button Tips ............................................80
Brake Assist System ...................................... 104
Brake Fluid
......................................................138
Brake system ..............................................23, 24Braking ...........................................................104
Brightness Control ...........................................35
Call History ..................................................77, 83Carbon Monoxide Gas....................................... 4
Changing a Flat Tire .......................................123
Changing Settings ............................................48
Charging system ............................................... 23
Childproof Door Locks
.....................................32
Child Safety .......................................................14
Child Seat ..........................................................16
Adding Security with a Tether ...................19LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................17
Climate Control Commands ..........................154
Climate Control System ...................................46Clock .............................................................49
Clutch Fluid ...................................................... 138
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
.............................24, 26, 112
Compact Disc (CD) .....................................56, 69
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ....................155Condition Indicators ........................................25
Contact Us .......................................................152Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)... 101
Cruise Control ...........................................26, 106Customer Information.................................... 151Customized Features .......................................48Dashboard and Other Controls ........................2
Destination ........................................................89Dialing a Number .......................................76, 82
Door Mirrors .....................................................44
Door open ..........................................................25Door operation ...........................................31, 32DoT Tire Quality Grading ..............................145Driving .............................................................94
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................107
Braking .........................................................104
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
.........................................112Continuously Variable Transmission (CvT) .................................................101
Cruise Control .............................................106eco Assist System ......................................105ENGINE START/STOP button ...................101
Ignition .........................................................100
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......110 LaneWatch™
..............................................111
Manual Transmission ................................103
Maximum Load Limit ....................................96Multi-view rear Camera ..........................114
Paddle Shifters ...........................................102
Parking Sensor System .............................113
Power Mode ...............................................101refueling ......................................................115remote engine Start ....................................99road Departure Mitigation (rDM) ..........109
Shifting .........................................................101
Towing a Trailer ............................................98Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ................105
Driving Position Memory System ..................43eco Assist System.......................................... 105eCoN Button ...................................................105eCoN mode .......................................................26electric Power Steering (ePS) .......................24Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................105e-Mail .............................................................84emergency engine Stop ................................120emergency Towing ........................................120engine and Fuel ......................................148, 150engine Coolant................................................ 137engine oil......................................................... 134ENGINE START/STOP button .......................101exterior lights ..............................................26, 35
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................7Flat Tire ...........................................................123
Floor Mats .........................................................40Fluids ...................................................149, 150FM/AM Radio ..............................................55, 67FM/AM Radio Commands .............................155
Fog lights ...........................................................26
Foot Brake .......................................................104Frequently Asked Questions ........................151Front Airbags (SRS) ...........................................8Front Door Inner Handle .................................32Fuel Information .............................................115
Fuse Locations ................................................ 126
Garage opener .................................................45Hazards  .............................................................26Headlight-Wiper Integration ..........................37Head restraints ................................................41High beams .......................................................26
High temperature .............................................24
Home Address ..................................................89
HomeLink® Garage opener ............................45
HondaLink® .......................................................63
HondaLink® Assist ...........................................85Honda roadside Assistance ........................152Hood ...........................................................132Ignition  ...........................................................100
Immobilizer ........................................................26Information Display.......................................... 27
Instrument Panel ..............................................23Interior Lights.................................................... 35Intermittent Wipers..........................................37
iPod® .......................................................57, 70
iPod® Commands ...........................................155
Jump Starting .................................................117Key .............................................................30
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....25, 110
LaneWatch™ ..................................................111Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...................................5LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................17Light Bulbs............................................... 148, 150
Light control ......................................................24Lights .......................................................26, 35LKAS .......................................................25, 26Lock Tab .............................................................32Low fuel .............................................................25
Low oil pressure ...............................................23
Low temperature ..............................................24
Low tire pressure .............................................25
Maintenance ................................................... 129
Battery
.........................................................139
Brake Fluid ..................................................138
Clutch Fluid ..................................................138engine Coolant ............................................137engine oil .....................................................134
Maintenance Minder™ .............................130
Service Codes .............................................131
Under the Hood ..........................................132Window Washer Fluid ...............................139
Making a Call ..............................................76, 82
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................24Malfunction Indicators.................................... 23
Manual Seats .................................................... 40
Manual Transmission
....................................103
Map Legend ......................................................92
Master Door Lock Switch ...............................32
Maximum Load Limit ........................................ 96
Mirrors .............................................................44
Moonroof ...........................................................34Multi-Information Display (MID).................... 28Multi-view rear Camera ..............................114
Music search ..................................................155
Navigation .........................................................87
Display and Controls ....................................88entering a Destination .................................89
Home Address ..............................................89
Map Legend ..................................................92
Place Category .............................................90recent Places ...............................................90routing ...........................................................92
Saved Places ................................................91Steering Wheel Controls .............................87
Street Address ..............................................89System Guidance volume ...........................87