2016 HONDA ACCORD warning

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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, all 
the other doors lock at the same time.
Using the Front Door Inner Handle
When you pull either front door inner handle, the 
door unlocks and opens. on vehicles with smart
entry, pulling the driver’s door inner handle unlocks
all other doors.
Using the Master Door Lock SwitchTo unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the 
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
open the door using the outer door handle.
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 ta bTo lock
Inner handle
To unloc k
Master door
lock switch
To lock
Unlock
Lock
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 OperationTo 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 button
Driver’s
window
switch
Front passenger’s
window switch
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or ngers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Power Moonroof Operation*
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch 
on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation
To open:
 Push the switch back firmly to the second 
detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefly.
Manual OperationTo open:
 Push and hold the switch back to the first detent until the desired position 
is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desir\
ed
position is reached.
Moonroof TiltTo tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
*if equipped
Open
CloseTilt
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered with 
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICEClosing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Interior and Exterior Lights
operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the 
vehicle is on.
To brighten:
 Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches its 
minimum or maximum.
Interior Lights
Change the interior light settings using the switch
on the ceiling.
ON position (rear):
 Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on 
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position:
 Interior lights remain off.
Map lights: Press the map lights to turn on or off.
Exterior Lights
rotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior lights\
.
OFF: All exterior lights are off.
: Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature.
Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient 
brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights 
automatically come on after the wipers are
engaged for a certain time.*
: Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
:
  Turn fog lights* on or off.
*if equipped
Control knob
Door-activated position
Off
Map lights
High beams
Flashing the high beams
Low beamsFog
lights *

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to 
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck. 
operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the def\
roster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before 
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
Automatic (AUTO) Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position 
while driving in rainy weather, the wipers operate
based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTo position only when
driving in rainy weather.
rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall
sensor sensitivity.
return the lever to the oFF position when rain
stops.
Adjustment ring
AUTO
position
Low sensitivity: Wipers
operate when more
rainfall is detected.
High sensitivity: Wipers
operate when less
rainfall is detected.
*if equipped
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
Right turn
Left turn
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while 
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the 
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. 
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it 
is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.
Power Seats*
Move back and allow sufficient space.
*if equipped
Horizontal position
adjustment
Height adjustment
(driver’s seat only) Seat-back angle
adjustment
Lumbar support
adjustment
(driver’s seat only)
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the 
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.
WARNING

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Manual Seats*
Floor Mats*
Position the front seat floor mats properly, and anchor
them. If they are not properly positioned, the floor 
mats can interfere with the front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
*if equipped
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Height adjustment(driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat .
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
Lock
Unlock
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head 
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other \
rear-impact
crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head 
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the 
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up
as far as it will go. Then push the release button, 
and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
 Insert the legs back 
in place, then adjust the head restraint to an
appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is 
locked in position.
In order for the head restraint system to work properly:
• 
Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs\
.
• 
Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
Position head in the
center of the head
restraint.
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increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can re\
sult in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
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
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
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Climate Control System
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan speed. Use 
the buttons on the dashboard to control the system.
AUTO button: Press, then
use the temperature
control buttons to set your preferred temperature.
Driver’s side
temperature
control
buttons
A/C
button
Fan
control
buttons Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator on): recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior. Fresh air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside
ventilation.
Rear
defogger/
heated door
mirrors
button*
Windshield
defroster
button
ON/OFF
button
Mode button:
Change airflow
location.
Passenger’s
side
temperature
control
buttons
SYNC button:
Press to set the
passenger’s side
temperature to
the same as the
driver’s side.
*if equipped
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the seats when the vehicle is on.
Press the seat heater switch to the LO or HI position. 
An indicator appears for the selected setting. return
the switch to the middle position to turn off. The
switch for the front seat heaters is located in the front
console.
The switch for the rear seat heaters is located on the
rear door. The rear middle seat does not have heating.
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 the seat heaters.
WARNING

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NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away f\
rom
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.
operate system controls only when the conditions permit you to safely do \
so.
WARNING
Navigation Display and Controls
Touch icons on the screen to enter information and make selections.
Navigation: Display
the navigation screen.
BACK:
 Go back to the previous display. MENU: Display
navigation options.
Traffic flow
Current vehicle
position Traffic incident
icon
Search icon
Map menu
MAP: Display the
map screen.
Street name
Entering a Destination
Use several methods to enter a destination.
Home Address Store your home address in the system so you can easily route to it.
1. From the map screen, select the Search icon.
2. Select MeNU.
3. Select Set Home Location.
4. Select enter My Address.
5. Select Search All.
6. Enter the street number and select Done.
7. enter the street name and select Done. Select
the street from the list.
8. Select the address from the list. A map of the
address is shown. Select Select.
When your home address is stored, you can press the Talk button and say 
“Navigation” and then “Go home” at any time. You can also select Go Home from
the Where To? menu.
Street Address
enter a street address.
1. From the map screen, select the Search icon.
2. Select Address.
3. Select Search All.
4. Enter the street number and select Done.
5. enter the street name and select Done. Select
the street from the list.
6. Select the address from the list.
7. Select Go!.
You can also enter a street address using voice
commands. Press the Talk button and say 
“Navigation” and then “Find Address.” Follow the
prompts.

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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.
WARNING