2016 HONDA ACCORD Quick Guide

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INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the 
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, 
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the 
system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
*if equipped
vSA off
VSA engaged (blinking)
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
ACC* on
LKAS* on
CMBS™* off
Turn signals/hazards on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
exterior lights on
Auto High-Beam System* on
ECON mode* on
Information Display*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Press the
select/reset knob to cycle through the displays shown below.
Select/reset
knob
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FDPOPNZ odometerTrip meter Aoutside temperature
Instant fuel economyAverage fuel economy B Trip meter B
outside temperature
Instant fuel economyAverage fuel economy ATrip meter A
outside temperature
Instant fuel economyrangeTrip meter Aoutside temperature
engine oil life
*if equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Multi-Information Display (MID)*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
*if equipped
Blank screen
rangeAverage/instant fuel economy
engine oil life
elapsed time
Lower Displays
Press the
SEL/RESET button to cycle through the displays shown below.
odometerTrip A Trip B
Average speed
vehicle Settings
button:
Changes the display.
Multi-information display
SEL/RESET button:
Enters the selected item.
Main Displays
Press either Info (p/q) button to cycle through the displays shown below.
Vehicle Settings
Use the MID to customize certain vehicle features when the vehicle is in Park (P) 
or the parking brake is applied. You can also use the SETTINGS button* (see page 
48).
An example of how to change the Trip A reset timing setting is below. Use the Info 
(p/q) and SEL/RESET buttons to make and enter selections.
1. Scroll to the vehicle Settings menu and select it.
2. Scroll to Meter Setup and select it.
3. Scroll to “Trip A” reset Timing and select it.
4. Scroll through the options, and select the one
you want.
5. Scroll to exit, and select it to exit the menus.
*if equipped

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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 all
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 99).
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 
front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors.
To lock:
 Press the door lock button on the front 
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, 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
Auto High-Beam System*
Automatically changes the low beam headlights to high beam headlights when 
necessary.
How It Works
When you are driving at night above 25 mph (40 km/h) and the headlight lever is 
in the low beam position with the switch rotated to AUTO, the system changes 
between low and high beams depending on the surrounding conditions.
If a vehicle is detected ahead of you, the headlights stay in low beams. If the 
system does not detect any vehicles ahead of you, the headlights change \
to high
beams. 
Certain conditions, such as weather and brightness of other vehicles’ lights, can 
affect system operation.
Turning the System On or Off
Make sure the headlight lever is in the low beam 
position with the switch rotated to the AUTo
position. The auto high-beam system indicator 
appears when the system is on.
The system is canceled temporarily when you drive at speeds below 15 mph (24 
km/h), the vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), or the windshield wipers run at 
high speed for more than a few seconds.
To disable the system: When the vehicle is on and parked, pull the headlight lever 
towards you and hold it for 40 seconds. The auto high-beam indicator blinks twice.
To re-enable the system: Pull the headlight lever towards you and hold it for 30
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator blinks once.
Headlight
switch
*if equipped
Your vehicle
oncoming vehicle
vehicle ahead of you
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Pull toward you to use
washer.
MIST
OFF
INT* / AUTO*
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
*if equipped
Intermittent (INT) Wipers*
When you move the lever to the INT position, the 
wipers operate based on the delay adjustment.
rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.
Headlight-Wiper Integration*
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when 
the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval. The he\
adlights
turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough ambient light.
Adjustment rin
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INT
position
Lower speed
Higher speed

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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