2016 HONDA ACCORD buttons

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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
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116
38
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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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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
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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
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
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the 
correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions*
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to 
switch between day and night positions.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
When driving after dark, the automatic dimming 
function reduces the glare from headlights behind 
you.
The function cancels when the shift lever is in
reverse (r).
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Selector switch
Adjustment switch
Tab
Daytime
position
Night position
HomeLink® Garage Opener*
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices ar\
ound
your home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—\
using the
buttons on the ceiling.
Training a ButtonPark near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in\
the
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner 
Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca (Canada).
If you need help, visit www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Press and release the HomeLink
button. Press and release the button on
the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED change from slowly blinking
to constantly on or rapidly blinking? This
should take less than one minute.
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
rapidly blinks. HomeLink LED
remains on.
YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you wish
to link 1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and release the desired HomeLink
button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change
from slowly blinking to constantly on or
rapidly blinking? This should take less than
one minute.
2
aThe remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g., garage door opener) .
Press and hold the HomeLink button
again; the remote-controlled device
should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for
2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for about a second.Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
*if equipped
Indicator
Buttons
Sensor
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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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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*if equipped
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Port
1. open the cover in the front console.
2. Connect a USB flash drive or iPod/iPhone® cable 
connector to the USB port.
An additional USB port* is located in the center 
console.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Auxiliary Input Jack*
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. open the AUX cover on the audio panel.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device 
into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Accessory Power Socket
open the socket cover in the front console to use
power when the vehicle is on.
There is an additional power socket inside the
center console.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the
power socket.
NOTICE
Wireless Charger*
Canadian models
Charge your compatible device when the vehicle is on.
1. Press and hold the power button. A green 
indicator appears when the charger is on.
2. Place the chargeable side of the device on the 
charge area. The system begins charging the 
device when the amber indicator appears.
3. The green indicator appears when charging is
complete. On some devices, the amber indicator 
may stay on even when charging is complete.
Gr een indicator
Amber indicator
Charging area
(Power)
button
Notes:
• This system consumes a lot of power. It is best to charge your device when the 
engine is running.
• 
If the indicator light is blinking, there may be an obstacle between the 
device and charging area, the device may have moved, or the charger is
malfunctioning.
•  The device may not charge if you are near strong electromagnetic waves, \
such
as at a gas station.
•  The device and charging area may get warm during charging. This is norma\
l.
Do not place any magnetic devices, credit cards, or watches within the c\
harge
area while charging. The data on credit cards can be lost, and watches may stop 
working.
NOTICE
Metal objects between the charge pad and the device to be charged will 
get hot and can burn you.
• Always remove foreign objects from the charge pad before charging the 
device.
• 
Be sure the surface is clear of dust and other debris before charging.
• Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks, etc.) on the charger and the device.
• Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning the charge 
pad.
• 
Do not cover the system with towels, clothing, or other objects while 
charging etc.
•  Avoid using spraying hair spray, insecticides, etc, that may contact the
charge pad surface.
CAUTION
*if equipped

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Steering Wheel Controls
You can operate certain functions of the audio
system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button:
 Cycle through available audio 
modes.
/ buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or 
folders.
+ / - buttons: Adjust audio volume.
MENU button*:
on vehicles with touchscreen, press to view options for the
current audio source. Use the other buttons to navigate through the options.
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio
Press
or for the next or previous station.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press
or for the next or previous track.
Press and hold
or  for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora® (U.S. only)
Press
for the next song.
Press and hold
or for the next or previous station.
*if equipped
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings.
Using the SETTINGS button*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select Audio Settings.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it
using the selector knob.
5. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
Using the touchscreen*
Touch items on the screen to make and enter selections.
1. From the HoMe screen, select Settings.
2. Select Audio.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the tabs to change the sound mode and 
adjust the setting.
5. Select oK when complete.
*if equipped