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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SAFETYSAFETY
Important Facts About Your Airbags
Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the
steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front
passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying
hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in
your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers
marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the
proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can interfere
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side
airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on and a
message appears on the multi-information display*.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides
vehicle start-up, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If
you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may
not work properly when they are needed.Passenger airbag off indicator
The indicator comes on to alert you that the front
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This
occurs when the front passenger’s weight sensors
detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant
or small child, on the seat.
Infants and small children should always ride
properly restrained in a back seat.
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the front passenger‘s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy
and the indicator will not come on.
If the indicator comes on with no occupant or objects in the front passenger’s
seat, something may be interfering with the weight sensors, such as:
• An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.
• A child seat or other object pressing against the rear of the seat-back.
• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’s seat.
• The front seat or seat-back is forced against an object on the seat or floor
behind it.
• An object placed under the front passenger’s seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon
as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may go on and off repeatedly if the total weight
on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash,
even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
WARNING
*
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag
systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS
indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
WARNING
U.S. Canad
a
*if equipped
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INSTRUMENT PANELSAFETY
INSTRUMENT PANELReporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda \
Motor Co.,
Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recal\
l and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc., and you
may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if
it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may le\
ad to a recall and
remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may
call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about motor
vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.
Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for gen\
eral
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. If
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 134). If the indicator does not turn
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped
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INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is loose
or missing.
• (Blinks) A misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehicle is
fitted with the compact spare tire.
Light control*
There is a problem with the automatic lighting control system or low beam
headlights.
Parking sensor system*
There is a problem with the system, or the sensor(s) are blocked.
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
There is a problem with the VSA system.
Brake system
There is a problem with the brake system.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the EPS system.
Auto High-Beam System*
There is a problem with the system, or the camera is blocked.
Starter system*
There is a problem with the starter system. If you cannot start the vehicle,
press the brake pedal, then press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button
(see page 101) for 15 seconds.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the radar
sensor is blocked.
Canad a
U.S.
*if equipped
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door open
A door is not closed. A beep sounds while driving if a door is open.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure*
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary.
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted with the compact \
spare
tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Washer fluid level (Canadian models)
The washer fluid is low. refill the washer fluid (see page 139).
System message*
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Maintenance Minder™*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due (see page 131).
*if equipped
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked.
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
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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
* O T U B O U G V F M F D P O P N Z 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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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