2016 HONDA ACCORD warning lights

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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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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

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper 
equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving 
(see page 96).
Total Trailer Weight
Maximum allowable weight of the trailer, cargo, and 
everything in or on it must not exceed 1,000 lbs (450 
kg). Towing loads in excess of this can seriously
affect vehicle handling and performance and can
damage the engine and drivetrain.
Tongue Load
The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded trailer
on the hitch should be approximately 10% of the 
total trailer weight.
• 
excessive tongue load reduces front tire traction
and steering control. Too little tongue load can
make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
• To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 
60% of the load toward the front of the trailer and 
40% toward the rear. Readjust the load as needed.
Pre-tow Checklist
When preparing to tow, and before driving away, ensure the following:
• The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension and the cooling 
system are in good operating condition.
•  Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle’s first 600 miles (1,000 km).
• 
The trailer has been properly serviced and is in good condition.
•  All weights and loads are within limits. Never exceed the gross weight r\
atings.
• 
Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale. If a public scale is not 
available, add the estimated weight of your cargo load to the weight of your 
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer) and the tongue load.
•  The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are secure.
•  All items in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift whi\
le you drive.
exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer c\
an
cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to drive.
WARNING
To ngue Load
Total load
Tongue LoadTongue load
Remote Engine Start*
Start your vehicle’s engine using the remote transmitter before you enter the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote engine start (i.e., a
well-ventilated area, away from any flammable materials).
Starting the Engine
Press the Lock button, then press and hold the Engine button within 5 seconds to 
remotely start the engine.
The engine runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the run time for another 10
minutes, repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.
While the engine is running, the climate control system adjusts the cabin 
temperature, the security system remains on, and lights and accessories remain
off.
Stopping the Engine
Press and hold the Engine button.
The engine will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 minutes, or if any 
door is opened without using the remote or smart entry.
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when the vehicle is parked in a gara\
ge or
other area with limited ventilation.
WARNING
Lock button
Engine button
*if equipped

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Starting to Drive
Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then press
the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the brake 
pedal when starting the engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the shift lever is in Neutral (N), then
press the brake pedal with your right foot and the 
clutch pedal with your left foot. The clutch must be 
fully pressed to start the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found a\
t altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off 
all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, a\
nd rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
Starting the Ignition*
Insert the key into the ignition and turn to turn on the vehicle or start the engine.
0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.
I ACCESSORY: operate the audio system and other
accessories in this position.
II ON: operate other electrical items, such as
wipers and power windows. This is also the position
when driving.
III START: This position is for starting the engine. The switch returns to oN when
you release the key.
Manual transmission models
*if equipped
Brake peda l
Brake pedal
Clutch pedal
removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steerin\
g.
This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.
WARNING
Changing the Power Mode*
Use the
ENGINE START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start the 
engine.
Accessory or On mode:
Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button once without pressing the brake pedal 
for Accessory mode. Press it again for on mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal 
or clutch, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. 
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting 
the engine.
Turning the vehicle off:
Shift to Park (P) or apply the parking brake, then press the 
ENGINE START/STOP button. If you press the button and the shift lever is not in 
Park (P), the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
*if equipped
Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)*Park (P):
Used for parking or starting/stopping 
the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the 
release button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (S):
Used for better acceleration, increased 
engine braking, driving in hilly terrain, or paddle 
shifting*.
Low (L)*: Used for stronger engine power and
braking when driving in hilly terrain.
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete 
stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever before the 
vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Release button

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)*
Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a 
pedestrian detected in front of yours.
The system can give you visual, audible, and tactile alerts when a potential collision 
is determined, and reduce your vehicle speed to help minimize collision severity 
when a collision is deemed unavoidable.
When a potential collision with a detected oncoming vehicle is determined, a BRAKE 
message appears in the multi-information display, the head-up warning lights flash,
a beep sounds, and the steering wheel vibrates.
The system activates when:
• 
The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected 
in front of you is about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance of a collision.
• Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and there is a chance of a 
collision with an oncoming detected vehicle or a pedestrian in front of \
you.
*if equipped
Alert Stages
The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. Depending on the 
circumstances or CMBS settings, CMBS may not go through all of the stage\
s
before initiating the last stage.
Stage 1: Visual and audible warning, steering wheel vibrations
Stage 2: Visual and audible warning, light brake application
Stage 3: Visual and audible warning, strong brake application
Beep Head-up

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Important Safety Reminder
CMBS is designed to reduce the severity of an unavoidable collision. It does not 
prevent collisions nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your responsibility to 
operate the brake pedal and steering wheel appropriately according to the driving 
conditions.
Turning CMBS On or Off
Press and hold the CMBS OFF button. A beep sounds 
and a message appears in the multi-information
display. The CMBS indicator appears when the
system is off.CMBS oFF button
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing. The vehicle must be in Park (P).
1. From the HoMe screen, select Settings.
2. Select vehicle.
3. Select Driver Assist System Setup.
4. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance.
5. Select Long, Normal, or Short.
6. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Parking Sensor System*
When the system senses an object when you are parking or backing up, indicators 
appear on the upper display and a series of beeps will sound.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the parking sensor button to turn the system 
on or off. A green indicator light appears on the
button when the system is on.
Screen indicators
*if equipped

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength*
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a beep sounds and the ENGINE 
START/STOP button indicator flashes. A message appears in the multi-information 
display with information on how to start the engine.*
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the 
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is 
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal or clutch pedal pressed, 
press the ENGINE START/STOP button within 10 
seconds.
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. remove the key from the ignition, or remove the
built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip 
screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock release slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever 
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral  
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
*if equipped
Slo t
Cove r
Release button
Shift lock
release slot
FPO
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s 
battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable 
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt 
booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster 
battery (-) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable 
to the engine mounting bolt as shown. Do not 
connect this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, 
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns 
over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables have 
good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\

compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Booster battery
4-cylinder model s
6-cylinder models
Booster battery
4-cylinder
models
6-cylinder
models
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously 
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
WARNING

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following 
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery’s (-) 
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle battery’s (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery’s (+) 
terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Overheating
If the temperature gauge needle is at the H mark, the engine suddenly loses power, 
or steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheat\
ing.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn 
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning 
lights.
2. If steam or spray is not present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood.
 If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and
wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the tem\
perature
gauge needle goes down. If the cooling fan is not operating, immediately stop the 
engine.
4. once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the \
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank 
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the 
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator ca\
p with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the 
filler neck, and put the cap back on.
once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone 
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
Reserve
tank
MAXMIN
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant t\
o
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may \
damage
the engine.
NOTICE

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
U.S. models
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly 
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the 
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure\

label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the 
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the 
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped 
with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the 
proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to ove\
rheat and
can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficienc\
y and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, 
and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even 
if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of\
the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator 
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. 
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for 
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This \
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the 
malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able 
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle \
that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or altern\
ate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat. A\
n overheated
tire can fail. Always inflate your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICEChanging a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. replace the flat tire with the compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or 
replaced.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface. Apply the parking brake, 
shift to Park (P), and turn the vehicle off. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
1. open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take the jack
and wheel nut wrench out of the tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, then remove the spacer 
cone. remove the spare tire.
4. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs 
to be replaced.
5. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the 
wheel nut wrench.
Tool case
Spare tire