2016 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN maintenance

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 95
2Controls P. 113
Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 116
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 138
Adjusting the Seats P. 160
2 Features P. 185
Audio System P. 186 Audio System Basic Operation P. 192, 215
Customized Features P. 298, 316 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 340
2 Driving P. 411
Before Driving P. 412 Towing a Trailer P. 417
Refueling P. 497 Fuel Economy P. 499
2Maintenance P. 501
Before Performing Maintenance P. 502 Maintenance MinderTM P. 505
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 537
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 551
2Handling the Unexpected P. 557
Tools P. 558 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 559
Overheating P. 572 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 574
2Information P. 583
Specifications P. 584 Identification Numbers P. 588
Emissions Testing P. 591 Warranty Coverages P. 593
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Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 128 Security System P. 132 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 135
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 139 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 158
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 168 Climate Control System P. 180
Audio Error Messages P. 286General Information on the Audio System P. 291
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 343, 374 Compass* P. 409
When Driving P. 421 Braking P. 479Parking Your Vehicle P. 491
Accessories and Modifications P. 500
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 513 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 529
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 539 Battery P. 548 Remote Transmitter Care P. 549
Cleaning P. 552
Engine Does Not Start P. 565 Jump Starting P. 568 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 571
Fuses P. 578 Emergency Towing P. 582
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 589 Reporting Safety Defects P. 590
Authorized Manuals P. 595 Customer Service Information P. 596
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 185
DrivingP. 411
MaintenanceP. 501
Handling the UnexpectedP. 557
InformationP. 583
IndexP. 600
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 513)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 151, 537)
❙Tires (P 539, 559)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 119)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 159)
❙Headlights (P 144, 529)
❙How to Refuel (P 498)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 536)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 131)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 128)
❙Parking Lights (P 144, 531, 533)
❙Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
(P 144, 531, 532, 533)
❙Fog Lights* (P 146, 531)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 496)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P 129)
❙Brake Lights (P 534)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 535)
❙Taillights (P 535)
❙Rear Side Marker/Taillights (P 534)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 534)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
CanadaU.S.
Low Fuel Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (
ABS)
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Canada U.S.
Washer Level
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Indicator (Amber)*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
Gauges (P 95)/Information Display* (P 96)/
Multi-Information Display
* (P 99)/System Indicators (P 68) Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
System Indicators
Temperature Gauge
M (7-speed manual
shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
*
Maintenance Minder
Indicator*
Smart Entry System
Indicator*
Starter System
Indicator*
System Message
Indicator*
ECON mode Indicator
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator*
Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator*Light Control Indicator*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Canada
U.S.
Models with
information
displayModels with
information
display
Auto High-Beam
Indicator (Green)*/
Auto High-Beam
Indicator (Amber)
*
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)*
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (White)*
Parking Sensor
System Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Indicator (White)*
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 501)
Under the Hood (P 513)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 529)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 537)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 539)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from 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.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modi fy a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger's seat. If it is necessary to remo ve or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, co ntact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles,
Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button P. 441
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2Cruise Control P. 442—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 442—
Washer Level
Indicator*
●Comes on when the washer fluid
gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid
P. 528—
Maintenance
Minder Indicator*
●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 505—
* Not available on all models
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