2016 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN remote control

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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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 185)
Audio Remote Controls
(P 190)
●
(+ / ( - Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
FM AM CD USB iPod 
Bluetooth ®Audio Pandora®
*AUX
FM AM SiriusXM ®
*CD USB iPod 
Pandora®* Bluetooth ®Audio Audio
Apps
( + / (- / / Button
SOURCE
Button
Models with one display
Models with two displays
● / Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 114
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 116
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 118Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 119
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 126
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 127
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 128
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 132
Security System Alarm ...................... 132
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 135
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 138Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch
*............................... 139
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 140
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 143
Turn Signals ..................................... 144
Light Switches.................................. 144
Fog Lights
*...................................... 146
Auto High-Beam (H igh Beam Support
System)
*........................................ 147
Daytime Running Lights ................... 150
Wipers and Washers ........................ 151
Brightness Control ........................... 153 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 154
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 155
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 157
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 158
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 159
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 160
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 168
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 180
Synchronized Mode ......................... 182
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 183
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the key to start and stop the engine, to
lock and unlock the doors and to open the
trunk. You can also use the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
* to lock and
unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
■Master Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 132
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start th e engine using the smart
entry remote.
2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 425
Models with remote engine starter
Master Key*Smart Entry
Remote*Smart Entry
Remote with
Remote Engine
Starter
*
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the sm art entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.
■Locking the doors and the trunk Press the door lock button on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
Door Lock Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of unlocking it.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door ha ndle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not
be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart entry
remote if it is above or below the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 549
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features P. 103, 298, 316
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 103, 298, 316
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 168
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system only when the
power mode in VEHICLE OFF.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
All models
LED
Unlock Button
Lock Button
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the driver’s door unlocks.
Twice: u The remaining doors unlock.1Using the Remote Transmitter
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 549
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 103, 298, 316
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