2018 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN trailer

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. 37
For Safe Driving P. 38 Seat Belts P. 42 Airbags P. 49
2Instrument Panel P. 81
Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Displays P. 133
2Controls P. 163
Clock P. 164 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 187
Adjusting the Seats P. 208
2 Features P. 237
Audio System P. 238 Audio System Basic Operation P. 246, 267
Customized Features P. 367, 378 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 397
2 Driving P. 451
Before Driving P. 452 Towing a Trailer P. 457
Parking Your Vehicle P. 548 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 558
2Maintenance P. 565
Before Performing Maintenance P. 566 Maintenance MinderTM P. 569
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 597
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 612
2Handling the Unexpected P. 621
Tools P. 622 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 623
Jump Starting P. 639 Overheating P. 641
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 656
2 Information P. 659
Specifications P. 660 Identification Numbers P. 662
Emissions Testing P. 665 Warranty Coverages P. 667
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 452
Towing a Trailer ................................ 457
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 458
Precautions While Driving................. 464
Transmission .................................... 464
Shifting ............................................ 465
SPORT Mode.................................... 471
Deceleration Paddle Selector ............ 472
ECON Button ................................... 475
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 476
Adaptive Damper System
*............... 477Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 478
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 480
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 481
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 484
Blind spot information (BSI) System*... 486High Voltage Battery ........................ 489
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 490
Honda SensingTM
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 493
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 502
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 518
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 526
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 530
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 536
Radar Sensor ................................... 538
Braking Brake System ................................... 539
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 546
Brake Assist System ......................... 547
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 548
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 558
Refueling ........................................... 561
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 564
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicl e is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information la bel attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 660
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 660
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 655
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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................. 37
Safety Check ................................................ 41
Safety Labels ............................................... 79
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 42
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 46
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 44
Checking ................................................... 48
Fastening ................................................... 45
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt .......................................................... 72
Pregnant Women ...................................... 47
Reminder ................................................... 43
Warning Indicator ................................ 43, 92
Seat Heaters .............................. 229, 230, 231
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 230
Seats .......................................................... 208
Adjusting ................................................. 208
Front Seats .............................................. 208
Rear Seats................................................ 212
Seat Heaters ............................ 229, 230, 231
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 230
Security System ......................................... 181
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 98
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 98
Select Button Operation ................................................ 467
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 69 Selector Knob (Audio)
.............................. 246
Shift Button Positions
Transmission ........................................... 465
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 90, 467
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 46
Side Airbags ................................................ 59
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 61
Siri ® Eyes Free ................................... 266, 332
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 299
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 168
Snow Tires ................................................. 608
Spark Plugs ............................................... 660
Specifications ............................................ 660
Specified Fuel ................................... 561, 660
Speedometer ............................................ 133
SPORT Mode ............................................. 471
Indicator.......................................... 101, 471
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 52
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 205
Stopping ................................................... 548
Summer Tires ............................................ 608
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 228
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 52
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 188
System Message Indicator .......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 283
T
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display .................. 138
Temperature Sensor ........................ 138, 235
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 481
Indicator ........................................... 96, 649
Tires .......................................................... 600
Air Pressure..................................... 601, 661
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 600
Inspection ............................................... 600
Labeling .................................................. 601
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 623
Regulations ............................................. 603
Rotation.................................................. 607
Summer .................................................. 608
Tire Chains.............................................. 608
Wear Indicators....................................... 605
Winter .................................................... 608
Tools ......................................................... 622
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 457
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 457
Emergency .............................................. 655
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 481
Indicator ........................................... 96, 649
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............. 530
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