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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
Auto High-Beam
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated. •The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indicator does not co me on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.1Auto High-Beam
The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This syst em is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies de pending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshiel d, refer to the following.
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For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
•When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleans er to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Front Sensor Camera
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Light Switch

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the head lights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the h eadlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedur es below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the hi gh beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto hi gh-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driv ing. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the au to high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
Switching to high beam:Switching to low beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
●There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
●There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or less.
●There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
●There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operati on does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are op erating at a high speed.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.

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Controls
You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the
vehicle is stationary.
To turn the system off:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
twice, release the lever.
To turn the system on:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
once, release the lever.
■How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam
If you turn the au to high-beam system off, the system
does not operate until you turn the system on.
Park in a safe place before turning the system off or
on.
AUTO Position

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uNear Field Communication (NFC)*
Features
Near Field Comm unication (NFC)*
Near Field Communication (NFC) allows you to connect your phone to the audio
system easily via Bluetooth®.
NFC enables two devices to communicate in close proximity, within about 0.6 inch
(15 mm).
The following features are available:
• Bluetooth ® setup
• Image transfer for wallpaper
1.Press the button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select NFC, then ON.
5. Select Android Beam , then ON.
■NFC Setup
1Near Field Communication (NFC)*
To use the NFC function, your Android phone first
must be NFC compatible.
Check with the manual that came with your Android
phone to find out if your phone is NFC compatible.
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of
NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
Android phone only
* Not available on all models

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uuHonda Sensing ®u Radar Sensor
Driving
Radar Sensor
The radar sensor is at the lower part of the
front bumper.
• Do not change the position of the radar
sensor or any of the surrounding parts.
• Do not apply paint, stickers, or attach non-
genuine accessories to the front part of the
radar sensor or the surrounding area. Be
particularly careful that any custom license
plate frame or other accessory does not
block any part of the radar beam path (see
adjacent illustration).1Radar Sensor
Avoid strong impacts to the radar sensor cover.
For the CMBS
TM to work properly:
•Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.•Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder
for cleaning the sensor cove r. Clean it with water
or a mild detergent.
•Do not put a sticker on th e radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar se nsor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the syst em by using the safety
support switch and take y our vehicle to a dealer.
2 CMBS
TM On and Off P. 516
If the vehicle is involved in any of the following
situations, the radar sensor may not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:
•Your vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.•Your vehicle drives th rough deep water or is
submerged in deep water.
•Your vehicle strongly strikes a bump, curb, chock,
or embankment that coul d jar the radar sensor.
Radar
Sensor
Do not apply paint, stickers, or
attach accessories to the front
part of the radar sensor or the
surrounding area.

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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
High beam headlight: LED type*
High beam headlight: 60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)*
Low beam headlight: LED type
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the tr unk or tow a trailer
*, have the
aiming readjusted at a de aler or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bu lb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Models with halogen high beam headlights
All models
Models with halogen high beam headlights
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
1. Remove the hose and the holding clip using
a flat-tip screwdriver, then remove the
upper part of the window washer reserve
tank.
u Check the amount of window washer
fluid is below the upper part of the
window washer reserve tank and remove
it.
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Low beam headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
■High Beam Headlights1 High Beam Headlights
High beam headlights ar e LED type. Have an
authorized Honda d ealer inspect and replace the light
assembly.
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is
flat.
Models with LED high beam headlights
Push until the pin
is flat.
Models with halogen high beam headlights
Holding clip
Hose
Passenger side
TabCoupler
Bulb
Both sides
■Low Beam Headlights

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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
ModelACCORD
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 13.9 – 15.7 oz (395 – 445 g)
Lubricant TypeND-OIL 14
Quantity 5.6 – 6.5 cu-in (92 – 107 cm3)
1.5 L engine models■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement91.38 cu-in (1,498 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILKAR8P8SY
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.8 US gal (56 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
■ Light Bulbs
*1: Models without head-up display
*2: Models with head-up display
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)*1
LED*2
Fog Lights*LED
Parking/Daytime Running Lights LED
Front Turn Signal LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)*LED
Brake Lights LED
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 16W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Interior LightsMap Lights8WCeiling Light8WAmbient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4WCenter Pocket LightLEDDoor Courtesy Lights*2CP (3.8W)Door Inner Handle Lights*LEDTrunk Light5WConsole Compartment Light*LED
* Not available on all models