2020 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN remote start

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the driver information interface.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 676
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 190
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2Battery P. 655●If the interior lights come on normally2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 696
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 467, 468, 469
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 183
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 137
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 696
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 697
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 678

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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, and the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the engine won’t star t, start the engine as follows:
1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the
remote while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
remote should be facing you.
u The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal (automatic
transmission/continuously variable
transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds
after the beeper sounds and the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes from
flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

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Index
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)......................... 672
Jump Starting ............................................ 678
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 167
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 175
Keys ........................................................... 166
Lockout Prevention .................................. 175
Number Tag ............................................ 167
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 178
Remote Transmitter ................................. 173
Types and Functions ................................ 166
Valet Key ................................................. 182
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/
Continuously Variable Transmission) ..... 476
Knee Airbags ............................................... 52
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 554
LaneWatchTM............................................. 508
Language (HFL) ................................. 406, 431
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 66
Lights ................................................. 194, 635
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 198
Automatic ............................................... 195
Bulb Replacement .................................... 635
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 197
Fog Lights ................................................ 196 High Beam Indicator .................................. 94
Interior .................................................... 222
Light Switches ......................................... 194
Lights On Indicator .................................... 94
Turn Signals ............................................ 193
Load Limits ................................................ 459
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 166
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 179
Childproof Door Locks............................. 178
From Inside ............................................. 176
From Outside .......................................... 169
Keys ........................................................ 166
Using a Key ............................................. 174
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 175
Low Battery Charge ................................. 685
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 89
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 685
Low Remote Signal Strength ................... 168
Lower Anchors ............................................ 66
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 704, 706
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 459
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 212
M
Maintenance..................................... 147, 607
Battery .................................................... 655
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 633
Cleaning ................................................. 659
Climate Control System ........................... 658
Coolant ................................................... 629 Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 611
Oil .......................................................... 622
Precautions ............................................. 608
Radiator .................................................. 630
Remote Transmitter ................................ 657
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 635
Safety ..................................................... 609
Service Items ........................................... 615
Tires........................................................ 646
Transmission Fluid ................................... 631
Under the Hood ...................................... 618
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 83, 686
Manual Transmission ............................... 490
Map Lights ................................................ 223
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 459
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 137
Mirrors ...................................................... 209
Adjusting ................................................ 209
Door ....................................................... 210
Exterior ................................................... 210
Interior Rearview ..................................... 209
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 664
Moonroof ................................................. 189
MP3 ................................................... 268, 318
MP3/WMA/AAC ................................ 268, 318
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 598
N
Navigation................................................ 146
Near Field Communication (NFC) ............ 334

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Index
Numbers (Identification)......................... 708
O
Odometer................................................. 140
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 621
Adding ................................................... 624
Checking ................................................ 622
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 612
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 685
Oil Life .................................................... 147
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 621
Viscosity.................................................. 621
Open Source Licenses .............................. 366
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 699
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 620
Moonroof ............................................... 189
Power Windows...................................... 186
Trunk ...................................................... 180
Outside Temperature Display ................. 141
Overheating ............................................. 683
P
Paddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ............... 488
Pandora ®................................................. 266
Panic Mode ............................................... 185
Parking ..................................................... 587 Parking Brake
........................................... 575
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 80
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 79, 687, 688
Parking Sensor System ............................. 589
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 59
Passing Indicators ..................................... 194
Phone ........................................................ 148
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 271, 321
Power Windows ........................................ 186
Precautions While Driving ....................... 475
Rain ......................................................... 475
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 669
R
Radiator.................................................... 630
Radio (AM/FM) .................................. 261, 300
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 304
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 262, 302
Range ........................................................ 143
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 262, 302
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 711
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 203
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 215
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 239
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 209 Refueling
.................................................. 601
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 137
Gasoline .................................. 601, 704, 706
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Regulations ............................... 503, 649, 709
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 471
Remote Transmitter ................................. 173
Replacement Battery .................................................... 657
Bulbs ....................................................... 635
Fuses ............................................... 692, 694
Tires ........................................................ 652
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 643
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 710
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 141, 143
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 562
On and Off.............................................. 564
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 76
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Safety Support .......................................... 156
Seat Belts .................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 40
Checking................................................... 44
Fastening .................................................. 41