2020 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN stop start

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on if there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes with the engine stopped until it cools.
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

689
uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

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Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping................................................. 476
Fluid ....................................................... 631
Kickdown ............................................... 476
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 23, 485, 487
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 681
Shifting ........................................... 484, 486
Controls .................................................... 163
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 629
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 629
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 630
Overheating ............................................ 683
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/
Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 476
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 594
Cup Holders .............................................. 227
Customer Service Information ................ 716
Customized Features ....................... 372, 383
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 197
Dead Battery ............................................ 678
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 401
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 241
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 709
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 194
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 209 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 622
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 193
Door Mirrors ............................................. 210
Doors ......................................................... 166
Auto Door Locking .................................. 179
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 179
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 176
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 169
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 175
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 649
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 152
Driver Information Interface ................... 138
Switching the Display .............................. 138
Warning and Information Messages ........ 105
Driving ....................................................... 455
Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 476
Braking .................................................... 575
Shifting Gear ................................... 477, 490
Shifting Position .............................. 484, 486
Starting the Engine .................................. 467
Driving Position Memory System ............. 206
Driving Support Information ................... 155
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 658
E
Eco Assist® System ........................................ 9
ECON Button ............................................ 494
Econ Mode Indicator.................................................... 97
Elapsed Time ............................................. 145
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 92, 689
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 496
Emergency ................................................ 697
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 677
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 182
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 711
Engine ....................................................... 708
Coolant ................................................... 629
Jump Starting .......................................... 678
Oil ........................................................... 621
Starting ................................................... 467
Engine Coolant ......................................... 629
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 629
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 630
Overheating ............................................ 683
Temperature Gauge ................................ 137
Engine Oil ................................................. 621
Adding .................................................... 624
Checking................................................. 622
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 612
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 685
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 621
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 190

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Index
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.................................... 69
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ................................................... 39
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 89
Seat Heaters .............................. 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 238
Seats .......................................................... 211
Adjusting ................................................. 211
Front Seats .............................................. 211
Rear Seats................................................ 215
Seat Heaters ............................ 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 238
Security System ......................................... 183
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 95
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 96
Select Buttons ..................................... 20, 477
Operation ................................................ 478
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 65
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 254
Shift Lever ........................... 23, 484, 486, 490
Operation .......................... 23, 485, 487, 490
Releasing ................................................. 681
Won’t Move ............................................ 681
Shifting (Transmission) ..... 477, 484, 486, 490
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 42
Side Airbags ................................................ 55
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 57
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................... 274, 337
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 304 Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 169
Snow Tires ................................................. 654
Spare Tire .................................. 669, 705, 707
Spark Plugs ....................................... 704, 706
Specifications ............................................ 704
Specified Fuel ........................... 601, 704, 706
Speedometer ............................................ 137
SPORT Mode ............................................. 493
Indicator.................................................... 98
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48
Starting the Engine .................................. 467
Does Not Start......................................... 675
Jump Starting .......................................... 678
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 208
Stopping ................................................... 587
Summer Tires ............................................ 654
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 235
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 190
System Message Indicator .......................... 96
System Updates ........................................ 288
T
Tachometer............................................... 149
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 137
Outside Temperature Display ................... 141 Temperature Sensor
........................ 141, 243
Time (Adjusting) ...................................... 164
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 499
Indicator ........................................... 93, 690
Tires .......................................................... 646
Air Pressure............................. 647, 705, 707
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 646
Inspection ............................................... 646
Labeling .................................................. 647
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 669
Regulations ............................................. 649
Rotation.................................................. 653
Spare Tire ............................... 669, 705, 707
Summer .................................................. 654
Tire Chains.............................................. 654
Wear Indicators....................................... 651
Winter .................................................... 654
Tools ......................................................... 668
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 461
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 463
Load Limits ............................................. 461
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 465
Emergency .............................................. 697
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 499
Indicator ........................................... 93, 690
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............. 566
Transmission ..................... 477, 484, 486, 490
Automatic............................................... 477
Continuously Variable ..................... 484, 486