2020 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuIndicator, Comi ng On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indica tor comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
■Reason for the indicator to blink
• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary, downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability during sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 688
If you repeatedly operate the electric parking brake in
a short period of time, the brake stops operating to
prevent heating of the system and the indicator
blinks.
It returns to its original state in approximately 1
minute.
U.S.
Canada (Red)

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On
■If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake syst em indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically.
2 Parking Brake P. 575
•If the brake system indicator (red) co ntinuously comes on or blinks at
the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place a nd have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.
u Preventing the vehicle from moving
Put the transmission into
(P.
Move to shift lever to
(1 or (R.
• If only the brake system indicator (red ) is turned off, avoid using the
parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able
to release it.
If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.U.S.
Canada (Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
Manual transmission models

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
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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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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is signifi cantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
If the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator will either come on or
it will first blink for abou t one minute, then stay on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb. u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 500
If the compact spare tire causes the indicator to come on, change the
tire to a full-size tire . The indicator goes off af ter calibrating the TPMS.
■What to do when the indica tor blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to firs t blink, and then stay on, change the
tire to a full-size tire . The indicator goes off af ter calibrating the TPMS.
2TPMS Calibration P. 500
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission Indicator Blin ks along with the Warning Message
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If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Put the transmission into
(N after starting
the engine.
u Check if the
(N position on the driver
information interface and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 467
Automatic transmission models
1If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 697

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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and
check to see if any app licable fuse is blown.
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Tab

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1BATTERY125 A
2
−(70 A)
EPS70 A
−(30A)
FUSE BOX MAIN 260 A
EBB40 A
ABS/VSA FSR 40 A −(30A)
IG MAIN1 30 A
3
REAR DEFROSTER40 A
FUSE BOX MAIN 160 A
−(30 A)
HEATER MOTOR40 A
−(40 A)
ST MG30 A
SUB FAN MOTOR30 A
−(30 A)
4 −(30A)
FUSE BOX OP 2
*(70 A)
−(40A)
FUSE BOX OP 1 60 A
5
−(40 A)
MAIN FAN MOTOR30 A
SPM230 A
ABS/VSA MOTOR40 A
IG MAIN230 A
WIPER MOTOR30 A
6SRM1 30A
7−−
8− −
9STOP LIGHT10 A
10 TCU*(15 A)
11INJ20 A
12 TCU2*(10 A)
13IGP15 A
14 TCU3*(10 A)
15FI ECU10 A
16 BATT SNSR 7.5 A
17DBW15 A
18 IG COIL 15 A
19HAZARD15 A
20 − −
21−−
22 H/STRG*(10 A)
23−−
24 AUDIO 15 A
25REAR H/SEAT*(20 A)
26 FR WIPER DEICER*(15 A)
Circuit ProtectedAmps
27BACK UP10 A
28 HORN 10 A
29FR FOG LIGHT*(10 A)
30 SHUTTER GRILLE*(7.5 A)
31MG CLUTCH10 A
32 WASHER MOTOR 15 A
33−−
34 − (10 A)
35AUDIO SUB*(7.5 A)
36 IGPS 7.5 A
37IGPS (LAF)7.5 A
38 VB ACT 7.5 A
39IG1 TCU*(10 A)
40 IG1 FUEL PUMP 20 A
41IG1 ABS/VSA7.5 A
42 IG1 ACG 10 A
43IG1 ST MOTOR10 A
44 IG1 MONITOR 7.5 A
45−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label