2020 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN battery replacement

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors or open the trunk when the remote
battery becomes weak and the power door
lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Built-in Key
Built-in Key
Release Knob
■Key Number Tag1
Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 608
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 609Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 610
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 611
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 618Opening the Hood ........................... 620
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 621
Oil Check ......................................... 622
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 624
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 625
Engine Coolant ................................ 629
Transmission Fluid ............................ 631
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 633
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 634
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 635
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 643
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 646
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 647Tire Labeling .................................... 647DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 649Wear Indicators................................ 651 Tire Service Life ................................ 651
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 652
Tire Rotation .................................... 653
Winter Tires ..................................... 654
Battery ............................................... 655
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 657
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 658Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 659
Exterior Care.................................... 661
Accessories and Modifications ........ 664
* Not available on all models

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uuBattery uCharging the Battery
Maintenance
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent da maging your vehicle’s electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.1 Charging the Battery
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Consult a dealer for more information.
The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF, adaptive cruise control
(ACC) with Low Speed Follow*, adaptive cruise
control (ACC)*, safety support and low tire pressure/
TPMS indicators may come on in amber along with a
message in the driver info rmation interface when you
set the power mode to ON after reconnecting the
battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/
h). Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1. Remove the built-in key.
2. Remove the upper half of the cover by
carefully prying on the edge with a coin.
u Wrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the remote.
u Remove carefully to avoid losing the
buttons.
3. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.1Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
3WARNING
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
The battery that powers the remote can
cause severe internal burns and can even
lead to death if swallowed.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
If you suspect that a child has swallowed
the battery, seek medical attention
immediately.
Battery type: CR2032
Battery

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uuWarranty Coverages u
Information
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Honda
warranty information booklet that came wi th your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
■Canadian Owners
Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
■EPA Contact Information
An owner may obtain further information concerning emission warranties or report
violations of the terms of the em ission warranties by contacting:
Director,
Light-Duty Vehicle Center,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Attention: Warranty Claim
2000 Traverwood Drive,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105;
[email protected]

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Index
Automatic Brake Hold SystemIndicator ............................................ 82, 581
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 202
Automatic Lighting .................................. 195
Automatic Transmission
Creeping ................................................. 476
Fluid ........................................................ 632
Kickdown ................................................ 476
Shift Operation ........................................ 478
Shifting.................................................... 477
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 143
Average Speed .......................................... 145
B
Battery....................................................... 655
Charging System Indicator ................. 84, 685
Jump Starting .......................................... 678
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 655
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 657
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ...................................... 227
Blind spot information System ................ 505
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 271, 321
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 405, 429
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 575
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 585
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 581
Brake Assist System ................................. 586
Fluid ........................................................ 633 Foot Brake............................................... 580
Indicator.............................. 79, 80, 687, 688
Parking Brake .......................................... 575
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 204
Bulb Replacement .................................... 635
Brake, Taillight, Rear Si de Marker Lights and
Rear Turn Signal Light............................ 638
Fog Lights ............................................... 637
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 637
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 637
Headlights ............................................... 635
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 642
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 637
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 642
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 637
Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light... 640
Bulb Specifications ........................... 704, 706
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 234
Carrying Cargo ................................. 457, 459
Center Pocket ........................................... 224
Certification Label .................................... 708
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 635
Charging System Indicator ................. 84, 685
Child Safety ................................................. 61
Childproof Door Locks............................. 178
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 182 Child Seat
................................................... 61
Booster Seats ............................................ 74
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 63
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 64
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 69
Larger Children ......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 63
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 65
Using a Tether .......................................... 71
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 178
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 661
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 659
Climate Control System ........................... 240
Changing the Mode................................ 240
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 241
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 658
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 240
Sensors ................................................... 243
Synchronized Mode ................................ 242
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 240
Clock ......................................................... 164
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 513
Coat Hook ................................................ 234
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 513
Compact Spare Tire .................. 669, 705, 707
Console Compartment ............................. 225

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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