2020 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN heater

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 497)
❚Safety Support Switch (P 507, 516, 564)
❚Parking Sensor System Button* (P 590)
❚Heated Windshield Button (P 203)
Canadian models
❚Brightness Control (P 204)
❚Head-Up Display (HUD) Buttons* (P 157)❚System Indicators (P 78)
❚Gauges (P 137)
❚Driver Information Interface (P 138)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 190)
❚Climate Control System (P 240)
❚Rear Window Defogger (P 203)
❚Heated Door Mirror Button* (P 203)
❚Center Pocket (P 224)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚TRIP Button (P 140)
❚Audio System (P 246)
❚Navigation System*
() See Navigation System Manual
❚Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P 237)
❚Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation Buttons* (P 238)
❚Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator
(P 59)

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO se tting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous setting of front seat
heaters is maintained.
■Front Seat Heaters*1 Front Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the front seat heaters will automatically be reduced
by one level at a time unt il the front seat heaters
shuts off. The elapsed time varies according to the
interior environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters or ventilation.
Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation
button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous setting of front seat
heaters and ventilat ion is maintained.
■Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*1Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*
Do not use the seat heater s and the seat ventilation
even in LO when the engine is off. Under such
conditions, the battery ma y be weakened, making
the engine difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the front seat heaters will automatically be reduced
by one level at a time unt il the front seat heaters
shuts off. The elapsed time varies according to the
interior environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO se tting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
■Rear Seat Heaters*1 Rear Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the rear seat heaters will automatically be reduced by
one level at a time until the rear seat heaters shuts
off. The elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The parking brake indicator (red) comes
on for 30 seconds when you pull up the
electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 183Automatic transmission models
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in auto
mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
•The seat heaters* and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2 Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 236
2 Front Seat Heaters* P. 237
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*
P. 238
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Handling the Unexpected
■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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Index
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System....... 689
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) ................................... 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 661
Exterior Mirrors ......................................... 210
F
Features..................................................... 245
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 658
Oil ........................................................... 625
Flat Tire ..................................................... 669
Floor Mats ................................................. 660
Fluids Automatic Transmission ........................... 632
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 633
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 631
Engine Coolant ........................................ 629
Manual Transmission ............................... 631
Windshield Washer .................................. 634
FM/AM Radio .................................... 261, 300
Fog Lights .................................................. 196
Indicator .................................................... 94
Folding Down the Rear Seat .................... 215
Foot Brake ................................................. 580
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 48
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 237
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 238 Front Seats
Adjusting ................................................ 211
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 572
Fuel ...................................................... 24, 601
Economy ................................................. 604
Gauge ..................................................... 137
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 143
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Range ..................................................... 143
Recommendation .................................... 601
Refueling................................................. 601
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 604
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 24, 602
Unable to Unlock .................................... 698
Fuses .......................................................... 692
Inspecting and Changing......................... 696
Locations......................................... 692, 694
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 604
Gauge ..................................................... 137
Information ............................................. 601
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 143
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 89
Refueling................................................. 601
Gauges ...................................................... 137
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 84 Gear Shift Lever Positions
Continuously Variable
Transmission ................................. 484, 486
Manual Transmission .............................. 490
Glass (care) ....................................... 659, 662
Glove Box ................................................. 224
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 635
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 667
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)...................... 405, 429
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ................................... 419, 438
Automatic Transferring ................... 417, 437
Displaying Messages ............................... 448
Favorite Contacts .................................... 439
HFL Buttons .................................... 405, 429
HFL Menus...................................... 407, 432
HFL Status Display ........................... 406, 431
In Case of Emergency ..................... 327, 452
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 406, 431
Making a Call ................................. 423, 441
Options During a Call...................... 428, 444
Phone Setup ................................... 411, 434
Receiving a Call............................... 427, 444
Receiving a Text Message........................ 446
Ring Tone ....................................... 417, 437
Selecting a Phone ................................... 447
Speed Dial .............................................. 420
To Clear the System ................................ 418