2020 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN tires

Contents
Child Safety P. 61Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 180 Security Sy stem P. 183 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 190 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 209
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 222 Climate Control System P. 240
Audio Error Messages P. 345 General Information on the Audio System P. 350
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 405, 429 Refuel Recommend P. 454
When Driving P. 467 Braking P. 575Parking Your Vehicle P. 587
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 604 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 605
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 618 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 635
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 646 Battery P. 655 Remote Transmitter Care P. 657
Cleaning P. 659 Accessories and Modifications P. 664
Engine Does Not Start P. 675 Jump Starting P. 678 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 681
Fuses P. 692 Emergency Towing P. 697 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 698
Refueling P. 701
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 709 Reporting Safety Defects P. 710
Authorized Manuals P. 715 Customer Service Information P. 716
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 163
FeaturesP. 245
DrivingP. 455
MaintenanceP. 607
Handling the UnexpectedP. 667
InformationP. 703
IndexP. 717

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P 618)
❚Windshield Wipers (P 201, 643)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 169)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P 210)
❚Headlights (P 636)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P 642)
❚Emergency Trunk Opener (P 182)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 180)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 193, 637)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights/Front Side Marker Lights
(P 193, 637)
❚Fog Lights* (P 196, 637)
❚Trunk Release Button* (P 181)
❚Brake Lights (P 638)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights/Taillights (P 638)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 638)
❚Back-Up Lights (P 640)
❚How to Refuel (P 602)
❚Tires (P 646, 669)
❚Brake Lights* (P 640)
❚Taillights (P 640)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P 598)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P 642)

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 607)
Under the Hood (P 618)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid and clutch* fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 635)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 643)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 646)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●May come on briefly if the power
mode is set to ON and the vehicle is
not moved within 45 seconds, to
indicate the calibration process is
not yet complete.
●Comes on and stays on when:
-One or more tires’ pressures are
determined to be significantly low.
- The system has not been
calibrated.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pres sures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
●Stays on after the ti res are inflated to
the recommended pressures - The
system needs to be calibrated.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 500
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.●Blinks and remains on - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
●Comes on if the TPMS is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has
been disconnected, then re-
connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph
(20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it
does not, have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.

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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 646
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 459
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 176
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 211
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer* Head Restraint Positions P. 217
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 209
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 208
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the tr unk or tow a trailer
*, have the
aiming readjusted at a de aler or by a qualified
technician.
* Not available on all models

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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits P. 461
•Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tr ailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressure of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
2.0 L engine models
1 Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
Automatic transmission models

uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change betw een 1st and 7th speeds without releasing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shi fter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.
■When the shift lever is in (D:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed ma nual shift mode temporarily, and the
number is displayed in the gear selection indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant
speed or accelerate, and the number in the gear selection indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the
(+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed
temporarily before making a turn.
■When the shift lever is in (D with SPORT mode:
The shift mode goes into the 7- speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the
speed number are displayed in the gear se lection indicator. As the vehicle speed
slows down, the transmission automaticall y shifts down accordingly. When the
vehicle comes to a stop, it auto matically shifts down into 1st.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
You can only pull away in 1st speed.
When canceling the 7-speed manu al shift mode, pressing the SPORT button. When
the 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear selection
indicator go off.
■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode1 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
In the 7-speed manual shif t mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by opera ting either paddle shifter
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine sp eed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine sp eed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed position.
When the engine speed reaches near the
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold
of the selected speed positi on, the transmission shifts
down automatically.
Operating the paddle shifte rs on slippery surfaces
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back
to the normal D driving mode.