2021 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN warning

615
Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and ch eck the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 554
3.Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop in a safe place and have y our vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.

621
uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System 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. 414
Automatic transmission models
1If the Transmission System In dicator 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. 628

632
Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door until
you hear a click when the driver’s door is
unlocked.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 598
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel

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Index
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 611
Shifting............................................ 429, 431
Controls ..................................................... 165
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 561
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank ...................................................... 561
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 562
Overheating............................................. 613
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) ..... 421
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 527
Cup Holders ............................................... 227
Customer Service Information ................. 647
Customized Features ................................ 352
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 198
Dead Battery ............................................. 608
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 371
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 241
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 639
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 195
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 210
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 554
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 194
Door Mirrors ............................................. 211 Doors
......................................................... 167
Auto Door Locking .................................. 180
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 180
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 167
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 177
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 170
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 176
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 580
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 154
Driver Information Interface ................... 140
Switching the Display .............................. 140
Warning and Information Messages ........ 109
Driving ...................................................... 403
Automatic Transmission/Continuously Variable
Transmission.......................................... 421
Braking ................................................... 510
Shifting Position ...................... 422, 429, 431
Starting the Engine.................................. 414
Driving Position Memory System ............ 207
Driving Support Information ................... 157
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 589
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................ 436
Econ Mode
Indicator.................................................. 100 Elapsed Time
............................................ 147
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 95, 619
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 443
Emergency ................................................ 628
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 607
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 183
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 641
Engine ....................................................... 638
Coolant .................................................. 561
Jump Starting ......................................... 608
Oil .......................................................... 553
Starting................................................... 414
Engine Coolant ........................................ 561
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 561
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 562
Overheating ............................................ 613
Temperature Gauge ................................ 139
Engine Oil ................................................. 553
Adding ................................................... 556
Checking ................................................ 554
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 544
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 615
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 553
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 191
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 619
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 78
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 592
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 211

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Index
F
Features.................................................... 245
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 589
Oil .......................................................... 557
Flat Tire ..................................................... 599
Floor Mats ................................................ 591
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 563
Brake ...................................................... 564
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 563
Engine Coolant ....................................... 561
Windshield Washer ................................. 565
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 278
Fog Lights ................................................. 197
Indicator ................................................... 97
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 216
Foot Brake ................................................ 514
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 237
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 238
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 212
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 506
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 533
Economy................................................. 536
Gauge .................................................... 139
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 145
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 93
Range ..................................................... 145 Recommendation .................................... 533
Refueling ................................................. 533
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions ............ 536
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 25, 534
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 629
Fuses .......................................................... 622
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 627
Locations ................................. 622, 624, 626
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 536
Gauge ..................................................... 139
Information ............................................. 533
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 145
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Refueling ................................................. 533
Gauges ...................................................... 139
Glass (care) ........................................ 590, 593
Glove Box .................................................. 225
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 566
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 597
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 375
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 385
Automatic Transferring ............................ 384
Displaying Messages ................................ 395 Favorite Contacts .................................... 386
HFL Buttons............................................. 375
HFL Menus .............................................. 378
HFL Status Display ................................... 377
In Case of Emergency ...................... 305, 399
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 377
Making a Call .......................................... 388
Options During a Call .............................. 391
Phone Setup............................................ 380
Receiving a Call ....................................... 391
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 393
Ring Tone................................................ 384
Selecting a Phone .................................... 394
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 392
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 281
Head Restraints ........................................ 219
Headlights ................................................. 195
Aiming .................................................... 566
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 199
Automatic Operation............................... 196
Dimming ......................................... 195, 198
Operating................................................ 195
Head-Up Display ....................................... 159
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 236
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 204
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 237, 238, 239
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 375
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 419
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 372

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Index
Honda App License Agreement............... 332
Honda Sensing ®................................ 26, 455
HondaLink ®............................................. 301
I
Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission.......................... 638
Vehicle Identification ............................... 638
Illumination Control
Dial.......................................................... 205
Immobilizer System .................................. 184
Indicator .................................................... 98
Indicators ..................................................... 82
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) ...................................... 103
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (White/Green) ..................... 104, 473
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 93
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 94
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................. 102
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................ 102
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 86, 515
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 86, 515
Charging System ............................... 88, 615
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 104
ECON Mode .................................... 100, 436
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 95, 619
Fog Light ................................................... 97
High Beam................................................. 97 Immobilizer System ................................... 98
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Amber) ................................................. 104
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/Green)........................................ 104
Lights On .................................................. 97
Low Fuel ................................................... 93
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 96, 446, 450
M (sequential mode/7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/Gear Selection
Indicator .................................................. 88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 87, 616
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 84, 618
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ....................................... 83, 617, 618
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 105
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 108
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 92
Security System Alarm ............................... 99
Shift Position ............................................. 88
SPORT Mode ................................... 101, 435
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 60, 93
System Message ........................................ 99
Transmission System............................ 89, 91
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 97
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
OFF ................................................. 95, 444
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 94, 443
Information .............................................. 633 Instant Fuel Economy
.............................. 145
Instrument Panel ........................................ 81
Brightness Control .................................. 205
Interior Lights ........................................... 223
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 210
iPhone ....................................................... 331
iPod ................................................... 293, 331
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 602
Jump Starting ........................................... 608
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 168
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 176
Keys ........................................................... 167
Lockout Prevention ................................. 176
Number Tag............................................ 168
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 179
Remote Transmitter ................................ 174
Types and Functions................................ 167
Valet Key ................................................ 183
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 421
Knee Airbags .............................................. 54

653
Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 488
Language (HFL) ........................................ 377
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 69
Lights ................................................ 195, 566
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 199
Automatic............................................... 196
Bulb Replacement ................................... 566
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 198
Fog Lights ............................................... 197
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 223
Light Switches......................................... 195
Lights On Indicator.................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 194
Load Limits ............................................... 407
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 167
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 180
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 179
From Inside ............................................. 177
From Outside .......................................... 170
Keys........................................................ 167
Using a Key............................................. 175
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 176
Low Battery Charge ................................. 615
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 615
Low Remote Signal Strength .................. 169
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 467
Lower Anchors ........................................... 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 634, 636Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 407
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 213
M
Maintenance..................................... 149, 539
Battery .................................................... 586
Brake Fluid .............................................. 564
Cleaning .................................................. 590
Climate Control System ........................... 589
Coolant ................................................... 561
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 543
Oil ........................................................... 554
Precautions .............................................. 540
Radiator .................................................. 562
Remote Transmitter ................................. 588
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 566
Safety ...................................................... 541
Service Items ........................................... 547
Tires ........................................................ 577
Transmission Fluid ................................... 563
Under the Hood ...................................... 550
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 87, 616
Map Lights ................................................ 224
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 407
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 139
Mirrors ....................................................... 210
Adjusting ................................................. 210
Door ........................................................ 211
Exterior .................................................... 211
Interior Rearview ..................................... 210 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 595
Moonroof ................................................. 190
MP3 ........................................................... 296
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 296
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 531
N
Navigation........................................ 148, 163
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 638
O
Odometer................................................. 142
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 553
Adding .................................................... 556
Checking................................................. 554
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 544
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 615
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 553
Viscosity .................................................. 553
Open Source Licenses ............................... 346
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 630
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 552
Moonroof ............................................... 190
Power Windows ...................................... 187
Trunk ...................................................... 181
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Overheating .............................................. 613

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Index
P
Paddle Shifters.................................. 427, 433
Panic Mode ............................................... 186
Parking ...................................................... 520
Parking Brake ............................................ 510
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 84, 618
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .......................................... 83, 617, 618
Parking Sensor System .............................. 522
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 61
Passing Indicators ..................................... 195
Phone ........................................................ 150
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 299
Power Windows ........................................ 187
Precautions While Driving ........................ 420
Rain ......................................................... 420
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 599
R
Radiator..................................................... 562
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 278
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 282
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 280
Range ........................................................ 145
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 280
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 641
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ....................................................... 204 Rear Seat (Folding Down)
........................ 216
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 239
Rear Seat Reminder .................................. 217
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 210
Refueling .................................................. 533
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 139
Gasoline .................................. 533, 634, 636
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Regulations ............................... 450, 580, 639
Remote Engine Start ................................ 416
Remote Transmitter ................................. 174
Replacement Battery .................................................... 588
Bulbs ....................................................... 566
Fuses ............................... 622, 624, 626, 627
Tires ........................................................ 583
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 574
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 640
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 143, 145
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 496
On and Off.............................................. 498S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 79
Safety Message ............................................. 2
Safety Support .......................................... 158 Seat Belts
.................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 41
Checking .................................................. 45
Fastening .................................................. 42
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 72
Pregnant Women...................................... 44
Reminder .................................................. 39
Warning Indicator ............................... 39, 92
Seat Heaters ............................. 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 238
Seats .......................................................... 212
Adjusting ................................................ 212
Front Seats.............................................. 212
Rear Seats ............................................... 216
Seat Heaters ........................... 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation ...................................... 238
Security System ........................................ 184
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 98
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 99
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 68
Sequential Mode ...................................... 427
Operation ............................................... 428
Shift Buttons ...................................... 21, 422
Operation ............................................... 423
Shift Lever .................................. 24, 429, 431
Operation ................................. 24, 430, 432
Releasing ................................................ 611
Won’t Move ........................................... 611
Shift Position Indicator .............................. 88