2021 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

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Quick Reference Guide
M (sequential
mode)
Indicator
Shift Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Sequential Mode (P427)●Paddle shifters allow you to sh ift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 10th). This is useful for engine braking.
When the transmission is in
(D●The transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
When the transmission is in
(D with SPORT mode●Holds the selected gear, and
the M (sequential mode)
indicator comes on.
●The gear selection is shown in
the instrument panel.
Gear Selection Indicator

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M Indicator
Shift Position Indicator
Continuously Vari able Transmission*
(P 421, 429, 431)
●Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
●Shifting
ParkUsed when parking or starting
the engine.
NeutralTransmission is not locked.
Drive (S)*
Used:
●For better
acceleration
●To increase engine
braking
●When going up or
down hills
Models without
paddle shiftersModels with
paddle shifters
Depress the brake pedal
and press the shift lever
release button to shift.
Press the shift lever
release button and shift.
Shift without pressing the
shift lever release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.
DriveUsed:
●For normal driving
●When temporarily driving in
the 7-speed manual shift
mode
●When driving in the 7-speed
manual shift mode (when
driving in SPORT mode)
Models with paddle shiftersLow*
Used:
●To further increase
engine braking
●When going up or down
hills Shift Down
(
-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode* (P433)●Allows you to manually shift
the transmission up or down
without removing your
hands from the steering
wheel.
When the transmission is in
(D with SPORT mode●Pulling a paddle shifter changes
the mode from continuously
variable transmission to 7-speed
manual shift mode.
●The M indicator and the
selected speed number are
displayed in the gear selection
indicator.
When the transmission is in
(D●Pulling a paddle shifter
temporarily changes the mode
from continuously variable
transmission to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed
number is displayed in the gear
selection indicator.
Shift Lever
Release
Button
Gear Selection Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® On and Off (P 444)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
CMBSTM On and Off
(P 461)
●When a possible frontal collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, use the
safety support switch.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 446)
●Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
●The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you start the engine.
●A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
Refueling (P 533)
Fuel recommendation: Unlead ed gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 14.8 US gal (56 L)
aUnlock the driver’s
door.
bPress the area indicated
by the arrow to release
the fuel fill door. You
will hear a click.
cAfter filling, wait about
five seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.Wait for five seconds
* Not available on all models

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Honda Sensing® (P 455)
Honda Sensing ® is a driver support system
which employs the use of three distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located at the lower part of the front
bumper, a front sensor camera mounted to
the interior side of the windshield, behind
the rearview mirror, and the sonar sensors
located in the front and rear bumpers.
Honda Sensing ® is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located at the lower part of the front
bumper and a front sensor camera mounted
to the interior side of the windshield,
behind the rearview mirror.
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
Models without Low Speed Braking Control
Front Sensor
Camera The camera is located behind
the rearview mirror.
Radar Sensor The radar sensor is at the lower
part of the front bumper.
All models
Sonar Sensors
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) (P 458)
Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The
CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when the
potential for a collision is determined, as
well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
Low Speed Braking
Control
* (P 467)
Using sonar sensors lo cated on the front and
rear bumpers, the vehicle detects if there is
danger of a potential collision with a wall or
other obstacle. The system is designed to
alert you when a potential collision is
determined, as well as assist in reducing
speed, avoiding collisions, and reducing
collision severity.

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Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
(P472)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and
stop your vehicle, without you having to
keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
(P 488)
Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) System
(P 496)
Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
Traffic Sign Recognition
System
(P500)
Reminds you of road sign information, such
as the current speed limit, your vehicle has
just passed through, showing it on the
driver information interface and the head-
up display
*.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 539)
Under the Hood (P 550)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake 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 566)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 574)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P 577)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 597)
Flat Tire (P 599)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 615)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 605)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 622)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 613)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 628)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
to ACCESSORY. Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P518)
Continuously variable transmission
models for Canadian models
Continuously variable transmission
models