2021 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN window

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Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windsh ield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or
backs of the front seats, on front or si de pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 622
•Before installing any electro nic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a deal er inspect the final installation.
1Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessor ies are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 433
Operation ................................................ 434
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 518
Accessories and Modifications ................. 595
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 231
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ........................... 103, 104, 472
Adaptive Damper System ......................... 442
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 561
Engine Oil ................................................ 553
Washer .................................................... 565
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 553
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 222
Front Seats .............................................. 212
Head Restraints........................................ 219
Mirrors .................................................... 210
Rear Seats................................................ 216
Steering Wheel ........................................ 209
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 445
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ........................ 240
Changing the Mode ................................ 240
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 241
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 589 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 240
Sensors ................................................... 243
Synchronized Mode................................. 242
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 240
Air Pressure ............................... 578, 635, 637
Airbags ........................................................ 46
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 52
After a Collision ........................................ 49
Airbag Care............................................... 63
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Indicator.............................................. 60, 93
Knee Airbags............................................. 54
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 61
Sensors ..................................................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 57
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 59
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 278
Android Auto ........................................... 321
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 518
Indicator.................................................... 93
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 314
Armrest ..................................................... 222
AT&T Hotspot ........................................... 312
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 250
Audio System ............................................ 246
Adjusting the Sound................................ 272
Audio/Information Screen........................ 254
Display Setup .......................................... 273
Error Messages ........................................ 328
General Information ................................ 330 Home Screen .......................................... 259
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 266
How to Update with a USB Device .......... 270
How to use Siri Eyes Free ........................ 313
iPod ........................................................ 293
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 274
MP3/WMA/AAC ..................................... 296
Reactivating ............................................ 249
Remote Controls ..................................... 250
Security Code ......................................... 249
Selecting an Audio Source ...................... 274
Status Area ............................................. 264
System Updates ...................................... 266
Theft Protection ...................................... 249
USB Flash Drives.............................. 296, 331
USB Ports ................................................ 247
Wallpaper Setup ..................................... 257
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 254
Authorized Manuals ................................ 646
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 180
Customize .............................................. 369
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 199
Indicator ................................................... 94
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 437
Auto Idle Stop OFF Button ...................... 438
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 515
Indicator ........................................... 86, 515
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 86, 515
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 203
Automatic Lighting .................................. 196

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Index
Automatic TransmissionCreeping................................................. 421
Fluid ....................................................... 563
Kickdown ............................................... 421
Shift Operation ....................................... 423
Shifting ................................................... 422
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 145
Average Speed ......................................... 147
B
Battery...................................................... 586
Charging System Indicator ................ 88, 615
Jump Starting ......................................... 608
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 586
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 588
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ..................................... 227
Blind spot information System ................ 452
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 299
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 375
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 77
Brake System ............................................ 510
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 518
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 515
Brake Assist System................................. 519
Fluid ....................................................... 564
Foot Brake .............................................. 514
Indicator ............................. 83, 84, 617, 618
Parking Brake.......................................... 510
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 205Bulb Replacement
.................................... 566
Brake, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Lights and
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................ 569
Fog Lights ................................................ 568
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 568
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 568
Headlights ............................................... 566
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 573
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 568
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 573
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 568
Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light ... 571
Bulb Specifications ........................... 634, 636
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 78
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 229
Carrying Cargo .................................. 405, 407
Center Pocket ........................................... 225
Certification Label .................................... 638
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 566
Charging System Indicator ................. 88, 615
Child Safety ................................................. 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 179
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 183
Child Seat .................................................... 64
Booster Seats ............................................. 77
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 66
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 67 Installing a Child Seat wi
th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 72
Larger Children ......................................... 76
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 66
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 68
Using a Tether ........................................... 74
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 179
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 592
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 590
Climate Control System ............................ 240
Changing the Mode ................................ 240
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 241
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 589
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 240
Sensors ................................................... 243
Synchronized Mode................................. 242
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 240
Clock .......................................................... 166
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 458
Coat Hook ................................................. 229
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 458
Compact Spare Tire .................. 599, 635, 637
Console Compartment ............................. 226
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping ................................................. 421
Fluid ........................................................ 563
Kickdown ................................................ 421
Operating the Shift Lever........... 24, 430, 432

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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
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

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Index
Unable to Open ....................................... 630
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 537
Turn Signals ............................................... 194
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 97
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 148, 163
U
Unlocking the Doors................................. 170
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ........................................ 178
USB Flash Drives ................................ 296, 331
USB Ports ................................................... 247
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ...................................................... 170
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 638
Vehicle Speed ............................................ 162
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 443
Off Button ............................................... 444
Off Indicator .............................................. 95
System Indicator ........................................ 94
Ventilation ........................................ 238, 240
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 553, 635, 637
Voice Control Operation .......................... 275
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 276
Voice Recognition .................................... 275
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 443
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 257
Warning and Information Messages ....... 109
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 615
Warning Labels ........................................... 79
Warnings ................................................... 149
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 643
Watts ................................................. 634, 636
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 582
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 598, 602
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 310
Window Washers ..................................... 202
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 565
Switch ..................................................... 202
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 187
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 590, 593
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 241
Washer Fluid ........................................... 565
Wiper Blades ........................................... 574
Wipers and Washers................................ 202
Winter Tires Snow Tires .............................................. 585
Tire Chains .............................................. 585
Wipers and Washers ................................. 202
Automatic Intermi ttent Wipers ................ 203
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 574
Wireless Charger ...................................... 232
WMA ......................................................... 296
Worn Tires ................................................ 577