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

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
Maintenance
1. Remove the hose and the holding clip using
a flat-tip screwdriver, then remove the
upper part of the window washer reserve
tank.
u Check the amount of window washer
fluid is below the upper part of the
window washer reserve tank and remove
it.
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Low beam headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
■High Beam Headlights1 High Beam Headlights
High beam headlights ar e LED type. Have an
authorized Honda d ealer inspect and replace the light
assembly.
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is
flat.
Models with LED high beam headlights
Push until the pin
is flat.
Models with halogen high beam headlights
Holding clip
Hose
Passenger side
TabCoupler
Bulb
Both sides
■Low Beam Headlights

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Lights*
Maintenance
Fog Lights*
Fog lights are LED type. Have an authoriz ed Honda dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
Parking/daytime running lights are LED type . Have an authorized Honda dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Front Turn Signal Lights
Front turn signal lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Front Side Marker Lights
Front side marker lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights*
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
* Not available on all models

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake Lights, Taillights, Rear Side Marker Lights and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Continued
Maintenance
Brake Lights, Taillights, Rear Side Marker Lights and
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.
Brake Ligh t: LED
Taillight: LED
Rear Side Marker Light: LED
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
1 Brake Lights, Taillights, Rear Side Marker Lights and Rear Turn
Signal Light Bulbs
Brake and rear side marker/taillights are LED type.
Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace
the light assembly.
Cover
Bolts

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake Lights, Taillights, Rear Side Marker Lights and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
4.Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
5. Push and turn the old bulb clockwise and
remove it, and insert a new bulb.
Bulb
Socket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uTaillight, Brake Light* and Back-Up Light Bulbs
Continued
Maintenance
Taillight, Brake Light* and Back-Up Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the holding cl ips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
2. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Taillight: LED
Brake Light*: LED
Back-Up Light: 16 W
1 Taillight, Brake Light* and Back-Up Light Bulbs
Taillights and brake lights
* are LED type. Have an
authorized Honda d ealer inspect and replace the light
assembly.
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is flat.
Clip
Push until the
pin is flat.
Holding Clip
BulbSocket
Driver side
* Not available on all models

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uTaillight, Brake Light* and Back-Up Light Bulbs
Maintenance
2. Turn the socket clockwise and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Bulb
Socket
Passenger side

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear License Plate Light
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light
Rear license plate light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
High-Mount Brake Light
High-mount brake light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.

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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
Checking Wiper Blades
If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks, become noisy, and
the hard surfaces of the blade may scratch the window glass.
Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
2. While holding the wiper switch in the
MIST position, set the power mode to ON,
then to VEHICLE OFF.
u Both wiper arms are set to the
maintenance position as shown in the
image.
3. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
1Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
NOTICE
Avoid dropping the wiper arm onto the windshield, it
may damage the wiper arm and/or the windshield.