2021 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN hood release

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P 187)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P 179)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P 211)
❚Memory Buttons* (P 208)
❚SET Button* (P 208)
❚Trunk Opener (P 181)
❚Interior Fuse Boxes (P 624, 626)
❚Hood Release Handle (P 552)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P 49)
❚Rearview Mirror (P 210)
❚HomeLink® Buttons* (P 373)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P 231)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 49)
❚Wireless Charger* (P 232)
❚USB Ports (P 247)
❚Trunk Main Switch* (P 183)
❚Glove Box (P 225)
❚ECON Button (P 436)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 515)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 510)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button* (P 438)
❚SPORT Button* (P 435)
❚Shift Buttons*
Automatic Transmission* (P 422)
❚Shift Lever*
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)* (P 429, 431)

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P 550)
❚Windshield Wipers (P 202, 574)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 170)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P 211)
❚Headlights (P 566)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P 573)
❚Emergency Trunk Opener (P 183)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 181)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 198, 568)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights/Front Side Marker Lights
(P 194, 568)
❚Fog Lights* (P 197, 568)
❚Trunk Release Button* (P 182)
❚Brake Lights (P 569)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 569)
❚Back-Up Lights (P 571)
❚How to Refuel (P 534)
❚Tires (P 577, 599)
❚Brake Lights* (P 571)
❚Taillights (P 571)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P 531)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P 573)
❚Taillights (P 569)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P 569)

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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.

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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter, or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P (continuously variable transmission models) or the
hood is opened before the power mode is in ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remo te transmitter or smart entry system*, or set
the power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and trunk are locked from outsid e with the key, remote transmitter, or
smart entry system
*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled wh en the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system
*.
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
1Remote Engine Start*
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the remote.•The security system alarm is activated.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The hood is open.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The battery is low.•The engine oil pressure is low.•The malfunction indicator la mp comes on if there is
a problem with the emissions control systems.
•You press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the brake pedal.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
•You press the shift lever release button.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in auto
mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
•The seat heaters* and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2 Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 236
2 Front Seat Heaters* P. 237
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*
P. 238
Automatic transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop*
Driving
The vehicle stops with the shift position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you shift into
(P quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Idle Stop
continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released. u If you move the shift lever slowly, the engine may automatically restarts.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h)
after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• is on (indicator on).
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo .
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below -4°F
(-20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1 Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
If the hood is opened, the engine will not restart
automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 414
When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without de pressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate.
In such cases, the engine may restart if you change
the shift position other than
( D.
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer restar ts automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 414

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood. Once you have
raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipe rs, resulting in possible
damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
3WARNING
The hood support rod can become very hot
due to heat fr om the engine.
To ensure against po ssible burns, do not
handle the metal section of the rod:
Use the foam grip instead.
2.0 L engine models
Models with Auto Idle Stop
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp