2022 HONDA ACCORD sport mode

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uuWhen Driving uSPORT Mode*
Driving
SPORT Mode*
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode increases engine pe rformance, transmission and handling
*.
This mode is suitable for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.
The ambient meter color changes to a cons tant red and the turbo meter appears on
the driver information interface.
SPORT Button
SPORT Mode Indicator
Models with adaptive
damper system
Models without adaptive
damper system
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uECON Mode
Driving
ECON Mode
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmiss ion and climate control system.
*1 : Models without the adaptive damper system
*2 : Models with the adaptive damper system
*3 : Models without SPORT mode
*4 : Models with SPORT mode
1ECON Mode
While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuation.
*1
*2 *3
*4ECON
Button
ECON Mode Indicator

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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 restart.
■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 is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is 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.
• The vehicle is 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).
• The SPORT mode is on.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto 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. 412
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. 412
Models with SPORT mode

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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop*
Driving
• The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).
• The accelerator pedal is depressed (with th e automatic brake hold system activated).
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 513
■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• A steering wheel is operated.
• The transmission is put into
(R, (S*, and (L*, or when it is set from (N to (D.
u If you put the tra nsmission into
(P after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto
Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you move
the shift lever other than
(P. When operating the shift lever, the brake pedal
must be firmly depressed.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The brake pedal is released slightly during a stop.
• The battery charge becomes low.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.
• is on (indicator on).
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
• The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with
ACC with Low Speed Follow.
• The SPORT mode is changed to on.
Briefly keeps the brake applied after releasin g the brake pedal to restart the engine.
This can keep your vehicle from unexpe ctedly moving while on an incline.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
■Starting Assist Brake Function
1The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
If you are using an electroni c device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may tempor arily be turned off when
the engine restarts.
1 The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed*1 when:
*1: With the automatic brak e hold system activated,
you can release the brake pedal while Auto Idle Stop
is in operation.
If the automatic brake hold system has been turned
off, or if there is a problem with the system, the
engine will restart automatically when you release
the brake pedal. 2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 513
Models with SPORT mode
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Damper System*
Driving
Adaptive Damper System*
Constantly controls your vehicle’s front and rear dampers according to current road
conditions, vehicle speed and steering operation.
You can change handling response by turning the SPORT mode on.
2 SPORT Mode* P. 433
* Not available on all models

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Index
Honda App License Agreement............... 331
Honda Sensing ®................................ 26, 453
HondaLink ®............................................. 301
I
Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission.......................... 636
Vehicle Identification ............................... 636
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, 471
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, 513
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 86, 513
Charging System ............................... 88, 613
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 104
ECON Mode .................................... 100, 434
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 95, 617
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, 444, 448
M (sequential mode/7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/Gear Selection
Indicator .................................................. 88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 87, 614
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 84, 616
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ....................................... 83, 615, 616
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 105
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 108
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 92
Security System Alarm ............................... 99
Shift Position ............................................. 88
SPORT Mode ................................... 101, 433
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, 442
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 94, 441
Information .............................................. 631 Instant Fuel Economy
.............................. 145
Instrument Panel ........................................ 81
Brightness Control .................................. 205
Interior Lights ........................................... 223
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 210
iPhone ....................................................... 330
iPod ................................................... 293, 330
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 600
Jump Starting ........................................... 606
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 168
Keyless Access System wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 170
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) .... 419
Knee Airbags .............................................. 54

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Index
Shifting (Transmission)............ 420, 427, 429
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ............................................... 57
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 59
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 312
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 282
Snow Tires ................................................ 583
Spare Tire ................................. 597, 633, 635
Spark Plugs ....................................... 632, 634
Specifications ........................................... 632
Specified Fuel ........................... 531, 632, 634
Speedometer ............................................ 139
SPORT Mode ............................................. 433
Indicator ................................................. 101
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 49
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 439
Starting the Engine .................................. 412
Does Not Start ........................................ 603
Jump Starting ......................................... 606
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 209
Stopping ................................................... 518
Summer Tires ............................................ 583
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 230
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 49
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 6, 7, 191
System Message Indicator ......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 266T
Tachometer....................................... 151, 162
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 139
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Temperature Sensor ......................... 143, 243
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 166
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 444
Indicator ............................................ 96, 618
Tires ........................................................... 575
Air Pressure ............................. 576, 633, 635
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 575
Inspection ................................................ 575
Labeling .................................................. 576
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 597
Regulations ............................................. 578
Rotation .................................................. 582
Spare Tire ................................ 597, 633, 635
Summer .................................................. 583
Tire Chains .............................................. 583
Wear Indicators ....................................... 580
Winter ..................................................... 583
Tools .......................................................... 596
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 407
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 409
Load Limits .............................................. 407
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 411
Emergency .............................................. 626 TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 444
Indicator............................................ 96, 618
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 498
Transmission ..................... 419, 420, 427, 429
Automatic ............................................... 420
Continuously Variable ..................... 427, 429
Fluid ........................................................ 561
Number................................................... 636
Shift Position Indicator............................... 88
Transmission System
Indicator.............................................. 89, 91
TRIP Button ............................................... 142
Trip Computer .................................. 144, 146
Trip Meter ................................. 143, 145, 147
Troubleshooting ....................................... 595
Blown Fuse.............................. 620, 622, 624
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 31
Emergency Towing .................................. 626
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 603
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 611
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 597
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 179
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 609
Warning Indicators .................................... 82
Trunk ......................................................... 181
Lid........................................................... 181
Light Bulb........................................ 632, 634
Main Switch ............................................ 183