2022 HONDA ACCORD Owners Manual

647
Index
Automatic TransmissionCreeping................................................. 419
Fluid ....................................................... 561
Kickdown ............................................... 419
Shift Operation ....................................... 421
Shifting ................................................... 420
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 145
Average Speed ......................................... 147
B
Battery...................................................... 584
Charging System Indicator ................ 88, 613
Jump Starting ......................................... 606
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 584
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 586
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ..................................... 227
Blind spot information System ................ 450
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 299
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 374
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 77
Brake System ............................................ 508
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 516
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 513
Brake Assist System................................. 517
Fluid ....................................................... 562
Foot Brake .............................................. 512
Indicator ............................. 83, 84, 615, 616
Parking Brake.......................................... 508
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 205Bulb Replacement
.................................... 564
Brake, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Lights and
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................ 567
Fog Lights ................................................ 566
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 566
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 566
Headlights ............................................... 564
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 571
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 566
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 571
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 566
Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light ... 569
Bulb Specifications ........................... 632, 634
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 78
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 229
Carrying Cargo .................................. 403, 405
Center Pocket ........................................... 225
Certification Label .................................... 636
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 564
Charging System Indicator ................. 88, 613
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 ............................... 590
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 588
Climate Control System ............................ 240
Changing the Mode ................................ 240
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 241
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 587
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 240
Sensors ................................................... 243
Synchronized Mode................................. 242
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 240
Clock .......................................................... 166
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 456
Coat Hook ................................................. 229
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 456
Compact Spare Tire .................. 597, 633, 635
Console Compartment ............................. 226
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping ................................................. 419
Fluid ........................................................ 561
Kickdown ................................................ 419
Operating the Shift Lever........... 24, 428, 430

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Index
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 609
Shifting............................................ 427, 429
Controls ..................................................... 165
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 559
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank ...................................................... 559
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 560
Overheating............................................. 611
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) ..... 419
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 525
Cup Holders ............................................... 227
Customer Service Information ................. 645
Customized Features ................................ 351
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 198
Dead Battery ............................................. 606
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 370
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 241
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 637
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 195
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 210
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 552
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 ........................ 578
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 154
Driver Information Interface ................... 140
Switching the Display .............................. 140
Warning and Information Messages ........ 109
Driving ...................................................... 401
Automatic Transmission/Continuously Variable
Transmission.......................................... 419
Braking ................................................... 508
Shifting Position ...................... 420, 427, 429
Starting the Engine.................................. 412
Driving Position Memory System ............ 207
Driving Support Information ................... 157
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 587
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................ 434
Econ Mode
Indicator.................................................. 100 Elapsed Time
............................................ 147
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 95, 617
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 441
Emergency ................................................ 626
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 605
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 183
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 639
Engine ....................................................... 636
Coolant .................................................. 559
Jump Starting ......................................... 606
Oil .......................................................... 551
Starting................................................... 412
Engine Coolant ........................................ 559
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ..................................................... 559
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 560
Overheating ............................................ 611
Temperature Gauge ................................ 139
Engine Oil ................................................. 551
Adding ................................................... 554
Checking ................................................ 552
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 542
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 613
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 551
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 191
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 617
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 78
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 590
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 211

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Index
F
Features.................................................... 245
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 587
Oil .......................................................... 555
Flat Tire ..................................................... 597
Floor Mats ................................................ 589
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 561
Brake ...................................................... 562
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 561
Engine Coolant ....................................... 559
Windshield Washer ................................. 563
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 278
Fog Lights ................................................. 197
Indicator ................................................... 97
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 216
Foot Brake ................................................ 512
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 237
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 238
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 212
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 504
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 531
Economy................................................. 534
Gauge .................................................... 139
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 145
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 93
Range ..................................................... 145 Recommendation .................................... 531
Refueling ................................................. 531
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions ............ 534
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 25, 532
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 627
Fuses .......................................................... 620
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 625
Locations ................................. 620, 622, 624
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 534
Gauge ..................................................... 139
Information ............................................. 531
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 145
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Refueling ................................................. 531
Gauges ...................................................... 139
Glass (care) ........................................ 588, 591
Glove Box .................................................. 225
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 564
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 595
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 374
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 384
Automatic Transferring ............................ 383
Displaying Messages ................................ 394 Favorite Contacts .................................... 385
HFL Buttons............................................. 374
HFL Menus .............................................. 377
HFL Status Display ................................... 376
In Case of Emergency ...................... 305, 398
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 376
Making a Call .......................................... 387
Options During a Call .............................. 390
Phone Setup............................................ 379
Receiving a Call ....................................... 390
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 392
Ringtone ................................................. 383
Selecting a Phone .................................... 393
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 391
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 281
Head Restraints ........................................ 219
Headlights ................................................. 195
Aiming .................................................... 564
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 199
Automatic Operation............................... 196
Dimming ......................................... 195, 198
Operating................................................ 195
Head-Up Display ....................................... 159
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 236
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 204
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 237, 238, 239
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 374
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 417
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 371

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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
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 486
Language (HFL) ........................................ 376
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 69
Lights ................................................ 195, 564
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 199
Automatic............................................... 196
Bulb Replacement ................................... 564
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 ............................................... 405
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 ................................. 613
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ..... 169
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 613
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 465
Lower Anchors ........................................... 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 632, 634Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 405
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 213
M
Maintenance..................................... 149, 537
Battery .................................................... 584
Brake Fluid .............................................. 562
Cleaning .................................................. 588
Climate Control System ........................... 587
Coolant ................................................... 559
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 541
Oil ........................................................... 552
Precautions .............................................. 538
Radiator .................................................. 560
Remote Transmitter ................................. 586
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 564
Safety ...................................................... 539
Service Items ........................................... 545
Tires ........................................................ 575
Transmission Fluid ................................... 561
Under the Hood ...................................... 548
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 87, 614
Map Lights ................................................ 224
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 405
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 139
Mirrors ....................................................... 210
Adjusting ................................................. 210
Door ........................................................ 211
Exterior .................................................... 211
Interior Rearview ..................................... 210 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 593
Moonroof ................................................. 190
MP3 ........................................................... 296
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 296
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 529
N
Navigation........................................ 148, 163
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................. 142
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 551
Adding .................................................... 554
Checking................................................. 552
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 542
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 613
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 551
Viscosity .................................................. 551
Open Source Licenses ............................... 345
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 628
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 550
Moonroof ............................................... 190
Power Windows ...................................... 187
Trunk ...................................................... 181
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Overheating .............................................. 611

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Index
P
Paddle Shifters.................................. 425, 431
Panic Mode ............................................... 186
Parking ...................................................... 518
Parking Brake ............................................ 508
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 84, 616
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .......................................... 83, 615, 616
Parking Sensor System .............................. 520
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 61
Passing Indicators ..................................... 195
Phone ........................................................ 150
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 299
Power Windows ........................................ 187
Precautions While Driving ........................ 418
Rain ......................................................... 418
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 597
R
Radiator..................................................... 560
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 278
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 282
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 280
Range ........................................................ 145
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 280
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 639
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 204 Rear Seat (Folding Down)
........................ 216
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 239
Rear Seat Reminder .................................. 217
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 210
Refueling .................................................. 531
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 139
Gasoline .................................. 531, 632, 634
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Regulations ............................... 448, 578, 637
Remote Engine Start ................................ 414
Remote Transmitter ................................. 174
Replacement Battery .................................................... 586
Bulbs ....................................................... 564
Fuses ............................... 620, 622, 624, 625
Tires ........................................................ 581
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 572
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 638
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 143, 145
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 494
On and Off.............................................. 496S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 79
Safety Message ............................................. 3
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 ...................................... 425
Operation ............................................... 426
Shift Buttons ...................................... 21, 420
Operation ............................................... 421
Shift Lever .................................. 24, 427, 429
Operation ................................. 24, 428, 430
Releasing ................................................ 609
Won’t Move ........................................... 609
Shift Position Indicator .............................. 88

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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

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Index
Unable to Open ....................................... 628
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 535
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, 330
USB Ports ................................................... 247
Using the Keyless Acce ss System with Push
Button Start System ................................ 170
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 636
Vehicle Speed ............................................ 162
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® )............... 441
Off Button ............................................... 442
Off Indicator .............................................. 95
System Indicator ........................................ 94
Ventilation ........................................ 238, 240
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 551, 633, 635
Voice Control Operation .......................... 275
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 276
Voice Recognition .................................... 275
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 441
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 257
Warning and Information Messages ....... 109
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 613
Warning Labels ........................................... 79
Warnings ................................................... 149
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 641
Watts ................................................. 632, 634
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 580
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 596, 600
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 310
Window Washers ..................................... 202
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 563
Switch ..................................................... 202
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 187
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 588, 591
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 241
Washer Fluid ........................................... 563
Wiper Blades ........................................... 572
Wipers and Washers................................ 202
Winter Tires Snow Tires .............................................. 583
Tire Chains .............................................. 583
Wipers and Washers ................................. 202
Automatic Intermi ttent Wipers ................ 203
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 572
Wireless Charger ...................................... 232
WMA ......................................................... 296
Worn Tires ................................................ 575