2022 HONDA ACCORD sensor

584
Maintenance
Battery
Checking the Battery
The condition of the battery is monitored by a
sensor located on the negative terminal of the
battery. If there is a problem with this sensor,
the driver information interface will display a
warning message. If this happens, have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Check the battery te rminals for corrosion
monthly.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled.
2 Reactivating the audio system P. 249
•The clock resets.
2 Clock P. 166
•The immobilizer system needs to be reset.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 98
1Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
3WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear prot ective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
Models without navigation system
Canadian models

588
Maintenance
Cleaning
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts.
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the openings of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
■Cleaning Seat Belts
1 Interior Care
Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle. Electrical
devices and systems may ma lfunction if liquids are
splashed on them.
Do not use silicone based sprays on electrical devices
such as audio devices and switches. Doing so may
cause the items to malfunction or cause a fire inside
the vehicle. If a silicone based spray is inadvertently
used on electrical devi ces, consult a dealer.
Depending on their compos ition, chemicals and
liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles,
and cracking to resin-ba sed parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as
benzene or gasoline.
After using chemicals, make su re to gently wipe them
away using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.
Opening
■Cleaning the Window1Cleaning the Window
Wires are mounted to the in side of the rear window.
Wipe along the same direct ion as the wires with a
soft cloth so as not to damage them.
Be careful not to spill fluids, such as water or glass
cleaner, on or around the co ver of both the front
sensor camera and the rainfall/light sensor
*.
* Not available on all models

Index
646
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 431
Operation ................................................ 432
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 516
Accessories and Modifications ................. 593
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 231
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ........................... 103, 104, 470
Adaptive Damper System ......................... 440
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 559
Engine Oil ................................................ 551
Washer .................................................... 563
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 551
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 222
Front Seats .............................................. 212
Head Restraints........................................ 219
Mirrors .................................................... 210
Rear Seats................................................ 216
Steering Wheel ........................................ 209
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 443
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ........................ 240
Changing the Mode ................................ 240
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 241
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 587 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 240
Sensors ................................................... 243
Synchronized Mode................................. 242
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 240
Air Pressure ............................... 576, 633, 635
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 Airbag Off Indicator .................. 61
Sensors ..................................................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 57
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 59
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 278
Android Auto ........................................... 320
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 516
Indicator.................................................... 93
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 313
Armrest ..................................................... 222
AT&T Hotspot ........................................... 311
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 250
Audio System ............................................ 246
Adjusting the Sound................................ 272
Audio/Information Screen........................ 254
Display Setup .......................................... 273
Error Messages ........................................ 327
General Information ................................ 329 Home Screen .......................................... 259
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 266
How to Update with a USB Device .......... 270
How to use Siri Eyes Free ........................ 312
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, 330
USB Ports ................................................ 247
Wallpaper Setup ..................................... 257
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 254
Authorized Manuals ................................ 644
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 180
Customize .............................................. 368
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 199
Indicator ................................................... 94
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 435
Auto Idle Stop OFF Button ...................... 436
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 513
Indicator ........................................... 86, 513
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 86, 513
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 203
Automatic Lighting .................................. 196

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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
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

652
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

653
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