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Towing

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A Trailer

298

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Emergency Wrecker

379

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Weight Limit

298

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

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Automatic

323

Checking Fluid Level,

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Manual

325

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Fluid Selection

324

325

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Identification Number

383

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Shifting the Automatic

284

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Shifting the Manual

282

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Treadwear

345

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Trip Meter

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Trunk

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Emergency Opener

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Opening the

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Open Monitor

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Turn Signals

Unexpected, Taking Care of

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the

355

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading

388

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Unleaded Gasoline

260

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Used Oil, How to Dispose of

319

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Vanity Mirror

115

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Vehicle Capacity Load

274

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Vehicle Dimensions

384

386

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Vehicle Identification Number

382

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

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System

293

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VSA Activation Indicator .

293

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VSA Off Switch

294

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VSA System Indicator

293

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Vehicle Storage

352

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Ventilation

122

128

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VIN

382

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Viscosity, Oil

317

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Voice Control System

126

174

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WARNING, Explanation of

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Warning Labels, Location of

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Warranty Coverages

401

Washers, Windshield

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Checking the Fluid Level

322

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Indicator

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Operation

Wheels

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Adjusting the Steering

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Alignment and Balance

346

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Compact Spare

356

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Wrench, Nut

358

Windows

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Auto Reverse

104

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Operating the Power

103

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Rear, Defogger

Windshield

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Cleaning

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Defroster

124

129

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Washers

Wipers, Windshield

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Changing Blades

340

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Operation

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Worn Tires

345

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Wrecker, Emergency Towing

379

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2008 Accord Sedan

Summary of Contents for 2008 Accord Sedan

Page 1: ...t thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual In it you will l...

Page 2: ...ipped with service related devices that record information about powertrain performance The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and or help technicians diagnose and solve service pro...

Page 3: ...d safely This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully Your safety and the safety of others is very important And operating this vehicle safely is an important...

Page 4: ...k and other convenience items 119 Before Driving fuel vehicle break in and cargo loading 259 Driving engine and transmission operation 279 Maintenance minder fluid checking minor services and vehicle...

Page 5: ...h child restraints How to operate the climate control system the audio system and other convenience features What gasoline to use how to break in your new vehicle and how to load luggage and other car...

Page 6: ...VER S FRONT AIRBAG POWER WINDOW SWITCHES MANUAL TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION P 214 P 219 P 282 P 284 AUXILIARY INPUT JACK P 212 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 264 TRUNK RELEASE LEVER FUEL FILL DOOR RELE...

Page 7: ...LIGHTS P 69 72 REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM OFF SWITCH STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS P 75 NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS P 30 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON WINDSHIELD WIPER...

Page 8: ...ents 21 How Your Front Airbags Work 23 How Your Side Airbags Work 27 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 28 How the SRS Indicator Works 29 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 29 How the Passenger A...

Page 9: ...than is safe for current conditions regardless of the maximum speed posted Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous To reduce the possibility of such problems check you...

Page 10: ...properly Some features do not require any action on your part These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment front and rear crush zones a collapsible...

Page 11: ...can reduce your risk of serious injury Always wear your seat belt and make sure you wear it properly Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you...

Page 12: ...upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact see page for more information on how your side airbags work In addition your vehicle has side curtain airbag...

Page 13: ...system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy They are designed to supplement the seat belts To do their job...

Page 14: ...closed and locked Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out Lockin...

Page 15: ...ptive equipment may help The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches 25 cm between the center of the steering wheel and the...

Page 16: ...djustable seat back and page for the power adjustable seat back Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as well Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible See page...

Page 17: ...ition the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a cras...

Page 18: ...ur dealer check the belt as soon as possible The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors To adjust the height of an anchor press and hold the release button and slide the anchor up or down as ne...

Page 19: ...t the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips In addit...

Page 20: ...osition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates a cup...

Page 21: ...the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position This system monitors the front seat belts If you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position before your seat belt is fastened the beeper will so...

Page 22: ...in the door If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out the lockable retractor will activate The belt will retract but it will not allow the passenger to move freely The seat belts in...

Page 23: ...d as soon as possible The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy The tensioners can also be activated during a collision in which the f...

Page 24: ...Front Seat Belt Tensioners 5 Side Airbags 11 Occupant Position Detection System OPDS Sensors 12 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors Control Unit OPDS Sensors Control Unit 13 SRS Indicator 14 Side Curtain...

Page 25: ...ee page Your airbag system includes Two side airbags one for the driver and one for a front passenger The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat backs Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG see page T...

Page 26: ...eat or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger s airbag off see page If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision sensors will detect the vehicle s rapid deceleration If the...

Page 27: ...first then the second stage will ignite a split second later This provides longer airbag inflation time with a little less force After a crash you may see what looks like smoke This is actually powde...

Page 28: ...er sensors detect the occupant is wearing a seat belt or not If the occupant s belt is the airbag will deploy at a slightly lower threshold because the occupant would need extra protection If the occu...

Page 29: ...s detect there is no passenger in the front seat the airbag will be off However the passenger airbag off indicator will not come on The passenger s advanced front airbag system has weight sensors unde...

Page 30: ...signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver s or the passenger s side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the affected side Although Honda does not encourage children to...

Page 31: ...flate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the driver s or the passenger s side of the vehicle If the side airbag off indicator comes on see page have the passenger sit upri...

Page 32: ...this indicator comes on briefly then goes off This tells you the system is working properly If the indicator comes on at any other time or does not come on at all you should have the system checked b...

Page 33: ...at as far to the rear as possible and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly This indicator alerts you that the passenger s front airbag has been shut off because weight sensor...

Page 34: ...bag systems are virtually maintenance free and there are no parts you can safely service However you must have your vehicle serviced if Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the con...

Page 35: ...s weight sensors ineffective If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800 999 1009 Additional In...

Page 36: ...e see pages see pages Children depend on adults to protect them However despite their best intentions many adults do not know how to protect child passengers 38 46 47 50 properly All Children Must Be...

Page 37: ...by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in...

Page 38: ...in a back seat your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard U S models and on the front visors Please read and follow the instructions on these labels U S Models Canadian Models Protecting Childr...

Page 39: ...Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured see page If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child...

Page 40: ...rapped inside Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature see page Even ver...

Page 41: ...of seats may be used a seat designed exclusively for infants or a convertible seat used in the rear facing reclining mode If placed facing forward an infant could be very seriously injured during a fr...

Page 42: ...hild seat directly behind the front passenger s seat move the seat as far forward as needed and leave it unoccupied Or you may wish to get a smaller rear facing child seat A child who is at least one...

Page 43: ...seat to hardware built into the two outer seating positions in the back seat If it is necessary to put a forward facing child seat in the front move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible and...

Page 44: ...fferent style of child seat that can be firmly secured Before purchasing a conventional child seat or using a previously purchased one we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seati...

Page 45: ...eat maker s instructions Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchors and tethers for children at the outer rear seats The lower anchors are located between the seat back and seat bottom and are...

Page 46: ...ible type connector as shown above Lift the head restraint see page then route the tether strap through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat back making sure the strap is not twisted Attac...

Page 47: ...the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops then let the belt feed back into the retractor After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not be able to pull i...

Page 48: ...h the buckle unroute the seat belt and let the belt fully retract Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving ma...

Page 49: ...securing the child seat see page lift the head restraint then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions Lift the anchor cover...

Page 50: ...the seat The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed and important precautions for a child who must sit in front 1 2 CO...

Page 51: ...lder belt fits them properly without the booster Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight e g 6 years or 60 lbs Be sure to...

Page 52: ...all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat If the passenger s front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child...

Page 53: ...the owner s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information Move the vehicle seat to the rear most position Have the child sit up straight back against the se...

Page 54: ...ay have damaged the underside With the trunk open airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must drive with the trunk open open all the windows...

Page 55: ...fully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read except for the U S dashboard label which may be removed by the owner contact your dealer for a replacement U S models Canadian models Canadian models...

Page 56: ...ton 73 Rear Window Defogger 74 Steering Wheel Adjustments 75 Keys and Locks 76 Immobilizer System 77 Ignition Switch 78 Door Locks 79 Auto Door Locking Unlocking 80 Childproof Door Locks 86 Remote Tra...

Page 57: ...MISSION MANUAL TRANSMISSION INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS P 55 P 63 P 102 P 79 P 103 P 90 P 120 P 125 MOONROOF SWITCH P 107 FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER COMPASS P 133 GAUGES AUDIO SYSTEM P 214 P 219 P 2...

Page 58: ...INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR P 62 P 62 P 61 P 61 P 61 SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR P 57 P 57 P 58 P 62 P 60 PARK...

Page 59: ...eat belt while driving the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals For more information see page This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON I...

Page 60: ...e A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not fully released Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires If it remains lit after you fully release the...

Page 61: ...With this indicator on your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti lock function For more information see page This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignit...

Page 62: ...ge For more information see page This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time or...

Page 63: ...tion If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or the LOCK 0 position without turning off the light switch this indicator will remain on A reminder chime will also sound when you open the dri...

Page 64: ...checked by your dealer This indicator comes on when the security system is set See page for more information on the security system This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon Whe...

Page 65: ...e page for information on operating the cruise control This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights For more information see page This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition...

Page 66: ...ruments and Controls 63 SELECT RESET KNOB TRIP METER ODOMETER CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE U S model is shown INFORMATION DISPLAY OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDI...

Page 67: ...ated The information display shows the odometer trip meter engine oil life outside temperature if equipped and maintenance item code s To switch the display press and release the select reset knob rep...

Page 68: ...temperature display then press and hold the select reset knob for 10 seconds The following sequence will appear for 1 second each 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1 0 U S or 0 1 2 3 3 2 1 0 Canada When the temper...

Page 69: ...m after you turn off the ignition If your fuel fill cap is loose or missing a CHECK FUEL CAP message appears on the information display after you start the engine For more information see page The inf...

Page 70: ...E STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM OFF SWITCH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HORN P 100 P 74 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON P 69 72 P 75 P 72 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 30 P 73 INTERFACE DIAL P 74 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER...

Page 71: ...n it to the shortest delay position the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph 20km h The length of the wipe interval is varied automatically according to vehicle s...

Page 72: ...to high beams push the left lever forward until you hear a click The blue high beam indicator will come on see page Pull it back to return to low beams To flash the high beams pull the lever back ligh...

Page 73: ...main on when you turn off the ignition switch They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver s door To turn them on again either turn the ignition switch to the ON II pos...

Page 74: ...3 minutes if the switch is in the AUTO position If you unlock the door but do not open it within 15 seconds the lights will go off With the driver s door open you will hear a lights on reminder chime...

Page 75: ...next to the headlight switch You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam With the light switch in the AUTO position if equipped you can also use the fog lights when the headlig...

Page 76: ...b to the right until you hear a beep will cancel the reduced brightness The instrument panel will illuminate with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver s door The brightness will incr...

Page 77: ...n switch You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off For more information see page The defogger will shut itself off...

Page 78: ...eering wheel in position Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up down in and out Push the lever under the steering column all the way down 1 2 3 4 Steeri...

Page 79: ...key replaced Use only Honda approved key blanks These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged...

Page 80: ...The system may not recognize your key s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object i e key chain is near the ignition switch when you insert the key As required by the FCC This device co...

Page 81: ...els are turned the anti theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key Use this position only to start the engine The switch r...

Page 82: ...all doors push the front of the master door lock switch on either front door pull the lock tab rearward on the driver s door or use the key on the outside lock on the driver s door Pushing the rear o...

Page 83: ...ee possible settings The auto door locking is deactivated all the time The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of the Park P position A T vehicles The doors lock when the vehicle speed re...

Page 84: ...t of the master door lock switch on the driver s door until you hear a click after about 5 seconds Release the switch and within 5 seconds turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Make sure the...

Page 85: ...ront of the master door lock switch on the driver s door You will hear a click Keep holding the switch until you hear another click after about 5 seconds Make sure the shift lever is in the Park P pos...

Page 86: ...witch and within 5 seconds turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position The driver s door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I position All doors unlock when you move th...

Page 87: ...r click after about 5 seconds to activate Make sure the shift lever is in the Park P position Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and make sure to close the driver s door Or until you hear...

Page 88: ...ds to activate Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver s door You will hear a click Continue to hold the switch push and hold the brake pedal then move the shift lever out...

Page 89: ...ed or the key is in the ignition switch Press this button once to unlock the driver s door Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the but...

Page 90: ...nk You cannot open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch You can also open all power windows and the moonroof if equipped from outside the vehicle with the remote transmitter see page Avoid d...

Page 91: ...ve the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips head screwdriver Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail Inside the transmitter separate the inner cov...

Page 92: ...t cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the pa...

Page 93: ...ess down on the trunk lid You can open the trunk in two ways Pull up on the trunk release lever to the left of the driver s seat Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote transmitter Keep...

Page 94: ...hould be shown how to use this feature For more information about child safety see page Even if the trunk release lever is locked with the master key you can open the trunk with the remote transmitter...

Page 95: ...manually Raises or lowers the seat Driver s seat only Moves the front of the seat up or down Driver s seat only Moves the whole seat up and forward or down and backward The front of the seat also tilt...

Page 96: ...he bar under the seat cushion s front edge Move the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position To change the seat back angle pull up on...

Page 97: ...and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries The height of your driver s seat is adjustable To raise the seat repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion To lower the seat...

Page 98: ...the seat back When reinstalling a head restraint put the legs back in place Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button Make sure the head restraint locks in position wh...

Page 99: ...nd injuries to the neck and upper spine After a collision the activated restraint should return to its normal position If the restraints do not return to their normal position or in the event of a sev...

Page 100: ...from inside the trunk Remove any items from the seat before you fold down the seat back Make sure the rear seat armrest is stored To release the seat back from inside the trunk pull the release under...

Page 101: ...folded down Make sure all items in the trunk or items extending through the opening into the back seat are secured Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard See on page T...

Page 102: ...nd turn it clockwise Make sure all items in the trunk and those extending through the pass through are secured The trunk pass through cover can be opened from inside the vehicle it folds down onto the...

Page 103: ...n the HI setting the heater turns off when the seat gets warm and turns back on after the seat s temperature drops In the LO setting the heater runs continuously It does not cycle with temperature cha...

Page 104: ...eep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving The inside mirror has day and night positions The night position reduce...

Page 105: ...s are heated to remove fog and frost With the ignition switch in the ON II position turn on the heaters by pressing the button The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder Press the button again...

Page 106: ...from going all the way down pull back on the window switch briefly To close either front window fully driver s window only on LX pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent then release i...

Page 107: ...u have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally To cancel this feature push on the switch again The switch will pop out and the indicator will...

Page 108: ...k the driver s door You can open all of the windows and the moonroof if equipped from the outside with the remote transmitter To open the windows and moonroof further press the button again within 10...

Page 109: ...moonroof start to close To stop the windows and the moonroof release the key To close the windows and the moonroof further turn and hold the key again within 10 seconds of step 2 To open the windows...

Page 110: ...moonroof from tilting up fully push the switch briefly To open the moonroof pull back on the switch and hold it Release the switch when the moonroof reaches the desired position To close the moonroof...

Page 111: ...ys check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically it will reverse direction and then stop T...

Page 112: ...dicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released see page 57 Parking Brake Instruments and Controls 109 PARKING BRAKE LEVER Driving the vehicle with the parking b...

Page 113: ...UNGLASSES HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET VANITY MIRROR SUN VISOR TRUNK CENTER POCKETS AUXILIARY INPUT JACK COAT HOOK BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CONSOLE...

Page 114: ...ition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position Be careful when you are using the beverage holders A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers Spilled liquids can dama...

Page 115: ...it up Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less 10 amps None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element Make sure...

Page 116: ...e the indent It will unlatch and swing down To close it push it until it latches Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving CONTINUED Sunglasses Holder Glove Box Interior Convenience Items I...

Page 117: ...driving To use the sun visor pull it down When using the sun visor for the side window remove the support rod from the clip and swing it out In this position the sun visor can be adjusted by moving i...

Page 118: ...cover To use a coat hook slide it out slightly then pull it down Make sure the coat hook is folded up when you are not using it This hook is not designed for large or heavy items Pull up the lid to op...

Page 119: ...he key from the ignition switch If you do not open a door the light stays on then fades out in about 30 seconds Turn on a spotlight by pushing the lens Push the lens again to turn it off You can use t...

Page 120: ...ith the key or the remote transmitter and when you remove the key from the ignition switch The courtesy light in each front door comes on when the door is opened and goes out when the door is closed Y...

Page 121: ...otlights comes on when you turn the parking lights on To adjust its brightness turn the select reset knob on the instrument panel with the ignition switch in the ON II position Except LX and LX P Inte...

Page 122: ...ying a Disc 141 Disc Player Error Messages 148 Audio System 149 Playing the FM AM Radio 150 Playing the XM Satellite Radio 157 Playing Discs 163 Disc Changer Error Messages 173 Audio System 174 Playin...

Page 123: ...LX LX P EX and EX V6 120 MODE CONTROL BUTTONS FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL MAX A C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING A C BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON REAR...

Page 124: ...ea clear of leaves and other debris The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions Keeping the system in recirculation mode particularly with the A C off can cause the windows...

Page 125: ...erior then exhausts it through vents near the rear window Set the temperature to the lower limit Make sure the A C is off Select and fresh air mode Set the fan to the desired speed The heater uses eng...

Page 126: ...the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode To cool the interior with MAX A C Set the fan to the desired speed Select MAX A C The system automatically turns on the A C selects and switches to recircula...

Page 127: ...Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level For your safety make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving To clear the windows faster you can close the dashboard cor...

Page 128: ...PERATURE AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON FRONT PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH FRONT PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH DUAL BUTTON REAR WINDOW DE...

Page 129: ...s Press the Auto button The indicator in the button also comes on as a reminder You will see AUTO on the display in the center display on models with navigation system Set the desired temperature with...

Page 130: ...ically by the navigation s global positioning system GPS For example if the driver s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun the system will adjust to a lower temperature You can set the temperatu...

Page 131: ...ious functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode All other features remain automatically controlled Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go...

Page 132: ...de and turns on the A C For faster defrosting manually set the fan speed to high You can also increase airflow to the windshield by closing the corner vents on the dashboard To close the vents rotate...

Page 133: ...enter display on models with navigation system When the indicator in the DUAL button is off you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by pushing the driver s side temperature control switch up...

Page 134: ...set the passenger s side to a different value than the driver s push the switch up or down on the passenger s side You can adjust the passenger s side without pressing the DUAL button first When you...

Page 135: ...the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them On models with climate control system Sunlight Sensor Temperature Sensor Cli...

Page 136: ...system see pages through On EX and EX V6 models and EX L and EX L V6 models without navigation system see pages through On LX model including LX P see pages through 149 173 174 205 148 134 Audio Syste...

Page 137: ...Playing the FM AM Radio LX model 134 SCAN BUTTON FOLDER BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB FM BUTTON AM BUTTON TUNE SOUND KNOB SKIP BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON A SEL AUTO SELECT BUTTON 2008 Accord Sedan...

Page 138: ...TUNE knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency Turn the knob to the right to tune to a higher frequency and turn it to the left to tune to a lower frequency The skip function searches up and down...

Page 139: ...stations on FM Pick a preset button 1 6 and hold it until you hear a beep Use the tune skip scan or RDS function to tune the radio to a desired station Press the A SEL button You will see A SEL flashi...

Page 140: ...to is not an RDS station the display continues to show the frequency with the PS name display function on To switch the function between on and off press and release the TITLE button With the system...

Page 141: ...ncelled TRAFFIC Traffic information INFO News information sport talk foreign language personality public college and weather JAZZ Jazz CLASSIC Classical music RELIGION Religion music and religion talk...

Page 142: ...ation for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds When it plays a station that you want to listen to press the SCAN button again...

Page 143: ...SVC LOW SVC MID and SVC HIGH Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking If you feel the sound is too loud choose low If you feel the sound is too quiet choose high The SVC mode controls t...

Page 144: ...X model Features 141 DISC EJECT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS CD BUTTON FOLDER BAR RPT RDM REPEAT RANDOM BAR A SEL AUTO SELECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE SOUND KNOB LOAD INDICATOR POWER VOLUME KNOB TITLE BUTTON 20...

Page 145: ...r WMA formats When playing a disc in MP3 you will see MP3 in the display In WMA format WMA will appear in the display You can select up to 99 folders or up to 255 tracks files Video CDs and DVD discs...

Page 146: ...and play 3 inch 8 cm discs in this system The specifications of the compatible WMA file are Bit rate 32 40 48 64 80 96 128 160 192 kbps Maximum layers including ROOT 8 layers Compatible with variable...

Page 147: ...ach time you press and release the SKIP button the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track file in MP3 or WMA mode Press and release the to skip backward to the beginning of the curren...

Page 148: ...e F RPT in the display The system continuously replays the current folder Press the RPT side of the bar again to turn it off Pressing the RDM side of the bar or selecting a different folder with the F...

Page 149: ...o activate folder scan press the SCAN button twice You will see F SCAN in the display Pressing either of the SKIP buttons selecting a different folder with the FOLDER bar or pressing the SCAN button a...

Page 150: ...can also eject the disc when the ignition switch is off Press the eject button to remove the disc If you eject the disc but do not remove it from the slot the system will automatically reload the disc...

Page 151: ...t a different disc If the new disc plays there is a problem with the first disc If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Error Message Solution 207 Trac...

Page 152: ...selector ENTER knob switches the display between the normal display and the extended display The extended display has three segments to display the detailed information To select any setting such as...

Page 153: ...SELECTOR KNOB PRESET BUTTONS RETURN BUTTON A SEL AUTO SELECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SKIP BAR SELECTOR KNOB PRESET BUTTONS RETURN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR A SEL AUTO SELECT BUTTON TITLE BUTTON TITLE...

Page 154: ...FM band you can also use the features provided by the radio data system RDS For more information on the RDS see page Use the selector knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency Turn the knob right...

Page 155: ...cannot find a strong station for that preset button If you do not like the stations auto select has stored you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described press the A SEL...

Page 156: ...E button With the system on you will see PS ON message on the display If the station you are listening to is an RDS station the displayed frequency switches to the station name If the station you are...

Page 157: ...category name for about 10 seconds You can use the search or scan function to find radio stations on the selected RDS category If you do nothing while the RDS category name is displayed the selected c...

Page 158: ...not find a station NOTHING will be blinking for about 5 seconds then the system goes back to the last selected station You can use the RDS program search or scan function even if the PS name display f...

Page 159: ...ength of the sound Adjusts the treble Adjusts the strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker Adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed Each mode is shown in the display as it changes Turn...

Page 160: ...XM Satellite Radio EX L and EXL V6 models without navigation system Features 157 CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR XM RADIO BUTTON MENU BUTTON RETURN BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB SCAN BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB TITLE BUTT...

Page 161: ...uality digital reception It offers many channels in several categories Along with a large selection of different types of music XM satellite radio allows you to view channel and category selections in...

Page 162: ...y You can also select a channel or category from the list by using the selector knob Push the selector knob ENTER to switch the display to the list displayed with three segments then turn the knob to...

Page 163: ...eps 2 and 3 Once a channel is stored simply press and release the proper preset button to tune to it XM is loading the audio or program information The channel currently selected is no longer broadcas...

Page 164: ...be caused by any of these conditions Driving on the north side of an east west mountain road Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east west road Driving in tunnels Driving on a...

Page 165: ...m a previous owner you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I or the ON II position press the button A variety of music...

Page 166: ...OLUME KNOB TITLE BUTTON FOLDER BAR SELECTOR KNOB PRESET BUTTONS RETURN BUTTON MP3 WMA INDICATOR DISC LOAD BUTTON DISC SLOT CD BUTTON DISC EJECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SKIP BAR POWER VOLUME KNO...

Page 167: ...ion Maximum layers including ROOT 8 layers The specifications of the compatible WMA file are Compatible with variable bit rate and multi session Maximum layers including ROOT 8 layers Sampling frequen...

Page 168: ...disc and starts the loading sequence It then plays the disc just loaded Press the LOAD button until you hear a beep and see LOAD in the display To load only one disc press and release the LOAD button...

Page 169: ...ata If you press and hold the TITLE button again the display shows the first 16 characters again If any letter is not available it is replaced with dot in the display When the disc has no text data yo...

Page 170: ...bar to skip backward to the beginning of the current track Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track To move rapidly within a track or file press and hold either side or of the sk...

Page 171: ...folder Press the side to skip to the next folder and press the side to skip to the beginning of the previous folder Turn the selector knob to select an appropriate repeat random or scan mode then pre...

Page 172: ...re compressed in MP3 or WMA To activate folder repeat mode select the folder repeat mode from the menu items You will see F REPEAT in the display The system continuously replays the current folder Sel...

Page 173: ...eatedly You will see F SCAN in the display The system will then play the first file in the main folders for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will then play the following first files for 1...

Page 174: ...playing When the first track in the last disc or the first file in the last main folder in the last disc begins to play the disc scan mode will be canceled Pressing either side of the skip bar or sel...

Page 175: ...other disc in that position If you do not remove the disc from the changer within 10 seconds the disc will reload into the slot Then the system returns to the previous mode AM FM or XM To remove a dif...

Page 176: ...and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Cause Solution Error Message 207 High temperature Track File format not supported Mechanical Error Servo Error Will disappear when the temperature...

Page 177: ...r can be pushed left right up down and in Use the selector to scroll through lists to select menus and to highlight menu items When you make a selection push the center of the selector ENTER to go to...

Page 178: ...dels with navigation system Features 175 INTERFACE DIAL CENTER DISPLAY SCAN A SEL SCAN AUTO SELECT BAR SKIP BAR NAVIGATION SCREEN POWER VOLUME KNOB TUNE BAR FM AM BUTTON CATEGORY BAR AUDIO BUTTON SOUN...

Page 179: ...e radio was last tuned to are shown on the display To change bands press the FM AM button You can also change bands by pushing the interface selector up Each time you push it up the band will change t...

Page 180: ...e SCAN flashing on the screen The system will scan for a station with a strong signal When it finds one it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will then s...

Page 181: ...own the screen highlight A SEL then press ENTER on the interface selector You will see A SEL on the screen and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds press ENTER on the interface selector...

Page 182: ...to the information provided by the radio data system RDS The program service name display function shows the name of the station you are listening to With the audio system on and the FM band selected...

Page 183: ...e RDS Press the AUDIO button to display the radio information on the screen Push down the selector on the interface dial then turn the knob to select RDS SEARCH icon Press ENTER to set your selection...

Page 184: ...n the center display while searching it When the system finds a station the selected RDS category name will be displayed again for about 5 seconds in the center display If the system does not find a s...

Page 185: ...ystem will scan for a station with a strong signal in the selected RDS category You will also see the selected RDS category name blinking in the center display while searching it When the system finds...

Page 186: ...ind a station NOTHING will be blinking for about 5 seconds then the system goes back to the last selected station While the RDS category is selected push the selector knob to the right to select the S...

Page 187: ...n the selector to enter the setting The display shows up to about 64 characters of text data on the selected RDS station If the selected RDS station has the radio text information you will see the tex...

Page 188: ...n or the interface dial Select the mode you want to adjust by turning the interface dial You can also adjust the sound by pushing the SOUND button repeatedly Each mode is shown in the center display a...

Page 189: ...of the adjustment bar To adjust the strength of the sound from the subwoofer speaker select it and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface knob to the desired level and enter your sel...

Page 190: ...tellite Radio Models with navigation system Features 187 AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL TUNE BAR CATEGORY BAR PRESET BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON SKIP BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB SCAN A SEL SCAN AUTO S...

Page 191: ...XM Satellite Radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display Push the AUDIO button to display XM information on the screen You can operate the XM Satellite Radio sys...

Page 192: ...you will see the selected CHANNEL number CATEGORY NAME artist name and TITLE music title Press either side of the TUNE bar to change channel selections Press the side of the bar for higher numbered ch...

Page 193: ...to the right You will see SCAN on the screen and center display The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds then selects the next channel When you hear a channel you want to co...

Page 194: ...program information The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting The encryption code is being updated Wait until the encryption code is fully updated Channels 0 and 1 should still work nor...

Page 195: ...r north you travel from the equator Depending on where you drive you may experience reception problems Interference can be caused by any of these conditions Driving on the north side of an east west m...

Page 196: ...e has not been activated after 36 hours contact XM Radio If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts availab...

Page 197: ...on system 194 SKIP BAR SCAN A SEL SCAN AUTO SELECT BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB CD BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL AUDIO BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY TITLE BUTTON DISC SLOT DISC LOAD BUTTON D...

Page 198: ...will appear in the display The changer can also play MP3 or WMA format see page NOTE If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by digital rights management DRM the audio system displays UNSUPPORTE...

Page 199: ...loaded Insert a disc into the slot Insert it only about halfway the drive will pull it in the rest of the way You will see BUSY in the center display When you insert the first disc the changer will st...

Page 200: ...mber on the preset buttons or turn the interface knob to highlight the desired disc number then press ENTER on the interface selector Each time you press and release the side of the skip bar or push t...

Page 201: ...in within 10 seconds If you don t the system advances to the next track plays about 10 seconds of it and continues through the rest of the tracks the same way When you press the SCAN side of the SCAN...

Page 202: ...epeat or random mode have the selected mode highlighted then press ENTER on the interface selector To replay the current track continuously select TRACK REPEAT and press ENTER on the interface selecto...

Page 203: ...As a reminder you will see RANDOM next to TRACK on the screen To turn this feature off highlight TRACK RANDOM if not already highlighted and press ENTER on the interface selector again To take the sy...

Page 204: ...ncluding ROOT 8 layers The specifications of the compatible WMA file are Sampling frequency 22 05 32 44 1 48 kHz Bit rate 32 40 48 64 80 96 128 160 192 kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi...

Page 205: ...show the folder list Turn the selector knob highlight the folder you want to see the information within and press ENTER If the main folder has some additional folders in the lower layer you can also s...

Page 206: ...face selector again This feature when activated samples the first file of each folder for 10 seconds To scan a folder press the SCAN side of the SCAN A SEL bar repeatedly You will see SCAN next to FOL...

Page 207: ...essing the eject button again will eject the next disc in numerical order By doing this six times you can remove all the discs from the changer To remove the disc that is currently playing press the e...

Page 208: ...cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Error Message Cause Solution 207 High Temperature Track File format not supported Mechanical Error Servo Error Will disappear when...

Page 209: ...edges with the side of a pencil or pen Never try to insert foreign objects in the disc changer Handle a disc by its edges never touch either surface Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the dis...

Page 210: ...e audio unit Examples of these discs are shown to the right Bubbled wrinkled labelled and excessively thick discs Damaged discs Poor quality discs 1 2 3 CONTINUED Additional Information of Recommended...

Page 211: ...es and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip Recommended discs are printed with the following logo Audio unit may not play the following formats This audio unit cannot play a Dual disc...

Page 212: ...ing to an AM station you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker and the station drifting in and out If you are listening to an FM station you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on...

Page 213: ...ffected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change i...

Page 214: ...ystem goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to Press the bottom to go back to the previous station If you press and hold the CH button or the system goes into the skip seek mod...

Page 215: ...ou hear a beep to skip forward to the first file of the next folder Press the bottom to skip backward to the previous folder If you are playing a conventional CD without the text data and not compress...

Page 216: ...system s serial number If your vehicle s battery is discon nected or goes dead or the radio fuse is removed the audio system will disable itself If this happens you will see ENTER CODE in the frequenc...

Page 217: ...he R button to set the time back to the previous hour If the displayed time is after the half hour the same procedure sets the time forward to the beginning of the next hour The navigation system rece...

Page 218: ...elector knob to select CLOCK ADJUST Press the selector knob to enter your selection The display changes to the clock adjusting display Turn the selector knob to select the item which you want to adjus...

Page 219: ...RETURN button will go back to the previous display Pressing the MENU button again will cancel this setting mode Turn the selector knob to change the setting between 12H and 24H Press the selector knob...

Page 220: ...er you lock the doors hood and trunk For the system to activate you must lock the doors from the outside with the key driver s lock tab door lock master switch or remote transmitter The security syste...

Page 221: ...that the hood the trunk and all doors are closed Push the lock button twice within 5 seconds There should be an audible confirmation beep Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it...

Page 222: ...l you hear a beep The display shows you the compass setting menu items The compass may need to be manually calibrated after exposure to a strong magnetic field If the compass seems to be continually s...

Page 223: ...ngs power lines and other vehicles The audio system is not related to the compass system Even if the compass system is calibrating the display returns to the normal display which you last selected Whe...

Page 224: ...you hear a beep The display shows you the compass setting menu items Turn the selector knob to select ZONE Press the selector knob to enter your selection The display shows you the currently selected...

Page 225: ...io system is not related to the compass system Even if the compass system is in the zone setting mode the display returns to the normal display which you last selected Compass 222 Zone Map 2008 Accord...

Page 226: ...rument panel comes on to show the system is now activated Push in the CRUISE button on the steering wheel The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on Accelerate to the desired cruising...

Page 227: ...ways Press and hold the RES ACCEL button When you reach the desired cruising speed release the button Push on the accelerator pedal Accelerate to the desired cruising speed then press the SET DECEL b...

Page 228: ...e same cruising speed as before You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways Tap the brake or clutch pedal Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel Push the CRUISE button on the steering whe...

Page 229: ...age door was manufactured before April 1 1982 you may not be able to program HomeLink to operate it These units do not have safety features that cause the motor to stop and reverse it if an obstacle i...

Page 230: ...ons in HomeLink before you should erase any previously learned codes before training the first button To do this press and hold the two outside buttons on the HomeLink transceiver for about 10 20 seco...

Page 231: ...he manufacturer Repeat these steps to train the other two HomeLink buttons to operate any other compatible remotely controlled devices around your home lighting automatic gate security system etc Test...

Page 232: ...e Press and hold the HomeLink button to be trained until the HomeLink indicator begins to flash slowly Press and hold the button on HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds Press the HomeLink button again for abou...

Page 233: ...vice must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device www homelink com If you have problems with training the HomeLink Universal Transceiver or would like information on h...

Page 234: ...ehicle With HFL you can place and receive calls through your vehicle s audio system without the distraction of handling your cellphone To use this feature you need a Bluetooth compatible cellphone wit...

Page 235: ...system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls You can also store the desired number to the HFL directly from your cellphone using the receive contact function in the HFL Your vehicle s HFL...

Page 236: ...on then wait for a beep before giving a command When you are operating the HFL dialing or receiving calls with the audio system in use you will see the above screen on the navigation display indicator...

Page 237: ...of the background noise speak louder If the microphone picks up voices other than yours the system may not interpret your voice commands correctly If the HFL does not recognize a command its response...

Page 238: ...ice recognition The next time you press the Talk button the HFL begins listening from the point at which it timed out To end a command sequence at any time press and hold the Back button or press and...

Page 239: ...ter the beep the HFL returns to its main menu Saying No will result in no ring tone or prompt playback during an incoming call The audio system will still mute and a message will be displayed Press an...

Page 240: ...to the ON II position and you press the Talk button You will only be asked for the passcode once per ignition cycle If the passcode is set its response is The system is locked What is the four digit...

Page 241: ...he ACCESSORY I or ON II position press and release the Talk button After the beep say Phone setup The HFL response is Phone setup options are status pair edit delete and list Press and release the Tal...

Page 242: ...delete and list Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Delete The HFL response is Which phone would you like to delete Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the name of t...

Page 243: ...release the Talk button After the beep say Status An example of the HFL response is Eric s phone is linked Battery strength is three bars Signal strength is five bars and the phone is roaming Returni...

Page 244: ...o make a call directly from the list shown on the navigation display Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Call or Dial The HFL response is Calling or Dialing Once connected you will he...

Page 245: ...y Send The HFL response is What name or number would you like to send Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the number you want to send For example say 1 2 3 The HFL response is 1 2 3 S...

Page 246: ...Talk button to answer it When you do this the original call is placed on hold To return to the original call press the Talk button again If you don t want to answer the new call disregard it and conti...

Page 247: ...delete receive contact and list Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Store The HFL response is What name would you like to store Press and release the Talk button After the beep say t...

Page 248: ...n After the beep say Delete The HFL response is What name would you like to delete Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes The HFL response is The name has been deleted Returning to t...

Page 249: ...ular phone Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Yes The HFL response is Calling Once connected you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers To change the volume use t...

Page 250: ...6 If you say No the HFL response is Returning to the main menu Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the name you would like to store For example say Neil at work The HFL response is Ne...

Page 251: ...the Talk button After the beep say the name you would like to store For example say Susan at work The HFL response is Susan at work will be stored Is this correct Press and release the Talk button Aft...

Page 252: ...ind the number you want and let you make calls Delete Imported Phonebook This option allows you to delete the stored phonebook from the HFL When you link your phone to the HFL and select this option t...

Page 253: ...rrect PIN number You can search the stored number by entering keywords to make calls by using the HFL Select Search Imported Phonebook from the Select an option screen The display will change as shown...

Page 254: ...d The following category icons will appear Enter the keyword for a person s name such as the first name or last name using the Interface Dial If the system does not find an exact match say or select L...

Page 255: ...n screen The display will change as shown above After selecting a person the system will display a list of the person s phone numbers Select the desired number from the list to make a call Select the...

Page 256: ...following screen appears Say or select Yes and the message The imported phonebook has been deleted will appear Select OK to complete the deletion Select a phonebook from the displayed list If the pho...

Page 257: ...isplay will change as shown above Enter the 4 digit PIN number You will be asked to re enter the PIN to verify Select the phonebook you wish to add the PIN number to The phonebook you select cannot al...

Page 258: ...up and clear Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Clear The HFL response is This process will clear all paired phones clear all entries in the phonebook clear the passcode and restore...

Page 259: ...selectionne Fran ais Les noms enregistres en mode Anglais ne seront pas accessible en mode Fran ais Voulez vous continuer You have selected French Name tags that were stored while in English mode will...

Page 260: ...The HFL response is Anglais ou Fran ais Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Anglais The HFL response is You have selected English Name tags that were stored while in French mode will...

Page 261: ...with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesi...

Page 262: ...l help you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 260 Fuel Recommendation 260 Service Station Procedures 261 Refueling 261...

Page 263: ...mage Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on If this happens contact your dealer for service...

Page 264: ...by volume Do not use gasoline containing methanol Park with the driver s side closest to the service station pump To open the fuel fill door push down on the lever located to the left of the driver s...

Page 265: ...filler with a tether Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door Your vehicle s onboard diagnostic system will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak The first tim...

Page 266: ...e until the system turns the message off If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle s evaporative emissions system the malfunction indicator lamp MIL comes on If the fuel fill cap was not alre...

Page 267: ...he front grille with your fingers The hood latch handle is above the H logo Push this handle up until it releases the hood Lift the hood If the hood latch handle moves stiffly or if you can open the h...

Page 268: ...emove the support rod from the hole Put the support rod back into its holding clip Lower the hood to about a foot 30 cm above the fender then let it drop Make sure it is securely latched To close the...

Page 269: ...e between the upper and lower marks Remove the dipstick orange handle loop Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel If it is near or below the lower mark see on page 1 2 3 4 316 Oil Che...

Page 270: ...ion on adding the proper coolant Refer to on page for information about checking other items on your vehicle 320 312 Engine Coolant Check Adding Engine Coolant Owner s Maintenance Checks Service Stati...

Page 271: ...gallon achieved is also provided The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to the right are a useful tool for comparison when buying a vehicle EPA estimates include Represents a combination...

Page 272: ...iers roof racks and bike racks are also big contributors to increased drag If your vehicle has a manual transmission you can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible Idling results...

Page 273: ...ore fuel efficient than a cold one Direct calculation is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy Using frequency of fill ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate...

Page 274: ...d audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle s computer controlled systems such as your airbags anti lock brakes and tire pressure monitoring system Be sure electronic accessories do not ove...

Page 275: ...with a non Honda suspension kit can affect the handling and stability If you plan to modify your vehicle consult your dealer Modifying your steering wheel or any other part of your vehicle s safety fe...

Page 276: ...ffect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance and tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of cargo be sure to read the following pages Center pockets Console compartment Trunk in...

Page 277: ...rgo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs...

Page 278: ...Weight Rating GAWR Both are on a label on the driver s doorjamb Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Carrying Cargo Before Driving 275 Max Load 850 lbs Cargo Weight 550 lbs Max Load 850 lbs Max Load 850 lbs...

Page 279: ...the passenger area To avoid the possibility of follow the instructions on page Keep the glove box closed while driving If it is open a passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop...

Page 280: ...the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight Please contact your dealer for further information If you use an accessory roof rack the roof rack weight limit...

Page 281: ...278 2008 Accord Sedan...

Page 282: ...icle stability assist VSA system the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer Preparing to Drive 280 Starting the Engine 281 Manual Transmission 282...

Page 283: ...fastened down securely When you start the engine check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel see page Fasten your seat belt Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts see pa...

Page 284: ...ccelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there while starting to clear flooding If the engine still does not start return to step 5 If the engine does not start within 15 seconds or starts but st...

Page 285: ...nto reverse with the vehicle moving Push down the clutch pedal and pause for a few seconds before shifting into reverse or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment This stops the gears so they...

Page 286: ...m h 50 mph 80 km h If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in the engine speed will enter into the tachometer s red zone If this occurs you may feel the engine cut in and out This is caus...

Page 287: ...along with the D indicator there is a problem with the automatic transmission control system Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible To shift from...

Page 288: ...s the release button on the front of the shift lever to shift from Park to reverse To shift from reverse to neutral come to a complete stop and then shift Press the release button before shifting into...

Page 289: ...tice the transmission shifting up at higher engine speeds when the engine is cold This helps the engine warm up faster This position is similar to D except only the first three gears are selected Use...

Page 290: ...the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work Set the parking brake Remove the key from the ignition switch If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in the engine speed wi...

Page 291: ...art the engine If you need to use the shift lock release it means your vehicle is developing a problem Have it checked by your dealer Push down on the key while you press the release button on the fro...

Page 292: ...he parking brake is fully released before driving away Driving with the parking brake partially set can overheat or damage the rear brakes If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away fr...

Page 293: ...uel economy can be reduced It also keeps your brake lights on all the time confusing drivers behind you Check the brakes after driving through deep water Apply the brakes moderately to see if they fee...

Page 294: ...rmal it is the ABS rapidly pumping the brakes On dry pavement you will need to press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates However you may feel the ABS activate immediately if you are...

Page 295: ...rive slowly and have your vehicle repaired by your dealer as soon as possible Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to a loss of control If the ABS i...

Page 296: ...he accelerator in the same way it does at other times There may also be some noise from the VSA hydraulic system You will also see the VSA activation indicator blink When VSA activates you will see th...

Page 297: ...resh snow it may be easier to free it with the VSA temporarily switched off When the VSA system is off the traction control system is also off You should only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA...

Page 298: ...ompact spare tire see page If you cannot make the low tire pressure indicator go out after inflating the tires to the specified values have your dealer check the system as soon as possible Each tire h...

Page 299: ...onitored you must manually check the tire pressures monthly Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified on the tire inf...

Page 300: ...ed with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve stem You must use TPMS specific wheels It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by your dealer or qualified te...

Page 301: ...n also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits use the proper equipment and follow the guidelines in this section Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle s first 600 miles...

Page 302: ...trailer puts on the hitch should be approximately 10 of the total trailer weight Too much tongue load reduces front tire traction and steering control Too little tongue load can make the trailer unsta...

Page 303: ...d the first time you set up a towing combination a fully loaded vehicle and trailer then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change The maximum allowable weight at the vehicle axles is on...

Page 304: ...er how it will be used how much load you are towing and where you tow Any hitch used on your vehicle must be properly bolted to the underbody Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer Make sure...

Page 305: ...ly see behind you or if the trailer creates a blind spot Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your towing situation Trailer lights and equipment m...

Page 306: ...ires and spare are inflated as recommended by the trailer maker The added weight length and height of a trailer will affect your vehicle s handling and performance so driving with a trailer requires s...

Page 307: ...ause the automatic transmission to overheat Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency see page Crosswinds and air turbulence caused...

Page 308: ...rchase the service manual See page for information on how to obtain a copy or see your dealer Maintenance Safety 306 Maintenance Minder 307 Fluid Locations 314 Adding Engine Oil 316 Changing the Engin...

Page 309: ...operate the engine Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion keep cigarettes sparks and flames away fro...

Page 310: ...enance service The remaining engine oil life is shown on the display according to this table To see the current engine oil life turn the ignition switch to the ON II position then press and release th...

Page 311: ...ervice will be displayed next to the engine oil life indicator When the remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 percent you will see a SERVICE message along with the same maintenance item code s every tim...

Page 312: ...maintenance done by your dealer The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change see page You can switch the information display from the engin...

Page 313: ...the information display are in code For an explanation of these maintenance codes see page To change the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer or the trip meter press an...

Page 314: ...record of when maintenance is needed Your authorized Honda dealer knows your vehicle best and can provide competent efficient service Press the select reset knob for about 10 seconds The engine oil li...

Page 315: ...in accordance with the intervals indicated by the information display However service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect Maintenance may be done by any qualified service fa...

Page 316: ...1 Inspect idle speed every 160 000 miles 256 000 km Adjust the valves during services A B 1 2 or 3 only if they are noisy If the message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display i...

Page 317: ...CH FLUID Manual Transmission only Light gray cap BRAKE FLUID Black cap RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange handle POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap WASHER FLUID Blue cap ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR AUTOMA...

Page 318: ...e 315 ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID Blue cap ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID Black cap POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow...

Page 319: ...fill cap on top of the valve cover Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spills immediately Spilled oil could damage components in the engine compartment Reinstall...

Page 320: ...e oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container s label 5W 20 oil is formulated for year round protection of your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy You may use a synthet...

Page 321: ...are not removed regularly Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature then shut it off Make sure the oil filter gasket is not stuck to the engine block If it is remove it before inst...

Page 322: ...on the dipstick If necessary add more oil Make sure to clean off any dirt and dust on the connecting surface of a new oil filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt then reinstall the drain bolt Tight...

Page 323: ...ment Make sure it is a high quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines Continued use of any non Honda coolant can result in corrosion causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail Have the c...

Page 324: ...hey may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components If the reserve tank is completely empty you should also check the coolant level in the radiator Remove the radiator cap by pushing it do...

Page 325: ...r at least monthly during normal use Check the fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge The low washer level indicator comes on when the level is low see page 62 On Canadian mode...

Page 326: ...t 60 seconds but no longer than 90 seconds before doing step 2 Remove the dipstick yellow loop from the transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmissio...

Page 327: ...ely as shown in the illustration The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to the maintenance minder see page If you are not sure how to add fluid contact your dealer 5...

Page 328: ...a temporary replacement However motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continued use can cause stiffer shifting Replace as soon as it is convenient The transmission should be drained and...

Page 329: ...ary replacement Using any non Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as po...

Page 330: ...the side of the reservoir If it is not add brake fluid to bring it up to that level Use the same fluid specified for the brake system A low fluid level can indicate a leak in the clutch system Have t...

Page 331: ...power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible In very high temperatures over 110 F 43 C In very low t...

Page 332: ...the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Open the hood To change a bulb on the passenger s side remove the engine...

Page 333: ...tor off the bulb Remove the bulb by turning it approximately one quarter turn counterclockwise To change a bulb on the driver s side undo the fastener and remove the air intake cover and duct 3 2 On V...

Page 334: ...the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing on the tab to unlock it then slide the connector off the bulb Remove the bulb by turning it approximately one quarter turn counterclockwise Pull the i...

Page 335: ...to test the new bulb Open the hood To change the turn signal bulb on the passenger s side remove the engine coolant reserve tank by pulling it out of its stay Remove the socket from the headlight ass...

Page 336: ...ng wheel to the left Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place Use a flat tipped screwdriver to remove the two holding clips from the inner fender Remove...

Page 337: ...r of the fastener on the side of the trunk lining Pull the lining back Determine which of the three bulbs is burned out stop taillight back up light or turn signal light Pull the bulb straight out of...

Page 338: ...unk and remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one quarter turn counter clockwise Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms...

Page 339: ...e required Adjustment should be done by your dealer or other qualified technician Remove the three fasteners with a flat tip screwdriver Pull down the under cover from the bumper carefully Remove the...

Page 340: ...way Reinstall the under cover and put the three fasteners back in place Reinstall the inner fender Make sure it is installed under the edge of the front bumper Reinstall the holding clips and push in...

Page 341: ...of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly Wipe the openings with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol The driver s floor mat that came with your...

Page 342: ...r dealer replace this filter when this service is indicated by a maintenance message on the information display It should be replaced every 15 000 miles 24 000 km if you drive primarily in urban areas...

Page 343: ...of cracking in the rubber areas that are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm Put a cloth on the edge of the lock tab then...

Page 344: ...ong the back edge remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade Make sure the three rubber tabs inside the blade fit to e...

Page 345: ...assembly onto the wiper arm Push down the lock tab Make sure the wiper blade assembly locks in place Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield the passenger s side first then the driver s side M...

Page 346: ...n Use a gauge to measure the air pressure in each tire at least once a month Even tires that are in good condition may lose 1 to 2 psi 10 to 20 kPa 0 1 to 0 2 kgf cm per month Remember to check the sp...

Page 347: ...gauge and use it whenever you check your tire pressures This will make it easier for you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem and not due to a variation between gauges The compact spar...

Page 348: ...onditions Cuts splits or cracks in the side of the tire Replace the tire if you can see fabric or cord Excessive tread wear We strongly recommend that you do not drive faster than the posted speed lim...

Page 349: ...g but not limited to driving habits road conditions vehicle loading inflation pressure maintenance history speed and environmental conditions even when the tires are not in use In addition to your reg...

Page 350: ...hey are rotated If you purchase directional tires rotate only front to back When the tires are rotated make sure the air pressures are checked On vehicles with aluminum wheels Tire Rotation Tires Main...

Page 351: ...just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s specifications match those of the original wheels Also be sure you use only TPMS spec...

Page 352: ...on dry roads may be lower than your original tires Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations Mount tire chains on your tires when required by driving conditions or local laws Insta...

Page 353: ...e sure they are not contacting the brake lines or suspension Drive slowly with them installed If you hear them coming into contact with the body or chassis stop and investigate Remove them as soon as...

Page 354: ...se to help prevent future corrosion Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds If you need to connect the battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent da...

Page 355: ...dead the audio system may disable itself The next time you turn on the radio you will see ENTER CODE in the frequency display Use the preset buttons to enter the code see page The navigation system w...

Page 356: ...as plastic sheeting trap moisture which can damage the paint Leave the parking brake off Put the transmission in reverse manual or Park automatic If possible periodically run the engine until it reac...

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Page 358: ...get going again If not you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 356 Changing a Flat Tire 357 If the Engine Won t Start 362 Jump Starting 364 If the Engine Over...

Page 359: ...k on your vehicle as soon as you can Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare tire Follow these precautions Never exceed 50 mph 80 km h This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on some ro...

Page 360: ...OCK 0 position Have all passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire The tools are in the trunk Open the trunk and raise the trunk floor by lifting up on the back edge Take the tool kit...

Page 361: ...lace the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking point tab is resting...

Page 362: ...surface facing up Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover off with a screwdriver or other tool The wheel cover cannot be removed without first removing the wheel nuts Before mounting the spare...

Page 363: ...nuts fully Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the jack Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facil...

Page 364: ...ools in the tool kit case Place the tool kit case in the flat tire Your vehicle s original tire has a tire pressure monitoring system sensor To replace a tire refer to see page Lower the trunk floor t...

Page 365: ...h an automatic transmission it must be in Park or neutral Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Turn on the headlights and check their brightness If the headlights are very dim or do not come...

Page 366: ...bilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to blink rapidly see page Do you have fuel Check the fuel gauge the low fuel indicator may not be working There may be an electrical problem such as no...

Page 367: ...l Manual or Park Automatic and set the parking brake You cannot start your vehicle with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it The numbers in the illustrations show you the order to connec...

Page 368: ...l on the booster battery Connect the other end to the engine mounting bolt automatic or the transmission mounting bolt manual as shown Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine...

Page 369: ...rates slowly check that the jumper cables have good metal to metal contact Once your vehicle is running disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle then from the booster battery Disconnect the pos...

Page 370: ...riving up a steep hill etc If your vehicle overheats you should take immediate action The only indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark Or you may see steam or spray c...

Page 371: ...low the MIN mark If there was no coolant in the reserve tank you may need to add coolant to the radiator Let the engine cool down until the pointer reaches the middle of the tempera ture gauge or lowe...

Page 372: ...f the engine There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving see on page If the charging system indicator comes on brightly when the engine is running the batte...

Page 373: ...oming on could be due to a loose or missing fuel fill cap Tighten the cap until it clicks at least once Tightening the cap will not turn the indicator off immediately it can take several days of norma...

Page 374: ...ee on page The brake system indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and as a reminder to check the parking brake It will stay on if you do not fully release...

Page 375: ...interior fuse box is on the lower right side panel To remove the fuse box lid put your finger in the notch on the lid and pull it upward slightly then pull it toward you and take it out of its hinges...

Page 376: ...hat a blown fuse is not the cause Replace any blown fuses and check if the device works Check each of the large fuses in the under hood fuse box by looking at the wire inside Removing these fuses requ...

Page 377: ...ace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower Check the smaller fuses in the under hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse boxes by pulling out each one with the fuse pul...

Page 378: ...e the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating it might blow out again This does not indicate anything wrong Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can If the radio...

Page 379: ...otor Hazard Horn Stop Not Used Not Used IG Coil FI Sub Back Up Interior Lights FI Main DBW Not Used Back Up FI ECU MG Clutch Fan Relay Battery Battery Passenger s Side Fuse Box Not Used ABS VSA ABS VS...

Page 380: ...ck Accessory Driver s Power Seat Sliding Moonroof Driver s Power Seat Reclining Rear Left Power Window Front Accessory Power Socket Driver s Power Window Driver s Side Door Lock Left Front Fog Light L...

Page 381: ...er Window Rear Accessory Power Socket Front Passenger s Power Window Not Used Premium AMP Right Headlight High Beam Right Side Small Lights Exterior Right Front Fog Light Right Headlight Low Beam Not...

Page 382: ...o under the front tires and lift them off the ground The rear tires remain on the ground Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I position so the steering wheel does not lock Turn off the engine R...

Page 383: ...erious damage The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle s weight The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I position and...

Page 384: ...res and emissions control systems Identification Numbers 382 Specifications 2 4 engine models 384 Specifications V6 models 386 DOT Tire Quality Grading U S Vehicles 388 Tire Labeling 390 Tire Pressure...

Page 385: ...ehicle The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the certification label...

Page 386: ...engine number is stamped on the front of the engine block Identification Numbers Technical Information 383 ENGINE NUMBER 2 4 engine models V6 models AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMA...

Page 387: ...rve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity 0 180 US gal 0 68 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driv...

Page 388: ...W 12 V 3 CP 12 V Capacity 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 36 AH 5 HR 38 AH 5 HR 45 AH 20 HR 47 AH 20 HR 52 AH 5 HR 65 AH 20 HR Interior Under hood Size Pressure P215 60R16 94H P225 50R17 93V T135 80D16...

Page 389: ...maining in the engine Reserve tank capacity Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0 180 US gal 0 68 Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver s doorjamb Refrig...

Page 390: ...12 V 21 5 W 3 CP 12 V 12 V 55 W 12 V 21 W 12 V 21 W 12 V 5 W 12 V 21 W 12 V 8 W 12 V 12 V Capacity 12 V 12 V 72 AH 20 HR 60 AH 5 HR Interior Under hood See page 377 or the fuse label attached on the s...

Page 391: ...A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may ha...

Page 392: ...when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temp...

Page 393: ...are replaced they should be replaced with tires of the same size Following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means Vehicle type P indicates passenger vehicle Tire w...

Page 394: ...e maximum air pressure the tire can hold The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure Week Year FW6X 2202 Max Press Max Load Tire Labeling Maximum Tire Pressure Maximum Tire Load Techni...

Page 395: ...on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling a...

Page 396: ...y The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale which displays the symbol TPMS when illuminated When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect o...

Page 397: ...ment with Environment Canada at the time they are manufactured Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system This keeps gasses that build up in the engine s crankcase from going into the at...

Page 398: ...gnition timing reducing the amount of HC CO and NOx produced The exhaust emissions controls include three or four systems PGM FI ignition timing control exhaust gas recirculation V6 models and three w...

Page 399: ...ell maintained The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it Park your ve...

Page 400: ...etermines that the readiness codes are not set you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days you can condi...

Page 401: ...do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions drive for at least 30 seconds then repeat it two more times for a total of 90 seconds If the testing facility determines the readines...

Page 402: ...stomer Service Information 400 Warranty Coverages 401 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicle 402 Authorized Manuals 403 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty and Customer Relations 399 2008 Accord Se...

Page 403: ...e Identification Number see page Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Mileage on your vehicle Your name address and tele phone number A detailed description of the...

Page 404: ...our warranty booklet for details all exterior body panels are covered for rust through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit this warranty gives up to 100 credit toward a...

Page 405: ...cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co Inc or write to Re...

Page 406: ...res involved in the replacement of damaged body parts Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Body Repair Manual U S only Authorized M...

Page 407: ...404 2008 Accord Sedan...

Page 408: ...ty Fluid 384 386 Shifting 284 Shift Lever Position Indicators 284 Shift Lever Positions 284 Shift Lock Release 287 Auxiliary Input Jack 212 Battery Charging System Indicator 56 369 Jump Starting 364 M...

Page 409: ...rging System Indicator 56 369 Check Fuel Cap Message 262 Checklist Before Driving 280 Child Safety 33 Booster Seats 48 Child Seats 40 41 Important Safety Reminders 30 50 Infants 38 Larger Children 47...

Page 410: ...Malfunction Indicator Lamp 370 Oil Life Indicator 307 Oil Pressure Indicator 369 Oil What Kind to Use 316 Overheating 367 Specifications 384 386 Speed Limiter 283 287 Starting 281 Engine Speed Limiter...

Page 411: ...Belt 56 SRS 57 Halogen Headlight Bulbs 329 HandsFreeLink 231 Hazard Warning Flashers 73 Headlights 69 Aiming 329 Automatic Lighting Off 71 Automatic Lighting On 70 Daytime Running Lights 71 High Beam...

Page 412: ...Change Signaling 69 Lap Shoulder Belts 14 19 LATCH System 42 Lights Bulb Replacement 329 Indicator 55 Parking 69 Turn Signal 60 69 LOCK Ignition Key Position 78 Locks Anti theft Steering Column 78 Ch...

Page 413: ...rn 396 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 30 PGM FI System 395 Pollen Filter 339 Power Door Locks 79 Power Seat Adjustments 92 Power Socket Locations 111 Power Windows 103 Pregnancy Using Seat Belts 16 Pr...

Page 414: ...anual 403 Service Station Procedures 261 Setting the Clock 214 Shift Lever Position Indicators 284 Shift Lock Release 287 Side Airbags 9 27 How Your Side Airbags Work 27 How the Side Airbag Off Indica...

Page 415: ...21 Servicing 31 SRS Indicator 29 57 System Components 21 Synthetic Oil 317 Taking Care of the Unexpected 355 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading 388 Emissions Control Systems 394 Three Wa...

Page 416: ...cle Identification Number 382 Vehicle Stability Assist VSA System 293 VSA Activation Indicator 58 293 VSA Off Switch 294 VSA System Indicator 58 293 Vehicle Storage 352 Ventilation 122 128 VIN 382 Vis...

Page 417: ...XM Satellite Radio 157 187 U S only Index X X 2008 Accord Sedan...

Page 418: ...2008 Accord Sedan...

Page 419: ...W 30 or 10W 40 motor oil as a temporary replacement see page 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 2 0 US qt 1 9 Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replac...

Page 420: ...ng any obligation whatsoever This owner s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold Owner s Identification POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AV...

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