Honda Accord

Honda Accord (2013–2017) Owners Manual

About car

• General Information

Driver and Passenger Safety

This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

• Important Safety Precautions
• Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
• Protecting Adults and Teens
• Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
• Additional Information About Your Airbags
• Protecting Children - General Guidelines
• Protecting Infants and Small Children
• Selecting a Child Seat
• Installing a Child Seat
• Protecting Larger Children
• Carbon Monoxide Hazard
• Safety Labels

Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

• Control Locations
• Instrument Panel
• Gauges
• Controls Near the Steering Wheel
• Windshield Wipers andWashers
• Turn Signals and Headlights
• Fog Lights
• Instrument Panel Brightness
• HazardWarning Button
• Rear Window Defogger
• Steering Wheel Adjustments
• Keys and Locks
• Immobilizer System
• Door Locks
• Remote Transmitter
• Trunk
• Seats
• Seat Heaters
• Driving Position Memory System
• Mirrors
• Power Windows
• Moonroof
• Parking Brake
• Interior Convenience Items
• Interior Lights

Features

The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

The security system helps to discourage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

• Vents, Heating, and A/C
• Climate Control System
• Audio System
• Playing the XM Radio (EX-L, Canadian EX, and all V6 models without navigation system)
• Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
• Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system)
• Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system)
• iPod Error Messages (Models without navigation system)
• Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system)
• USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
• Audio System(Models with navigation system)
• Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system)
• Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system)
• Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)
• Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
• Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system)
• iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
• Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
• USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
• Protecting Your Discs
• FM/AM Radio Reception
• Remote Audio Controls
• Auxiliary Input Jack
• Radio Theft Protection
• Setting the Clock
• Security System
• Compass
• Cruise Control
• HomeLink Universal Transceiver
• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

• Break-in Period
• Fuel Recommendation
• Refueling
• Check Fuel Cap Message
• Opening and Closing the Hood
• Oil Check
• Engine Coolant Check
• Fuel Economy
• Accessories and Modifications
• Carrying Cargo

Driving

This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the manual and automatic transmissions.

It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle 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
• Starting the Engine
• Manual Transmission
• Automatic Transmission
• Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only)
• Parking
• Braking System
• Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Towing a Trailer

Maintenance

This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.

This section also includes instructions on how to read the Maintenance Minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.

If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. See information on how to obtain a copy, or see your dealer.

U.S. Vehicles:

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards.

• Maintenance Safety
• Maintenance Minder
• Fluid Locations
• Adding Engine Oil
• Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
• Engine Coolant
• Windshield Washers
• Transmission Fluid
• Brake and Clutch Fluid
• Power Steering Fluid
• Timing Belt
• Lights
• Cleaning the Seat Belts
• Floor Mats
• Dust and Pollen Filter
• Wiper Blades
• Tires
• Checking the Battery
• Vehicle Storage
• Interior Care

Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.

If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.

• Compact Spare Tire
• Changing a Flat Tire
• If the EngineWon’t Start
• Jump Starting
• If the Engine Overheats
• Low Oil Pressure Indicator
• Charging System Indicator
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp
• Brake System Indicator
• Fuses
• Fuse Locations
• Emergency Towing

Technical Information

The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your vehicle and the locations of the identification numbers. It also includes information you should know about your vehicle’s tires and emissions control systems.

• Identification Numbers
• Specifications (4-cylinder models)
• Specifications (V6 models)
• DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
• Tire Labeling
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
• Emissions Controls
• ThreeWay Catalytic Converters
• Emissions Testing

Warranty and Customer Relations

• Customer Service Information
• Warranty Coverages
• Reporting Safety Defects
• Authorized Manuals