Page 1 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2011 Honda Accord was a wise As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 2 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
Page 3 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important on the vehicle. Safety Labels responsibility.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ....Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) (how to order) .................. Index ..............................Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-TA5-6300 (AOM46996) 2011 Accord Sedan © 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
Page 5 Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Technical Information A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load and technical information. luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance Warranty and Customer A quick reference to the main...
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL MOONROOF SWITCH HOMELINK BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROL INDICATORS (P.55) (P.110) (P.266) AUTO BUTTON GAUGES (P.63) (P.104) DRIVER’S FRONT CLOCK (P.254) AIRBAG (P.9, 23) COMPASS (P.259) DRIVING POSITION PASSENGER’S MEMORY SYSTEM FRONT AIRBAG BUTTONS (P.101) (P.9, 23) MIRROR CONTROLS HEATING/COOLING...
Page 7 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.72) (P.68) (P.30) HAZARD WARNING HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ BUTTON FOG LIGHTS (P.73) (P.69, 72) INTERFACE DIAL (P.194) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.250) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.330) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ BLUETOOTH...
Page 8: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ....... Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions Be Aware of Airbag Hazards You’ll find many safety to the road, other vehicles and While airbags can save lives, they recommendations throughout this pedestrians could lead to a crash. can cause serious or fatal injuries to section, and throughout this manual.
Page 10: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (12) (3) features that work together to protect you and your passengers (10) during a crash. 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 (10)
Page 11: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Keep you from being thrown out Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even...
Page 12: Airbags
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the Your vehicle has a supplemental driver or a front seat passenger heads of the driver, front passenger, restraint system (SRS) with front during a moderate to severe side...
Page 13 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear The rest of this section gives more to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 14: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the Introduction Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide chance of someone being thrown out instructions on how to properly of the vehicle during a crash, and it protect the driver, adult passengers, helps prevent passengers from and teenage children who are large accidentally opening a door and...
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 16: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are back in the seat.
Page 17: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.
Page 18: Maintain A Proper Sitting
Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a Maintain a Proper Sitting RELEASE BUTTON Position lap/shoulder belt under your arm or This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit...
Page 19: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle.
Page 20: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away Do not cover or replace front seat- If your from the airbag covers. back covers without consulting Two people should never use the hands or arms are close to an Improperly replacing your dealer.
Page 21: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components If a front passenger does not fasten If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ beeper sounds when the driver’s seat their seat belt, the indicator will shoulder belts in all seating positions.
Page 22: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts All seat belts have an emergency Lap/Shoulder Belt Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The lap and shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in and across your hips.
Page 23: Seat Belt Maintenance
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem Honda provides a limited warranty corrected as soon as possible. on seat belts. See your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details.
Page 24: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (11) (13) (14) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (16)
Page 25 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s Two SRS (supplemental restraint seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs system) front airbags. The driver’s Sensors that can detect a (29 kg) or less (the weight of an airbag is stored in the center of...
Page 26: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt An indicator on the instrument How Your Front Airbags Work panel that alerts you that the restrains your lower body and torso, passenger’s side airbag has been and the front airbag helps protect turned off (see page your head and chest.
Page 27 Additional Information About Your Airbags Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if After a crash, you may see what there is no passenger in the front looks like smoke. This is actually seat, or if the advanced airbag powder from the airbag’s surface. system has turned the passenger’s Although the powder is not harmful, airbag off (see page...
Page 28 Additional Information About Your Airbags Failure to follow these instructions Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced could damage the sensors or prevent Front Airbags (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with dual- airbags. The main purpose of this them from working properly.
Page 29 The passenger’s advanced front However, the passenger airbag off airbag system has weight sensors indicator in this situation will not under the seat. Although Honda come on. does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION SENSOR...
Page 30: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags To ensure that the passenger’s Back seat passengers should not How Your Side Airbags Work advanced front airbag system will wedge objects or intentionally work properly, force their feet under the front do not do anything that would increase or decrease the passenger seat.
Page 31 Although Honda does not indicator will go out. To get the best protection from the side airbags, front seat occupants encourage children to ride in front,...
Page 32: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags How the SRS Indicator Work side, the passenger’s side curtain Works airbag will inflate even if there are no The SRS indicator alerts you to a occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 33: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags If you see any of these indications, U.S. Canada How the Passenger Airbag Off the airbag system components may Indicator Works not work properly when you need them. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been Ignoring the SRS indicator can...
Page 34: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no there, something may be interfering...
Page 35: Additional Safety Precautions
Even if your Tampering could cause severe impact. reason. disabilities, first contact Honda airbags do not inflate, your dealer the airbags to deploy, possibly Automobile Customer Service at should inspect the driver’s seat causing very serious injury.
Page 36: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, traffic seriously injured or killed in a collisions are the number one cause crash.
Page 37: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to crash statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can...
Page 38 Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models DASHBOARD front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS children must be properly restrained 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.
Page 39: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put If you are not wearing a your lap.
Page 40: Protecting Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines Make sure any unused seat belt Do not leave children alone in a Keep vehicle keys/remote Leaving children without that a child can reach is buckled, vehicle. transmitters out of the reach of adult supervision is illegal in most Even very young the lockable retractor is activated, children.
Page 41: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a moving their seat as far back as seat designed exclusively for infants, recommended, or from locking their or a convertible seat used in the rear- seat-back in the desired position.
Page 42: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children and weight are appropriate for a Protecting Small Children Child Seat Placement rear-facing seat. We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back Of the different seats available, we seat, not the front. recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown.
Page 43: Selecting A Child Seat
Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- facing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child compatible child seat can be installed...
Page 44: Installing A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and The child seat should fit the Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s vehicle seating position (or and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
Page 45: With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LATCH 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 to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 46 Installing a Child Seat Push and pull the child seat TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR forward and from side-to-side to COVER verify that it is secure. Flexible type ANCHOR Other LATCH-compatible seats Lift the head restraint (see page have a flexible-type connector as ), then route the tether strap shown above.
Page 47: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a...
Page 48 Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 49: With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Anchor TETHER STRAP HOOK Tether TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS Center Position ANCHOR Outer Position ANCHOR Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions. After properly securing the child A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page ), lift the head...
Page 50: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear the lap/ or death if the passenger’s front shoulder belt.
Page 51: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Some states, Canadian provinces and between the child’s neck and arm? territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a Is the lap part of the belt as low as given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or possible, touching the child’s 60 lbs).
Page 52: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children Of course, children vary widely. And A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in seat until the tops of their ears are Front while age may be one indicator of even with the top of the vehicle’s or The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, booster’s seat-back.
Page 53: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ride up front, be sure to: Devices intended to seat belt. Do not let a child wear a seat belt improve a child’s comfort or This could result across the neck.
Page 54: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow carbon monoxide gas. Carbon can pull exhaust gas into your monoxide should not enter the vehicle’s interior and create a Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you Breathing it can cause hazardous condition.
Page 55: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations SUN VISORS shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 56: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Trip Meter ........Front Seat Manual the controls and displays that Check Fuel Cap Message ..Adjustments ......contribute to the daily operation of Maintenance Minder ....Driver’s Seat Manual Height your vehicle. All the essential Temperature Gauge ....
Page 57: Control Locations
Control Locations MOONROOF SWITCH (P.110) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.266) MIRROR CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL AUTO BUTTON INDICATORS (P.55) (P.104) GAUGES (P.63) CLOCK (P.254) DRIVING POSITION COMPASS (P.259) MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P.101) HEATING/COOLING MIRROR CONTROLS CONTROLS (P.105) (P.122) CLIMATE CONTROL POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM MASTER SWITCH (P.128)
Page 58: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56, 405) LOW OIL PRESSURE FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.62) INDICATOR...
Page 59: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Low Oil Pressure indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Indicator information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the The engine can be severely damaged ignition switch is turned to the ON if this indicator flashes or stays on...
Page 60 Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Brake System Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Off Indicator Indicator System Indicator U.S. Canada U.S. Canada This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator has two functions: any other time, it indicates a...
Page 61 Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Off Indicator (ABS) Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on as a a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the reminder that you have turned off ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 62 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring Fuel Economy Indicator Indicator System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for V6 models a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the While the engine is operating in its ignition switch to the ON (II) ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 63 Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lights On Indicator Door and Trunk Open Indicator Indicators This indicator reminds you that the DRIVER’S DOOR OPEN exterior lights are on. It comes on INDICATOR The left or right turn signal indicator when the light switch is in either the blinks when you signal a lane change position.
Page 64 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator High Beam Indicator SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on as a This indicator comes on with the reminder that you must refuel soon. high beam headlights. For more When the indicator comes on, there information, see page are about 2.8 U.S.
Page 65 Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Control Main Maintenance Minder Immobilizer System Indicator Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on for a few This indicator comes on briefly when turn on the cruise control system by seconds when you turn the ignition you turn the ignition switch to the pressing the CRUISE button (see switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 66: Gauges
Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY U.S. model is shown. If equipped 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 67: Information Display
Gauges Odometer INFORMATION DISPLAY The odometer shows the total ODOMETER TRIP METER A distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. OUTSIDE federal law and Canadian provincial/ ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE LIFE...
Page 68: Outside Temperature Indicator
Gauges If the outside temperature is Outside Temperature Indicator Trip Meter If equipped incorrectly displayed, you can adjust The trip meter shows the number of This indicator displays the outside it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
Page 69: Check Fuel Cap Message
Gauges Check Fuel Cap Message Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge If your fuel fill cap is loose or This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ engine’s coolant. During normal It may show slightly more or less message appears on the information operation, the pointer should rise than the actual amount.
Page 70: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30) (P.72) (P.68) HAZARD WARNING HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/ BUTTON FOG LIGHTS (P.73) (P.69, 72) INTERFACE DIAL REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.194) (P.250) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.330) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK VOICE...
Page 71: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at low speed. select a position. The wipers run at high speed. MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. Windshield Washer Pull the wiper control lever toward you, and...
Page 72: Turn Signals And Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights Push down on the When the light switch is in either of Turn Signal left lever to signal a left turn and up these positions, the lights on to signal a right turn. To signal a lane indicator comes on as a reminder.
Page 73 Turn Signals and Headlights If equipped Even with the automatic lighting LIGHT SENSOR The automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend AUTO feature turns on the headlights and that you turn on the lights manually all other exterior lights, when it when driving at night or in a dense senses low ambient light.
Page 74 Turn Signals and Headlights If you turn the ignition switch to the Automatic Lighting Off Feature Daytime Running Lights This feature turns off the headlights, LOCK (0) position with the With the headlight switch off or in all other exterior lights, and the headlight switch on, but do not open position, the high beam instrument panel lights within 15...
Page 75: Fog Lights
Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights You can use the fog lights only when Instrument Panel Brightness the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically.
Page 76: Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button The instrument panel will illuminate Hazard Warning Button with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver’s door. The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignition switch, then go to normal brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 77: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger U.S. LX, LX-P, SE Except U.S. LX, LX-P, SE Auto A/C type On models with navigation system Manual A/C type The rear window defogger will clear On models with automatic air The defogger and antenna wires on fog, frost, and thin ice from the conditioning system the inside of the rear window can be...
Page 78: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel Push the lever up to lock the adjustments before you start driving. steering wheel in position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, Adjusting the steering wheel and out.
Page 79: Keys And Locks
They will not REMOTE have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the TRANSMITTER only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.
Page 80: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 81: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the switch in the LOCK (0) or the steering wheel to the left or right as ACCESSORY (I) position and open you turn the key.
Page 82: Door Locks
Door Locks All doors can be locked from the POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH LOCK TAB outside by using the key in the Lock driver’s door. To unlock only the Lock driver’s door, insert the key, turn it clockwise, and release it. The Unlock remaining doors unlock when you Unlock...
Page 83: Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Door Locks Lockout Prevention Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking If you forget and leave the key The auto door locking feature has Your vehicle has customizable in the ignition switch, lockout settings for the doors to three possible settings: prevention will not allow you to lock automatically lock and unlock.
Page 84 Door Locks Push and hold the front of the To turn off the Auto Door Lock To program the Park Lock mode: master door lock switch on the Locks all doors when the shift lever is modes: driver’s door until you hear a click moved out of the Park (P) position (A/T (after about 5 seconds).
Page 85 Door Locks Push and hold the front of the To program the Drive Lock mode: Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the master door lock switch on the Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed driver’s door.
Page 86 Door Locks The driver’s door unlocks Auto Door Unlocking To turn off the Auto Door Unlock The auto door unlocking feature whenever you turn the ignition modes: has five possible settings: switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
Page 87 Door Locks Push and hold the rear of the To program the Park Unlock mode: Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the master door lock switch on the Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors driver’s door.
Page 88 Door Locks push and hold the Release the switch, and within 20 To program the Ignition Switch On A/T vehicles, brake pedal, then move the shift seconds, turn the ignition switch Unlock mode: lever out of the Park (P) position. to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Page 89: Childproof Door Locks
Door Locks, Remote Transmitter Childproof Door Locks Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors. LEVER LOCK Some exterior lights will flash twice BUTTON each time you press the button. The ceiling light and the door Unlock activated spotlights (if equipped)
Page 90 Remote Transmitter You can also open all power windows Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery and the moonroof (if equipped) from If it takes several pushes on the Avoid dropping or throwing the outside the vehicle with the remote button to lock or unlock the doors, transmitter.
Page 91 Remote Transmitter COIN BATTERY SCREW To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate Remove the old battery, and insert the inner cover from the keypad a new battery into the back of the Remove the screw at the base of by carefully prying on the edge cover with the side facing down.
Page 92 Remote Transmitter The driving position memory As required by the FCC: Recalling a Memorized Driving This device complies with Part 15 of the Position activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is shown on the back of each FCC rules. Operation is subject to the U.S.
Page 93: Trunk
Trunk To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid. Pull Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY...
Page 94: Emergency Trunk Opener
Trunk Even if the trunk release lever is Parents should decide if their Emergency Trunk Opener locked with the master key, you can children should be shown how to use open the trunk with the remote this feature. transmitter. For more information about child safety, see page As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so...
Page 95: Seats
Seats Front Seat Power Adjustments Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down Except LX and backward. The front See pages for important safety of the seat also tilts up or information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- down at the same time.
Page 96: Front Seat Manual Adjustments
Seats U.S. EX-L V6, and Canadian EX-L EX-L V6 with navigation system The driver’s seat includes a memory feature. Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories. You can then select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate memory button.
Page 97: Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment
Seats Driver’s Seat Manual Height Head Restraints Adjustment See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries.
Page 98 Seats Rear Center Front CUSHION CUSHION Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash. Always replace the head restraints before driving. RELEASE RELEASE BUTTON BUTTON When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then LEGS SEAT-BACK LEGS...
Page 99 Install each restraint in its proper normal position, or in the event of a location. severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer. Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints. The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. If...
Page 100: Folding Rear Seat
Seats Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back is released from inside the trunk. Pull RELEASE To release the seat-back from inside Remove any items from the seat the trunk, pull the release under the before you fold down the seat-back.
Page 101: Armrests
Seats Make sure that the folded seat-back Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Armrests does not press against the front positioned in front of the rear seat- passenger’s seat, as this could cause back, and the center shoulder belt is Front the weight sensors to work re-positioned in the guide whenever...
Page 102 Seats Make sure all items in the trunk and Trunk Pass-through Cover Rear those extending through the pass- KEY CYLINDER KNOB through are secured. For security, this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the master key. To lock the cover, insert the key and turn it clockwise.
Page 103: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters In the HI setting, the heater turns off Passenger’s when the seat gets warm, and turns Seat back on after the seat’s temperature drops. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes. Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters: Driver’s...
Page 104: Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System U.S. EX-L V6, and Canadian EX-L Storing a Driving Position in EX-L V6 with navigation system Memory Your vehicle has a memory feature Store a driver’s seat position only for the driver’s seat position. when the vehicle is parked. Turn the ignition switch to the ON Two seat positions can be stored in (II) position.
Page 105 Driving Position Memory System Each memory button stores only one To cancel the storing procedure Selecting a Memorized Position driving position. Storing a new after pressing the SET button, do position erases the previous setting any of the following: stored in that button’s memory. If Press the SET button again within you want to add a new position while 5 seconds.
Page 106 Driving Position Memory System The system will move the driver’s To stop the system’s automatic If desired, you can use the seat to the memorized position. The adjustment, do any of these actions: adjustment switches to change the indicator in the selected memory seat position after it is in its Press any button on the driver’s button will flash during movement.
Page 107: Mirrors
Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before There is also a sensor on the back of you start driving. the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance.
Page 108 Mirrors Push the appropriate edge of the Adjusting the Power Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters adjustment switch to move the REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ mirror right, left, up, or down. SELECTOR SWITCH HEATED MIRROR BUTTON When you finish, move the selector selector switch to the center (off) position.
Page 109: Power Windows
Power Windows AUTO To open either front MAIN SWITCH INDICATOR window fully (driver’s window only on LX), push the window switch Closing a power window on firmly down to the second detent, someone’s hands or fingers can then release it. The window cause serious injury.
Page 110 Power Windows When you push the main switch in, If either front AUTO REVERSE the indicator comes on and the window (driver’s window only on passengers’ windows cannot be LX) senses any obstacle while it is raised or lowered. Use the main closing automatically, it will reverse switch when you have children in the direction, and then stop.
Page 111 Power Windows Opening the Windows and Press the UNLOCK button a Opening/Closing the Windows second time, and hold it. The Moonroof with the Remote and Moonroof with the Key remaining doors unlock, and all Transmitter four windows and the moonroof start to open.
Page 112 Power Windows Turn the key clockwise again, and To close: If the windows and the NOTE: hold it. All four windows and the moonroof stop before the desired Insert the key in the driver’s door moonroof start to open. To stop position, repeat steps 2 and 3.
Page 113: Moonroof
Moonroof To tilt up the moonroof, push on the AUTO To open the moonroof MOONROOF SWITCH center of the moonroof switch. To fully, pull back the moonroof switch stop the moonroof from tilting up firmly, then release it. The moonroof Open fully, push the switch briefly.
Page 114 Moonroof You can open and close the You can use the remote transmitter Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any moonroof for up to 10 minutes after or the key to operate the moonroof obstacle while it is closing you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 115: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully.
Page 116: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER DOOR POCKETS VANITY MIRROR COAT HOOK SUN VISOR CENTER POCKETS GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUXILIARY INPUT JACK USB ADAPTER CABLE TRUNK BEVERAGE HOLDER in CONSOLE COMPARTMENT REAR SEAT ARMREST : If equipped 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 117: Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Open the front beverage holder by Accessory Power Sockets pulling up on the lid. Front Front Rear Be careful when you are using the Your vehicle has two accessory beverage holders. A spilled liquid The rear seat also has a beverage power sockets;...
Page 118: Console Compartment
Interior Convenience Items None of the sockets will power an Console Compartment CONSOLE COMPARTMENT automotive type cigarette lighter LEVER element. Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket.
Page 119: Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Sunglasses Holder An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Push Always keep the glove box closed while driving. To lock GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the To open the sunglasses holder, push...
Page 120: Sun Visors
Interior Convenience Items Make sure you put the sun visor Sun Visors back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle. Slide SUN VISOR Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder. To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the You may also store small items in side window, remove the support rod...
Page 121: Vanity Mirror
Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Coat Hook Center Pockets Vehicle without navigation system is shown. To use the vanity mirror on the back To use a coat hook, slide it out Pull up the lid to open each pocket. of the sun visor, pull up the cover. slightly, then pull it down.
Page 122: Interior Lights
Interior Lights After all doors are closed tightly, the Ceiling Light Spotlights light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds. DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 123 Interior Lights The spotlights (with the switch in Courtesy Lights OFF POSITION the DOOR position) also come on The courtesy light in each front door when you unlock the door with the comes on when the door is opened, key or the remote transmitter, and and goes out when the door is closed.
Page 124: Features
Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ..... Playing an iPod ......system in your vehicle provides a Climate Control System ....iPod Error Messages ....comfortable driving environment in Audio System ........ Playing a USB Flash Memory all weather conditions.
Page 125 Vents, Heating, and A/C LX, LX-P, SE, U.S. EX, U.S. EX V6 FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON MAX A/C BUTTON MODE CONTROL BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON : If equipped 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 126 Vents, Heating, and A/C Fan Control Recirculation Button Rear Window Defogger Turn this dial to increase or decrease When the recirculation indicator is Button the fan speed and airflow. on, air from the vehicle’s interior is This button turns the rear window sent throughout the system again.
Page 127 Vents, Heating, and A/C Mode Control When you select , the system When you select automatically switches to fresh air the system automatically switches to Use the mode control buttons to select the vents air flows from. Some mode. If you switch the mode from fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.
Page 128 Vents, Heating, and A/C Ventilation Using the Heater Using the A/C The ventilation system draws in The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load outside air, circulates it through the warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine.
Page 129 Vents, Heating, and A/C To cool the interior with MAX A/C: To Defog and Defrost When you switch to , from To remove fog from the inside of the , the A/C stays on. Set the fan to the desired speed. windows: This helps prevent the windows from Select MAX A/C.
Page 130 Vents, Heating, and A/C To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Turn Everything Off Rear Ventilation From the Windows Turning the fan speed control dial all the way to the left shuts the system REAR VENTS Select . The system off.
Page 131: Climate Control System
Climate Control System U.S. EX-L and EX-L V6 Canadian EX, EX-L, V6 models Without navigation system With navigation system PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH SWITCH AUTO INDICATOR CENTER DISPLAY DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE WINDSHIELD...
Page 132 Climate Control System The direction of airflow from the Voice Control System Using Automatic Climate Control On models with navigation system The automatic climate control vents in the center and each side of The climate control system for your system in your vehicle maintains the the dashboard, and on the back of vehicle can also be operated using interior temperature you select.
Page 133 Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its SYNC Button To Turn Everything Off lower limit ( ) or its upper limit When you press this button, the To turn the system completely off, ), the system runs at full indicator in the button comes on, and press the ON/OFF button.
Page 134 Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button You can manually select various This button turns the air When the indicator in the button is functions of the climate control conditioning on and off. You will see on, air from the vehicle’s interior is system when it is in fully automatic A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
Page 135 Climate Control System Rear Window Defogger Button Air flows from the center To remove fog from the inside of the This button turns the rear window windows, set as follows: and corner vents in the dashboard, defogger off and on (see page and the vents on the back of the Select .
Page 136 Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control Without navigation system Your vehicle has two temperature control switches, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger. The temperatures of the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side are controlled independently. DRIVER’S SIDE SYNC BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE...
Page 137 Climate Control System Synchronized Control The selected temperatures appear in the display (in the center display on DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE models with navigation system). When the indicator in the SYNC button is on, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by pushing the driver’s side temperature control switch up or down.
Page 138 Climate Control System Rear Ventilation Sunlight Sensor/Temperature TEMPERATURE SENSOR Sensor REAR VENTS SUNLIGHT SENSOR DIAL Open Close TABS The airflow from the rear vents can be adjusted when the AUTO mode is The climate control system has two selected or the fan mode is in the sensors: a sunlight sensor on top of position.
Page 139: Audio System
Audio System An audio system is standard on all LX, LX-P U.S. SE U.S. EX EX V6 models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system. On LX model (including LX-P) U.S. model, see pages through On EX EX V6...
Page 140 Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) AM BUTTON TUNE (SOUND) KNOB PRESET BUTTONS FM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON FOLDER BAR SKIP BUTTONS POWER/VOLUME KNOB 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 141 Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) To Play the FM/AM Radio To Select a Station SCAN The scan function samples The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 142 Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) Each preset button can If you do not like the stations auto Preset AUTO SELECT If you are store one frequency on AM and two traveling and can no longer receive select has stored, you can store frequencies on FM.
Page 143 Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) Radio Data System (RDS) If the station you are listening to is On the FM band, you can select a not an RDS station, the display favorite station and display the continues to show the frequency program service name provided by with the RDS information display...
Page 144 Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) SOFT: Adult hits and soft music Radio Data System (RDS) Category RDS Program Search This function searches up and down TOP 40: Top 40 hits a frequency for the strongest signal OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies from the frequencies that carry the R &...
Page 145 Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) RDS Program SCAN You can use the RDS program The scan function samples all search or scan function even if the stations with strong signals on the RDS information display function is selected RDS category.
Page 146 Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) Adjusts the volume level adjust the setting to your liking. If Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob based on the vehicle speed. you feel the sound is too loud, repeatedly to display the BASS, choose low.
Page 147 Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) LOAD INDICATOR CD BUTTON DISC EJECT BUTTON TITLE BUTTON TUNE (SOUND) KNOB A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) SCAN BUTTON BUTTON RPT/RDM (REPEAT/RANDOM) FOLDER BAR SKIP BUTTONS POWER/VOLUME KNOB 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 148 Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) This audio system can also play To Play a Disc To Load a Disc To load or play a disc, the ignition CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in Insert a disc about halfway into the switch must be in the ACCESSORY MP3 or WMA formats.
Page 149 Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) Text Data Display Function You will also see some text data To Change or Select Tracks/Files under these conditions: You can use the SKIP buttons while Each time you press the TITLE button, the display shows you the a disc is playing to select passages When a new folder, file, or track is...
Page 150 Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) In MP3 WMA mode In MP3 WMA mode RANDOM (Random within a FOLDER SELECTION FOLDER-REPEAT This feature, disc) This feature plays the select a different folder, press either when activated, replays all files on tracks within a disc (the files in MP3 side of the FOLDER bar.
Page 151 Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) In MP3 WMA mode SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) In MP3 WMA mode The scan function samples all tracks This FOLDER-RANDOM This F-SCAN (FOLDER SCAN) feature, when activated, plays all (files in MP3 or WMA) on the disc in feature, when activated, samples the files in the selected folder in random the order they are recorded on the...
Page 152 Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) If you turn the system off while a To Stop Playing a Disc Protecting Discs Press the eject button ( ) to disc is playing, either with the For information on how to handle remove the disc.
Page 153 Disc Player Error Messages (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. UNSUPPORTED Track/File format not Current track will be skipped. The next If you see an error message in the supported supported track or file plays automatically.
Page 154 Audio System (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) The knob turns left and right. Use it Selector Knob Menu Display to scroll through lists, or to make To select any setting such as the selections or adjustments to a list or clock, sound adjusting, or the menu item on the display.
Page 155 Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) Without XM Radio With XM Radio POWER/ POWER/ VOLUME VOLUME KNOB KNOB TITLE TITLE BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SCAN SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS BUTTONS A.SEL...
Page 156 Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The scan function samples The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 157 Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) Preset Each preset button can AUTO SELECT If you are To turn off auto select , press the store one frequency on AM and two traveling and can no longer receive A.
Page 158 Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) If the station you are listening to is Radio Data System (RDS) On the FM band, you can select a not an RDS station, the display favorite station and display the continues to show the frequency program service name provided by...
Page 159 Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS) Category selected RDS category. If you do COUNTRY: Country music nothing while the RDS category SOFT: Adult hits and soft music name is displayed, the selected TOP 40: Top 40 hits category is canceled.
Page 160 Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) RDS Program SCAN You can use the RDS program Adjusting the Sound The scan function samples all search or scan function even if the stations with strong signals on the RDS information display function is Selector knob adjustable selected RDS category.
Page 161 Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) If equipped Speed-sensitive Volume Adjusts the strength of SUBW Compensation (SVC) sound from the subwoofer speaker. The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster If the fader adjustment is set to F9 you go, the louder the audio volume (maximum front level), the...
Page 162 Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) U.S. EX-L EX-L V6 models Canadian SE, EX, EX-L V6 models XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME SCAN BUTTON KNOB CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 163 Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio Each time you press and release the XM Radio anywhere in the United To listen to XM Radio, turn the TITLE button, the display changes in States and Canada, except Hawaii, ignition switch to the ACCESSORY the following sequence: name, title,...
Page 164 Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) Turn the selector knob to Press TUNE CATEGORY ( change channel selections. Turn the either side of the CATEGORY bar to knob right for higher numbered select another category. channels and left for lower numbered channels.
Page 165 Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) Preset You can store up to 12 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the ‘‘UPDATING’’ The encryption preset channels using the six preset first six channels. code is being updated. Wait until the buttons.
Page 166 Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in mountains or large obstacles to these areas. of the vehicle may cause satellite the south.
Page 167 Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system) There may be other geographic Receiving XM Radio Service After you’ve registered with XM situations that could affect XM Radio If your XM Radio service has expired Radio, keep your audio system in the reception.
Page 168 Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) Without XM Radio With XM Radio MP3/WMA INDICATOR MP3/WMA INDICATOR DISC LOAD DISC LOAD BUTTON CD BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB DISC SLOT TITLE BUTTON DISC SLOT CD/AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON PRESET...
Page 169 Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) To Play a Disc This audio system can also play Loading Discs To load or play discs, the ignition CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changer switch must be in the ACCESSORY MP3 or WMA formats.
Page 170 Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) You cannot load and play 3-inch Text Data Display Function If the text data has more than 16 (8-cm) discs in this unit. Each time you press the TITLE characters, you will see the first 16 button, the display shows you the characters and the...
Page 171 Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) You will also see some text data To Change or Select Tracks/Files Folder Selection under these conditions: Use the SKIP bar while a disc is playing to select passages and When a new folder, file, or track is change tracks (files in MP3 or WMA selected.
Page 172 Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) Each time you press and SKIP In MP3 WMA mode To Select Repeat, Random or Scan release the side of the SKIP bar, FOLDER SELECTION Mode: the player skips forward to the select a different folder, press either beginning of the next track (file in side (...
Page 173 Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) To cancel the selected repeat, REPEAT ONE TRK random, or scan mode, press the continuously replay a track (file in MENU button to show ‘‘PLAY MP3 or WMA mode), select MODE,’’...
Page 174 Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) This feature This feature In MP3 WMA mode REPEAT DISC RANDOM IN DISC REPEAT ONE FLD This feature, continuously replays the current disc. plays the tracks within a disc (the when activated, replays all the files To activate disc repeat, select files in MP3 or WMA mode) in...
Page 175 Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) SCAN TRK The SCAN function In MP3 WMA mode Pressing either side of the skip bar, samples all the tracks on the disc in or selecting a different disc (using SCAN FLD This function the order they are recorded on the...
Page 176 Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) When the first track on the last disc, SCAN DISC This feature, when To Stop Playing a Disc activated, samples the first track on or the first file in the last main folder Press the eject button ( ) to each disc in order (the first file in...
Page 177 Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) If you turn the system off while a Removing Discs from the In-dash Protecting Discs disc is playing, either with the For information on how to handle Disc Changer power/volume knob or by turning To remove the disc currently in play, and protect compact discs, see...
Page 178 Disc Changer Error Messages (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 179 Playing an iPod (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) Without XM Radio With XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB iPod INDICATOR CD/AUX BUTTON iPod INDICATOR AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON MENU BUTTON RETURN BUTTON...
Page 180 Playing an iPod (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) iPods compatible with your audio Use only compatible iPods with the To Play an iPod This audio system can select and system using the USB adapter cable latest software. iPods that are not play the audio files on the iPod with are: compatible will not work in this audio...
Page 181 Playing an iPod (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) NOTE: Connecting an iPod DOCK CONNECTOR Do not connect your iPod using a USB CONNECTOR hub. Do not keep the iPod in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it. Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and...
Page 182 Playing an iPod (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear Text Data Display Function To Change or Select Files in the audio display, check the Each time you press the TITLE Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is connections, and try to reconnect the button the display mode switches playing to select passages and...
Page 183 Playing an iPod (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) To Select a File from iPod Menu Pressing the RETURN button goes back to the previous display and pressing the MENU button cancels this setting mode. Push ENTER. The display shows items on the selected list.
Page 184 Playing an iPod (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) To cancel the selected mode, press To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode: PLAY MODE ITEMS the MENU button and turn the selector knob to show ‘‘PLAY MENU ITEMS MODE,’’ then press ENTER. When you see ‘‘NORMAL PLAY,’’...
Page 185 Playing an iPod (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) SHUFFLE ALL This feature REPEAT OFF This feature turns plays all available files in a selected off the repeat mode. list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. REPEAT ONE TRK This You will see SHUFFLE in the display.
Page 186 Playing an iPod (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) To Stop Playing Your iPod Disconnecting an iPod iPod Error Messages To play the radio, press the AM, FM, You can disconnect the iPod at any If you see an error message in the button.
Page 187 iPod Error Messages (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error USB ERROR USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 188 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) Without XM Radio With XM Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB FILE TYPE INDICATOR AUX BUTTON FILE TYPE INDICATOR CD/AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON USB INDICATOR USB INDICATOR SCAN SCAN...
Page 189 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory Only AAC format files recorded NOTE: Device with iTunes are playable on this Do not use a device such as a card This audio system can select and audio unit.
Page 190 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) Some devices cannot be powered The order of files in USB playback or charged via the USB adapter. If may be different from the order of this is the case, use the accessory files displayed in PC or other Combining a low sampling f requency...
Page 191 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Memory Text Data Display Function Each time you press the TITLE Device button, the display mode shows you USB CONNECTOR in sequence, the folder name, the file name, the artist name, the album name, the song name, or name off (which turns off the text display).
Page 192 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) To select a To Change or Select Files Folder Selection To Select a File from Folder and File Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash different folder, press and release Lists memory device is playing to select...
Page 193 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) Pressing the RETURN button goes To Select Repeat, Random or Scan Turn the selector knob to select an back to the previous display and appropriate repeat, random or scan Mode: pressing the MENU button cancels mode, then press the selector knob...
Page 194 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) This feature This function REPEAT ONE FLD SCAN TRK replays all the files on the selected samples all files in the selected PLAY MODE ITEMS folder in the order they are stored. folder in the order they are stored.
Page 195 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) SCAN FLD This function To Stop Playing a USB Flash Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory samples the first file in each folder in Memory Device Device the order they are stored.
Page 196 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 197 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Interface Dial Voice Control System Most audio system functions can still The audio system can also be be controlled by standard buttons, ENTER operated by voice control. See the dials, and knobs, but some functions navigation system manual for can only be accessed using the complete details.
Page 198 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN POWER/VOLUME KNOB CENTER DISPLAY FM/AM BUTTON SOUND BUTTON SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 199 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To Play the FM/AM Radio the FM/AM button. You can also change bands by pushing the interface selector up. Each time you BAND STEREO INDICATOR push it up, the band will change to FM1, FM2, or AM.
Page 200 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) The skip (seek) When the system finds a strong SKIP (SEEK) function searches up and down from SCAN INDICATOR signal, it will stop and play that the current frequency to find a station for about 10 seconds.
Page 201 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Use the tune, skip (seek), scan, or To turn off auto select, press ENTER RDS function to tune the radio to a A.SEL INDICATOR on the interface selector. desired station. You can also press the A.SEL side of Press the preset button, and hold the SCAN/A.SEL bar.
Page 202 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) , press the To turn off auto select Radio Data System (RDS) A. SEL side of the bar. This restores On the FM band, you can select a the presets you originally set. favorite station and display the program service name provided by For information on FM/AM radio...
Page 203 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) If the station you are listening to is Radio Data System (RDS) Category ALL: All RDS category stations not an RDS station, the audio screen ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft and the center display continue to rock music show the frequency.
Page 204 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) RDS Program Search This function searches up and down a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information. This can help you to find a station in your favorite category.
Page 205 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Turn the knob to the desired RDS RDS Program SCAN SEEK/SCAN ICON category. The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the While the RDS category is selected, selected RDS category. To activate it, move the selector knob to the right press and release the SCAN side of to select SEEK in the upper right...
Page 206 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) If you do nothing, the system will Turn the knob to the desired RDS SEEK/SCAN ICON scan for the next strong station and category. play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, While the RDS category is selected, press the SCAN side of the SCAN/...
Page 207 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Radio Text Display TEXT INDICATOR This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station. If the selected RDS station has the The text is displayed radio text information, you will see according to the the text indicator on the screen.
Page 208 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, FADER, and BALANCE are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the subwoofer speaker. In addition, you can set the speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC).
Page 209 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) BASS/TREBLE To adjust bass SUBWOOFER To adjust the Speed-sensitive Volume and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, strength of the sound from the Compensation (SVC) and press ENTER on the interface The SVC mode controls the volume subwoofer speaker, select it and selector.
Page 210: Playing The Xm Radio (Models With Navigation System)
Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR SCAN/A.SEL TUNE BAR (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 211 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio Push the AUDIO button to display XM Radio anywhere in the United XM information on the screen. You States and Canada, except Hawaii, can operate the XM Radio system Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
Page 212 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) To switch between the On the screen, you will see the MODE CHANNEL LIST Push down the category mode and channel mode, selected CHANNEL (number), interface selector to select AUDIO press and hold the TITLE button CATEGORY, NAME (artist name), MENU, then turn the interface knob until the mode changes.
Page 213 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) CATEGORY ( Press Use the tune, skip (seek), or scan XM BAND either side of the bar to select function to tune to a desired another category. You can also channel. change a category by pushing the In category mode, only channels interface selector left or right.
Page 214 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Press the button or scroll The selected channel XM Radio Display Messages ‘‘ - - - - ’’ up again. The other XM band will number does not exist, or is not part be shown.
Page 215 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in of the vehicle may cause satellite mountains or large obstacles to these areas. reception interruptions.
Page 216 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Driving on a road beside a vertical After you’ve registered with XM Receiving XM Radio Service wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south If your XM Radio service has expired Radio, keep your audio system in the of you.
Page 217 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY POWER/VOLUME KNOB TITLE BUTTON CD BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON DISC EJECT BUTTON DISC LOAD BUTTON DISC SLOT INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 218 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle’s audio system has an The disc packages or jackets should NOTE: in-dash disc changer with the same have one of these marks. If a file on a WMA disc is protected controls used for the radio. To by digital rights management operate the disc changer, the ignition (DRM), the audio unit displays...
Page 219 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Loading Discs in the Changer Repeat this until all six positions Do not try to insert a disc until To load multiple discs in one are loaded. If you are not loading ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage operation: all six positions, the system will the audio unit.
Page 220 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) The player can play CD-TEXT, MP3, To Play a Disc To Change Tracks and WMA formats. Each time you press and release the side of the skip bar or push the When you play CD-TEXT, you will interface selector to the right, the see the track name, artist name, and player skips forward to the...
Page 221 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Choose a Track To exit the track list display, press Disc Scan the AUDIO button, or push the When you press the SCAN side of interface selector to the left. the SCAN/A. SEL bar repeatedly until you see D-SCAN in the center Track Scan display, or push the interface...
Page 222 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Select Repeat or Random Track Repeat Mode: To replay the current track continuously, select TRACK REPEAT, and press ENTER on the interface selector. As a reminder, you will see REPEAT next to TRACK on the screen. To turn this feature off, highlight TRACK REPEAT (if not already highlighted), and press ENTER on the interface...
Page 223 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Disc Repeat Random Play To Stop Playing a Disc To replay the current disc To play the tracks on the current To take the system out of disc mode, continuously, select DISC REPEAT, disc in random order, select TRACK press the FM/AM button, the and press ENTER on the interface RANDOM, and press ENTER on the...
Page 224 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Playing an MP3/WMA Disc Changing the Folders Changing and Selecting the Folders/ The changer plays MP3/WMA discs While playing an MP3/WMA disc, Files in recorded order. Maximum you can select a folder within the playable file layers are 8, and total disc by pressing either side of the playable tracks are 255.
Page 225 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Folder Scan CURRENT TRACK This feature, when activated, samples the first file in 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 FOLDER and the folder number blinking.
Page 226 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Folder Repeat Folder Random Removing Discs from the This feature, when activated, replays This feature, when activated, plays Changer all files in the selected folder. To all files in the current folder in To remove the disc that is currently activate folder repeat mode, select random order.
Page 227 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To remove a different disc from You can also eject discs when the Protecting Discs the changer, first select it by ignition switch is off: For information on how to handle pressing the corresponding To eject one disc, press and release and protect compact discs, see number on the preset button or...
Page 228 Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the center display while playing a disc. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 229: Playing An Ipod
Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY iPod INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUX BUTTON SKIP BAR MAP BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 230 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) The audio system reads and plays iPods compatible with your audio To Play an iPod This audio system can operate the playable sound files on the iPod. The system using the USB adapter cable audio files on the iPod with the system cannot operate an iPod as a are:...
Page 231 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) Use only compatible iPods with the Connecting an iPod latest software. iPods that are not compatible will not work in this audio USB CONNECTOR unit. USB CONNECTOR NOTE: Do not connect your iPod using a hub.
Page 232 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear The current file number and total of To Change or Select Files in the audio display, check the the selected playable files are Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is connections, and try to reconnect the displayed in the center display.
Page 233 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Select a File from iPod Menu Push ENTER on the selector to You can also change files with the display the items on that list, then interface dial. Press the AUDIO You can also select a file from any of turn the knob on the interface dial to button to show the audio control the iPod menus: playlists, artists,...
Page 234 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on either the To cancel the selected mode, press To Select Repeat or Random Mode: artists or albums list, all available ENTER again while the highlighted files on the selected list are played. mode is selected on the audio control display.
Page 235 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) TRACK RANDOM This feature plays all available files from the selected items in the iPod menu list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. You will see TRACK RANDOM on the screen. To turn it off, have this mode highlighted and press ENTER again.
Page 236 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To turn it off, have this mode When you disconnect the iPod while To Stop Playing Your iPod highlighted and press ENTER again. To play the radio, press the FM/AM, it is playing, the center display and button.
Page 237: Ipod Error Messages
iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution center display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error USB ERROR USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 238: Playing A Usb Flash Memory Device (Models With Navigation System)
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY USB INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUX BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR MAP BUTTON SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 239 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory The recommended USB flash NOTE: memory devices are 256 MB or Device Do not use a device such as a card This audio system can operate the higher, and formatted with the FAT reader or hard drive as the device audio files on a USB flash memory...
Page 240 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Depending on the software the Some versions of MP3, WMA, or Voice Control System files were made with, it may not be AAC format may not be supported. If You can select the AUX mode by possible to play some files, or an unsupported file is found, the using the navigation system voice...
Page 241 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Memory When the USB device is connected and the USB mode is selected on the Device audio system, the USB indicator is USB CONNECTOR shown in the center display. It also shows the folder and file numbers.
Page 242 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To select a To Change or Select Files Folder Selection Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash different folder, press and release memory device is playing to select either side of the CATEGORY bar. passages and change files.
Page 243 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Select a File from Folder and File Lists Push up the selector on the interface Press ENTER to change the display dial to switch the display to the to the file list, then turn the knob on folder list, then turn the knob on the the interface dial to select a file.
Page 244 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) highlighted play mode, then press To Select Repeat, Random or Scan ENTER to turn off that selected Mode: mode. TRACK RANDOM This feature plays all the files in random order. FOLDER RANDOM This feature plays the files in the selected...
Page 245 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) TRACK SCAN This function FOLDER SCAN This function Pressing either side of the samples all files in the selected CATEGORY or SKIP bar also turns samples the first file in each folder in folder in the order they are stored.
Page 246 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Stop Playing a USB Flash Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory Device Error Memory Device Messages Device To play the radio, press the FM/AM, You can disconnect the USB flash If you see an error message in the button.
Page 247: Error Messages
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If USB ERROR USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Page 248: Protecting Your Discs
Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When a disc is not being played, When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, store it in its case to protect it from use only high quality discs labeled dust and other contamination. To for audio use.
Page 249 Protecting Your Discs Additional Information on Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 250 Protecting Your Discs Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following logo. 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Audio unit may not play the Fingerprints, scratches, etc. following formats. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.
Page 251: Fm/Am Radio Reception
FM/AM Radio Reception FM/AM Radio Frequencies FM/AM Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. Those bands is dependent on many factors, such cover these frequencies: as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz and atmospheric conditions.
Page 252 FM/AM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 253: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are listening to the radio, use MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top the CH button to change stations. or bottom of the button, hold it until Each time you press the top ( ) of the desired volume is reached, then the button, the system goes to the...
Page 254 Remote Audio Controls If you are playing a disc, iPod or USB You can also use the skip function to EX, EX-L and V6 models flash memory device, the system select folders. Press and hold the top If you are playing a USB flash skips to the beginning of the next ( ) of the CH button until you hear memory device or iPod with the USB...
Page 255: Auxiliary Input Jack
Auxiliary Input Jack EX, EX-L and V6 models LX, LX-P and SE models The auxiliary input jack is inside the When you plug in a mini-jack cable console compartment. The system between a compatible audio unit and will accept auxiliary input from the jack, you will see AUX in the standard audio accessories using a display and the system automatically...
Page 256: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection If your vehicle’s battery is discon- The system will retain your AM and Except LX, LX-P U.S. SE Your vehicle’s audio system may nected or goes dead, the audio FM presets even if power is disable itself if it is disconnected system will disable itself.
Page 257: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On models without navigation system On models without navigation system To set the time, press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink. Change the hours by pressing the H (hour) button until the numbers RESET BUTTON advance to the desired time.
Page 258 Setting the Clock EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, V6 models without navigation system Adjusting the Clock with MENU Button You can also adjust the clock and switch the clock display between 24-hours and 12-hours in the menu mode. To adjust the clock setting: Press and release the MENU button.
Page 259 Setting the Clock MINUTE SETTING Turn the selector knob to change Turn the selector knob to count To enter the clock setting, turn the setting between 12H and 24H. the numbers up or down. the selector knob to select ‘‘SET,’’ then press the knob.
Page 260: Security System
Security System With the system set, you can still Except LX SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR The security system helps to protect open the trunk with the remote your vehicle and valuables from theft. transmitter without triggering the The horn sounds and a combination alarm.
Page 261 Security System NOTE: Use the remote transmitter to quickly check 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 262: Compass
Compass EX-L EX-L V6 without navigation Compass Calibration system Compass Operation COMPASS SETTING MENU ITEMS Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance.
Page 263 Compass Press the selector knob (ENTER). The compass display is blinking and the CAL indicator is shown. Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles. When the calibration is successfully completed, the CAL indicator goes off and the compass display will stop blinking and show an actual heading.
Page 264 Compass Compass Zone Selection In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone, do this: Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 265 Compass The audio system is not related to Zone Map 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. 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 266: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Press and release the SET/ Using the Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL without keeping your foot on the wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON accelerator pedal.
Page 267 Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways: speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising down hills. If your vehicle speed speed in any of these ways: increases going down a hill, use the If you need to decrease your...
Page 268 Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button, pedal to speed up for passing. After of these ways: or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the completing the pass, take your foot...
Page 269: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver EX-L V6 General Information Units manufactured between April 1, The HomeLink universal 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be Before programming your transceiver built into your vehicle HomeLink to operate a garage door equipped with safety stop and can be programmed to operate up to opener, confirm that the opener has reverse features.
Page 270 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Important Safety Precautions Training HomeLink Refer to the safety information that If you just Before you begin came with your garage door opener received your vehicle and have not to test that the safety features are trained any of the buttons in functioning properly.
Page 271 HomeLink Universal Transceiver If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1. 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 272 HomeLink Universal Transceiver HomeLink is a registered As required by the FCC: trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
Page 273: Bluetooth Handsfreelink
HFL BACK BUTTON capabilities: On models without navigation system In the U.S., visit HFL BACK BUTTON handsfreelink.honda.com On models with navigation system or call (888) 528-7876. Press and HFL Talk button In Canada, visit release to give a command or answer www.handsfreelink.ca,...
Page 274 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the HFL Talk Many commands can be spoken Voice Control Tips button each time you want to together. For example, you can make a command. After the beep, say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’ or speak in a clear, natural tone. ‘‘Dial Peter.’’...
Page 275 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Help Features Information Display To hear general HFL information, including help on pairing a phone BLUETOOTH INDICATOR or setting up the system, say ‘‘Tutorial.’’ For help at any time, including a list of available commands, say ‘‘Hands free help.’’ BLUETOOTH INDICATOR U.S.
Page 276 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Pair’’ Pair a phone to the system (See page 276) ‘‘Edit’’ Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 277) ‘‘Delete’’...
Page 277 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ‘‘Redial’’ Redial the last number called (See page 280) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 283) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 284) ‘‘Send’’...
Page 278 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key ‘‘Security’’ cycle to access the system (See page 291) ‘‘Change Passcode’’ Change your security passcode (See page 292) ‘‘System Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call ‘‘Call Notification’’...
Page 279 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use HFL, you need to pair your Phone Setup To pair a cell phone: Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to This command group is available for Press and release the HFL Talk the system. paired cell phones. button. If you are pairing a phone for the first time, HFL will give Phone pairing tips you information about the pairing...
Page 280 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To rename a paired phone: To delete a paired phone: To hear the names of all paired Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk phones: button before a command. button before a command. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 281 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To hear which paired phone is To change from the currently linked To change the pairing code setting: Press and release the HFL Talk currently linked: phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 282 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Making a Call To make a call using a phone To make a call using a name in the You can make calls using any phone number: HFL phonebook: number or a name in the HFL Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk phonebook.
Page 283 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To redial the last number called by To make a call from an imported HFL: phonebook: Press and release the HFL Talk button and say ‘‘ Redial .’’ Select a phonebook you want to choose a phone number from. On models with navigation system If the phonebook you select is PIN- Press the INFO button, then select...
Page 284 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Selecting ‘‘ Store in Push up the interface selector to HandsFreeLink ,’’ the phone show a list. number will be stored in HFL, so that you can call it using HFL’s name tag by voice. To search for a specific name in the Select the name.
Page 285 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To make a call using the navigation display (on models with navigation system): From the INFO screen, select The navigation display will change ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ then select ‘‘Dial.’’ as shown above. Enter a call number. Press the INFO button, and the To make a call, press the selector INFO screen will be shown.
Page 286 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Receiving a Call Call Waiting Transferring a Call When you receive a call, an incoming If your phone has Call Waiting, press You can transfer a call from HFL to call notification (if activated) will and release the HFL Talk button to your phone, or from your phone to play and interrupt the audio system put the original call on hold and...
Page 287 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Muting a Call Send Numbers or Names During Phonebook You can mute your voice to the You can store up to 50 names with a Call person you are talking to during a HFL allows you to send numbers or their associated numbers in HFL.
Page 288 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To store a phonebook entry: NOTE: To edit the number stored in a name: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk Avoid using duplicate name button before a command. button before a command. entries.
Page 289 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To delete a name: To list all names in the phonebook: To store a specific phone number Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk from your cell phone directly to the button before a command. button before a command.
Page 290 PIN ICON the Information screen menu, you will see five HFL options. For a list of cell phones that are compatible with this feature: In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda.com or call (888) 528-7876. IMPORTED In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, PHONEBOOK IMPORTED DATE or call (888) 528-7876.
Page 291 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Select a person from the list. Up to Push up the interface selector to three category icons are displayed in show a list. the left side of the list: Preference Home Mobile Voice Work Other If the phonebook is PIN-protected, To search for a specific name in the you will need to enter the 4-digit PIN.
Page 292 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink After making a selection, the Delete Imported Phonebook: PIN Number You can delete any imported following screen will appear. You can add, change, or remove a phonebook. PIN number from any phonebook. Select ‘‘ Delete Imported ,’’ and a list of imported Phonebook phonebooks will be displayed.
Page 293 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change the PIN to a new number: To remove a PIN: Select ‘‘ ,’’ then select PIN number ‘‘ Do not use PIN ’’ after you enter the current PIN. The display will change as shown above. Select the phonebook you want.
Page 294 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Once a passcode is set, you System Setup To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the NOTE: This command group allows you to will need to enter it to use HFL each HFL system for security purposes: change or customize HFL basic Press and release the HFL Talk time you start the vehicle.
Page 295 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change your security passcode: To select either a ring tone or a To activate or deactivate the auto Press and release the HFL Talk prompt as the incoming call transfer function: button before a command. If you get into the vehicle while you notification : Press and release the HFL Talk are on the phone, the call can be...
Page 296 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To clear the system: Quick Language Selection Change Language This operation clears the passcodes, Canadian models only Canadian models only paired phones, all names in the HFL To quickly change the language: To change the system language phonebook, and all imported Press and release the HFL Talk between English and French: phonebook data.
Page 297: Rearview Camera And Monitor
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of manual for operation of the rearview following two conditions: (1) This device such marks by Honda Motor Co., may not cause harmful interference, and camera. Ltd. is under license. Other...
Page 298: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........need to know how to properly store Check Fuel Cap Message ..
Page 299 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation We recommend using quality Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate gasolines containing detergent reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump additives that help prevent fuel extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 300 MMT, visit Owner Link at To open the fuel fill door, push . In Canada, visit down on the lever located to the owners.honda.com www.honda.ca for additional left of the driver’s seat. information on gasoline.
Page 301 Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Screw the fuel fill cap back on Check Fuel Cap Message You may hear a hissing sound as until it clicks at least once. If you pressure inside the tank equalizes. do not properly tighten the cap, The fuel fill cap is attached to the you will see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL...
Page 302 Service Station Procedures Turn the engine off, and confirm the If the system still detects a leak in fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen your vehicle’s evaporative emissions it, then retighten it until it clicks at system, the malfunction indicator least once.
Page 303 Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, LATCH or if you can open the hood without HOOD RELEASE HANDLE lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. Reach in between the hood and the front grille with your fingers.
Page 304 Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to GRIP SUPPORT ROD remove 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.
Page 305 Service Station Procedures Oil Check UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK V6 models 4-cylinder models (orange loop) DIPSTICK (orange handle) 4-cylinder models Wipe off the dipstick with a clean Remove the dipstick again, and cloth or paper towel. check the level. It should be Wait a few minutes after turning the between the upper and lower engine off before you check the oil.
Page 306 Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models V6 models 4-cylinder models Refer to Owner’s Maintenance Checks on page for information Look at the coolant level in the about checking other items on your radiator reserve tank.
Page 307: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. City MPG Highway MPG Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
Page 308 Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Drive Efficiently The following factors can lower your motor oil, displaying the API Drive moderately Rapid vehicle’s fuel economy: Certification Seal (see page acceleration, abrupt cornering, Aggressive driving (hard and hard braking increase fuel acceleration and braking) consumption.
Page 309 Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air Checking Your Fuel Economy The A/C conditioning system puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Gallons of Miles per Miles driven fuel Gallon Plan and combine trips...
Page 310: Accessories And Modifications
Be sure electronic accessories do Accessories or killed. not overload electrical circuits Your dealer has Honda accessories (see page ) or interfere with that allow you to personalize your Follow all instructions in this the proper operation of your vehicle.
Page 311 Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Non-Honda wheels, because they are a universal design, can cause Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components, with excessive stress on suspension non-Honda components could components, and are not seriously affect your vehicle’s compatible with the tire pressure handling, stability, and reliability.
Page 312: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT storage areas: Glove box DOOR POCKETS CENTER POCKETS Door and seat-back pockets Center pockets Console compartment Trunk, including the rear seat when folded down Roof-rack (if installed) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and...
Page 313 Carrying Cargo Load Limits The resulting figure equals the The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and is 850 lbs (385 kg). luggage load capacity. For Overloading or improper example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount loading can affect handling and See Tire And Loading Information equals 1,400 lbs.
Page 314 Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Example 1 Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Max Load 850 lbs Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 315 Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger Keep the glove box closed while Carrying Cargo in the Trunk driving. If it is open, a passenger Compartment Distribute cargo evenly on the Store or secure all items that could could injure their knees during a floor of the trunk, placing the be thrown around and hurt crash or sudden stop.
Page 316 Carrying Cargo Cargo Net Optional The cargo net can be used to help hold down items stored in the trunk. 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 317 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 318: Driving (Engine And Transmission Operation)
Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Manual Transmission ....manual and automatic transmissions. Automatic Transmission ....It also includes important Parking ...........
Page 319: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks On models with power adjustable When you start the engine, check and adjustments before you drive the gauges and indicators in the seats your vehicle. Check the seat adjustment (see instrument panel (see page page Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and...
Page 320: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position. Do not hold The engine is harder to start in cold electrical accessories to reduce the key in the START (III) weather.
Page 321 Manual Transmission When shifting up or down, make When slowing down, you can get sure you push the clutch pedal down extra braking from the engine by all the way, shift to the next gear, shifting to a lower gear. This extra and let the pedal up gradually.
Page 322 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly. This will give you good speed will enter into the tachometer’s fuel economy and effective red zone.
Page 323 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) SHIFT LEVER position. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission.
Page 324 Automatic Transmission This position mechani- Press the brake To shift from: Do this: Park (P) Reverse (R) cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and the release button on the Press the brake pedal and Park whenever you are turning off or front of the shift lever to shift from P to R press the shift lever release...
Page 325 Automatic Transmission Drive (D) Use this position for Second (2) To shift to second, First (1) To shift from second to your normal driving. The press the release button on the front first, press the release button on the transmission automatically selects a of the shift lever.
Page 326 Automatic Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release COVER If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal speed will enter into the tachometer’s method of pushing on the brake red zone.
Page 327 Automatic Transmission Remove the key from the shift RELEASE BUTTON lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the right side. Insert the key into the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine.
Page 328 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Parking Tips you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly, or equipped) and the windows are curb.
Page 329: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Braking System Design brakes at all four wheels. A power The hydraulic system that operates when going down a long hill builds assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 330: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
Page 331 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a on loose system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop and the parking brake is fully or uneven surfaces, such as gravel distance it takes to stop the released, the EBD system may also...
Page 332 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA Off Indicator If the low tire pressure indicator or system helps to stabilize the vehicle TPMS indicator comes on, the VSA during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA is off, the VSA off system automatically turns on even if more or less than desired.
Page 333 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA OFF Switch VSA is turned on every time you VSA and Tire Sizes start the engine, even if you turned Driving with varying tire or wheel VSA OFF SWITCH it off the last time you drove sizes may cause the VSA to the vehicle.
Page 334 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Low Tire Pressure Driving on a significantly under pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Indicator inflated tire causes the tire to that turns on every time you start the When the low tire pressure indicator overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 335 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill information label and in the owner’s When you restart the vehicle with your tires in a warm area, then drive the compact spare tire, the TPMS manual (see page in extremely cold weather, the tire indicator may also come on and stay pressure will be lower than...
Page 336 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The low tire pressure indicator or Changing a Tire with TPMS As required by the FCC: If you have a flat tire, the low tire the TPMS indicator will go off, after This device complies with Part 15 of the pressure indicator will come on.
Page 337: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to Exceeding any load limit or tow a trailer if you carefully observe improperly loading your vehicle the load limits, use the proper and trailer can cause a crash in equipment, and follow the guidelines which you can be seriously hurt...
Page 338 Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Canadian models start by loading 60% of the load toward the front of the trailer and 1,970 kg 40% toward the rear, then re-adjust the load as needed. EX-L: 2,030 kg Gross Vehicle Weight Rating V6 models: (GVWR):...
Page 339 Towing a Trailer Gross Axle Weight Rating Canadian models Checking Loads (GAWR): The best way to confirm that all The maximum allowable weight at loads are within limits is to check 1,065 kg the vehicle axles is: them at a public scale. For public on the front axle scales in your area, check your local U.S.
Page 340 Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Hitches Trailer Brakes Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must There are two common types of Towing can require a variety of be properly bolted to the underbody. trailer brakes: surge and electric. equipment, depending on the size of Surge brakes are common for boat your trailer, how it will be used, how...
Page 341 Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Pre-Tow Checklist Many states and Canadian When preparing to tow, and before Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, province, provinces/territories require special driving away, be sure to check the territory, and local regulations.
Page 342 Towing a Trailer The lights and brakes on your Driving Safely With a Trailer Making Turns and Braking vehicle and the trailer are working The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider properly. height of a trailer will affect your than normal.
Page 343 Towing a Trailer When driving down hills, reduce Backing Up Towing Your Vehicle your speed, and shift down to second Always drive slowly and have Your vehicle is not designed to be gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and someone guide you when backing up. towed behind a motor home.
Page 344: Maintenance
Maintenance This section explains why it is U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance Safety ...... important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance, replacement, or Maintenance Minder ....maintained and how to follow basic repair of emissions control Fluid Locations ......maintenance safety precautions. devices and systems may be done Adding Engine Oil ......
Page 345: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or other qualified instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can...
Page 346: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life The remaining engine oil life is Engine Oil Life Display and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to SELECT/RESET KNOB the information display to show you this table: when you should have your dealer do engine oil replacement and indicated Calculated Displayed...
Page 347 Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) U.S. model is shown. If the remaining engine oil life is 15 The 15 and 10 percent oil life When the remaining engine oil life is to 6 percent, you will see the engine indicators remind you that your 5 to 1 percent, you will see a oil life indicator every time you turn...
Page 348 Maintenance Minder 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 engine oil life display to the odometer or the trip meter.
Page 349 Maintenance Minder To change the information display Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life from the engine oil life display to the Items Display odometer or the trip meter, press Your dealer will reset the display MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE and release the select/reset knob.
Page 350 Your authorized Honda dealer Press the select/reset knob for Press the select/reset knob for knows your vehicle best and can about 10 seconds.
Page 351 Lights Check the operation of Honda Service History or Canadian Owner’s Maintenance Checks the headlights, parking lights, Maintenance Log. Check your You should check the following taillights, high-mount brake light, warranty booklet for more items at the specified intervals.
Page 352 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Maintenance Sub Items Symbol Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 Check parking brake adjustment miles (24,000 km).
Page 353: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations 4-cylinder models BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Black cap) (Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WASHER FLUID FLUID DIPSTICK (Blue cap) (Yellow loop) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 354 Fluid Locations V6 models ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK BRAKE FLUID (Orange loop) (Black cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 355: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Page 356 0W-20 oil is formulated for year- it meets the same requirements Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for round protection of your vehicle to given for a conventional motor oil: it optimum engine protection. Make...
Page 357: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter WASHER WASHER according to the maintenance messages shown on the information display. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly.
Page 358 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. OIL FILTER OIL FILTER Start the engine. The oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check your work. Let the engine run for several minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks.
Page 359: Engine Coolant
If you regularly drive your vehicle or plain water. under severe conditions in very low temperature (under 31°F, 35°C), a higher concentration of coolant should be used. Consult your Honda dealer f or more inf ormation on the proper coolant. 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 360 Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely RADIATOR CAP empty, you should also check the coolant level in the radiator. Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you. 4-cylinder models V6 models RADIATOR CAP...
Page 361: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers LEVEL GAUGE LEVEL GAUGE Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze can damage your vehicle’s paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid.
Page 362: Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models 4-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) Insert the dipstick all the way into from the transmission, and wipe it the transmission securely as Check the fluid level with the engine with a clean cloth.
Page 363 Damage resulting f rom the use of shown in the illustration. V6 models transmission f luid other than Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered by the Honda Remove the dipstick and check The transmission should be drained new vehicle warranty.
Page 364: Manual Transmission
Make sure the under cover is installed under the edge of the front bumper. If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity motor oil with the API Certification Seal that says ‘‘FOR GASOLINE ENGINES’’...
Page 365: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission only) Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life Independent of the Maintenance of the system. Have the brake Minder information, replace the system flushed and refilled with brake fluid every 3 years.
Page 366: Clutch Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid A low fluid level can indicate a leak Clutch Fluid Power Steering Fluid On models with manual transmission in the clutch system. Have this UPPER LEVEL system inspected as soon as possible. 4-cylinder models LOWER LEVEL Check the level on the side of the The fluid level should be between...
Page 367: Timing Belt
Maintenance steering system flushed and refilled Minder (see page with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Replace the timing belt every 60,000 A low power steering fluid level can miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km indicate a leak in the system.
Page 368: Lights
Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle regularly carry heavy items in the it by its base, and protect the glass trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment from contact with your skin or hard may be required.
Page 369 Lights FASTENER AIR INTAKE COVER BULB V6 models DUCT V6 models STAY Remove the electrical connector V6 models To change a bulb on the driver’s side, from the bulb by pushing on the undo the fastener and remove the air tab to unlock it, then slide the intake cover by pushing the tab.
Page 370 Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Low Beam Headlight BULB one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. HOLDING CLIPS Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb. Driver’s side on V6 models Reinstall the air intake cover and duct securely.
Page 371 Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ one-quarter turn clockwise to lock Parking Light Bulb it in place. Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb. Put the inner fender cover in place.
Page 372 Lights Install the new bulb and turn it Replacing a Front Side Marker BULB clockwise to lock it in place. Light Bulb HOLDING CLIPS Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 373 Lights Insert the socket back into the Replacing Rear Bulbs BULB SOCKET headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Reinstall the inner fender cover. Then reinstall the holding clips, and lock them in place by pushing on their centers.
Page 374 Lights Turn on the lights to make sure Reinstall the socket. Turn it Replacing a High-mount Brake the new bulb is working. Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Make sure the new bulb is working. Push the trunk lid trim back into BULB position.
Page 375 Lights Rear License Plate Light Bulbs Replacing a Fog Light Bulb The license plate has two lights If equipped above it. The bulbs should be Your vehicle uses halogen light replaced by your dealer. bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its plastic case, and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects.
Page 376 Lights HOLDING CLIPS ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CONNECTOR Remove the electrical connector Remove the electrical connector Driver’s side from the bulb by pushing on the To change the bulb, start the from the bulb by pushing on the tab to unlock it, then slide the engine, turn the steering wheel all tab and pulling the connector connector off the bulb.
Page 377 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb.
Page 378: Cleaning The Seat Belts
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Dirt build-up around the openings of Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the OPENING openings with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.
Page 379: Dust And Pollen Filter
This filter removes the dust and in your vehicle. pollen that is brought in from the outside through the heating and If you use a non-Honda floor mat, cooling system/climate control make sure it fits properly and that it system.
Page 380: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. LOCK TAB To replace a wiper blade: Disconnect the blade assembly...
Page 381 Wiper Blades Examine the new wiper blades. If WIPER ARM BLADE they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along 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.
Page 382 Wiper Blades Slide the wiper blade assembly REINFORCEMENT onto the wiper arm. Push down BLADE 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. INDENT Make sure the three rubber tabs Place the top of the wiper blade on...
Page 383: Tires
Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Even though your vehicle is tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated equipped with TPMS, we size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of recommend that you visually check tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 384 Tires If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures V6 models tires are hot (driven for several The following chart shows the Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure miles/kilometers), you will see recommended cold tire pressures for for Normal Driving Front/Rear: readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 most normal driving conditions.
Page 385 Tires High Speed Driving Tire Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS We strongly recommend that you do Every time you check inflation, you not drive faster than the posted should also examine the tires for speed limits and conditions allow. If damage, foreign objects, and wear. you ever drive in a sanctioned competitive event at sustained high You should look for:...
Page 386 Tires Tire Service Life The last four digits of the TIN (tire Tire Maintenance The service life of your tires is identification number) are found on In addition to proper inflation, dependent on many factors, the sidewall of the tire and indicate correct wheel alignment helps to including, but not limited to, driving the date of manufacture (See...
Page 387 When the tires are rotated, make sure the air pressures are checked. Front Front Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights f or balancing. (For Non-directional (For Directional Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels)
Page 388 Tires It is best to replace all four tires at Replacing Tires and Wheels Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front Installing improper tires on your rating, and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Page 389 For the best performance in snowy Because your vehicle has limited tire 17 x 7 1/2J or icy conditions, you should install clearance, Honda strongly V6 models: snow tires or tire chains. They may recommends using the chains listed 17 x 7 1/2J...
Page 390 Tires When installing chains, follow the Wheels manufacturer’s instructions, and Clean the wheels as you would the mount them as tight as you can. rest of the exterior. Wash them with Using the wrong chains, or not Make sure they are not contacting properly installing chains, can the same solution, and rinse them the brake lines or suspension.
Page 391: Checking The Battery
Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW needed, see your dealer or a qualified mechanic. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s 4-cylinder models...
Page 392: Vehicle Storage
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage If your vehicle’s battery is Vehicle Storage disconnected, or goes dead, the time If you need to park your vehicle for setting may be lost. To reset the time, an extended period (more than 1 The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal see page...
Page 393: Interior Care
Vehicle Storage, Interior Care Leave the parking brake off. Put Support the front wiper blade Leather the transmission in reverse arms with a folded towel or rag so If equipped (manual) or Park (automatic). they do not touch the windshield. Vacuum dirt and dust from the leather frequently.
Page 394: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ..... gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 395: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as This tire gives a harsher ride and soon as you can.
Page 396: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Turn on the hazard warning lights, TRUNK FLOOR TOOL KIT pull over safely. Drive slowly along and turn the ignition switch to the the shoulder until you get to an area LOCK (0) position.
Page 397 Changing a Flat Tire JACK WHEEL NUT JACKING POINTS Take the jack out of the tool kit Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking case. with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to change.
Page 398 Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT BRAKE HUB WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION WHEEL COVER Use the extension and the wheel Before mounting the spare tire, nut wrench as shown to raise the Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wipe any dirt off the mounting vehicle until the flat tire is off the wheel cover off with a screwdriver or surface of the wheel and hub with...
Page 399 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.
Page 400 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack and tools in the tool WING BOLT SPACER CONE kit case. Place the tool kit case in the flat tire. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. For compact For normal spare tire...
Page 401 If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly START (III) position. If the on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 402: If The Engine Won't Start
If the Engine Won’t Start There may be an electrical The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor’s problem, such as no power to the speed sounds normal, or even faster fuel pump. Check all the fuses than normal, when you turn the (see page ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run.
Page 403: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try A battery can explode if you do jump starting until it thaws.
Page 404 Jump Starting 4-cylinder models with automatic 4-cylinder models with manual V6 models BOOSTER BATTERY transmission transmission 4-cylinder models Connect one jumper cable to the positive ( ) terminal on your Connect the second jumper cable battery. Connect the other end to to the negative ( ) terminal on the positive ( ) terminal on the the booster battery.
Page 405 Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another Keep the ends of the jumper cables vehicle, have an assistant start away from each other and any metal that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. on the vehicle until everything is disconnected.
Page 406: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange. If it climbs to the red watch the temperature gauge. If Steam and spray from an mark, you should determine the overheated engine can...
Page 407 If the Engine Overheats If you do not find an obvious leak, Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine, and check radiator reserve tank.
Page 408 Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Safely pull off the road, and shut Low Oil Pressure Charging System Indicator off the engine. Turn on the hazard Indicator This indicator should never come on warning lights. If the charging system indicator when the engine is running.
Page 409: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, these codes are set. If they are not while driving, it means one even though it may go off as you set, the test cannot be completed. of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle systems may have a problem.
Page 410: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not Slow down by shifting to a lower U.S. Canada indicator normally feel normal, you should take gear, and pull to the side of the road comes on when immediate action.
Page 411 Fuses INTERIOR (Driver’s side) INTERIOR (Passenger’s side) UNDER-HOOD NOTCH FUSE BOX FUSE LABEL The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The passenger’s side interior fuse The under-hood fuse box is on the three fuse boxes. box is on the lower passenger’s side driver’s side.
Page 412 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on 412 413 the fuse box lid or the fuse label, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 413 Fuses BLOWN FUSE PULLER SPARE FUSES FUSE PULLER Check the smaller fuses in the Look for a blown wire inside the Your vehicle has spare fuses on the under-hood fuse box and all the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with back of the under-hood fuse box fuses in the interior fuse boxes by one of the spare fuses of the same...
Page 414 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the from one of the other circuits.
Page 415: Horn
Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX Driver’s Side Fuse Box (40 A) 50 A IG Main 40 A Rear Defroster 20 A Sub Fan Motor Not Used Not Used Not Used 40 A Heater Motor 15 A Hazard 20 A Horn, Stop Not Used...
Page 416: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side) 7.5 A 7.5 A Accessory, Key, Lock 7.5 A Accessory 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Sliding Moonroof 20 A 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Reclining Rear Left Power Window 20 A 15 A Front Accessory Power Socket 20 A...
Page 417 Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Passenger’s Side) Not Used Not Used 10 A Lumbar Support 15 A Seat Heater Not Used Not Used Not Used If equipped Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected 10 A Right Headlight High Beam 20 A Front Passenger’s Power 10 A...
Page 418: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 419 Emergency Towing Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) support the vehicle’s weight.
Page 420: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications your vehicle and the locations of the (4-cylinder models) ....identification numbers. It also Specifications includes information you should (V6 models) ....... know about your vehicle’s tires and DOT Tire Quality Grading emissions control systems.
Page 421: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 422 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped on 4-cylinder models the front of the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER V6 models ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 423 Specifications (4-cylinder models) Dimensions Seating Capacities Length 194.1 in (4,930 mm) Total Width 72.7 in (1,847 mm) Front Height 58.1 in (1,475 mm) Rear Wheelbase 110.2 in (2,800 mm) Track Front/Rear 62.6 in (1,590 mm) Capacities 62.2 in (1,580 mm) Fuel tank Approx.
Page 424 Specifications (4-cylinder models) Lights Fuses Headlights High 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page or the fuse label 51 W (HB4) attached on the side panel. Front turn signal/parking lights 21/5 W Passenger’s side See page or the fuse label Front side marker lights 3 CP attached to the inside of the fuse...
Page 425 Specifications (V6 models) Dimensions Seating Capacities Length 194.3 in (4,936 mm) Total Width 72.7 in (1,847 mm) Front Height 58.1 in (1,475 mm) Rear Wheelbase 110.2 in (2,800 mm) Track Front/Rear 62.2 in (1,580 mm) Capacities Fuel tank Approx. Weights 18.5 US gal (70.0 ) Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached...
Page 426 Specifications (V6 models) Lights Fuses Headlights High 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page or the fuse label 51 W (HB4) attached on the side panel. Front turn signal/parking lights 21/5 W Passenger’s side See page or the fuse label Front side marker lights 3 CP attached to the inside of the fuse...
Page 427 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 428 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire’s resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 429: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Tire Size Load index (a numerical code have a number of markings. Those Whenever tires are replaced, they associated with the maximum you should be aware of are described should be replaced with tires of the load the tire can carry).
Page 430 Tire Labeling Recommended Inflation Pressure Tire Identification Number (TIN) Glossary of Tire Terminology The tire identification number (TIN) Cold Tire Pressure The tire air The cold tire inflation pressure is a group of numbers and letters pressure when the vehicle has been recommended by the manufacturer.
Page 431 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if As an added safety feature, your Driving on a significantly under- provided), should be checked inflated tire causes the tire to vehicle has been equipped with a tire monthly when cold and inflated to pressure monitoring system (TPMS) overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 432 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction with a TPMS malfunction indicator telltale after replacing one or more to indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to operating properly.
Page 433: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this ment. Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission...
Page 434 Adding exhaust gas to the Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower PGM-FI System air/fuel mixture reduces the amount The PGM-FI system uses sequential...
Page 435: Three Way Catalytic Converters
The catalytic converters are referred to as three-way catalysts, since they act on HC, CO, and NOx. Replacement units must be original Honda parts or their equivalent. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS The three way catalytic converters...
Page 436: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 437 Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several minutes.
Page 438 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects ..... Authorized Manuals ..... 2011 Accord Sedan...
Page 439: Customer Service Information
P.O. Box 190816 Name of the dealer who sold the U.S. Owners: San Juan, PR 00919-0816 vehicle to you American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Tel: (787) 620-7546 Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90501-2746...
Page 440: Warranty Coverages
Performance Warranty these two Accessory Limited Warranty all these warranties. Please read the warranties cover your vehicle’s Honda accessories are covered 2011 Honda warranty information under this warranty. Time and emissions control systems. Time, booklet that came with your vehicle...
Page 441: Reporting Safety Defects
National Highway immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to inform Transport Canada.
Page 442: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Service Manual Supplement 61TA005EL 2011 Honda 2/4 Door L4/V6 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 61TA030 2008 Honda 2/4 door Body Repair Manual 31TA5630 2011 Honda Accord 4-door Owner’s Manual 31TA5830 2011 Honda Accord Navigation System Owner’s Manual 31TA5M30...
Page 443: Index
Index System Indicator ....57, Shifting ........Shift Lever Position Wear Indicators ......Accessories ........Indicators ....... Braking System ......ACCESSORY Shift Lever Positions ....Break-in, New Vehicle ....(Ignition Key Position) ....Shift Lock Release ....Brightness Control, Instruments . Accessory Power Sockets ....
Page 444 Index CD Changer ......165, Tether Anchorage Points ..CD Player ........Childproof Door Locks ....Certification Label ......Cleaning the Seat Belts ....DANGER, Explanation of ....Chains ..........Climate Control System ....Dashboard ........3, Changing a Flat Tire ....
Page 445 Index Downshifting, Manual Towing ........Transmission ......Emergency Brake ......Driver and Passenger Safety ... Emergency Flashers ...... Fan, Interior ......123, Driving ........... Emergency Towing ...... Features ......... Economy ........Emissions Controls ....... Filling the Fuel Tank ....Driving Position Memory Emissions Testing ......
Page 446 Index Fuel ..........Manual Transmission ....Hood, Opening and Closing ..Check Fuel Cap Message ..Hydraulic Clutch ......Glove Box ........Fill Door and Cap ...... Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gauge ........... (GVWR) ......311, Low Fuel Indicator .....
Page 447 Index Indicators ......... VSA Off ........ABS (Anti-lock Brake) ....VSA System ......... Brake (Parking and Brake Indicators, Instrument Panel ..Keys ..........System) ......57, Infant Restraint ....... Charging System ....56, Infant Seats ........Cruise Control ......
Page 448 Index Low Coolant Level ......Moonroof ........Overheating, Engine ....Low Fuel Indicator ......Owner’s Maintenance Checks ..Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . Oxygenated Fuels ......Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, Lower Anchors ........ Neutral Gear Position ....Lubricant Specifications New Vehicle Break-in ....
Page 449 Index Protecting Children ......Replacement Information Automatic Seat Belt General Guidelines ..... Engine Oil and Filter ....Tensioners ....... Protecting Infants ....... Fuses .......... Cleaning ........Protecting Larger Children ..Light Bulbs ........ Lap/Shoulder Belt ....14, Protecting Small Children ..
Page 450 Index Shift Lock Release ......How the Side Airbag Off System Components ....Side Airbags ........ . 9, Indicator Works ...... Synthetic Oil ........How Your Side Airbags Work . How the SRS Indicator Works . How the Side Airbag Off How Your Front Airbags Indicator Works ......
Page 451 Index Tire Pressure Monitoring Transmission Used Oil, How to Dispose of ..System (TPMS) .... . 291, Checking Fluid Level, Low Tire Pressure Automatic ......Indicator ......59, Checking Fluid Level, Required Federal Manual ........Vanity Mirror ........ Explanation ......
Page 452 Index Washers, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ..Indicator ........XM Radio ......159, Operation ........Wheels Adjusting the Steering ....Alignment and Balance .... Compact Spare ......Wrench, Nut ......Windows Auto Reverse ......Operating the Power ....Rear, Defogger ......
Page 453: Service Information Summary
4.2 US qt (4.0 ) V6 models Brake Fluid: 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Automatic Transmission Fluid: DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic...
Page 454 DELIVERY DATE The information and specifications included (Date sold to original retail purchaser) in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to DEALER NAME DEALER NO. discontinue or change specifications or...

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