Page 1 Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2009 Honda Accord was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by 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 Main Menu 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 This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else of any airbag system component.
Page 3 Main Menu A Few Words About Safety You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important on the vehicle. Safety Labels responsibility.
Page 4: X31-Ta5-6100
2009 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ................................A Few Words About Safety ..............................................Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ............Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .......... Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ®...
Page 5 Main Menu 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.
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance MIRROR CONTROL MOONROOF SWITCH (P.107) HOMELINK BUTTONS INSTRUMENT PANEL AUTO BUTTON INDICATORS (P.55) (P.226) (P.101) GAUGES (P.63) CLOCK (P.214) COMPASS (P.219) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.102) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS...
Page 7 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR BRIGHTNESS (P.72) WASHERS (P.68) (P.30) HAZARD WARNING HEADLIGHTS/ BUTTON TURN SIGNALS/ (P.73) FOG LIGHTS (P.69, 72) INTERFACE DIAL (P.174) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.211) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA ) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.294)
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Main Menu 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
Main Menu Table Of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this and drive, and don’t let your friends Children age 12 and under should section, and throughout this manual. drink and drive, either.
Page 10: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (8) (3) (4) (9) features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers 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...
Page 11: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Seat Belts 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 Your seat belt system also includes Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 12: Airbags
Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger...
Page 13 Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: 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
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Locking the doors reduces the 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...
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 17: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens This spreads the forces of a crash Fasten and Position the Seat 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 Position
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting Never place the shoulder portion of a 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.
Page 19: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens When driving, remember to sit In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women 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...
Page 20: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away If your Two people should never use the from the airbag covers. If they do, they hands or arms are close to an same seat belt.
Page 21: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the Seat Belt System Components the beeper stops, the indicator will Your seat belt system includes lap/ beeper sounds when the driver’s seat stop flashing but remain on.
Page 22: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency 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 When the tensioners are activated, Honda provides a limited warranty corrected as soon as possible. the seat belts will remain tight until on seat belts. See your Honda they are unbuckled.
Page 24: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (14) (11) (13) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (16) (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (12) (8) Front Impact Sensors...
Page 25 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 26: How Your Front Airbags Work
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt panel that alerts you that the restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect passenger’s side airbag has been turned off (see page your head and chest.
Page 27 Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags. This means they have two Although the powder is not harmful, inflation stages that can be ignited people with respiratory problems...
Page 28 Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The driver’s advanced front airbag Dual-Threshold Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also dual- Your front airbags are also advanced system includes a seat position threshold airbags. Airbags with this airbags.
Page 29 To ensure that the passenger’s (see page ). If it is not, the mat under the seat. Although Honda advanced front airbag system will may interfere with the proper does not encourage carrying an work properly, do not do anything operation of the front passenger’s...
Page 30: How Your Side Airbags Work
To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, if the should wear their seat belts and sit position sensors detect a child has upright and well back in their seats.
Page 31: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s If the side airbag off indicator comes How Your Side Curtain Airbags on (see page ), have the side, the passenger’s side curtain Work passenger sit upright.
Page 32: How The Srs Indicator Works
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off The SRS indicator alerts the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works you to a potential problem may not work properly when you U.S.
Page 33: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no How the Passenger Airbag Off front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Indicator Works come on.
Page 34: Airbag Service
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Additional Safety Precautions The SRS indicator alerts you to a Your airbag systems are virtually Take your vehicle to an problem. Do not attempt to deactivate your maintenance free, and there are no authorized dealer as soon as Together, airbags and airbags.
Page 35 If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 36: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 37: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 accident 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...
Page 38 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 39: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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,...
Page 41: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 42: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat until the child the child seat directly behind the reaches the weight or height limit front passenger’s seat, move the seat for the seat.
Page 43: Selecting A Child Seat
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not Even with advanced front airbags Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see to choose either a conventional child...
Page 44: Installing A Child Seat
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure. TETHER STRAP HOOK 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
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 48 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 49: With A Tether
Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Anchor Tether TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK Outer Position ANCHOR Center Position ANCHOR TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS After properly securing the child Tighten the strap according to the A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page ), lift the head...
Page 50: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front...
Page 51: Using A Booster Seat
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Some states and Canadian provinces between the child’s neck and arm? also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or Is the lap part of the belt as low as weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs).
Page 52: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Larger Children A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And seat until the tops of their ears are Front while age may be one indicator of The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, even with the top of the vehicle’s or...
Page 53: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt.
Page 54: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table Of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you condition.
Page 55: Safety Labels
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Odometer ........Seats ..........the controls and displays that Outside Temperature Front Seat Power Adjustments . contribute to the daily operation of Indicator ........Front Seat Manual your vehicle. All the essential Trip Meter ........
Page 57: Control Locations
Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.226) MIRROR CONTROL MOONROOF SWITCH (P.107) INSTRUMENT PANEL AUTO BUTTON INDICATORS (P.55) (P.101) GAUGES (P.63) CLOCK (P.214) COMPASS (P.219) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.102) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.120) POWER DOOR LOCK CLIMATE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH SYSTEM (P.79) (P.125)
Page 58: Instrument Panel
Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) (P.61) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.58) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.62)
Page 59: Instrument Panel Indicators
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Brake System Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Off Indicator Indicator System Indicator U.S. Canada This indicator comes on briefly when U.S. Canada 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator (ABS) Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for This indicator has three functions: a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) ignition switch to the ON (II)
Page 62 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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)
Page 63 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 66 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 67 Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Odometer INFORMATION DISPLAY The odometer shows the total TRIP METER A distance your vehicle has been ODOMETER driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or OUTSIDE...
Page 68 Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator incorrectly displayed, you can adjust Trip Meter If equipped it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C The trip meter shows the number of in Canadian models) warmer or This indicator displays the outside miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
Page 69 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 70: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30) BRIGHTNESS (P.72) WASHERS (P.68) HAZARD WARNING HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/ BUTTON FOG LIGHTS (P.69, 72) (P.73) INTERFACE DIAL REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.174) (P.211) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA ) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.294)
Page 71: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Main Menu Table Of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at low speed. Windshield Wipers select a position. The wipers run at high speed. The wipers run at high MIST speed until you release the lever.
Page 72: Turn Signals And Headlights
Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the When the light switch is in either of 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Even with the automatic lighting EX-L and EX-L V6 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 75 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness You can use the fog lights only when Fog Lights Instrument Panel Brightness the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position (if equipped), you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically.
Page 76 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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)
Page 77: Rear Window Defogger
Main Menu Table Of Contents Rear Window Defogger U.S. LX Except U.S. LX Auto A/C type Manual A/C type On models with navigation system The rear window defogger will clear The defogger and antenna wires on On models with automatic air fog, frost, and thin ice from the conditioning system the inside of the rear window can be...
Page 78: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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
NUMBER 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. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
Page 80: Immobilizer System
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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
Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch You will hear a reminder beeper if If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the ignition 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...
Page 82: Door Locks
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 83 Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks Lockout Prevention Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking If you forget and leave the key in the Your vehicle has customizable The auto door locking feature has ignition switch, lockout prevention settings for the doors to three possible settings: will not allow you to lock the driver’s automatically lock and unlock.
Page 84 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 85 Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks Push and hold the front of the Push and hold the front of the To program the Drive Lock mode: 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks Auto Door Unlocking Push and hold the rear of the To turn off the Auto Door Unlock The auto door unlocking feature master door lock switch on the modes: has five possible settings: driver’s door.
Page 87 Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks Push and hold the rear of the To program the Park Unlock mode: To program the Ignition Switch master door lock switch on the Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors Unlock mode: driver’s door.
Page 88 Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks push and hold the Release the switch, and within 5 Even if your vehicle’s battery is On A/T vehicles, brake pedal, then move the shift seconds, turn the ignition switch removed or goes dead, the system lever out of the Park (P) position.
Page 89 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 Some exterior lights will flash twice LOCK BUTTON each time you press the button.
Page 90: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter You can also open all power windows PANIC Press this button for Remote Transmitter Care and the moonroof (if equipped) from about 2 seconds to attract attention: Avoid dropping or throwing the outside the vehicle with the remote the horn will sound, and the exterior transmitter.
Page 91 Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. BATTERY Battery type: CR1616 SCREW To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad Remove the screw at the base of...
Page 92 Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter Remove the old battery, and insert As required by the FCC: a new battery into the back of the This device complies with Part 15 of the cover with the side facing down. FCC rules.
Page 93 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 94 Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk Even if the trunk release lever is Emergency Trunk Opener Parents should decide if their locked with the master key, you can children should be shown how to use open the trunk with the remote this feature.
Page 95 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 down at the same time.
Page 96 Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Front Seat Manual Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward or To change the seat-back angle, pull backward, pull up on the bar under up on the lever on the outside of the...
Page 97 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 whiplash and other injuries.
Page 98 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 99 Do not place any object between normal position, or in the event of a an occupant and the seat-back. severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer. Install each restraint in its proper location. Only use genuine Honda The driver’s and front passenger’s...
Page 100 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Make sure all items in the trunk and Trunk Pass-through Cover those extending through the pass- KEY CYLINDER KNOB through are secured. Rear For security, this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the master key.
Page 103: Seat Heaters
Main Menu Table Of Contents Seat Heaters continuously. It does not cycle with Passenger’s temperature changes. Seat Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters: Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.
Page 104 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 105 Main Menu Table Of Contents Mirrors Push the appropriate edge of the Adjusting the Power Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down. SELECTOR SWITCH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position.
Page 106: Power Windows
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 107 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 108 Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows Opening the Windows and Press the UNLOCK button a Opening/Closing the Windows Moonroof with the Remote second time, and hold it. The and Moonroof with the Key remaining doors unlock, and all Transmitter four windows and the moonroof start to open.
Page 109 Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows Turn the key clockwise again, and To close: hold it. All four windows and the Insert the key in the driver’s door moonroof start to open. To stop lock. the windows and the moonroof, release the key.
Page 110 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 fully, push the switch briefly.
Page 111 Main Menu Table Of Contents Moonroof You can open and close the Auto Reverse Operating the Moonroof with the If the moonroof runs into any moonroof for up to 10 minutes after Remote Transmitter or the Key obstacle while it is closing you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 112: Parking Brake
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 113: Interior Convenience Items
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER DOOR POCKETS VANITY MIRROR COAT HOOK SUN VISOR CENTER POCKETS GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT TRUNK BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 114 Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Accessory Power Sockets Front Rear Front Be careful when you are using the The rear seat also has a beverage Your vehicle has two accessory beverage holders. A spilled liquid holder in the center armrest.
Page 115 Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Each socket is intended to supply Console Compartment power for 12 volt DC accessories LEVER DETACHABLE TRAY that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). CONSOLE COMPARTMENT CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, Except LX pull up on the lever and lift the The console compartment is...
Page 116 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 117 Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Sun Visors Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle. Slide SUN VISOR Some larger styles of sunglasses To use the sun visor, pull it down. may not fit in the holder.
Page 118 Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Coat Hook Center Pockets On models without navigation system 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.
Page 119: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 120 Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights The spotlights (with the switch in Courtesy Lights 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, OFF POSITION key or the remote transmitter, and and goes out when the door is closed.
Page 121 Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Except LX and LX-P The courtesy light between the spotlights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the select/reset knob on the instrument panel, with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position.
Page 122 Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ..... Radio Theft Protection ....system in your vehicle provides a Climate Control System ....Setting the Clock ......comfortable driving environment in Dual Temperature Control ..Security System ......
Page 123: Vents, Heating, And A/C
Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C LX, LX-P, EX, and 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 124 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 125 Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Air flows from the floor Air flows from the defroster Using the Heater vents. vents at the base of the windshield. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it When you select , the system When you select...
Page 126 Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the A/C you can Dehumidify the Interior If the interior is very warm, Air conditioning places an extra load cool it down more rapidly by partially Air conditioning, as it cools, removes on the engine.
Page 127 Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Turn Everything Off To remove fog from the inside of the Turning the fan speed control dial all From the Windows windows: Select .
Page 128: Climate Control System
Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System EX-L and EX-L V6 Without navigation system With navigation system PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE PASSENGER’S SIDE RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH TEMPERATURE CONTROL WINDSHIELD CENTER SWITCH DEFROSTER BUTTON DISPLAY DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE DUAL DRIVER’S SIDE...
Page 129: Climate Control System
Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System The system automatically selects Voice Control System Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control the proper mix of conditioned On models with navigation system The climate control system can also system in your vehicle picks the and/or heated air that will, as be operated by voice control.
Page 130 Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its system (GPS). If one side of the To Turn Everything Off lower limit ( ) or its upper limit vehicle is getting too much sun, the If you press the OFF button, the ), the system runs at full system lowers the temperature only...
Page 131 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 132 Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control System Air flows from the center To remove fog from the inside of the Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window and corner vents in the dashboard. windows, set as follows: defogger off and on (see page Select .
Page 133: Dual Temperature Control
Main Menu Table Of Contents Dual Temperature Control EX-L and EX-L V6 Without navigation system Your vehicle has two temperature control switches, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger. The driver’s side and the passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently by adjusting these switches when the green indicator in the DUAL button is on.
Page 134 Main Menu Table Of Contents Dual Temperature Control To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then push the switch up or down on DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE the driver’s side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, push the switch up or down on the passenger’s side.
Page 135: Climate Control Sensors
Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control Sensors Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor On models with climate control system SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column.
Page 136: Audio System
Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all LX and LX-P EX and EX V6 models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system. On LX model (including LX-P), see pages through On EX and EX V6 models, and EX-L...
Page 137: Playing The Fm/Am Radio
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model) 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 138 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model) To Play the FM/AM Radio To Select a Station The scan function samples SCAN 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 139 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model) Each preset button can If you are If you do not like the stations auto Preset AUTO SELECT store one frequency on AM and two traveling far from home and can no select has stored, you can store frequencies on FM.
Page 140 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model) 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 according to with the PS name display function on.
Page 141 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model) SOFT: Adult hits and soft music Radio Data System (RDS) Category RDS Program Search TOP 40: Top 40 hits This function searches up and down OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies a frequency for the strongest signal R &...
Page 142 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model) You can use the RDS program RDS Program SCAN The scan function samples all search or scan function even if the stations with strong signals on the PS name display function is off. In selected RDS category.
Page 143 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model) Adjusts the volume level Adjusting the Sound adjust the setting to your liking. If 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 144: Playing A Disc
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model) 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 145 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model) The specifications for compatible To Play a Disc This audio system can also play To load or play a disc, the ignition CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 files are: switch must be in the ACCESSORY MP3 or WMA formats.
Page 146 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model) The specifications for compatible To Load a Disc Text Data Display Function WMA files are: Insert a disc about halfway into the Each time you press the TITLE Sampling frequency: disc slot.
Page 147 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model) When playing a CD-DA with text The display shows up to about 14 To Change or Select Tracks/Files data, the album and track name are You can use the SKIP buttons while characters of selected text data (the folder name, file name, etc.).
Page 148 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model) RANDOM (Random within a In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA mode 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 149 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model) In MP3 or WMA mode SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) In MP3 or 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 on the selected folder in random...
Page 150 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model) If you turn the system off while a To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( ) to disc is playing, either with the remove the disc. If you eject the disc, power/volume knob or by turning but do not remove it from the slot, off the ignition switch, the disc will...
Page 151: Disc Player Error Messages
Main Menu Table Of Contents Disc Player Error Messages (LX model) The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message 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 152: Audio System
Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) Selector Knob The knob turns left and right. Use it Menu Display to scroll through lists, 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 153: Playing The Fm/Am Radio
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) Without XM satellite radio With XM satellite radio POWER/ POWER/ VOLUME VOLUME KNOB KNOB TITLE TITLE BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SCAN SCAN BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 154 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) To Play the Radio To Select a Station Each time you press and release The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to either side of the SKIP bar, the radio ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 155 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) Each preset button can If you are Preset AUTO SELECT To turn off auto select , press the store one frequency on AM and two traveling far from home and can no A.
Page 156 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) 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 according to...
Page 157 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS) Category COUNTRY: Country music RDS Program Search SOFT: Adult hits and soft music This function searches up and down TOP 40: Top 40 hits a frequency for the strongest signal OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies...
Page 158 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) You can use the RDS program Adjusting the Sound RDS Program SCAN The scan function samples all search or scan function even if the stations with strong signals on the PS name display function is off.
Page 159 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) The SVC has four modes; SVC OFF, If equipped Adjusts the strength of SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC SUBW sound from the subwoofer speaker. HIGH.
Page 160: Playing The Xm Satellite Radio
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and EX-L V6 models without navigation system) XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME SCAN BUTTON KNOB CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB MENU BUTTON U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 161 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and EX-L V6 models without navigation system) Each time you press and release the Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the To listen to XM satellite radio, turn TITLE button, the display changes in United States, and Canada, except...
Page 162 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and EX-L V6 models without navigation system) TUNE Turn the selector knob to CATEGORY ( Press change channel selections. Turn the either side of the CATEGORY bar to knob right for higher numbered select another category.
Page 163 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and EX-L V6 models without navigation system) You can store up to 12 Preset Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the ‘‘UPDATING’’ The encryption preset channels using the six preset first six channels.
Page 164 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and EX-L V6 models without navigation 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.
Page 165 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and EX-L V6 models without navigation system) There may be other geographic After you’ve registered with XM Receiving Satellite Radio Service situations that could affect XM If your XM Satellite Radio service Radio, keep your audio system in the Satellite Radio reception.
Page 166: Playing Discs
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) Without XM satellite radio With XM satellite radio MP3/WMA INDICATOR MP3/WMA INDICATOR DISC LOAD DISC LOAD BUTTON BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB CD BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB DISC SLOT TITLE BUTTON DISC SLOT CD/AUX BUTTON...
Page 167 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) This audio system can also play To Play a Disc The specifications for compatible To load or play discs, the ignition CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 files are: switch must be in the ACCESSORY MP3 or WMA formats.
Page 168 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) The specifications for compatible You cannot load and play 3-inch Loading Discs WMA files are: Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changer (8-cm) discs in this unit. holds up to six discs.
Page 169 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) If the text data has more than 16 Text Data Display Function You will also see some text data Each time you press the TITLE characters, you will see the first 16 under these conditions: button, the display shows you the...
Page 170 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) SKIP Each time you press and To Change or Select Tracks/Files Folder Selection Use the SKIP bar while a disc is release the side of the SKIP bar, playing to select passages and the player skips forward to the change tracks (files in MP3 or WMA...
Page 171 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode To Select Repeat, Random or Scan Turn the selector knob to select an appropriate repeat, random or scan FOLDER SELECTION Mode: select a different folder, press either mode, then press the selector knob...
Page 172 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) REPEAT (Track Repeat) DISC REPEAT This feature In MP3 or WMA mode continuously replay a track (file in continuously replays the current disc. FOLDER RANDOM This MP3 or WMA mode), select the feature, when activated, plays the...
Page 173 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) The SCAN function SCAN In MP3 or WMA mode Pressing either side of the skip bar, samples all the tracks on the disc in This feature, when F-SCAN or selecting a different disc (using the order they are recorded on the...
Page 174 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) D-SCAN This feature, when When the first track on the last disc, 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 175 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (EX, EX-L 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,...
Page 176: Disc Changer Error Messages
Main Menu Table Of Contents Disc Changer Error Message (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message display while playing a disc. HEAT ERROR High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to...
Page 177: Audio System
Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Interface Dial Voice Control System Most audio system functions can still The audio system can also be ENTER be controlled by standard buttons, operated by voice control. See the dials, and knobs, but some functions Navi section in your quick start can only be accessed using the...
Page 178: Playing The Fm/Am Radio
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 179 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 push it up, the band will change to STEREO ICON BAND FM1, FM2, or AM.
Page 180 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) SKIP (SEEK) The skip (seek) The system will scan for a station function searches up and down from with a strong signal. When it finds SCAN ICON the current frequency to find a one, it will stop and play that station station with a strong signal.
Page 181 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 on the interface selector. A.SEL INDICATOR desired station.
Page 182 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) , press the Radio Data System (RDS) To turn off auto select A. SEL side of the bar. This restores On the FM band, you can select a the presets you originally set.
Page 183 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 with the PS...
Page 184 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 185 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 186 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 187 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Radio Text Display This function displays the radio text TEXT INDICATOR 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 188 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 189 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To adjust bass These BASS/TREBLE FADER/BALANCE Speed-sensitive Volume and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, modes adjust the strength of the Compensation (SVC) and press ENTER on the interface sound coming from each speaker.
Page 190: Playing The Xm Satellite Radio
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR TUNE BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 191 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving Push the AUDIO button to display Operating the XM Radio XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the XM information on the screen. You United States, and Canada, except can operate the XM Satellite Radio Hawaii and Alaska.
Page 192 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) MODE To switch between the On the screen, you will see the 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...
Page 193 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) Press CATEGORY ( Use the tune, skip (seek), or scan either side of the bar to select function to tune to a desired another category. You can also channel.
Page 194 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) Press the button or scroll XM Satellite Radio Display ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ The signal is up again. The other XM band will Messages currently too be shown. Store the next six weak.
Page 195 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite 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.
Page 196 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) Driving on a road beside a vertical Receiving XM Satellite Radio After you’ve registered with XM wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south Service Radio, keep your audio system in the of you.
Page 197: Playing Discs
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 DISC LOAD BUTTON DISC EJECT BUTTON DISC SLOT AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S.
Page 198 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 an MP3 or WMA disc is controls used for the radio.
Page 199 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Repeat this until all six positions Loading Discs in the Changer Do not try to insert a disc until To load multiple discs in one are loaded. If you are not loading ‘‘LOAD’’...
Page 200 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 201 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To exit the track list display, press To Choose a Track Disc Scan the AUDIO button, or push the When you press the SCAN side of interface selector to the left. the SCAN/A.
Page 202 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 203 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 204 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Playing an MP3/WMA Disc The specifications for compatible Changing the Folders The changer plays MP3/WMA discs WMA files are: While playing an MP3/WMA disc, in recorded order. Maximum you can select a folder within the Sampling frequency: playable file layers are 8, and total 32/44.1/48 kHz...
Page 205 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Changing and Selecting the Folders/ Files CURRENT TRACK MP3/WMA INDICATOR CURRENT FOLDER Using the interface selector, you can Push the selector to show the folder You can see the list of all the files in see the list of all the files and folders list.
Page 206 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Folder Scan Folder Repeat Folder Random This feature, when activated, This feature, when activated, replays This feature, when activated, plays samples the first file in each folder all files in the selected folder. To all files in the current folder in for 10 seconds.
Page 207 Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To remove a different disc from the You can also eject discs when the Removing Discs from the changer, first select it by pressing ignition switch is off: Changer To remove the disc that is currently the corresponding number on the To eject one disc, press and release...
Page 208: Disc Changer Error Messages
Main Menu Table Of Contents Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Cause Solution error messages you may see in the Message center display while playing a disc. HEAT ERROR High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 209: Protecting Your Discs
Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labeled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use.
Page 210 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 211 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 following formats. Fingerprints, scratches, etc. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.
Page 212: Fm/Am Radio Reception
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects,...
Page 213 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 214: Remote Audio Controls
Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a disc, the system MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next or bottom of the button, hold it until track (file in MP3 or WMA format) the desired volume is reached, then...
Page 215: Auxiliary Input Jack
Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Audio Controls, Auxiliary Input Jack In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use Auxiliary Input Jack the skip function to select folders. Press and hold the top ( ) of the CH button until you hear a beep, to skip forward to the first file of the next folder.
Page 216: Radio Theft Protection
Main Menu Table Of Contents Radio Theft Protection If your vehicle’s battery is discon- Except LX and LX-P The system will retain your AM and Your vehicle’s audio system may nected or goes dead, or the radio FM presets even if power is disable itself if it is disconnected fuse is removed, the audio system disconnected.
Page 217: Setting The Clock
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 advance to the desired time.
Page 218 Main Menu Table Of Contents Setting the Clock EX, EX-L and 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.
Page 219 Main Menu Table Of Contents Setting the Clock While setting the clock, pressing the RETURN button will go back to the previous display. Pressing the MENU button again will cancel this setting mode. MINUTE SETTING Turn the selector knob to change To set the time, turn the selector the setting between 12H and 24H.
Page 220: Security System
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 221 Main Menu Table Of Contents Security System Use the remote transmitter NOTE: 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 222: Compass
Main Menu Table Of Contents Compass Compass Calibration EX-L and EX-L V6 without navigation system Compass Operation 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 223 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 224 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 225 Main Menu Table Of Contents Compass The audio system is not related to the compass system. Even if the Zone Map compass system is in the zone setting mode, the display returns to the normal display which you last selected. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 226: Cruise Control
Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control Press and release the SET/ a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering CRUISE BUTTON without keeping your foot on the wheel.
Page 227 Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control You can decrease the set cruising Cruise control may not hold the set Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: speed when you are going up and down hills.
Page 228 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 229: Homelink Universal Transceiver
Main Menu Table Of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Units manufactured between April 1, EX-L V6 If your garage door was The HomeLink universal 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be manufactured before April 1, 1982, transceiver built into your vehicle you may not be able to program equipped with safety stop and can be programmed to operate up to...
Page 230 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 231 Main Menu Table Of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 232 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 233: Bluetooth Handsfreelink
, or call (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca , or call (888) 9-HONDA-9. The HFL is available in both English and French (Canadian models only). To change the language, see page Here are the main features of the HFL.
Page 234 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and you to send and receive calls in your This type of phone is available any use of such marks by Honda vehicle without holding the phone. through many phone makers and Motor Co., Ltd. is under license.
Page 235 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Phonebook Microphone HFL Buttons The HFL microphone is on the The HFL can store up to 50 names HFL TALK BUTTON and phone numbers in its phonebook. ceiling, between the front spotlights. With a linked phone, you can then The microphone is shared with the automatically dial any name or navigation system.
Page 236 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the button, then Information Display You will also see ‘‘HANDS FREE wait for a beep before giving a LINK’’ on the center display. command. ‘‘ ’’ indicator will be displayed on HFL Back: This button is used to the center display if your phone is end a call, go back to the previous...
Page 237 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Give a voice command in a clear How to Use the HFL Using Voice Control The HFL is operated by the HFL Here are some guidelines for using natural speaking voice without Talk and Back buttons on the left voice control: pausing between words or side of the steering wheel.
Page 238 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To hear a list of available options To go back one step in a command When you finish a command at any time, press the Talk button, process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press sequence, the HFL goes back to the Back button.
Page 239 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Setting Up the System Press and release the Talk button. The voice of the HFL can be set to After the beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or After the beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or male or female (U.S.
Page 240 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Setting Your Passcode cycle. If the passcode is set, its Press and release the Talk button. The HFL will accept a numeric, four- After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The response is ‘‘The system is locked. digit passcode that you can use for What is the four-digit passcode?’’...
Page 241 ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. Is this correct?’’ 528-7876. In Canada, call (888) 9- HONDA-9. Your phone retailer With your phone on and the Press and release the Talk button. should also be able to confirm that ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’...
Page 242 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Follow the prompts on your phone To rename a paired phone, do this: To delete a paired phone, do this: to get it into its Discovery mode. Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button.
Page 243 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. phones paired to the system have To change from the currently linked been read, the HFL response is After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The phone to another paired phone, do this: ‘‘The entire list has been read.
Page 244 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Making a Call Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. You can make calls using any phone After the beep, say the number After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ number, or by using a name in the you want to call.
Page 245 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To end the call, press the Back To make a call using a name in the HFL Sending Numbers or Names button. phonebook, do this: During a Call With your phone on and the The HFL allows you to send ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or To redial the last number called by...
Page 246 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Receiving a Call Transferring a Call After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The If you receive a call when you are not During a call, you can transfer it dial tones will be sent, and the call on the phone, the HFL interrupts the from the HFL to your phone, or from...
Page 247 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Muting a Call Setting up the Phonebook Press and release the Talk button. During a call, you can mute or The HFL phonebook can store up to After the beep, say the name you unmute your voice to the person you 50 names with their associated would like to store.
Page 248 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. To edit the number of a name, do this: Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’...
Page 249 HFL responds by listing the 528-7876. In Canada, call (888) 9- names in the phonebook. When it HONDA-9. You can see your phone’s says the name you want to call, for owner’s manual for information. example, Eric, press the Talk button, and then say ‘‘Call.’’...
Page 250 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. If you want to continue to store After the beep, say ‘‘Receive After the beep, say the name you any other numbers, press and would like to store.
Page 251 Phonebook’’ from the Information and release the Talk button. After 528-7876. In Canada, call (888) 9- screen. The navigation display will HONDA-9. You can see your phone’s change as shown above. the beep, say ‘‘No.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Returning to the main owner’s manual for information.
Page 252 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink PIN Number: This option allows you Search Imported Phonebook: This To import the cellular phonebook to add, change, or remove a PIN option allows you to search the You can import the phonebook of number for any phonebook that has phone numbers stored in the HFL.
Page 253 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Select a phonebook from the NOTE: To search the imported phonebook HFL does not allow you to pair displayed list. If the phonebook you your phone if the vehicle is select has a PIN icon, you will need PIN ICON moving.
Page 254 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Select the number (1 6) of the desired person from the list. Work Up to three category icons are displayed in the right side of the list. These category icons indicate how Pager many numbers are stored for the person.
Page 255 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To store a number in the Bluetooth To delete the imported phonebook HandsFreeLink After selecting a person, the system You can delete the stored will display a list of the person’s Say or select ‘‘STORE IN phonebook from the HFL.
Page 256 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Select a phonebook from the After you enter the correct PIN To add, change, or remove a PIN displayed list. If the phonebook you number, or if the phonebook you number from any phonebook select has a PIN icon, you will need select is not PIN protected, the the 4-digit PIN number to access the...
Page 257 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To add a PIN number To change a PIN number Select the phonebook you wish to Enter the 4-digit PIN number. You Select the phonebook that you add the PIN number to. The will be asked to re-enter the PIN to wish to change the PIN number phonebook you select cannot...
Page 258 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Clearing the System This operation clears the HFL of your passcode, your paired phones, all names in the HFL phonebook, and all imported phonebooks. Clearing is recommended before you sell your vehicle. To clear the system, do this: Press and release the Talk button.
Page 259 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. Press and release the Talk button. Changing Language After the beep, say ‘‘Oui’’ or ‘‘Yes.’’ After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The Canadian models only HFL response is ‘‘Preparing to If there are no paired phones To change from English to French, do clear all paired phones, all...
Page 260 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the Talk button. The HFL response is, for example, To change from French to English, do ‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour this: After the beep, say ‘‘Yes’’ or ‘‘Oui.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Page 261 Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink The HFL says, for example, ‘‘What As required by the FCC: is the English name for This device complies with Part 15 of the Téléphone de Paul ?’’ Press FCC rules. Operation is subject to the and release the Talk button.
Page 262: Before Driving
Main Menu 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 263 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 264 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures Some gasoline today is blended with Refueling oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to Gasoline is highly flammable operate on oxygenated gasoline and explosive. You can be Push containing up to 10% ethanol by burned or seriously injured...
Page 265 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 escapes.
Page 266 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 267 Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, Opening and Closing the Hood or if you can open the hood without HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. Park the vehicle, and set the Reach in between the hood and parking brake.
Page 268 Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into GRIP SUPPORT ROD its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop.
Page 269 Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK (orange handle) 2.4 engine models V6 models 2.4 engine models (orange loop) Wait a few minutes after turning the Wipe off the dipstick with a clean Remove the dipstick again, and engine off before you check the oil.
Page 270 Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models 2.4 engine models V6 models Look at the coolant level in the Refer to Owner’s Maintenance radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is on page for information Checks...
Page 271: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 272 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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: acceleration, abrupt cornering, Certification Seal (see page Aggressive driving (hard and hard braking increase fuel acceleration and braking)
Page 273 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 274: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories Be sure electronic accessories do or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 275 Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Non-Honda wheels, because they Removing parts from your vehicle, are a universal design, can cause or replacing components with excessive stress on suspension aftermarket components could components, and are not seriously affect your vehicle’s...
Page 276: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT storage areas: DOOR POCKETS CENTER POCKETS Glove box 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,...
Page 277: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 278 Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must Example 1 not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 279 Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger Keep the glove box closed while Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on driving. If it is open, a passenger Compartment a Roof Rack Store or secure all items that could could injure their knees during a Distribute cargo evenly on the be thrown around and hurt...
Page 280 Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo If you carry any items on a roof Cargo Net rack, be sure the total weight of Optional the rack and the items does not The cargo net can be used to help exceed the maximum allowable hold down items stored in the trunk.
Page 281 Main Menu Table Of Contents I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 282 Main Menu 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 283: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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,...
Page 284: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table Of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator If the engine fails to start, press pedal, turn the ignition key to the the accelerator pedal all the way In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position.
Page 285: Manual Transmission
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 286 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 287: Automatic Transmission
Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shift Lever Position Indicators 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 288 Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake To shift from: Do this: cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and press the release button Press the brake pedal and Park whenever you are turning off or on the front of the shift lever to shift P to R press the shift lever release...
Page 289 Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Use this position for To shift to second, Drive (D) Second (2) 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 290 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 291 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine.
Page 292 Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn 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 293: Braking System
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 294: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 295 Main Menu Table Of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together, on loose or ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop and the parking brake is fully uneven surfaces, such as gravel or...
Page 296 Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) If the indicator does not come on VSA Activation Indicator system helps to stabilize the vehicle when the ignition switch is turned to during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA activates, you will see the the ON (II) position, there may be a...
Page 297 Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA is turned on every time you VSA Off Switch VSA and Tire Sizes start the engine, even if you turned it Driving with varying tire or wheel VSA OFF SWITCH off the last time you drove the sizes may cause the VSA to...
Page 298 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 299 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 manual (see page the compact spare tire, the TPMS in extremely cold weather, the tire indicator may also come on and stay...
Page 300 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 301: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 302 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 LX and LX-P: 40% toward the rear, then re-adjust 1,970 kg the load as needed.
Page 303 Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Gross Axle Weight Rating Canadian models Checking Loads The best way to confirm that all (GAWR): The maximum allowable weight at loads are within limits is to check LX and LX-P: the vehicle axles is: them at a public scale.
Page 304 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 305 Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Pre-Tow Checklist Trailer lights and equipment must Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before comply with federal, state, province, require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the and local regulations.
Page 306 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 307 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 308 Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ....maintained and how to follow basic Fluid Locations ......maintenance safety precautions. Adding Engine Oil ......Changing the Engine Oil and This section also includes Filter ...........
Page 309: Maintenance Safety
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 310: Maintenance Minder
Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is 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...
Page 311 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 312 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 313 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 314 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 315 See page of completion, and have the person regulations, failure to perform who does the work fill out your Honda Service History or Canadian maintenance on the items marked Maintenance Log. Check your with will not void your emissions...
Page 316 Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items 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 317: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fluid Locations 2.4 engine 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)
Page 318 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fluid Locations V6 models ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) AUTOMATIC POWER STEERING FLUID TRANSMISSION (Red cap) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 319: Adding Engine Oil
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 5W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal.
Page 320 5W-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 321 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 322: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Replace 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.
Page 323: Engine Coolant
31°F, 35°C), a higher concentration of coolant should be used. Consult your Honda dealer f or more inf ormation of the proper coolant. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 324 Main Menu Table Of Contents Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely empty, you should also check the RADIATOR CAP coolant level in the radiator. Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.
Page 325: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 326: Transmission Fluid
Main Menu Table Of Contents Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 2.4 engine models V6 models 2.4 engine models Check the fluid level with the engine Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) Insert the dipstick all the way into at normal operating temperature.
Page 327 LOWER compartment. Damage resulting f rom the use of MARK transmission f luid other than Honda Always use Honda Genuine Genuine ATF-Z1 is not covered by the V6 models ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission Honda new vehicle warranty.
Page 328 FILLER BOLT 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 329: 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 Replace the brake fluid according to of the system. Have the brake the maintenance minder (see page...
Page 330 Main Menu Table Of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Clutch Fluid A low fluid level can indicate a leak Power Steering Fluid On models with manual transmission in the clutch system. Have this UPPER LEVEL system inspected as soon as possible. 2.4 engine models LOWER LEVEL Check the level on the side of the...
Page 331 (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 (Canada) if you regularly drive your indicate a leak in the system.
Page 332 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 333 Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights FASTENER BULB AIR INTAKE COVER DUCT V6 models V6 models STAY V6 models Remove the electrical connector 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 and duct.
Page 334 Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Low Beam Headlight one-quarter turn clockwise to lock BULB it in place. HOLDING CLIPS Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 335 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 336 Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Install the new bulb and turn it Replacing a Front Side Marker clockwise to lock it in place. Light Bulb HOLDING CLIPS Insert the socket back into the BULB headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 337 Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Insert the socket back into the Replacing Rear Bulbs headlight assembly. Turn it BULB SOCKET 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 338 Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Turn on the lights to make sure Replacing a High-mount Brake Reinstall the socket. Turn it 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 339 Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Replacing a Fog Light Bulb If equipped Your vehicle uses halogen light bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its plastic case, and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Page 340 Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, HOLDING CLIPS 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 341 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 342 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 343: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 344 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 345 Main Menu Table Of Contents Wiper Blades Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Push down the lock tab. Make sure the wiper blade assembly locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield, the passenger’s side first, then the driver’s side.
Page 346 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 347 Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures V6 models tires are hot [driven for several miles The following chart shows the Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 recommended cold tire pressures for for Normal Driving Front/Rear:...
Page 348 Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires High Speed Driving Tire Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARK V6 models only Every time you check inflation, you We strongly recommend that you do should also examine the tires for not drive faster than the posted damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Page 349 Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Tire Service Life The last four digits of the TIN (tire Tire Maintenance The service life of your tires is In addition to proper inflation, identification number) are found on dependent on many factors, the sidewall of the tire and indicate correct wheel alignment helps to including, but not limited to, driving...
Page 350 On models with aluminum wheels 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 351 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 352 For the best performance in snowy 17 x 7 1/2 J Because your vehicle has limited tire or icy conditions, you should install clearance, Honda strongly snow tires or tire chains. They may V6 models: recommends using the chains listed...
Page 353 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 the same solution, and rinse them properly installing chains, can...
Page 354: Checking The Battery
Main Menu Table Of Contents Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW needed, see your dealer or a qualified mechanic. Battery posts, WARNING: 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...
Page 355 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 see page month), there are several things you...
Page 356: Vehicle Storage
Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Storage Leave the parking brake off. Put Support the front wiper blade the transmission in reverse arms with a folded towel or rag so (manual) or Park (automatic). they do not touch the windshield. Block the rear wheels.
Page 357 Main Menu Table Of Contents I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 358 Main Menu 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 359: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table Of Contents Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 360: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Turn on the hazard warning lights, TRUNK FLOOR TOOL KIT stop in a safe place to change it. and turn the ignition switch to the Drive slowly along the shoulder until LOCK (0) position.
Page 361 Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire JACK WHEEL NUT JACKING POINT 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 362 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 363 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 364 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 365 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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...
Page 366 Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start The Starter Operates Normally There may be an electrical 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)
Page 367: Jump Starting
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 368 Main Menu Table Of Contents Jump Starting 2.4 engine models with automatic 2.4 engine models with manual V6 models BOOSTER BATTERY transmission transmission 2.4 engine models Connect one jumper cable to the positive ( ) terminal on your Connect the second jumper cable battery.
Page 369 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 370: If The Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 371 Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Overheats Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on If you do not find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly.
Page 372 Main Menu Table Of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Safely pull off the road, and shut Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system come on when the engine is warning lights.
Page 373: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 374: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table Of Contents Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada However, if the brake pedal does not Slow down by shifting to a lower feel normal, you should take gear, and pull to the side of the road immediate action. A problem in one when it is safe.
Page 375 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 376 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 376 377 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid or the fuse label, which fuse or fuses control that...
Page 377 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses FUSE PULLER BLOWN FUSE PULLER SPARE FUSES 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 378 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle Except LX and LX-P without fixing the problem, and you If the radio fuse is removed, the do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse audio system may disable itself. The Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating next time you turn on the radio, you...
Page 379: Fuse Locations
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX (40 A) Driver’s Side Fuse Box 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...
Page 380 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 (20 A) Moonroof (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Reclining 20 A Rear Left Power Window 15 A...
Page 381 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 No. Amps. Circuits Protected 10 A Right Headlight High Beam...
Page 382: Emergency Towing
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 383 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 384: Technical Information
Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications your vehicle and the locations of the (2.4 engine models) ....identification numbers. It also Specifications includes information you should (V6 models) .......
Page 385: Identification Numbers
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 386: V6 Models
Main Menu Table Of Contents Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped on 2.4 engine 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...
Page 387: Specifications (2.4 Engine Models)
Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications (2.4 engine 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...
Page 388 Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications (2.4 engine models) Lights Fuses Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page or the fuse label 12 V 51 W (HB4) attached on the side panel. Front turn signal/parking lights 12 V 21/5 W Passenger’s side...
Page 389 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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.
Page 390 Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications (V6 models) Lights Fuses Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page or the fuse label 12 V 51 W (HB4) attached on the side panel. Front turn signal/parking lights 12 V 21/5 W Passenger’s side...
Page 391: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 392 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 393: Tire Labeling
Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Load index (a numerical code Tire Size 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 394 Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Labeling FW6X Tire type code. 2202 Date of manufacture. Year Week Maximum Tire Pressure Max Press The maximum air pressure the tire can hold. Maximum Tire Load Max Load The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure.
Page 395: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) Required Federal Explanation
Main Menu Table Of Contents 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)
Page 396 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 397: 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 398 These three or four of HC, CO, and NOx produced. remain low, you should use only new systems work together to control the Honda replacement parts or their engine’s combustion and minimize Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) equivalent for repairs. Using lower...
Page 399: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS The three way catalytic converter 2.4 engine models...
Page 400: Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator 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 401 Main Menu Table Of Contents 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 402 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicle) ......Authorized Manuals ..... I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 403: Customer Service Information
Bella International P.O. Box 190816 U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the San Juan, PR 00919-0816 problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Tel: (787) 620-7546 Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...
Page 404: Warranty Coverages
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Accessory Limited Warranty all these warranties. Please read the these two Honda accessories are covered 2009 Honda warranty information Performance Warranty warranties cover your vehicle’s under this warranty. Time and booklet that came with your vehicle emissions control systems.
Page 405: Reporting Safety Defects
; or write to: http://www.saf ercar.gov Administration (NHTSA), in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or 20590.
Page 406: Authorized Manuals
Service Manual Supplement 61TA002EL 2009 Honda 2/4 Door L4/V6 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 61TA030 2008 Honda 2/4 door Body Repair Manual 2009 Honda Accord 4-door Owner’s Manual 31TA5610 31TA5810 2009 Honda Accord Navigation System Owner’s Manual 31TA5M10...
Page 407 Main Menu I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 408 Main Menu Index Shifting ........System Indicator ....57, Shift Lever Position Wear Indicators ......Accessories ........Indicators ....... Braking System ......ACCESSORY Shift Lever Positions ....Break-in, New Vehicle ....(Ignition Key Position) ....Brightness Control, Instruments . Shift Lock Release ....
Page 409 Main Menu Index CD Changer ......163, Tether Anchorage Points ..CD Player ........Childproof Door Locks ....Certification Label ......DANGER, Explanation of ....Cleaning the Seat Belts ....Chains ..........Dashboard ........3, Climate Control System ....
Page 410 Main Menu Index Downshifting, Manual Emergency Flashers ...... Features ......... Transmission ......Emergency Towing ...... Filling the Fuel Tank ....Driver and Passenger Safety ... Emissions Controls ....... Filters Driving ........... Emissions Testing ......Dust and Pollen ......Economy ........Engine ..........
Page 411 Main Menu Index Fuel ..........Hood, Opening and Closing ..Manual Transmission ....Check Fuel Cap Message ..Hydraulic Clutch ......Glove Box ........Fill Door and Cap ...... Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gauge ........... (GVWR) ......275, Low Fuel Indicator .....
Page 412 Main Menu Index Indicators ......... VSA System ......... ABS (Anti-lock Brake) ....Indicators, Instrument Panel ..Brake (Parking and Brake Keys ..........Infant Restraint ....... System) ......57, Infant Seats ........Charging System ....56, Tether Anchorage Points ..
Page 413 Main Menu 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 ....
Page 414 Main Menu Index Protecting Children ......Fuses .......... Cleaning ........General Guidelines ..... Light Bulbs ........ Lap/Shoulder Belt ....14, Protecting Infants ....... Timing Belt ........ Maintenance ........ Protecting Larger Children ..Tires ........... Reminder Indicator and Protecting Small Children ..
Page 415 Main Menu Index Side Airbags ........ . 9, How the SRS Indicator Works . How Your Side Airbags Work . How Your Front Airbags How the Side Airbag Off Works ........Taking Care of the Unexpected . Indicator Works ...... How Your Side Airbags Works .
Page 416 Main Menu Index Tires ..........Shifting the Manual ....VSA Off Switch ......Air Pressure ......Treadwear ........VSA System Indicator ..58, Chains ........Vehicle Storage ......Trip Meter ........Checking Wear ......Trunk ..........Ventilation ......122, Compact Spare ......
Page 417 Main Menu Index Windshield Cleaning ........Defroster ......124, Washers ........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ....... Operation ........Worn Tires ........Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..XM Satellite Radio ....157, U.S. only I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 418 Main Menu I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2009 Accord Sedan...
Page 419: Service Information Summary
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 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...
Page 420 The information and specifications included CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., POSTAL CODE Ltd. reserves the right, however, to V. I. N. discontinue or change specifications or...

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