Owner's Manual
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... the child with a passenger's front airbag. If the vehicle seat is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be...children may ride. too far forward, or the child's head is All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat According to kill or very seriously injure a small child. larger children should sit in back are restrained in a back...(see page 47 for important information about protecting larger children). 34 2010 Accord Sedan
... the child with a passenger's front airbag. If the vehicle seat is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be...children may ride. too far forward, or the child's head is All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat According to kill or very seriously injure a small child. larger children should sit in back are restrained in a back...(see page 47 for important information about protecting larger children). 34 2010 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... Head Restraints ...94 Folding Rear Seat ...97 Armrests ...98 Seat Heaters ...100 Mirrors ...101 Power Windows ...103 Moonroof ...107 Parking Brake ...109 Interior Convenience Items ...110 Beverage Holders ...111 Accessory Power Sockets...111 Console Compartment ...112 Glove Box ...113 Sunglasses Holder ...113... Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 Gauges ...63 Information Display...64 53 2010 Accord Sedan Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle...
... Head Restraints ...94 Folding Rear Seat ...97 Armrests ...98 Seat Heaters ...100 Mirrors ...101 Power Windows ...103 Moonroof ...107 Parking Brake ...109 Interior Convenience Items ...110 Beverage Holders ...111 Accessory Power Sockets...111 Console Compartment ...112 Glove Box ...113 Sunglasses Holder ...113... Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 Gauges ...63 Information Display...64 53 2010 Accord Sedan Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.58) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60) FOG LIGHT ...INDICATOR (P.62) Instruments and Controls SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.57) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.56) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.61) The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2010 Accord...
... CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.58) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60) FOG LIGHT ...INDICATOR (P.62) Instruments and Controls SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.57) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.56) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.61) The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2010 Accord...
Owner's Manual
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... can damage the brakes and tires. 2. If it comes on at any other time, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 57 2010 Accord Sedan This indicator...
... can damage the brakes and tires. 2. If it comes on at any other time, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 57 2010 Accord Sedan This indicator...
Owner's Manual
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...on and stays on , your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but no anti-lock function. Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON ...(II) position, there is a problem with the ABS. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. It comes on as a reminder that.... If it comes on at any other time, there is active (see page 289 . 58 2010 Accord Sedan
...on and stays on , your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but no anti-lock function. Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON ...(II) position, there is a problem with the ABS. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. It comes on as a reminder that.... If it comes on at any other time, there is active (see page 289 . 58 2010 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... the security system is set. For more information on (see page 69 . If equipped This indicator comes on , there are on the security system. 61 2010 Accord Sedan See page 217 for more information, see page 71 ). Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on when you must refuel soon... Running Lights Indicator If this indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake, it means there is a problem with the high beam headlights.
... the security system is set. For more information on (see page 69 . If equipped This indicator comes on , there are on the security system. 61 2010 Accord Sedan See page 217 for more information, see page 71 ). Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on when you must refuel soon... Running Lights Indicator If this indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake, it means there is a problem with the high beam headlights.
Owner's Manual
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...'' position or if the lights are turned on with the switch. If you turn them on with reduced brightness when you set the parking brake. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on by ... remove the key and close the driver's door. The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Instruments and Controls 71 2010 Accord Sedan Turn Signals and Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the ...
...'' position or if the lights are turned on with the switch. If you turn them on with reduced brightness when you set the parking brake. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on by ... remove the key and close the driver's door. The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Instruments and Controls 71 2010 Accord Sedan Turn Signals and Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will lock all settings before you start driving. You can turn off , and the parking brake is disabled. There are default settings for these features. Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings: The auto door... locking is the default setting. 80 2010 Accord Sedan This is deactivated all the time. With any door open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver's door lock tab...
... the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will lock all settings before you start driving. You can turn off , and the parking brake is disabled. There are default settings for these features. Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings: The auto door... locking is the default setting. 80 2010 Accord Sedan This is deactivated all the time. With any door open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver's door lock tab...
Owner's Manual
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... front of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. On A/T vehicles, move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position. 82 2010 Accord Sedan Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. 1. You will hear a click. Door Locks 3. Keep holding the switch until you...
... front of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. On A/T vehicles, move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position. 82 2010 Accord Sedan Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. 1. You will hear a click. Door Locks 3. Keep holding the switch until you...
Owner's Manual
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... five possible settings: The auto door unlocking is the default setting. CONTINUED 83 2010 Accord Sedan Turn the ignition switch to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed (A/T vehicles). 1. To turn the ignition switch to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed. This is deactivated all the time. On A/T vehicles, the driver...
... five possible settings: The auto door unlocking is the default setting. CONTINUED 83 2010 Accord Sedan Turn the ignition switch to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed (A/T vehicles). 1. To turn the ignition switch to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed. This is deactivated all the time. On A/T vehicles, the driver...
Owner's Manual
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... is in the Park (P) position. 2. Or, until you will hear another click. 4. Make sure the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed (A/T vehicles only). 3. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Push and hold the switch: Until you...
... is in the Park (P) position. 2. Or, until you will hear another click. 4. Make sure the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed (A/T vehicles only). 3. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Push and hold the switch: Until you...
Owner's Manual
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...and Controls 6. Continue to activate all doors when the ignition switch is moved out of the Park (P) position. 4. Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. Make sure the shift lever is removed or goes dead, the system keeps...position, and make sure to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 85 2010 Accord Sedan Turn the ignition switch to the Park (P) position. Even if your vehicle's battery is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 2. You will hear...
...and Controls 6. Continue to activate all doors when the ignition switch is moved out of the Park (P) position. 4. Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. Make sure the shift lever is removed or goes dead, the system keeps...position, and make sure to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 85 2010 Accord Sedan Turn the ignition switch to the Park (P) position. Even if your vehicle's battery is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 2. You will hear...
Owner's Manual
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... you cannot fold down and the trunk lid open. Never drive with the seat-back folded down the rear seat-back fully, you have to brake hard. Seats Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the trunk panel. Make sure all items in the trunk, or items... sure there are securely stored. Do not put any shoulder belt. Make sure the removed head restraints are no twists in its three positions. 98 2010 Accord Sedan See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the seat-back when it firmly against the front passenger's seat, as an armrest, slide it to one of...
... you cannot fold down and the trunk lid open. Never drive with the seat-back folded down the rear seat-back fully, you have to brake hard. Seats Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the trunk panel. Make sure all items in the trunk, or items... sure there are securely stored. Do not put any shoulder belt. Make sure the removed head restraints are no twists in its three positions. 98 2010 Accord Sedan See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the seat-back when it firmly against the front passenger's seat, as an armrest, slide it to one of...
Owner's Manual
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The parking brake indicator on . To release it, pull up fully. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 57 ). 109 2010 Accord Sedan Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is driven with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs.
The parking brake indicator on . To release it, pull up fully. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 57 ). 109 2010 Accord Sedan Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is driven with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs.
Owner's Manual
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...the desired speed. Each time you do this , your vehicle will come back on the instrument panel will speed up and down a hill, use the brakes as you do this , your vehicle speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, ... and hold the RES/ACCEL button. Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2010 Accord Sedan To resume the set speed when you need to decrease your foot. Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed in...
...the desired speed. Each time you do this , your vehicle will come back on the instrument panel will speed up and down a hill, use the brakes as you do this , your vehicle speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, ... and hold the RES/ACCEL button. Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2010 Accord Sedan To resume the set speed when you need to decrease your foot. Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed in...
Owner's Manual
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...the same cruising speed as before. Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. The vehicle will accelerate to the set cruising speed. Features 225 2010 Accord Sedan Canceling Cruise Control You can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot on . ...the Set Speed When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to cancel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then ...
...the same cruising speed as before. Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. The vehicle will accelerate to the set cruising speed. Features 225 2010 Accord Sedan Canceling Cruise Control You can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot on . ...the Set Speed When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to cancel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then ...
Owner's Manual
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...performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in Period Help assure your instrument panel to a lower gear. 256 2010 Accord Sedan You may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to ...come on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that can lead to how you...
...performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in Period Help assure your instrument panel to a lower gear. 256 2010 Accord Sedan You may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to ...come on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that can lead to how you...
Owner's Manual
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... between the hood and the front grille with your fingers. The hood latch handle is above the ''H'' logo. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Push this handle up slightly. 2. Lift the hood. 260 2010 Accord Sedan The hood will pop up until it releases the hood.
... between the hood and the front grille with your fingers. The hood latch handle is above the ''H'' logo. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Push this handle up slightly. 2. Lift the hood. 260 2010 Accord Sedan The hood will pop up until it releases the hood.
Owner's Manual
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...also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see page 313). For example: 265 2010 Accord Sedan Always drive in your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible. Reduce your vehicle's underside adds... weight and rolling resistance. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Always maintain your vehicle according to increased drag. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps...
...also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see page 313). For example: 265 2010 Accord Sedan Always drive in your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible. Reduce your vehicle's underside adds... weight and rolling resistance. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Always maintain your vehicle according to increased drag. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle, they may interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags. Before Driving 267 2010 Accord Sedan Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in...for assistance. Before installing any lights, or interfere with your vehicle's computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Before installing any accessories, be hurt or killed. Be sure electronic accessories do not overload ...
...vehicle, they may interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags. Before Driving 267 2010 Accord Sedan Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in...for assistance. Before installing any lights, or interfere with your vehicle's computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Before installing any accessories, be hurt or killed. Be sure electronic accessories do not overload ...