Owner's Manual
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...you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2010 Honda Accord was a wise investment. As you will be pleased to your vehicle. It will find information that your dealer's staff is preceded by a symbol. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in mind that is specially trained in... to keep in the instrument panel helps to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you read this manual, you will give you years of your investment. i 2010 Accord Sedan
...you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2010 Honda Accord was a wise investment. As you will be pleased to your vehicle. It will find information that your dealer's staff is preceded by a symbol. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in mind that is specially trained in... to keep in the instrument panel helps to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you read this manual, you will give you years of your investment. i 2010 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-TA5-6201 © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved 2010 Accord Sedan 2010 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3...convenience items)...119 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...255 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...275 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...301 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, ...
... Index ...I Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 1 00X31-TA5-6201 © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved 2010 Accord Sedan 2010 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3...convenience items)...119 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...255 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...275 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...301 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, ...
Owner's Manual
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...There is also a list of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the fuel pump. 2 2010 Accord Sedan only) How to the main controls in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to order manuals and other ... the proper use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. Driving The proper way to protect children with child restraints. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to your vehicle. Features How to the dealer for detailed information. Technical Information ID...
...There is also a list of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the fuel pump. 2 2010 Accord Sedan only) How to the main controls in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to order manuals and other ... the proper use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. Driving The proper way to protect children with child restraints. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you 're planning to your vehicle. Features How to the dealer for detailed information. Technical Information ID...
Owner's Manual
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...About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat Belt System Components ...18 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...19 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Seat Belt Maintenance ...20 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...21 Airbag System Components ...21 How Your Front Airbags Work...23 How Your Side Airbags ...a Larger Child Sit in your vehicle. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2010 Accord Sedan It explains how your passengers. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. It shows you how to properly restrain infants and children...
...About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat Belt System Components ...18 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...19 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Seat Belt Maintenance ...20 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...21 Airbag System Components ...21 How Your Front Airbags Work...23 How Your Side Airbags ...a Larger Child Sit in your vehicle. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2010 Accord Sedan It explains how your passengers. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. It shows you how to properly restrain infants and children...
Owner's Manual
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... from driving. Be Aware of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 303 ). Pay Appropriate Attention to occupants who sit too close attention 6 2010 Accord Sedan So even though your seat belts, and wear them properly (see pages 33 50 ). Be sure to...
... from driving. Be Aware of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 303 ). Pay Appropriate Attention to occupants who sit too close attention 6 2010 Accord Sedan So even though your seat belts, and wear them properly (see pages 33 50 ). Be sure to...
Owner's Manual
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.... If a side curtain airbag deploys during a side impact, the tensioner on seat belts. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. Any belt that... In this case, the airbags would not be helpful. Pull each belt out fully, and look for details. Honda provides a limited warranty on that is worn during a collision in a subsequent crash. A belt that the latches ... should be replaced as soon as possible. 20 2010 Accord Sedan Check your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
.... If a side curtain airbag deploys during a side impact, the tensioner on seat belts. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. Any belt that... In this case, the airbags would not be helpful. Pull each belt out fully, and look for details. Honda provides a limited warranty on that is worn during a collision in a subsequent crash. A belt that the latches ... should be replaced as soon as possible. 20 2010 Accord Sedan Check your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Owner's Manual
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Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you ignore this indication, your airbags may be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any .... The SRS indicator alerts you must be replaced. Even if your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. If no obstructions are operating properly. 31 2010 Accord Sedan Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also be done by a dealer as soon as possible. Any object hanging on the seat, or...
Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you ignore this indication, your airbags may be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any .... The SRS indicator alerts you must be replaced. Even if your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. If no obstructions are operating properly. 31 2010 Accord Sedan Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must also be done by a dealer as soon as possible. Any object hanging on the seat, or...
Owner's Manual
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... of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach. Odometer ...64 Outside Temperature Indicator ...65 Trip Meter ...65 Check Fuel Cap Message ...66 Maintenance Minder ...66 Temperature Gauge ...66 Fuel Gauge ...66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...67 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 68 Turn Signals and Headlights ...69 Fog... Center Pockets...115 Interior Lights ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 Gauges ...63 Information Display...64 53 2010 Accord Sedan
... of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach. Odometer ...64 Outside Temperature Indicator ...65 Trip Meter ...65 Check Fuel Cap Message ...66 Maintenance Minder ...66 Temperature Gauge ...66 Fuel Gauge ...66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...67 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 68 Turn Signals and Headlights ...69 Fog... Center Pockets...115 Interior Lights ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 Gauges ...63 Information Display...64 53 2010 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2010 Accord Sedan instrument panel is shown. Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.58) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) CRUISE CONTROL MAIN ...
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2010 Accord Sedan instrument panel is shown. Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.58) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) CRUISE CONTROL MAIN ...
Owner's Manual
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...Light Indicator If equipped Maintenance Minder Indicator This indicator comes on for scheduled maintenance. Washer Level Indicator Canadian models only This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 318 ). 62 2010 Accord Sedan It reminds you... that it after completing the required maintenance service. Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Control Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on the...
...Light Indicator If equipped Maintenance Minder Indicator This indicator comes on for scheduled maintenance. Washer Level Indicator Canadian models only This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 318 ). 62 2010 Accord Sedan It reminds you... that it after completing the required maintenance service. Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Control Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on the...
Owner's Manual
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...driven. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with outside temperature (if equipped), and maintenance item code(s). TRIP METER B : Press the select/reset knob. It measures miles in Canadian models. Gauges INFORMATION DISPLAY ODOMETER TRIP ...METER A ENGINE OIL LIFE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your last selection is displayed. 64 2010 Accord Sedan To switch the display, press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly. When you turn the ignition switch to ...
...driven. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with outside temperature (if equipped), and maintenance item code(s). TRIP METER B : Press the select/reset knob. It measures miles in Canadian models. Gauges INFORMATION DISPLAY ODOMETER TRIP ...METER A ENGINE OIL LIFE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your last selection is displayed. 64 2010 Accord Sedan To switch the display, press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly. When you turn the ignition switch to ...
Owner's Manual
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..., the pointer may show slightly more information, see page 258 . The needle returns to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 66 2010 Accord Sedan Maintenance Minder The information display in the ON (II) position. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom mark to the upper...In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the periodic maintenance your fuel fill cap is in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is loose or missing, a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message ...
..., the pointer may show slightly more information, see page 258 . The needle returns to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 66 2010 Accord Sedan Maintenance Minder The information display in the ON (II) position. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom mark to the upper...In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the periodic maintenance your fuel fill cap is in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is loose or missing, a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message ...
Owner's Manual
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...Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear. 256 2010 Accord Sedan During this happens, contact your instrument panel to come on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes... using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. To stop this, raise the engine speed by paying extra attention to how you drive the vehicle at low engine speed...
...Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear. 256 2010 Accord Sedan During this happens, contact your instrument panel to come on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes... using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. To stop this, raise the engine speed by paying extra attention to how you drive the vehicle at low engine speed...
Owner's Manual
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Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 308 for information on your vehicle. 263 2010 Accord Sedan Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK MAX RESERVE TANK Before Driving UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models 4-cylinder models MAX MIN V6 models MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 316 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant.
Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 308 for information on your vehicle. 263 2010 Accord Sedan Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK MAX RESERVE TANK Before Driving UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models 4-cylinder models MAX MIN V6 models MIN Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 316 for information about checking other items on adding the proper coolant.
Owner's Manual
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... economy by up of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. For example: 265 2010 Accord Sedan Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately ...Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always drive in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you ...
... economy by up of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. For example: 265 2010 Accord Sedan Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately ...Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always drive in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you ...
Owner's Manual
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...Mats ...334 Dust and Pollen Filter ...335 Wiper Blades ...336 Tires ...339 Checking the Battery ...347 Vehicle Storage ...348 Maintenance 301 2010 Accord Sedan Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to take care of yourself. This ...section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the information display, and instructions for information on...
...Mats ...334 Dust and Pollen Filter ...335 Wiper Blades ...336 Tires ...339 Checking the Battery ...347 Vehicle Storage ...348 Maintenance 301 2010 Accord Sedan Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to take care of yourself. This ...section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the information display, and instructions for information on...
Owner's Manual
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... working with the battery or compressed air. Some of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from hot parts. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which...unless instructed to be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. Improperly maintaining this section should perform a given task. 302 2010 Accord Sedan Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner's manual. Only you can arise in this owner's manual. Potential Vehicle ...
... working with the battery or compressed air. Some of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from hot parts. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which...unless instructed to be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. Improperly maintaining this section should perform a given task. 302 2010 Accord Sedan Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner's manual. Only you can arise in this owner's manual. Potential Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...the remaining engine oil life and displays it as a percentage. Engine Oil Life Display SELECT/RESET KNOB The remaining engine oil life is shown. Maintenance To see the current engine oil life, turn the ignition switch to this table: Calculated Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 91 % 90 ... Life (%) 100 % 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 5% 0% ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR U.S. CONTINUED 303 2010 Accord Sedan model is shown on the display according to the ON (II) position, then press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly until the engine oil life indicator appears (see...
...the remaining engine oil life and displays it as a percentage. Engine Oil Life Display SELECT/RESET KNOB The remaining engine oil life is shown. Maintenance To see the current engine oil life, turn the ignition switch to this table: Calculated Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 91 % 90 ... Life (%) 100 % 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 5% 0% ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR U.S. CONTINUED 303 2010 Accord Sedan model is shown on the display according to the ON (II) position, then press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly until the engine oil life indicator appears (see...
Owner's Manual
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... oil life indicator every time you that your vehicle will be due for scheduled maintenance. When the remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 percent, you will see a ''SERVICE'' message along with the same maintenance item code(s), every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II...) position. The maintenance minder indicator will also come on, and the maintenance item code(s) for other scheduled maintenance items needing service will soon be displayed next to the ON (II) position. 304 2010 Accord Sedan The 15 and 10 percent oil life indicators ...
... oil life indicator every time you that your vehicle will be due for scheduled maintenance. When the remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 percent, you will see a ''SERVICE'' message along with the same maintenance item code(s), every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II...) position. The maintenance minder indicator will also come on, and the maintenance item code(s) for other scheduled maintenance items needing service will soon be displayed next to the ON (II) position. 304 2010 Accord Sedan The 15 and 10 percent oil life indicators ...
Owner's Manual
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... the odometer or the trip meter. Negative distance traveled means your dealer as soon as possible. CONTINUED 305 2010 Accord Sedan Press and release the select/ reset knob on in the instrument panel. The maintenance minder indicator ( ) also comes on and remains on the instrument panel. Immediately have the indicated... or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see this message, have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. You can switch the information display from the engine oil life display to blink after the vehicle has been...
... the odometer or the trip meter. Negative distance traveled means your dealer as soon as possible. CONTINUED 305 2010 Accord Sedan Press and release the select/ reset knob on in the instrument panel. The maintenance minder indicator ( ) also comes on and remains on the instrument panel. Immediately have the indicated... or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see this message, have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. You can switch the information display from the engine oil life display to blink after the vehicle has been...