2011 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

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............ ............ ..................................... .............................. . 354 . 343 . 56, 405 . 298 . 316 . 33 . 48 . 40, 41 ............................. Booster Seats Child Seats Important Safety Reminders .......................... Infants Larger Children LATCH Risks with Airbags Small Children Tether Warning Labels Where Should a Child Sit .......................................... .......................... ......................................... ...................... ............................. .......................................... ........................... .......... ....................................... ......................................... Child Seats LATCH . 33-50 . 38 . 47 . 42 . 34 . 39 . 46 . 52 . 34 . 33 . 42 II On/Off Button Tether Anchorage Points Childproof Door Locks Cleaning the Seat Belts Climate Control System .......... .................. ................ ............... .......................... .............................................. ................................... Clock Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Compass Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant ............ .............................. ......................................... ................. ................. ............. . 46 . 86 . 375 . 128 . 130 . 254 . 363 . 51, 432 . 317 . 392 . 259 . 115 . 436 . 53 .................. Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge ........................................ .................................... ......................... ................... . 356 . 303 . 356 . 66 Crankcase Emissions Control System Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Operation Customer Service ........................................ ................ ............ ......................... . 430 . 62 . 263 . 436 DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights ................................... .......... ............... . iii . 3, 54 . 61, 71 Indicator ....................................... ................................. ............ ................ ...... ............................ Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick . 61 . 400 . 438 . 74 . 126, 132 . 420, 422 . 69 ............... Automatic Transmission Engine Oil .......... .................................. .......................... ........ ..................... Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors Auto Door Lock Auto Door Unlock Childproof Door Locks Locking and Unlocking DOT Tire Quality Grading .......................... ....................... .............. .............. .......... . 359 . 302 . 69 . 326 . 355 . 80 . 83 . 86 . 79 . 424 2011 Accord Sedan10/06/18 16:39:42 31TA5630_448 Downshifting, Manual Transmission ............................. Driver and Passenger Safety Driving ........................................... .................................... Economy ........... . 318 . 5 . 315 . 304 Driving Position Memory System Dual Temperature Control Dust and Pollen Filter ........................................ .......... .................. . 101 . 133 . 376 . 304 System Emergencies Economy, Fuel .............................. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................ .................................. ............. ........... ................ ..... ......... ............................ .................. ..... ... .................. . 329 . 391 . 400 Battery, Jump Starting . 407 Brake System Indicator . 393 Changing a Flat Tire . 405 Charging System Indicator . 73 Hazard Warning Flashers . 400 Jump Starting . 408 Checking the Fuses Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 405 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 406 . 403 Overheated Engine Towing ....................................... ......................... ...................... ...................... ....................... ........................ Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emissions Controls Emissions Testing Engine . 415 . 112 . 73 . 415 . 430 . 433 . 356 ............ Adding Engine Coolant .... . 66 Coolant Temperature Gauge If It Won’t Start ......................... . 398 ... Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 406 . 343 Oil Life Indicator ....................... . 405 Oil Pressure Indicator .............. . 352 Oil, What Kind to Use .............. . 403 Overheating ............................... Specifications . 420, 422 . 319, 323 Speed Limiter . 317 Starting . 422 V6 4-cylinder . 420 . 319, 323 Engine Speed Limiter Ethanol in Gasoline ...................... . 297 Evaporative Emissions Controls . 430 Exhaust Fumes ............................... . 51 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ....................................... ................................................ ................................... .................... .................... .......... Belts by ........................................ . 16 Index .......................... Fan, Interior Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filters ......................................... .................... . 123, 131 . 121 . 297 Dust and Pollen Oil ........................ ............................................... ............. ................... ..................................... Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids . 376 . 354 . 73 . 393 . 375 Automatic Transmission Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Power Steering Windshield Washer .......... .......................................... ......................................... .............. .......................... .................. ........................................ ........................... .......................... Fog Lights Folding Rear Seat Four-way Flashers Front Airbags . 359 . 362 . 363 . 361 . 363 . 358 . 72 . 97 . 73 . 9, 23 .............................. CONTINUED III 2011 Accord Sedan10/06/18 16:39:48 31TA5630_449 Index Fuel Check Fuel Cap Message Fill Door and Cap Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Oxygenated Tank, Refueling . 296 ................................................. . 298 ........ . 297 ...................... . 66 ........................................... . 61 ..................... . 296 ................ . 297 ............................... . 297 ........................ . 304 Fuel Economy ............................... .... Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59 ..................... . 408 Fuses, Checking the ...... Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling ......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ ................ . 304, 305 . 296 . 66 . 61 . 296 . 297 . 297 Gas Station Procedures Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . 66 Fuel . 66 ... ............................................... Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......... . 320 IV Hood, Opening and Closing Hydraulic Clutch ........ ........................... . 300 . 363 ... Identification Number, Vehicle . 418 Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System .............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ ......... Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions . 76 . 78 . 431 . 77 . 6 Manual Transmission .............. ...................................... Glove Box Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ............................. (GVWR) . 311, 335 . 318 . 116 Halogen Headlight Bulbs HandsFreeLink Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Automatic Lighting Off Automatic Lighting On Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen ............. ........................... .............. ........................................ ........................................ .............. .............. ............ .................. ......................... . 365 . 270 . 73 . 69 . 365 . 71 . 70 . 71 . 61 . 69 Bulbs .............................. Turning on ................................... ........................ Head Restraints Heating and Cooling Heated Mirrors Heater, Seat HomeLink Universal ..................... ............................. ................................... . 365, 372 . 69 . 13, 94 . 122 . 105 . 100 Transceiver ................................ . 266 2011 Accord Sedan10/06/18 16:39:54 31TA5630_450 Indicators . 56 . 58 System) ......................................... ............... ABS (Anti-lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................ Charging System Cruise Control Cruise Main Door and Trunk Open DRL (Daytime Running ............................. ................................. ................ . 57, 407 . 56, 405 . 62 . 62 . 60 ...................................... ................................... ............ ................................... ........ ..................................... ...................................... . 61 Lights) . 62 Fog Lights . 59 Fuel Economy Indicator . 61 High Beam . 62 Key (Immobilizer System) . 60 Lights On . 61 Low Fuel . 56, 405 Low Oil Pressure Low Tire Pressure . 59 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 406 Security System . 61 . 57 Side Airbag Off . 56 Seat Belt . 57 SRS TPMS . 59 Turn Signal and Hazard ................ ...................... ... .......................... ........................... ....................................... ............................................... ........................................... Warning ................................... . 60 VSA Off VSA System Tether Anchorage Points Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats Inflation, Proper Tire Information Display Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat ........................................ ................................. ......... ............................... ...................................... .......... ................... ........................ ................................. ............................. .................... .......... ............................. ............................ ........ .............. ............................... . 58 . 58 . 56 . 38 . 38 . 46 . 380 . 64 . 104 . 382 . 41 . 46 . 42 . 55 . 72 . 53 . 119 . i . 176, 226 ........................................ Tether Anchorage Points Using LATCH Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Instruments and Controls Interior Lights Introduction iPod ....................................... Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting ................. ....................................... ................................ . 394 . 394 . 400 Index Keys .................................................. . 76 Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH System Lights ....................... ................. .................. . 418 . 69 . 14, 19 . 42 ............................... Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal .................... ....................................... ......................................... ............................ LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 365 . 55 . 69 . 60, 69 ...... . 78 Anti-theft Steering Column Childproof Door Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Lockout Prevention Power Door Trunk ....... .......................... ............................ .................................. .................... ................................. ........................................... . 78 . 86 . 297 . 116 . 80 . 79 . 90 CONTINUED 2011 Accord Sedan10/06/18 16:40:00 31TA5630_451 Index ........................ ......................... ... . 303 Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator . 61 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 318 . 56, 405 Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lower Anchors . 42 Lubricant Specifications ................................ ... Chart .................................. Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 420, 422 . 309 ........... Maintenance .................................. ........................................ . 341 . 343 Minder Main Items and Sub Items .............................. . 346, 349 Owner’s Maintenance Checks Minder Indicator Safety ................................... ......................... .......................................... ....... ................... ........ Malfunction Indicator Lamp Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting Modifications Your Vehicle ................... ........................ ......... . 348 . 62 . 342 . 406 . 318 . 361 . 55, 63 . 297 . 104 . 308 ......................... VI Moonroof ....................................... . 110 Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels .................... .... ......................... . 403 . 348 . 297 Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... .................. ..................... ................... ............... . 321 . 296 . 319 . i . 418 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 296 Odometer . 64 Oil ... ......................................... Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 354 . 343 . 302 . 56, 405 Chart ...................................... ........... . 353 . 78 ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery . 430 .................................... . 105 Outside Mirrors ............................ . 65 Outside Temperature Indicator .... Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake .............. ........................ ........................................... ............................... . 72 . 321 . 325 . 112 ................. System Indicator . 57, 407 Parking Lights . 69 ................................. Parking Over Things that Burn . 432 .. .... Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . 30 PGM-FI System ............................. . 431 . 376 Pollen Filter ................................... . 79 Power Door Locks .......................... . 92 Power Seat Adjustments ................ ............... Power Socket Locations . 113 . 106 Power Windows ............................ . 16 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ......... ......... Protecting Adults and Teens . 11 Additional Safety Precautions . 17 ... ..... Advice for Pregnant Women . 16 2011 Accord Sedan10/06/18 16:40:06 31TA5630_452 Index Protecting Children General Guidelines Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with ........................ ..................... ....................... ....... ......... . 33 . 33 . 38 . 47 . 39 Tethers Using LATCH ..................................... ............................. . 46 . 42 ............................ ................... ............. ................. Radiator Overheating . 403 Radio/CD Sound System . 136 Radio Theft Protection . 253 . 159, 207 Radio, XM ........................... Readiness Codes . 433 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 370 .. . 97 Rear Seat, Folding .......................... . 127, 135 Rear Ventilation Rear View Mirror . 104 . 74 Rear Window Defogger . 92, 93 Reclining the Seat Backs . 319 Recommended Shift Speeds . 297 Refueling Reminder Indicators . 56 . 86 Remote Transmitter ....... ........................................ ....................... ....................... .................... .......................... ................. ......... Replacement Information Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades ................ .......................................... ................................ ................................ ........................................... ............................. . 354 . 408 . 365 . 364 . 380 . 377 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ............................................ ............. Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Coolant Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire ............................... .................. ................................ . 20 . 438 . 303, 356 . 33 . 321 . 384 ......... Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features .................................. ............ ................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. .............................. Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts ..................................... Airbags Seat Belts Additional Information ............... . 8, 18 . 438 . 7 . 9 . 8 . 52 . iii . 8, 18 . 18 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ............................... ..................................... Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and ................................ . 19 . 375 . 14, 19 . 20 ................ Beeper ................................ System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ................... ............... ... . 18, 56 . 18 . 16 . 19 Seats ................................. Adjusting Folding Heaters ......................................... ....................................... ............................ ......................... ..................... ... ............................... .............................. ........................... ......... .......................... ... Security System Select/Reset Knob Selecting a Child Seat Selector Knob (Disc Changer) Serial Number Service Minder Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators . 92-94 . 97 . 100 . 257 . 63 . 40 . 151 . 418 . 343 . 439 . 297 . 254 . 320 ＊ ＊ U.S. only CONTINUED VII 2011 Accord Sedan10/06/18 16:40:10 31TA5630_453 Index Shift Lock Release Side Airbags ........................ ................................ . 323 . 9, 27 How Your Side Airbags Work . 27 ... How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works Side Curtain Airbags ...................... .................. . 30 . 9, 29 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .......................... ............................... ..................................... ................................ . 29 . 69 . 386 . 136 Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications ...................................... Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter Speedometer SRS, Additional Information . 392 . 421, 423 .................... . 420, 422 ............................ . 420, 422 ........................ . 263 ................................ . 319, 323 ........................ . 63 ................................... . 21 .......... Additional Safety Precautions . 32 ... . 31 Airbag Service ............................. Airbag System Components . 21 ...... How the Passenger Airbag Off ...................... Indicator Works . 30 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...................... . 30 How the SRS Indicator Works . 29 .. How Your Front Airbags Works ....................................... . 23 How Your Side Airbags Works . 27 How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine . 29 . 29, 57 .... . 78 ....................... . 317 Work In Cold Weather at High Altitude With a Dead Battery .................................. ................ ........ . 317 . 400 . 403 Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock ................................ ............. ....... Steering Wheel Buttons Stereo Sound System Sun Visors Sunglasses Holder Supplemental Restraint ................... ...................................... ........................ . 75 . 78 . 250, 270 . 136 . 117 . 116 System Servicing SRS Indicator .................................. ...................................... ......................... .9 ,21 . 31 . 29, 57 System Components ................... .................................. . 21 . 353 Synthetic Oil Taking Care of the Unexpected . 391 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic ...... ..... . 424 . 430 Converter . 432 ............................... . 66 ....................... Temperature Gauge . 65 .................... Temperature, Outside . 46 .............. Tether Anchorage Points ................ . 253 Theft Protection, Radio .. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 432 . 254 Time, Setting the .......................... . 364 Timing Belt .................................... . 386 Tire Chains .................................... ......... Tire, How to Change a Flat . 393 . 426 Tire Information ........................... ................................. Tire Labeling . 426 VIII 2011 Accord Sedan10/06/18 16:40:16 31TA5630_454 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure ............ . 291, 428 Checking Fluid Level, Transmission Indicator ........................... . 59, 331 Checking Fluid Level, Automatic .............................. . 359 Tires Required Federal .................. Explanation ............................ TPMS Indicator . 428 . 59, 332 . 380 ............................................... . 381 .............................. Air Pressure . 386 ........................................ Chains . 382 ......................... Checking Wear . 392 .......................... Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading ...... . 424 Glossary of Tire Terminology . 427 . 380 Inflation ...................................... .................................. Inspection . 382 . 385 Replacing ................................... . 384 Rotating ...................................... . 383 Service Life ................................ ........................................... Snow . 386 . 421, 423 Specifications . 393 .................... ................... A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Weight Limit ..................................... ................ ............................. . 334 . 415 . 334 Tools, Tire Changing Towing Manual .................. ................................... Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual .............. ............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ .................... ................................. ............................ .................................... Emergency Opener Opening the Open Indicator . 361 . 360, 361 . 419 . 320 . 318 . 382 . 65 . 90 . 91 . 90 . 60 . 69 Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk Turn Signals Unexpected, Taking Care of the ............................................... .... ........................ Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline USB Adapter . 391 . 424 . 296 Cable . 176, 185, 226, 235 USB Flash Memory Device . 185, 235 .................. Index Used Oil, How to Dispose of ....... . 355 ................................ ................. Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ) . 118 . 310 . 420, 422 . 418 ............. .... System .................................... VSA Off Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator ............... ......................... ........ ............................. ............................. Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System ................................................. .................................. ........... . 329 . 58, 329 . 330 . 58, 329 . 389 . 125, 131 . 418 . 353 . 129, 194 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages ............ ......... .................. . iii . 52 . 437 ＊ ＊ U.S. only CONTINUED IX 2011 Accord SedanX XM Radio ............................. . 159, 207 10/06/18 16:40:20 31TA5630_455 Index Washers, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation ........ ....................................... ..................................... . 358 . 62 . 68 Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench, Nut ............... ............ .......................... .............................. . 75 . 383 . 392 . 394 Windows Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger ............................. ................ ........................... . 107 . 106 . 74 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ....................................... ........................... ....................................... . 68 . 126, 132 . 68 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... .................................... ..... . 377 . 68 . 382 . 415 2011 Accord Sedan10/06/18 16:40:37 31TA5630_457 Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70.0 ) ). Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 0W-20 detergent oil (see page 352 Oil change capacity (including filter): 4-cylinder models 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) V6 models 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 360 ). Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 361 2.0 US qt (1.9 ) ). Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 364 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 362 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): LX, LX-P and SE Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) EX and EX-L Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) V6 models Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2011 Accord Sedan10/06/18 15:41:06 31TA5630_001 Owner’s Identification OWNER ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY V. I. N. DELIVERY DATE DEALER NAME ADDRESS (Date sold to original retail purchaser) DEALER NO. STREET ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY OWNER’S SIGNATURE DEALER’S SIGNATURE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. This owner’s manual covers all models of the Accord Sedan. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model. Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33TA5C30 . 2011 Accord Sedan

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