Honda Accord Coupe L4 (2011 year). Instruction

Moves the seat forward
and backward.

The controls for the power
adjustable driver’s seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the seat with the ignition
switch in any position. Make all seat
adjustments before you start driving.

The front passenger’s seat adjusts
manually.

Moves the front of the
seat up or down.

Raises or lowers the seat.

Moves the whole seat up
and forward, or down
and backward. The front
of the seat also tilts up or
down at the same time.

Adjusts the seat-back
angle forward or
backward.

Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.

The driver’s seat includes a memory
feature. Two seat positions can be
stored in separate memories. You
can then select a memorized position
by pushing the appropriate memory
button. Refer to page

for how to

memorize and select the seat
positions.

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See pages

for important safety

information and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seat-
backs.

Except LX and EX

U.S. V6 models, and Canadian EX-L and
V6 models with navigation system

Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments

Seats

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Main Menu

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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
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
release the bar. Try to move the seat
to make sure it is locked in position.

To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.

Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure it
is locked in position.

Front Seat Manual Adjustments

Seats

Main Menu

To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to one of its three positions.

Make all seat adjustments before
you start driving.

The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly.

To get into the rear seat on the
driver’s side, open the door and pull
the release lever up on the side of
the seat-back. The seat-back will tilt
forward to allow easier entry to the
rear seat.

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On all V6 models and 4-cylinder EX-L
model

LX and EX models

Armrest

Rear Seat Access

Driver’s Seat Manual Height
Adjustment

Driver’s Side

Seats

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RELEASE LEVER

Main Menu

To get into the rear seat on the
driver’s side, open the door and pull
up on the seat-back adjustment lever.
The seat-back will tilt forward to
allow easier entry to the rear seat.

After a passenger gets into the rear
seat, push the seat-back to the
upright position and push the whole
seat backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is fully latched before
sitting in it.

To get into the rear seat on the
passenger’s side, push downward on
the release lever at the base of the
seat-back, or pull up on the seat-back
adjustment lever. The seat-back will
tilt forward and the entire seat will
move forward to allow easier entry to
the rear seat.

LX and EX models

Passenger’s Side

Seats

SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER

RELEASE LEVER

SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER

To avoid damaging the seat-back angle
adjustment motor, do not operate the
seat-back angle switch when the seat-
back is tilted f orward.

Main Menu

See page

for important safety

information and a warning about
improperly positioning head restraints.

They are most effective when you
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant’s head rests against
the center of the restraint.

The head restraints adjust for height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.

Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers from the likelihood of
whiplash and other injuries.

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Head Restraints

Adjusting the Head Restraint

Seats

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Front

CUSHION

RELEASE
BUTTON

LEGS

SEAT-BACK

Main Menu

To remove a head restraint for
cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.

When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.

Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.

Removing the Head Restraint

Seats

CUSHION

Rear Center

SEAT-BACK

LEGS

RELEASE
BUTTON

Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.

Always replace the head
restraints before driving.

Main Menu

The driver’s and front passenger’s
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely from
the rear, the occupant properly
secured with the seat belt will be
pushed against the seat-back and the
head restraint will automatically
move forward.

For a head restraint system to work
properly:

Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or from the restraint
legs.

Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.

Install each restraint in its proper
location.

Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints.

After a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.

If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.

This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupants

against the likelihood of whiplash
and injuries to the neck and upper
spine.

Active Head Restraints

Seats

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Main Menu

The back of the rear seat folds down,
giving you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back is released from inside
the trunk.

When storing cargo, you can move
the rear center shoulder belt out of
the way by removing the belt from
the guide.

To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down from inside the trunk, or pull
the seat-back down from inside the
vehicle.

Remove any items from the seat
before you fold down the seat-back.

Folding Rear Seat

Seats

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GUIDE

CENTER
SHOULDER BELT

RELEASE

Pull

Main Menu

Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the front
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.

Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the rear seat-
back, and the center shoulder belt is
re-positioned in the guide whenever
the seat-back is in its upright position.
Be sure there are no twists in any
shoulder belt.

Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.

Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Loose items can fly forward and
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See

on page

Never drive with the seat-back
folded down and the trunk lid open.
See

page

To lock the seat-back upright, push it
firmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.

If the rear head restraints get caught
on the front seat backs and you
cannot fold down the rear seat-back
fully, you can remove the head
restraints (see page

Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.

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Carrying Cargo

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

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Main Menu

Both front seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
for the side airbag cutoff system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters.

Push the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. After the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the left side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.

If the engine is left idling for an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.

Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current from the
battery.

Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:

In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.

In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.

EX-L and all V6 models

Seat Heaters

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Driver’s
Seat

Passenger’s
Seat

HEATERS

Main Menu

Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.

Your vehicle has a memory feature
for the driver’s seat position.

Seat, except for power lumbar,
position can be stored in separate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2).

Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a
new driving position to the
memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.

Press and release the SET button.
You will hear a beep. Immediately
press and hold one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the
memory button will come on. The
current position of the driver’s
seat is now stored.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page

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U.S. V6 models, and Canadian EX-L and
V6 models with navigation system

Storing a Driving Position in
Memory

Driving Position Memory System

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MEMORY BUTTONS

SET BUTTON

Main Menu

To cancel the storing procedure
after pressing the SET button, do
any of the following:

To select a memorized position, do
this:

Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button.

Make sure the parking brake is set
and the shift lever is in Park
(automatic).

Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button.

All stored driving positions will be
lost if your vehicle’s battery goes
dead or is disconnected.

Press the SET button again within
5 seconds.

Fail to press a memory button
within 5 seconds.

Readjust the seat position.

Turn the ignition switch out from
the ON (II) position.

Selecting a Memorized Position

Driving Position Memory System

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MEMORY BUTTONS

Main Menu

To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of these actions:

Push any of the adjustment
switches for the seat.

Press any button on the driver’s
door: SET, memory button 1 or 2.

The system will move the driver’s
seat to the memorized position. The
indicator in the selected memory
button will flash during movement.
When the adjustment is complete,
you will hear two beeps, and the
indicator will stay on.

If the parking brake is not set, you
must press and hold the memory
button until the adjustment is
complete.

Shift out of Park (automatic).

Release the parking brake
(manual).

If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
seat position after it is in its
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this seat position for
later use, you must store it in the
driver’s seat position memory.

On vehicles with manual transmission

Driving Position Memory System

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Main Menu

Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.

Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).

Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

Mirrors

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TAB

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Main Menu

Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch off to keep your
settings.

The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off.

This heated mirror function has a
timer (see page

On vehicles with automatic air
conditioning system

All Canadian models

U.S. EX, EX-L and all V6 models

Mirrors

Power Mirror Heaters

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V6 model without navigation system
is shown.

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Main Menu

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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower either
window. To open a window, push the
switch down and hold it. Release the
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window.

To open either window

fully (driver’s window only on LX),
push the window switch firmly down
to the second detent, then release it.
The window automatically goes
down all the way. To stop the
window from going all the way down,
pull back on the window switch
briefly.

To close either window fully (driver’s
window only on LX), pull back the
window switch firmly to the second
detent, then release it. The window
automatically goes all the way up. To
stop the window from going all the
way up, push down on the window
switch briefly.

Power Windows

AUTO

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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

PASSENGER’S
WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

INDICATOR

Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.

Main Menu

Honda Accord Coupe L4 (2011 year). Instruction - part 7