Honda Accord Coupe (2017 year). Instruction - part 5

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Safety of Larger Children

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Safety of Larger Children

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind 
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who 
must sit in front.

When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the 
following questions.

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Checklist

• Do the child's knees bend comfortably over 

the edge of the seat?

• Does the shoulder belt cross between the 

child's neck and arm?

• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as 

possible, touching the child's thighs?

• Will the child be able to stay seated like this 

for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder 
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a 
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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Protecting Larger Children

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Checking Seat Belt Fit

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Safety of Larger Children

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WARNING

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in 
front can result in injury or death if the 
passenger's front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the 
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, 
have the child sit up properly and wear the 
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if 
needed.

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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used 
properly, position the child in a booster seat in 
a rear seating position. For the child's safety, 
check that the child meets the booster seat 
manufacturer's recommendations.

Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever 
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information 

in this manual.

• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the 

seat.

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Monitoring child passengers

We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more 
mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up 
properly.

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Booster Seats

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Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the 
instructions that came with it, and install the seat 
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a 
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat 
belt correctly.

Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and 
territories require children to use a booster seat until 
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60 
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or 
province, or territory where you intend to drive.

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Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas

The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon 
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.

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Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into 
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, 
open both windows and set the climate control system as shown below.

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the 

 mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked 
vehicle with the engine running.

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Carbon Monoxide Gas

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up 
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. 
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the 
garage immediately after starting the engine.

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WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that 
expose you to carbon monoxide.

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Safety Labels

Label Locations

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels 
carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer 
for a replacement.

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

U.S. models only

Dashboard

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Instrument Panel

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators ............................................ 70

Information Display Warning and 

Information Messages

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Multi-Information Display Warning and 

Information Messages

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Gauges and Displays

Gauges.............................................. 98
Information Display

*

.......................... 99

Multi-Information Display

*

............... 102

* Not available on all models

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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

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Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System Indicator 
(Red)

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Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, then goes off if the parking 

brake has been released.

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Comes on when the parking brake 
is applied, and goes off when it is 
released.

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Comes on when the brake fluid 
level is low.

●

Comes on if there is a problem 
with the brake system.

●

The beeper sounds and the 
indicator comes on if you drive 
with the parking brake not fully 
released.

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Comes on while driving - Make sure 
the parking brake is released. Check the 
brake fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator 

comes on while driving P. 574

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Comes on along with the ABS 
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by 
a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) 

Comes On P. 574

Brake System 
Indicator 
(Amber)

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Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, then goes off.

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Comes on if there is a problem 
with a system related to braking 
other than the conventional brake 
system.

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Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

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Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator

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Comes on when you turn the 
ignition switch to ON 

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, and 

goes off when the engine starts.

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Comes on when the engine oil 
pressure is low.

●

Comes on while driving - Immediately 
stop in a safe place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator 

Comes On P. 572

Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp

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Comes on when you turn the 
ignition switch to ON 

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, and 

goes off either when the engine 
starts or after several seconds if the 
engine did not start. If “readiness 
codes” have not been set, it blinks 
five times before it goes off.

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Comes on if there is a problem 
with the emissions control system.

●

Blinks when a misfire in the 
engine’s cylinders is detected.

●

Readiness codes are part of the on board 
diagnostics for the emissions control 
systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 589

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Comes on while driving - Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe 
place where there are no flammable 
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes 
or more, and wait for it to cool down. 
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp 

Comes On or Blinks P. 573

Charging System 
Indicator

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Comes on when you turn the 
ignition switch to ON 

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, and 

goes off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the battery is not 
charging.

●

Comes on while driving - Turn off the 
climate control system and rear defogger 
in order to reduce electricity 
consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator 

Comes On P. 572

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

*

Shift Lever 
Position 
Indicator

*

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Indicates the current shift lever 
position.

2 Shifting P. 430, 434

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Models with 
information 
display

Models with 
multi-
information 
display

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

*

M (7-speed 
manual shift 
mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator

●

Comes on when 7-speed manual 
shift mode is applied.

2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 432

—

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

*

M (Sequential 
shift mode) 
Indicator/Gear 
Position Indicator

●

Comes on when manual sequential 
shift mode is applied.

2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 436

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models

Models with 
information 
display

Models with 
multi-
information 
display

Automatic transmission models

Models with 
information 
display

Models with 
multi-
information 
display

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

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Transmission 
Indicator

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Blinks if the transmission system has 
a problem.

●

Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden 
starts and acceleration and have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer 
immediately.

Seat Belt 
Reminder 
Indicator

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Comes on and the beeper sounds if 
you are not wearing a seat belt when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 

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If the front passenger is not wearing 
a seat belt, the indicator comes on a 
few seconds later.

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Blinks while driving if either you or 
the front passenger has not fastened 
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and 
the indicator blinks at regular 
intervals.

●

The beeper stops and the indicator goes 
off when you and the front passenger 
fasten their seat belts.

●

Stays on after you or the front 
passenger has fastened the seat 
belt - A detection error may have 
occurred in the sensor. Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 35

Models with 
information 
display

Models with 
multi-
information 
display

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

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Low Fuel 
Indicator

●

Comes on when the fuel reserve is 
running low (approximately 2.6 U.S. 
gal./9.7 Liter left).

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the 
fuel gauge.

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Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon 
as possible.

●

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a 
dealer.

Anti-lock Brake 
System (ABS) 
Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, then goes off.

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If it comes on at any other time, 
there is a problem with the ABS.

●

Stays on constantly - Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer. With this 
indicator on, your vehicle still has 
normal braking ability but no anti-lock 
function.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 

P. 481

Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, then goes off.

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Comes on if a problem with any of 
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner

●

Stays on constantly or does not 
come on at all - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

*

Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA®) 
System Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, then goes off.

●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with 
the VSA® system or hill start assist 
system.

●

Stays on constantly - Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka 

Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 
System P. 471

Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA®) OFF 
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, then goes off.

●

Comes on when you deactivate 
VSA®.

2 VSA® OFF Button P. 472

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* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

*

Door and Trunk 
Open Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds if you 
turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, 

then goes off.

●

Comes on if either door or the trunk 
is not completely closed.

●

The beeper sounds and the indicator 
comes on if either door or the trunk 
is opened while driving.

●

Goes off when both doors and the 
trunk are closed.

Parking Sensor 
System Indicator

*

●

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, then goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with 
the parking sensor system.

●

Check if the area around the sensor(s) is 
covered with mud, ice, snow, etc. If the 
indicator stays on even after you clean 
the area, have the system checked by a 
dealer.

—

Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator

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Comes on when you turn the 
ignition switch to ON 

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, and goes 

off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with 
the EPS system.

●

Stays on constantly or does not 
come on at all - Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) 

System Indicator Comes On P. 574

Models with 
information 
display

Models with 
multi-
information 
display

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

*

Low Tire 
Pressure/
TPMS 
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you 
turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, then 

goes off.

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May come on briefly if the ignition switch 
is turned to ON 

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 and the vehicle is not 

moved within 45 seconds, to indicate the 
calibration process is not yet complete.

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Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tires’ pressures are 

determined to be significantly low.

- The system has not been calibrated.

●

Comes on while driving - Stop in a 
safe place, check tire pressures, and 
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.

●

Stays on after the tires are inflated 
to the recommended pressures - 
The system needs to be calibrated.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 475

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Blinks for about one minute, and then 
stays on if there is a problem with the 
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is 
temporarily installed.

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Blinks and remains on - Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the 
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare, 
get your regular tire repaired or 
replaced and put back on your vehicle 
as soon as you can.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

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System 
Message 
Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you 
turn the ignition switch to ON 

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goes off.

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Comes on along with a beep when a 
problem is detected. A system message on 
the multi-information display appears at 
the same time.

●

While the indicator is on, press the 

 (information) button to see the 

message again.

●

Refer to the Indicators information in 
this chapter when a system message 
appears on the multi-information 
display. Take the appropriate action for 
the message.

●

The multi-information display does not 
return to the normal screen unless the 

warning is canceled, or the 

 

button is pressed.

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Turn Signal 
and Hazard 
Warning 
Indicators

●

Blinks when you operate the turn signal 
lever.

●

Blink along with all turn signals when you 
press the hazard warning button.

●

Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A 
turn signal light bulb has blown. 
Change the bulb immediately.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 532, 531, 

533 

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High Beam 
Indicator

●

Comes on when the high beam headlights 
are on.

—

—

Lights On 
Indicator

●

Comes on whenever the light switch is on, 
or in AUTO when the exterior lights are 
on.

●

If you remove the key from the ignition 
switch

*1

 while the exterior lights are on, 

a chime sounds when the driver's door 
is opened.

—

* Not available on all models