Honda Accord (2022 year). Manual in english

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the brightness control dial to adjust
instrument panel brightness.

To brighten:

Turn the dial up.

To dim:

Turn the dial down.

You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface while you are adjusting
it.

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Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness

Brightness Control

The brightness of the instrument panel will be
reduced when the following conditions:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The light switch is in any position other than off
and it is dark outside.

The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

Control Dial

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When the head-up display is on, press and
hold the

HUD

button until its brightness level

indicator on the driver information interface.

To brighten:

Press the

button.

To dim:

Press the

button.

The driver information interface will return to
its original state several seconds after you
adjust the brightness.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface while you are adjusting
it.

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Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness

Button

3 4

HUD

Button

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat positions (except for power lumbar) with the driving
position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter or keyless
access system, the seat adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.

When you enter the vehicle, the driver information interface briefly shows you which
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.

•

DRIVER 1

transmitter is linked to memory button 1.

•

DRIVER 2

transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you

•

Stop the vehicle.

•

Put the transmission into

(

•

Turn the engine off.

•

Open the driver’s door.

Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves forward to
the

DRIVER 1

preset position.

Driving Position Memory System

Using the audio/information screen you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.

Customized Features

P. 351

The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF.

Customized Features

P. 351

System Operation

The system will not operate if:

•

The vehicle speed is above 2 mph (3 km/h).

•

Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.

•

The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

•

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

The system may not recognize a key if:

•

The key is in close proximity to a cell phone or other
wireless device.

•

Both keys are in the vehicle at the same time.

•

The Driving Position Memory System is disabled in
customized features.

•

Opening driver's door without fully grabbing door
handle.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

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Driving Position Memory System

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Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat to the desired position.

Press the

SET

button.

You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.

Press the memory button

(

within

five seconds of pressing the

SET

button.

Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on and you will
hear two beeps.

Put the transmission into

(

Apply the parking brake.

Press a memory button (

(

You will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.

The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear a beep, and the
indicator light stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the

SET

button, the storing operation

will be canceled when:

•

You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat position before the two
beeps.

•

You set the power mode to any position except
ON.

Memory
Button 1

Memory
Button 2

SET

Button

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Recalling the Stored Position

Recalling the Stored Position

The seat will stop moving if you:

•

Press the

SET

button or memory button

(

•

Adjust the seat position.

Memory
Button 1

Memory
Button 2

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

While the vehicle is stopped, push the
steering wheel adjustment lever down.

The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.

Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.

Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.

Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the steering wheel in position.

After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

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Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.

Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.

When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you. Press
the auto mirror button to turn this function on
and off. When activated, the auto indicator
comes on.

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Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions

Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

Seats

P. 212

Tab

Daytime
Position

Night Position

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in

(

Auto Mirror
Button

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Mirrors

Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch:

Select the left or right

mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.

Mirror position adjustment switch:

Press

the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.

If activated, passenger side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the transmission into

(

; this improves close-

in visibility on the passenger side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you take
the transmission out of

(

To activate this feature, set the power mode to ON and slide the selector switch to
the passenger side.

Selector
Switch

Adjustment Switch

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Selector Switch

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Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.

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Adjusting the front power seat(s)

Seats

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

Front Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.

WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.

Move back.

Allow sufficient
space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal Position
Adjustment

Height Adjustment
(Driver’s seat only)

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment

Driver’s seat is shown

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Front Seats

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Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch

Press the top:

To move the lumbar support

up.

Press the bottom:

To move the lumbar

support down.

Press the front:

To increase the entire

lumbar support.

Press the rear:

To decrease the entire lumbar

support.

Lumbar
Support
Adjustment
Switch

* Not available on all models

Seats

Front Seats

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Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

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

Horizontal Position
Adjustment

Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.

Height Adjustment

(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment

Pull up the lever to
change the angle.

Driver’s seat is shown.

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Front Seats

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.

Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag
operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.

WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.

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Rear Seats

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Rear Seats

Remove the center shoulder belt from the
guide.

Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.

Fold the seat-back down.

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Folding Down the Rear Seat(s)

Folding Down the Rear Seat(s)

The rear seat-back(s

) can be folded down to

accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard

P. 78

To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide.

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

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

P. 61

Make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seat is properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.

The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.

Guide

Center
Shoulder Belt

Release
Lever

* Not available on all models

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Rear Seats

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This feature alerts you to the possible presence of passengers or items in the rear
seats before you exit the vehicle. It activates when the vehicle is set to VEHICLE OFF
if the rear doors were opened shortly before or after the vehicle was set to ON.

A reminder appears on the driver information
interface and an alert will sound when the
power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

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Rear Seat Reminder

Rear Seat Reminder

When the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF, the
reminder will go off and the function will terminate.

The reminder will not work if the power mode has
not been set to ON within 10 minutes of operating
the rear doors.

The system does not detect passengers in the rear
seats. Instead, it can detect when a rear door is
opened and closed, indicating that there may be
something in the rear seats.

You can turn off the notification setting.

Customized Features

P. 351

Models with wireless Apple CarPlay

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the power
mode is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

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Head Restraints

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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.

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Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer

Head Restraint Positions

Head Restraints

In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:

•

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

•

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

•

Install each restraint in its proper location.

WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.

Position head in the center
of the head restraint.

* Not available on all models

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