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Honda Accord (2022 year). Manual in english - page 27

When Driving

Shifting

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Driving

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Shift Lever Operation

Shift Lever Operation

NOTICE

When you change the shift position from

(

and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.

Use the shift position indicator to check the lever
position before pulling away.

If the transmission system indicator blinks when
driving, in any shift position, there is a problem with
the transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.

When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short
delay before the shift position is displayed. Always
confirm you are in the correct shift position before
driving.

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release
button to shift.

Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.

Press the shift lever release button and shift.

Shift Position Indicator
(Transmission System Indicator)

Tachometer’s red zone

(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)

Indicator

Gear Selection Indicator

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Shifting

Driving

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without releasing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.

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When the transmission is in

(

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the
number is displayed in the gear selection indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant
speed or accelerate, and the number in the gear selection indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the

(

paddle shifter for a few seconds.

The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed
temporarily before making a turn.

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When the transmission is in

(

with SPORT mode:

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The

indicator and the

speed number are displayed in the gear selection indicator. As the vehicle speed
slows down, the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the
vehicle comes to a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.

If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.

You can only pull away in 1st speed.

When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, pressing the

SPORT

button. When

the 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled, the

indicator and gear selection

indicator go off.

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7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

In the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine speed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed position.

When the engine speed reaches near the
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold
of the selected speed position, the transmission shifts
down automatically.

Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back
to the normal

(

driving mode.

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Driving

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7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

Each paddle shift operation makes a single speed
change.
To change continuously, release the paddle shifter
before pulling it again for the next speed.

The gear selection indicator blinks when you cannot
shift up or down. It indicates that your vehicle speed
is not in its allowable shifting range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indicator is blinking.

(

Paddle Shifter

(Shift down)

(

Paddle Shifter

(Shift up)

Downshifting when pulling
the

(

paddle shifter.

(Changes to lower speed
number)

Upshifting when pulling
the

(

paddle shifter.

(Changes to higher speed
number)

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SPORT Mode

Driving

SPORT Mode

To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the

SPORT

button.

The SPORT mode increases engine performance, transmission and handling

This mode is suitable for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.

The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.

The ambient meter color changes to a constant red and the turbo meter appears on
the driver information interface.

SPORT

Button

SPORT

Mode Indicator

Models with adaptive
damper system

Models without adaptive
damper system

* Not available on all models

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ECON Mode

Driving

ECON Mode

The

ECON

button turns the ECON mode on and off.

The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmission and climate control system.

*1 : Models without the adaptive damper system
*2 : Models with the adaptive damper system
*3 : Models without SPORT mode
*4 : Models with SPORT mode

ECON Mode

While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuation.

ECON

Button

ECON Mode Indicator

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Auto Idle Stop

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Driving

Auto Idle Stop

To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator (green) comes on at this time.

The environmental and vehicle conditions that
impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are
varied.

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

P. 437

The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator
(green) goes off.

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

P. 439

If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator (green) comes on, a buzzer sounds
to notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function
is in operation.

Auto Idle Stop

The 12-volt battery installed in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the 12-volt battery life, and prevent
Auto Idle Stop from activating. If you need to replace
the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified
type. Ask a dealer for more details.

The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:

•

Increase in the ECON mode, compared to when the
ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.

ECON Mode

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Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)

* Not available on all models

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Auto Idle Stop

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Driving

To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press
this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.

Auto Idle Stop system will stop and the
indicator (amber) will come on.

The Auto Idle Stop system is turned on every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

If you turn off the Auto Idle Stop system while it is
activated, the engine will restart.

Auto Idle Stop

OFF

Button

Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

The vehicle stops with the shift position in

(

and the brake pedal depressed.

When you shift into

(

quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Idle Stop

continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released.

If you move the shift lever slowly, the engine may automatically restart.

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Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button is pressed.

•

The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

•

The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.

•

The engine is started with the hood open.

Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.

•

The battery charge is low.

•

The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.

•

The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.

•

The transmission is in a position other than

(

•

The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h)
after the engine starts.

•

The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.

•

is on (indicator on).

•

The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to

•

The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below -4°F
(-20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).

•

The SPORT mode is on.

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Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
If the hood is opened, the engine will not restart
automatically.

In this case, restart the engine with the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button.

Starting the Engine

P. 412

When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without depressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate.
In such cases, the engine may restart if you change
the shift position other than

(

Pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP

button causes

the engine to no longer restarts automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.

Starting the Engine

P. 412

Models with SPORT mode

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Auto Idle Stop

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Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

Altitude is high.

•

The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.

•

The vehicle is repeatedly accelerated and decelerated at a low speed.

•

The fan speed is high.

•

The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.

•

The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

•

The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).

•

The accelerator pedal is depressed (with the automatic brake hold system activated).

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 513

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The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button is pressed.

•

A steering wheel is operated.

•

The transmission is put into

(

, and

(

, or when it is set from

(

If you put the transmission into

(

after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto

Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you move
the shift lever other than

(

. When operating the shift lever, the brake pedal

must be firmly depressed.

•

The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.

•

The brake pedal is released slightly during a stop.

•

The battery charge becomes low.

•

The accelerator pedal is depressed.

•

The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.

•

is on (indicator on).

•

The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.

•

The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.

•

The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with
ACC with Low Speed Follow.

•

The SPORT mode is changed to on.

Briefly keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal to restart the engine.
This can keep your vehicle from unexpectedly moving while on an incline.

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The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

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Starting Assist Brake Function

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

If you are using an electronic device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may temporarily be turned off when
the engine restarts.

The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

when:

*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pedal while Auto Idle Stop
is in operation.

If the automatic brake hold system has been turned
off, or if there is a problem with the system, the
engine will restart automatically when you release
the brake pedal.

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 513

Models with SPORT mode

* Not available on all models

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Adaptive Damper System

Driving

Adaptive Damper System

Constantly controls your vehicle’s front and rear dampers according to current road
conditions, vehicle speed and steering operation.

You can change handling response by turning the SPORT mode on.

SPORT Mode

P. 433

* Not available on all models

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Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA

helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less

than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.

When VSA

activates, you may notice that the

engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic brake system. You will also see the
indicator blink.

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VSA

Operation

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

The VSA

may not function properly if tire type and

size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

When the VSA

system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

VSA

cannot enhance stability in all driving situations

and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA

system is generally

known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

, adaptive cruise control

(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, safety support and
low tire pressure/TPMS indicators may come on in
amber along with a message in the driver information
interface when you set the power mode to ON after
reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

VSA

System

Indicator

When Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Driving

This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially disable VSA

functionality/features,

press and hold it until you hear a beep.

Your vehicle will have normal braking and
cornering ability, but traction control function
will be less effective.

To restore VSA

functionality/features, press

the

(VSA

OFF

) button until you hear a

beep.

VSA

is turned on every time you start the

engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.

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VSA

On and Off

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA

temporarily switched off.

When the

button is pressed, the traction control

function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA

off if

you are not able to free it when the VSA

is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA

on again. We do not recommend driving

your vehicle with the VSA

system switched off.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.

VSA

OFF

Indicator

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Agile Handling Assist

Driving

Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes the front wheels, as needed, when you turn the steering wheel, and
helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.

Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA

system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, the agile handling assist does not
activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated.

This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator to come on and a message to appear
on the driver information interface.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become overinflated in warmer
weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of overinflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 575

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:

•

You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.

•

You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

•

Tire chains

are used.

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

* Not available on all models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:

•

A compact spare tire is used.

•

There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer

, than the condition

at calibration.

•

Tire chains

are used.

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

, adaptive cruise control

* Not available on all models

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