Honda Accord (2022 year). Manual in english - page 37

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Exterior Care

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The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.

Lens design characteristics may result in moisture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.

However, if you see large amounts of water accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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Fogged Exterior Light Lenses

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Accessories and Modifications

Accessories

When installing accessories, check the following:

•

Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.

•

Do not install any accessories over areas marked

SRS AIRBAG

, on the sides or

backs of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.

•

Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.

Fuses

P. 620

•

Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.

Accessories and Modifications

Honda Genuine accessories are recommended to
ensure proper operation on your vehicle.

WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.

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Accessories and Modifications

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Modifications

Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or
reliability, or install non-genuine Honda parts or accessories that may have a similar
effect.

Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not
make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle
to no longer meet federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations.

The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1962 connector) installed on this vehicle
is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other
devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device may adversely
affect the vehicle’s electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly
resulting in a system malfunction, drained battery, or other unexpected problems.

Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.

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Handling the Unexpected

This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.

Tools

Types of Tools .................................. 596

If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 597

Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine ........................ 603
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ....604
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 605

If the Battery Is Dead

....................... 606

Shift Lever Does Not Move

.............. 609

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating............. 611

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ...613
If the Charging System Indicator Comes

On ................................................. 613

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes

On or Blinks ................................... 614

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes

On or Blinks ................................... 615

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 616

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator Comes On ....................... 617

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

Comes On or Blinks ....................... 618

If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks

along with the Warning Message... 619

Fuses

Fuse Locations ................................. 620
Inspecting and Changing Fuses........ 625

Emergency Towing

........................... 626

If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

....627

If You Cannot Open the Trunk

........... 628

Refueling

........................................... 630

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Tools

Types of Tools

Types of Tools

The tools are stored in the trunk.

Wheel Nut Wrench/

Jack Handle

Funnel

Jack Handle Bar

Tool Case

Jack

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If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.

Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.

Put the transmission into

(

Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.

Changing a Flat Tire

Follow these compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

)

When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.

The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not use another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.

Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.

NOTICE

Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly.
Call your dealer or a professional towing service.

Do not mount the compact spare on the front.
If either front tire goes flat, remove the rear tire on
the same side, and mount the compact spare on the
rear and the rear tire on the front.

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If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

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Open the trunk floor lid.

Take the tool case out of the trunk.

Take the jack, wheel nut wrench and jack
handle bar out of the tool case.

Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.

Place a wheel block or rock in the front and
rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.

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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

Tool Case

Spare Tire

Wheel
Blocks

The tire to be replaced.

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If a Tire Goes Flat

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Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.

Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.

If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

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Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.

Turn the end bracket clockwise (as shown
in the image) until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point.

Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.

Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.

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How to Set Up the Jack

How to Set Up the Jack

Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.

Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.

The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:

•

Do not use while the engine is running.

•

Use only where the ground is firm and level.

•

Use only at the jacking points.

•

Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.

•

Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.

WARNING

The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.

Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.

Jacking Points

Jacking Point

Jack
Handle
Bar

Wheel Nut

Wrench as Jack Handle

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If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

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Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.

Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.

Mount the compact spare tire.

Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, then stop
rotating.

Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.

Wheel nut torque:

80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)

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Replacing the Flat Tire

Replacing the Flat Tire

Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.

If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

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Remove the center cap.

Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.

Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.

Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.

If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers),

Tire

Pressure Monitor System Problem. Check Tire Pressure. See Your Dealer.

will

appear on the driver information interface and the indicator will start blinking for a
short time and then stay on; however, this is normal and is no cause for concern.

Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.

TPMS Calibration

P. 446

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Storing the Flat Tire

Storing the Flat Tire

WARNING

Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.

Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.

Center Cap

Spacer Cone

Wing Bolt

For
compact
spare tire

For
full-size
tire

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TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire

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Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter.

Starter condition

Checklist

Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.

The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.

Check for a message on the driver information interface.

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If the

To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button

message appears

If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

P. 604

Make sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

P. 191

Check brightness of the interior lights.

Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.

●

If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all

Battery

P. 584

●

If the interior lights come on normally

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

P. 625

The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.

There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.

Review the engine start procedure.

Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.

Starting the Engine

P. 412

Check the immobilizer system indicator.

When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.

Immobilizer System

P. 184

Check the fuel level.

There should be enough fuel in the tank.

Fuel Gauge

P. 139

Check the fuses.

Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

P. 625

If the problem continues:

Emergency Towing

P. 626

Checking the Engine

If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.

If the Battery Is Dead

P. 606

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Engine Does Not Start

If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

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If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

If the beeper sounds, the

To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button

message

appears on the driver information interface, and the

ENGINE START/STOP

button

flashes, and the engine won’t start, start the engine as follows:

Touch the center of the

ENGINE START/

STOP

button with the

logo on the keyless

remote while the

ENGINE START/STOP

button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless remote should be facing you.

The

ENGINE START/STOP

button

flashes for about 30 seconds.

Depress the brake pedal and press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button within 10

seconds after the beeper sounds and the

ENGINE START/STOP

button changes

from flashing to on.

If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

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Emergency Engine Stop

The

ENGINE START/STOP

button may be used to stop the engine due to an

emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:

•

Press and hold the

ENGINE START/STOP

button for about two seconds.

•

Firmly press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button three times.

The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.

The transmission automatically changes to

(

after the vehicle comes to a complete

stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.

The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, put the transmission into

(

after the vehicle

comes to a complete stop.

Then, press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button twice without depressing the brake

pedal.

Emergency Engine Stop

Do not press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button while

driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine
to be turned off.
If you press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button while

driving, the beeper sounds.

Automatic transmission models

Continuously variable transmission models

Continuously variable transmission models for Canadian models

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If the Battery Is Dead

Jump Starting Procedure

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.

Open the cover on the positive

terminal.

Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery

terminal.

Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery

terminal.

Use a 12-volt booster battery only.

When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than
15-volt. Check the charger manual for
the proper setting.

Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery

terminal.

If the Battery Is Dead

Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Be careful
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable
ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.

WARNING

A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.

Booster Battery

1.5 L engine models

2.0 L engine models

Booster Battery

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Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part.

If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.

Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

If the Battery Is Dead

Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.

1.5 L engine models

2.0 L engine models

Engine Mounting Bolt

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