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2018 Honda Accord Owners Manual - Customer Service Information



Customer Service Information

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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop 100-5E-8A

1919 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90501-2746

Tel: 1 (800) 999-1009

Canadian Owners Honda Canada Inc. Customer Relations 180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON

L6C 0H9

Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: 1-877-939-0909

E-mail: [email protected]

Bella International

P.O. Box 190816

San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Tel: 1 (787) 620-7546

Index

710

Numbers

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode 486

Operation 487

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 579

Accessories and Modifications 656

Accessory Power Sockets 228

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 99, 100, 533

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) 99, 100, 517

Adaptive Damper System 493

Additives

Coolant 621

Engine Oil 613

Washer 626

Additives, Engine Oil 613

Adjusting

Armrest 219

Front Seats 210

Head Restraints 216

Mirrors 208

Rear Seats 214

Steering Wheel 207

Agile Handling Assist 496

Air Conditioning System

(Climate Control System) 239

Changing the Mode 239

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 240

Dust and Pollen Filter 650

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 239

Sensors 242

Synchronized Mode 241

Using Automatic Climate Control 239

Air Pressure 639, 697, 699

Airbags 45

Advanced Airbags 51

After a Collision 48

Airbag Care 60

Event Data Recorder 0

Front Airbags (SRS) 48

Indicator 58, 90

Knee Airbags 52

Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 59

Sensors 45

Side Airbags 55

Side Curtain Airbags 57

AM/FM Radio 259, 298

Ambient Lights 222

Android AutoTM 339

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 579

Indicator 90

Apple CarPlay® 336

Armrest 219

Audio Remote Controls 248

Audio System 244

Adjusting the Sound 257, 292

Audio/Information Screen 253, 274

Display Setup 258, 293

Error Messages 343

General Information 348

Home Screen 279

How to Update Wirelessly 286

How to Update with a USB Device 290

How to use Siri ® Eyes Free 272, 335

iPod 261, 313

Limitations for Manual Operation 294

MP3/WMA/AAC 266, 316

Near Field Communication (NFC) 332

Pandora® 264

Reactivating 247

Remote Controls 248

Security Code 247

Selecting an Audio Source 294

Status Area 284

System Updates 286

Theft Protection 247

USB Flash Drives 266, 316, 349

USB Ports 245

Wallpaper Setup 255, 277

Audio/Information Screen 253, 274

Authorized Manuals 708

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 179

Customize 379, 397

Auto High-Beam 197

Indicator 90

Automatic Brake Hold 575

Indicator 82, 575

Automatic Brake Hold System

Indicator 82, 575

Automatic Intermittent Wipers 201

Automatic Lighting 194

Automatic Transmission

Creeping 474

Fluid 624

Kickdown 474

Shift Operation 476

Shifting 475

Average Fuel Economy 143

Average Speed 145

Battery 647

Charging System Indicator 84, 677

Jump Starting 670

Maintenance (Checking the Battery) 647

Maintenance (Replacing) 649

Belts (Seat) 38

Beverage Holders 226

Blind spot information (BSI) System 502

Bluetooth® Audio 269, 319

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 403, 427

Booster Seats (For Children) 74

Brake System 569

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 579

Automatic Brake Hold 575

Brake Assist System 580

Fluid 625

Foot Brake 574

Indicator 79, 80, 679, 680

Parking Brake 569

Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) 203

Bulb Replacement 627

Brake, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Lights and Rear Turn Signal Light 630

Fog Lights 629

Front Side Marker Lights 629

Front Turn Signal Lights 629

Headlights 627

High-Mount Brake Light 634

Parking/Daytime Running Lights 629

Rear License Plate Lights 634

Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator

Lights 629

Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light 632

Bulb Specifications 696, 698

C

Carbon Monoxide Gas 75

Cargo Hooks 233

Carrying Cargo 455, 457

Center Pocket 223

Certification Label 700

Changing Bulbs 627

Charging System Indicator 84, 677

Child Safety 61

Childproof Door Locks 178

Emergency Trunk Opener 182

Child Seat 61

Booster Seats 74

Child Seat for Infants 63

Child Seat for Small Children 64

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/

Shoulder Seat Belt 69

Larger Children 73

Rear-facing Child Seat 63

Selecting a Child Seat 65

Using a Tether 71

Childproof Door Locks 178

Cleaning the Exterior 653

Cleaning the Interior 651

Climate Control System 239

Changing the Mode 239

Defrosting the Windshield and Windows 240

Dust and Pollen Filter 650

Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode 239

Sensors 242

Synchronized Mode 241

Using Automatic Climate Control 239

Clock 164

CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM) 508

Coat Hook 233

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 508

Compact Spare Tire 661, 697, 699

Console Compartment 224

Continuously Variable Transmission

Creeping 474

Fluid 623

Kickdown 474

712

Operating the Shift Lever 23, 483, 485

Shift Lever Does Not Move 673

Shifting 482, 484

Controls 163

Coolant (Engine) 621

Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve

Tank 621

Adding to the Radiator 622

Overheating 675

Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) 474

Cross Traffic Monitor 587

Cup Holders 226

Customer Service Information 709

Customized Features 370, 381

Daytime Running Lights 196

Dead Battery 670

Defaulting All the Settings 399

Defrosting the Windshield and Windows 240

Devices that Emit Radio Waves 701

Dimming

Headlights 193

Rearview Mirror 208

Dipstick (Engine Oil) 614

Directional Signals (Turn Signal) 193

Door Mirrors 209

Doors 166

Auto Door Locking 179

Auto Door Unlocking 179

Door and Trunk Open Message 37

Keys 166

Locking/Unlocking the Doors

from the Inside 176

Locking/Unlocking the Doors

from the Outside 169

Lockout Prevention System 175

DOT Tire Quality Grading 641

Driver Attention Monitor 152

Driver Information Interface 138

Switching the Display 138

Warning and Information Messages 105

Driving 453

Automatic Transmission/

Continuously Variable Transmission 474

Braking 569

Shifting Gear 475, 488

Shifting Position 482, 484

Starting the Engine 465

Driving Position Memory System 205

Driving Support Information 155

Dust and Pollen Filter 650

Eco Assist® System 9

ECON Button 492

Econ Mode

Indicator 97

Elapsed Time 145

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator 92, 681

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 494

Emergency 690

Emergency Engine Stop 669

Emergency Trunk Opener 182

Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) 704

Engine 700

Coolant 621

Jump Starting 670

Oil 613

Starting 465

Engine Coolant 621

Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve

Tank 621

Adding to the Radiator 622

Overheating 675

Temperature Gauge 137

Engine Oil 613

Adding 616

Checking 614

Displaying Oil Life 604

Low Oil Pressure Warning 677

Recommended Engine Oil 613

ENGINE START/STOP Button 190

EPS (Electric Power Steering) System 681

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(Carbon Monoxide) 75

FM/AM Radio 259, 298

Fog Lights 195

Indicator 94

Folding Down the Rear Seat 214

Foot Brake 574

Front Airbags (SRS) 48

Front Seat Heaters 236

Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation 237

Front Seats

Adjusting 210

Front Sensor Camera 566

Fuel 24, 594

Economy 597

Gauge 137

Instant Fuel Economy 143

Low Fuel Indicator 89

Range 143

Recommendation 594

Refueling 594

Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions 597

Fuel Fill Door 24, 595

Unable to Unlock 691

Fuses 685

Inspecting and Changing 689

Locations 685, 687

Gasoline (Fuel)

Economy 597

Gauge 137

Information 594

Instant Fuel Economy 143

Low Fuel Indicator 89

Refueling 594

Gauges 137

Gear Position Indicator 84

Gear Shift Lever Positions

Continuously Variable

Transmission 482, 484

Manual Transmission 488

Glass (care) 651, 654

Glove Box 223

H

Halogen Bulbs 627

Handling the Unexpected 659

HandsFreeLink® (HFL) 403, 427

Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History 417, 436

Automatic Transferring 415, 435

Displaying Messages 446

Favorite Contacts 437

HFL Buttons 403, 427

HFL Menus 405, 430

HFL Status Display 404, 429

In Case of Emergency 325, 450

Limitations for Manual Operation 404, 429

Making a Call 421, 439

Options During a Call 426, 442

Phone Setup 409, 432

Receiving a Call 425, 442

Receiving a Text Message 444

Ring Tone. 415, 435

Selecting a Phone 445

Speed Dial 418

To Clear the System 416

To Set Up a Text Message Options 443

Hazard Warning Button 4

HD RadioTM 301

Head Restraints 216

714

Headlights 193

Aiming 627

Auto High-Beam 197

Automatic Operation 194

Dimming 193, 196

Operating 193

Head-Up Display 157

Heated Steering Wheel 235

Heated Windshield Button 202

Heaters (Seat) 236, 237, 238

HFL (HandsFreeLink®) 403, 427

High Beam Indicator 94

Hill Start Assist System 472

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 400

Honda App License Agreement 350

Honda SensingTM 25, 507

HondaLink® 321

Identification Numbers

Engine and Transmission 700

Vehicle Identification 700

Illumination Control

Dial 203

Immobilizer System 183

Indicator 95

Indicators 78

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) (Amber) /Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Amber) 99

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) (Green) /Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Green) 100, 518, 534

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 90

Auto High-Beam 90

Automatic Brake Hold 82, 575, 576

Automatic Brake Hold System 82, 575, 576

Charging System 84, 677

ECON Mode 97, 492

Electric Power Steering (EPS)

System 92, 681

Fog Light 94

Gear Position 84

High Beam 94

Immobilizer System 95

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

(Amber) 100

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

(Green) 100, 550

Lights On 94

Low Fuel 89

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 93, 497, 500

M (sequential mode/7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/Gear Selection

Indicator 84

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 83, 678

Parking Brake and Brake System

(Amber) 80, 680

Parking Brake and Brake System

(Red) 79, 679, 680

Safety Support (Amber) 101

Safety Support (Green) 104

Seat Belt Reminder 39, 89

Security System Alarm 96

Shift Down 88

Shift Up 88

SPORT Mode 98, 491

Supplemental Restraint System 58, 90

System Message 96

Transmission System 85, 87

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning 94

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF 92, 495

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System 91, 494

Information 695

Instant Fuel Economy 143

Instrument Panel 77

Brightness Control 203

Interior Lights 221

Interior Rearview Mirror 208

iPad 349

iPhone 349

iPod 261, 313, 349

Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) 664

Jump Starting 670

Key Number Tag 167

Keyless Lockout Prevention 175

Keys 166

Lockout Prevention 175

Number Tag 167

Rear Door Won’t Open 178

Remote Transmitter 173

Types and Functions 166

Valet Key 182

Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) 474

Knee Airbags 52

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 548

LaneWatchTM 505

Language (HFL) 404, 429

LATCH (Child Seats) 66

Lights 193, 627

Auto High-Beam 197

Automatic 194

Bulb Replacement 627

Daytime Running Lights 196

Fog Lights 195

High Beam Indicator 94

Interior 221

Light Switches 193

Lights On Indicator 94

Turn Signals 193

Load Limits 457

Locking/Unlocking 166

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 179

Childproof Door Locks 178

From Inside 176

From Outside 169

Keys 166

Using a Key 174

Lockout Prevention System 175

Low Battery Charge 677

Low Fuel Indicator 89

Low Oil Pressure Warning 677

Low Remote Signal Strength 168

Lower Anchors 66

Lubricant Specifications Chart 696, 698

Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) 457

Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch 211

Maintenance 147, 599

Battery 647

Brake/Clutch Fluid 625

Cleaning 651

Climate Control System 650

Coolant 621

Maintenance MinderTM 603

Oil 614

Precautions 600

Radiator 622

Remote Transmitter 649

Replacing Light Bulbs 627

Safety 601

Service Items 607

Tires 638

Transmission Fluid 623

Under the Hood 610

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 83, 678

Manual Transmission 488

Map Lights 222

Maximum Load Limit 457

Meters, Gauges 137

Mirrors 208

Adjusting 208

Door 209

Exterior 209

Interior Rearview 208

Modifications (and Accessories) 656

Moonroof 189

MP3 266, 316

MP3/WMA/AAC 266, 316

Multi-View Rear Camera 591

Navigation 146

Near Field Communication (NFC) 332

Numbers (Identification) 700

716

O

Odometer 140

Oil (Engine) 613

Adding 616

Checking 614

Displaying Oil Life 604

Low Oil Pressure Warning 677

Oil Life 147

Recommended Engine Oil 613

Viscosity 613

Open Source Licenses 364

Opening

Trunk 692

Opening/Closing

Hood 612

Moonroof 189

Power Windows 186

Trunk 180

Outside Temperature Display 141

Overheating 675

Paddle Shifters

(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) 486

Pandora® 264

Panic Mode 185

Parking 581

Parking Brake 569

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) 80

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) 79, 679, 680

Parking Sensor System 582

Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 59

Passing Indicators 193

Phone 148

Playing Bluetooth® Audio 269, 319

Power Windows 186

Precautions While Driving 473

Rain 473

Pregnant Women 43

Puncture (Tire) 661

Radiator 622

Radio (AM/FM) 259, 298

Radio (SiriusXM®) 302

Radio Data System (RDS) 260, 300

Range 143

RDS (Radio Data System) 260, 300

Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) 704

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button 202

Rear Seat (Folding Down) 214

Rear Seat Heaters 238

Rearview Mirror 208

Refueling 594

Fuel Gauge 137

Gasoline 594, 696, 698

Low Fuel Indicator 89

Regulations 500, 641, 701

Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback 469

Remote Transmitter 173

Replacement

Battery 649

Bulbs 627

Fuses 685, 687

Tires 644

Wiper Blade Rubber 635

Reporting Safety Defects 703

Resetting a Trip Meter 141, 143

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 556

On and Off 558

Safe Driving 33

Safety Check 37

Safety Labels 76

Safety Message 1

Safety Support 156

Seat Belts 38

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor 42

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 40

Checking 44

Fastening 41

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/

Shoulder Seat Belt 69

Pregnant Women 43

Reminder 39

Warning Indicator 39, 89

Seat Heaters 236, 237, 238

Seat Ventilation 237

Seats 210

Adjusting 210

Front Seats 210

Rear Seats 214

Seat Heaters 236, 237, 238

Seat Ventilation 237

Security System 183

Immobilizer System Indicator 95

Security System Alarm Indicator 96

Select Buttons 20, 475

Operation 476

Selecting a Child Seat 65

Selector Knob (Audio) 252

Shift Lever 23, 482, 484, 488

Operation 23, 483, 485, 488

Releasing 673

Won’t Move 673

Shifting (Transmission) 475, 482, 484, 488

Shoulder Anchor 42

Side Airbags 55

Side Curtain Airbags 57

Siri® Eyes Free 272, 335

SiriusXM® Radio 302

Smart Entry with Push Button Start System .. 169

Snow Tires 646

Spare Tire 661, 697, 699

Spark Plugs 696, 698

Specifications 696

Specified Fuel 594, 696, 698

Speedometer 137

SPORT Mode 491

Indicator 98

SRS Airbags (Airbags) 48

Starting the Engine 465

Does Not Start 667

Jump Starting 670

Steering Wheel

Adjusting 207

Stopping 581

Summer Tires 646

Sunglasses Holder 234

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 48

Switches

(Around the Steering Wheel) 4, 5, 190

System Message Indicator 96

System Updates 286

Tachometer 149

Temperature

Gauge 137

Outside Temperature Display 141

Temperature Sensor 141, 242

Time (Adjusting) 164

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) 497

Indicator 93, 683

Tires 638

Air Pressure 639, 697, 699

Checking and Maintaining 638

Inspection 638

Labeling 639

Puncture (Flat Tire) 661

Regulations 641

Rotation 645

Spare Tire 661, 697, 699

Summer 646

Tire Chains 646

Wear Indicators 643

Winter 646

Tools 660

Towing a Trailer 459

Equipment and Accessories 461

Load Limits 459

Towing Your Vehicle 463

Emergency 690

TPMS

(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 497

Indicator 93, 683

Traffic Sign Recognition System 560

Transmission 475, 482, 484, 488

Automatic 475

Continuously Variable 482, 484

Fluid 623, 624

Gear Position Indicator 84

Manual 488

Number 700

718

Transmission System

Indicator 85

TRIP Button 140

Trip Computer 142, 144

Trip Meter 141, 143, 145

Troubleshooting 659

Blown Fuse 685, 687

Brake Pedal Vibrates 29

Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door 30

Emergency Towing 690

Engine Won’t Start 667

Noise When Braking 31

Overheating 675

Puncture/Flat Tire 661

Rear Door Won’t Open 30, 178

Shift Lever Won’t Move 673

Warning Indicators 78

Trunk 180

Lid 180

Light Bulb 696, 698

Main Switch 182

Unable to Open 692

Turbo Engine Vehicle 598

Turn Signals 193

Indicators (Instrument Panel) 94

Turn-by-Turn Directions 161

U

Unlocking the Doors 169

Unlocking the Front Doors

from the Inside 14

USB Flash Drives 266, 316, 349

USB Ports 245

Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System 169

Valet Key 182

Vanity Mirrors 7

Vehicle Identification Number 700

Vehicle Speed 160

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) 494

Off Button 495

Off Indicator 92

System Indicator 91

Ventilation 237

Viscosity (Oil) 613, 697, 699

Voice Control Operation 295

Voice Portal Screen 296

Voice Recognition 295

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 494

W

Wallpaper 255, 277

Warning and Information Messages 105

Warning Indicator On/Blinking 677

Warning Labels 76

Warnings 147

Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) 706

Watts 696, 698

Wear Indicators (Tire) 643

Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) 660, 664

Wi-Fi Connection 330

Window Washers 200

Adding/Refilling Fluid 626

Switch 200

Windows (Opening and Closing) 186

Windshield

Cleaning 651, 654

Defrosting/Defogging 240

Washer Fluid...........................................

626

Wiper Blades...........................................

635

Wipers and Washers ...............................

200

Winter Tires

Snow Tires ..............................................

646

Tire Chains..............................................

646

Wipers and Washers ................................

200

Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................

201

Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades.....

635

Wireless Charger ......................................

230

WMA 266,

316

Worn Tires ................................................

638

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