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2018 Honda Accord Owners Manual - Customized Features



Customized Features

Models with color audio

Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.

While the vehicle is at a complete stop with the power mode in ON, press the MENU/CLOCK button, then select Settings. To customize the phone settings, press the button, then select Phone Setup.

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Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

Adjust Clock

Settings

RDS Settings*1 RDS Information Radio Text

Bluetooth Setup Add New Device

Connect an Audio Device

Display Adjustment Brightness

Rear Camera

Black Level

Fixed Guideline Dynamic Guideline

Audio

Clock/Wallpaper

History of Trip A

*1: FM mode

Clock/Wallpaper Type Clock Wallpaper

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Press the button and rotate to select Phone Setup, then press .

Add New Device

Connect a Phone

Connect an Audio Device

Disconnect All Devices

Delete Device

Pass-Key

Speed Dial

Mobile Phone

Fixed

Auto Transfer

System Clear

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    List of customizable options

Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

FM mode

Settings

RDS Information Selects whether the RDS information comes

on.

Radio Text Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.

Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a

On*1/Off

Bluetooth Setup

Add New Device

Connect an Audio Device

paired phone, and create a code for a paired phone.

2 Phone Setup P. 409

Connects, disconnects or pairs a Bluetooth®

Audio device to HFL.

Rear Camera

*1:Default Setting

Brightness Changes the brightness of the audio/ information screen.

Contrast Changes the contrast of the audio/ information screen.

Black Level Changes the black level of the audio/ information screen.

Fixed Guideline Selects whether the fixed guidelines come on

the audio/information screen.

Dynamic Guideline Selects whether the dynamic guidelines come

on the audio/information screen.

On*1/Off On*1/Off

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Display Change Changes the display type.

History of Trip A

Clock/ Wallpaper

Delete History Resets the trip meter. Yes/No Clock Changes the clock display type. Analog*1/Off

Select Changes the wallpaper type. Blank*1/Image 1/Image 2/

Image 3

Settings

Type

Wallpaper

Import Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.

2 Wallpaper Setup P. 255

Delete Deletes an image file for a wallpaper. Image 1/Image 2/Image 3

Color Theme Changes the background color of the audio/ information screen.

Blue*1/Red/Amber/Violet/ Bluegreen

Language Changes the display language. English*1/Français/Español

Header Clock Display Selects whether the header clock display comes on.

Clock Format Selects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.

On*1/Off 12h*1/24h

*1:Default Setting

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

TPMS

Cancels/Calibrates the tire pressure

Cancel*1/Calibrate

Calibration

monitoring system (TPMS).

Driver Assist System Setup

Forward

Collision

Changes CMBSTM alert distance.

Long/Normal*1/Short

Warning

Distance

ACC

Forward

Causes the system to beep when the system

Vehicle

detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out

On/Off*1

of the ACC with LSF range.

Detect Beep

Road

Vehicle

Departure

Changes the setting for the road departure

Normal*1/Wide/Warning

Settings

Settings

Mitigation

Setting

mitigation system.

Only/Narrow

Lane

Keeping

Causes the system to beep when LKAS is

Assist

suspended.

On/Off*1

Suspend

Beep

Traffic Sign

Recognition

Displays traffic sign icon on the driver

Small Icon On*1/Small Icon

information interface.

Off

System

Driver

Attention

Changes the setting for the driver attention

Tactile and Audible Alert*1/

monitor.

Tactile Alert/Off

Monitor

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Settings

Vehicle Settings

Meter Setup

Language

Selection

Changes the displayed language.

English*1/Français/Español

Adjust Outside Temp.

Display

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F

“Trip A”

Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A and average fuel economy A.

When Fully Refueled/IGN Off/Manually Reset*1

“Trip B” Reset

Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B and average fuel economy B.

When Fully Refueled/IGN Off/Manually Reset*1

Adjust Alarm

Volume

Changes the alarm volume, such as buzzers, warnings, turn signal sound, and so on.

High/Mid*1/Low

Fuel

Efficiency Backlight

Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.

On*1/Off

Speed/ Distance

Units

Selects the trip computer units.

mph · miles*1/km/h · km

Tachometer

Selects whether the tachometer come on the driver information interface.

On/Off*1

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Interior

Light

Changes the length of time the interior lights

60seconds/30seconds*1/

Dimming

stay on after you close the doors.

15seconds

Time

Headlight

Auto OFF

Changes the length of time the exterior lights

60seconds/30seconds/

stay on after you close the driver’s door.

15seconds*1/0seconds

Timer

Settings

Vehicle Settings

Lighting Setup

Auto Light

Sensitivity

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.

Max/High/Mid*1/Low/Min

Auto

Interior

Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of

Illumination

the instrument panel when the headlight

Min/Low/Mid*1/High/Max

switch is in the AUTO position.

Sensitivity

Headlight Integration Wiper

Changes the settings for the wiper operation when the headlights automatically come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO

position.

On*1/Off

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Settings

Vehicle Settings

Door/ Window Setup

Auto Door

Lock

Used to change the setting for when the doors automatically lock.

With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift from P/Off

Auto Door Unlock

Changes the setting for when the doors unlock automatically.

All Doors When Driver’s Door Opens*1/All Doors When Shifted to Park/All Doors When Ignition

Switched Off/Off

Key and Remote Unlock

Mode

Sets up the driver’s door or all the doors to unlock on the first push of the remote.

Driver Door*1/All Doors

Keyless Lock Answer

Back

LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.

On*1/Off

Security

Relock Timer

Changes the time it takes for the doors to

relock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening any door.

90seconds/60seconds/ 30seconds*1

Default

Resets the vehicle settings to the factory defaults.

Yes/No

License

Shows the legal information.

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Phone Setup

Bluetooth Setup

Add New Device

Pairs a new phone to HFL.

2 Phone Setup P. 409

Connect a Phone

Pairs a new phone or connects a paired phone to HFL.

2 Phone Setup P. 409

Connect an Audio

Device

Connects a Bluetooth® Audio device to HFL.

Disconnect All Devices

Disconnects a paired phone from HFL.

Delete Device

Deletes a paired phone.

Pass-Key

Inputs and changes a code for a paired phone.

Speed Dial

Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.

2 Speed Dial P. 418

Ringtone

Selects the ring tone.

Mobile Phone*1/Fixed

Auto Transfer

Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.

On*1/Off

System Clear

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

Phone Setup group as default.

*1:Default Setting

Models with Display Audio

Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.

With the power mode in ON, select Settings, then select a setting item.

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Press the button. Select Settings.

Day & Time

Automatic Date &

Time

Set Date

Set Time

Time Zone

(Select time zone)

Language

System Volumes

System Volumes

Select configuration

Verbal Reminder

Security

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* Not available on all models

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Accessibility

Text-to-speech output

Caption style

About

App Manager

* Not available on all models

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Wi-Fi

Connections

Bluetooth

Day Mode

Night Mode

Bass / Treble

Balance / Fader

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* Not available on all models

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TPMS Calibration

Meter Setup

* Not available on all models

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Lighting Setup

Maintenance Info. Select Reset Items

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* Not available on all models

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Rear Camera

* Not available on all models

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    List of customizable options

Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

System

Day & Time

Set Date & Time

Automatic Date & Time

Selects ON to have the GPS automatically adjust the clock. Select OFF to cancel this function.

ON*1/OFF

Set Date

Adjusts date.

2 Adjusting the Clock P. 164

Set Time

Adjusts clock.

2 Adjusting the Clock P. 164

Time Zone

Automatic Time Zone*

Sets the navigation system to automatically adjust the clock when driving through different time zones.

ON*1/OFF

(Select time zone)

Changes the time zone manually.

Auto Daylight Saving Select ON to have the GPS automatically adjust the

Time clock to daylight savings time. Select OFF to cancel

this function.

ON*1/OFF

Date Format

Sets the date format.

MM/DD/YYYY *1/ DD/MM/YYYY/ YYYY/MM/DD

Time Format

Selects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.

12H*1/24H

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

System

Language

Changes the display language.

English (United States)*1/Spanish/ French/

Touch Panel Sensitivity

Sets the sensitivity of the touch panel screen.

High/Normal*1

System Volumes

System Volumes

Changes the system sounds volume.

Reading/ Verbal Warning Reminder

Turns the verbal reminders on and off.

ON*1/OFF

Config. of Instrument Panel

Select configuration

Selects whether the apps display comes on or not on the driver information interface.

Config.1 *1/Config.2/

Config.3

Security

Password

Set the value of password display.

ON*1/OFF

Unknown sources

ON/OFF*1

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

System

Accessibility

Caption

Caption

Turns the subtitles on and off.

ON/OFF*1

Language

Change the subtitle language.

Default*1/English (United States)/ Spanish/French

Text Size

Change the subtitle Text Size.

Very small/Small/ Normal*1/Large

Caption style

Change the subtitle Caption style.

Use app defaults*1/ White on black/ Black on white/ Yellow on black/ Yellow on blue/ Custom

Text-to- Current

speech TTS

output engine

TtsService

TtsService

Refuel recommend*

Turns the refuel recommend function on and off.

2 Refuel Recommend P. 452

ON*1/OFF

About

Status

Legal Information

Displays the Android setting items.

*1:Default Setting

    Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

System

Factory Data Reset

Resets all the settings to their factory default.

2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 399

Continue/Cancel

Detail Information

App Manager

Displays the Android system memory and apps information.

Recent Location Requests Apps

Displays the recent location requests from apps.

Change Mode Changes the Wi-Fi mode. Network*1/Hotspot/ OFF

Bluetooth

(Available Networks/ Connected Devices)

Displays the available network(s) or current

connected device(s).

Pairs a new phone to HFL.

2 Phone Setup P. 432

(Saved Devices) Connects, disconnects, or deletes a paired phone.

2 Phone Setup P. 432

Apple CarPlay Sets up the Apple CarPlay connection.

Android Auto Sets up the Android Auto connection.

NFC* Turns the NFC function on and off. ON*1/OFF

Android Beam* Turns the NFC connection on and off. ON*1/OFF

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Bass / Treble

Treble Midrange Bass

Subwoofer*

Adjusts the settings of the audio speakers’ sound.

2 Adjusting the Sound P. 292

DTS Neural Surround*

Speed Volume Compensation

Vehicle

TPMS Calibration

Cancels/Calibrates the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Calibrate/Cancel

Driver Assist System Setup

Blind Spot Info*

Changes the setting for the blind spot information.

Audible And Visual Alert*1/Visual Alert

Head-up Warning*

Turns the head-up warning on and off.

ON*1/OFF

Traffic Sign Recognition System

Select On/Off to indicate small displaying traffic sign icon on the driver information interface and the head-up display*.

Small Icons ON*1/

Small Icons OFF

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*1:Default Setting

    Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Driver Assist System Setup

Forward Collision Warning Distance

Changes Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBSTM) alert distance.

Normal*1/Short/

Long

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

Causes the system to beep when the system detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of the ACC with LSF*/ACC* range.

ON/OFF*1

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

Causes the system to beep when Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is suspended.

ON/OFF*1

Road Departure Mitigation Setting

Changes the setting for the road departure mitigation system.

Normal*1/Wide/ Warning Only/ Narrow

Driver Attention Monitor

Changes the setting for the driver attention monitor.

OFF/Tactile Alert/ Tactile And Audible Alert*1

Meter Setup

Language Selection

Changes the display language.

English*1/Français/ Español

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F

(U.S.)

-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C

(Canada)

Adjust Alarm Volume

Changes the alarm volume, such as the buzzers, warnings, turn signal sound, and so on.

High/Mid*1/Low

Reverse Alert Tone*

Turns the reverse alert tone on and off.

ON*1/OFF

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Meter Setup

Config. of Instrument Panel

Selects whether the apps display comes on or not on the driver information interface.

Config.1*1/Config.2/ Config.3

Fuel Efficiency Backlight

Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.

ON*1/OFF

“Trip A” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A and average fuel economy A.

When Fully Refueled/Manually Reset*1/IGN OFF

“Trip B” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B and average fuel economy B.

When Fully Refueled/Manually Reset*1/IGN OFF

Tachometer

Selects whether the tachometer come on the driver information interface.

ON/OFF*1

Speed/Distance Units

Selects the trip computer units.

km/h · km/mph · miles*1 (U.S.)

km/h · km*1/mph · miles (Canada)

Turn By Turn Auto Display

Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes on during the route guidance.

ON*1/OFF

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Driving Position Setup*

Memory Position Link

Turns the driving position memory system on and off.

ON*1/OFF

Seat Position Movement at Entry/ Exit

Moves the seat rearward when you get in/get out of the vehicle. Changes the setting for this feature.

ON*1/OFF

Keyless Access Setup

Door Unlock Mode

Changes which doors unlock when you grab the driver’s door handle.

Driver Door Only*1/ All Doors

Smart Entry Light Flash*

Causes some exterior lights to flash when you unlock/lock the doors.

ON*1/OFF

Smart Entry Beep *

Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors.

ON*1/OFF

Remote Start System ON/OFF*

Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.

ON*1/OFF

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Lighting Setup

Headlight Auto OFF Timer

Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver’s door.

0 sec/15 sec*1/30 sec/ 60 sec

Interior Light Dimming Time

Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.

15 sec/30 sec*1/60 sec

Auto Light Sensitivity

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.

Min/Low/Mid*1/ High/Max

Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity

Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the instrument panel when the headlight switch is in AUTO.

Min/Low/Mid*1/ High/Max

Auto Headlight On with Wiper On

Used to automatically come on the headlights when the wipers are used several times within a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch is in AUTO.

ON*1/OFF

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Door/Window Setup

Auto Door Lock

Changes the setting for the automatic locking feature.

OFF/With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift From P

Key and Remote Unlock Mode

Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock on the first push of the remote or built-in key.

Driver Door Only*1/ All Doors

Keyless Lock Answer Back

LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.

ON*1/OFF

Security Relock Timer

Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening any door.

30sec*1/60sec/90sec

Auto Door Unlock

Changes the setting for when the doors unlock automatically.

OFF/All Doors When Driver’s Door Opens*1/All Doors When Shifted to Park*2/All Doors With IGN OFF

Walk Away Auto Lock *

Changes the settings for the auto lock function when you walk away from the vehicle.

ON/OFF*1

Maintenance Info.

Select Reset Items

Resets the engine oil life display when you have performed the maintenance service.

*1:Default Setting

*2:Except Manual transmission models

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Selects whether the guidelines come on the rear

Fixed Guideline

Dynamic Guideline

camera monitor.

2 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 591

Selects whether the guidelines come on the rear camera monitor.

2 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 591

ON*1/OFF

ON*1/OFF

Cross Traffic Monitor* Turns the cross traffic monitor on and off. ON*1/OFF

LaneWatch*

Show with turn signal

Display Time after Turn Signal Off

Selects whether the LaneWatch display comes on when you move the turn signal lever to indicate a right turn.

Changes the length of time the LaneWatch display stays on after the turn signal lever returns to the center.

ON*1/OFF

*1:Default Setting

Show Reference Line Selects whether the reference lines come on the LaneWatch monitor.

ON*1/OFF

* Not available on all models

uuCustomized FeaturesuDefaulting All the Settings

Models with Display Audio

Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.

    Press the button.
    Select Settings.
    Select System.
    Select Factory Data Reset.

u A confirmation message appears on the screen.

    Select Continue to reset the settings.
    Select Continue again to reset the settings.

u The system will reboot.

    Press the button.
    Select Settings.
    Select Vehicle.
    Select Default.
    Select Yes.


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