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2018 Honda Accord Owners Manual - Opening and Closing the Moonroof*



Opening and Closing the Moonroof*

    Opening/Closing the Moonroof You can only operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.
    Automatic operation

To open: Pull the switch back firmly.

To close: Push the switch forward firmly.

The moonroof will automatically open or close all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, pull or push the switch briefly.

    Manual operation

To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and hold it until the desired position is reached. To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and hold it until the desired position is reached.

    Tilting the moonroof up

To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof switch.

To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.

    Not available on all models

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*1 : Manual transmission models

*2 : Continuously variable transmission models for Canadian models

*3 : U.S. models

*4 : Automatic transmission models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button

Automatic Power Off If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in *1 and the power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.

When in this mode:

The steering wheel does not lock.

You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the smart entry with push button start system*.

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

Power Mode Reminder If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning buzzer sounds.

*1 : Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

    Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button

Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/ or outside the vehicle to remind you that the remote is out of the vehicle. If the buzzer continues even after the remote is put back inside, place it to be within its operational range.

If the remote is taken out of the vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a warning buzzer sounds from both inside and outside the vehicle. A warning message on the driver information interface notifies the driver inside that the remote is outside of the vehicle.

If the remote is taken out of the vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a warning buzzer sounds from outside the vehicle.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power mode is in ON.

When you lightly push up or down and release the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals and turn signal indicator blink three times.

This feature can be used when signaling for a lane change.

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on and off, regardless of the power mode setting.

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

When in high beams, pull the lever back to return to low beams.

Pull the lever back, and release it.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

    Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic lighting control can be used when the power mode is in ON.

When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the headlights and other exterior lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness.

u You can change the auto light sensitivity setting.

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The headlights comes on when you unlock a door in dark areas with the headlight switch in AUTO.

u Once you lock the door, the headlights will go off.

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*

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

The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the remote with you, and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch is in the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

    Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDaytime Running Lights

The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:

    The power mode is in ON.
    The headlight switch is off, or in .
    The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam

Using a camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system automatically switches the headlights to high beam for optimal visibility at night.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam

    Operating the System

To activate the system, turn the headlight switch to AUTO and then set the headlights to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator will come on.

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The high beams remain on unless:

You have been driving below 15 mph (24 km/h) for an extended amount of time.

The speed of the vehicle drops below 6 mph (10 km/h).

The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few seconds.

You enter a well lit location.

The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no longer exists.

If needed, you can temporarily turn the high beams off manually. Turn on the high beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams once by pulling the lever toward you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one of the procedures.

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam

Disabling or re-enabling the system when the vehicle is parked with the power mode is in ON and the light switch is in the AUTO position.

Disabling the system: Pull the light switch lever towards you and hold it for 40 seconds. The indicator blinks twice.

Re-enabling the system: Pull the light switch lever towards you and hold it for 30 seconds. The indicator blinks once.

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the power mode is in ON.

MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO, HI) Move the lever up or down to change the wiper settings.

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper operation.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps Higher speed, more sweeps

Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.

When you release the lever for more than one second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two or three more times to clear the windshield, then stop.

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*1: Models with manual intermittent operation

*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

* Not available on all models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

When you push the lever down to AUTO, the windshield wipers sweep once, and go into the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low speed, or at high speed and stops in accordance with the amount of rainfall the rainfall sensor detects.

When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you can adjust the sensitivity of the rain fall sensor (using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will operate in accordance with your preference.

Low Sensitivity

High Sensitivity

* Not available on all models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside temperature.

However, if the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, it does not automatically switch off.

Canadian models

Press the heated windshield button to deice the windshield when the power mode is in ON.

* Not available on all models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control

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

Brighten: Turn the dial up.

Dim: Turn the dial down.

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

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

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control

When the head-up display is on, press and hold the HUD button until its brightness level indicator on the driver information interface. Brighten: Press the button.

Dim: Press the button.

Several seconds after you have adjusted the brightness, you will be returned to the previous screen.

    Brightness level indicator

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

* Not available on all models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving 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 smart entry system to one of the two preset positions and the seat adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.

The seat will move to the stored position when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY.

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.
    Then open the driver’s door.

Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY position, the driver’s seat moves forward to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System*

Storing a Position in Memory

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

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

    Press the memory button 1 or 2 within five seconds of pressing the SET button. u 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 ( 1 or 2).

u 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.

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting 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.

    Push the steering wheel adjustment lever down.

u The steering wheel adjustment lever is under the steering column.

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

u 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.

u 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.


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