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2020 Honda Accord Owners Manual - Authorized Manuals



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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

Numbers

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode 488

Operation 489

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 585

Accessories and Modifications 664

Accessory Power Sockets 229

Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) 99, 100, 539

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow 99, 100, 522

Adaptive Damper System 495

Additives

Coolant 629

Engine Oil 621

Washer 634

Additives, Engine Oil 621

Adjusting

Armrest 220

Front Seats 211

Head Restraints 217

Mirrors 209

Rear Seats 215

Steering Wheel 208

Agile Handling Assist 498

Air Conditioning System

(Climate Control System) 240

Changing the Mode 240

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 241

Dust and Pollen Filter 658

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 240

Sensors 243

Synchronized Mode 242

Using Automatic Climate Control 240

Air Pressure 647, 705, 707

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 261, 300

Ambient Lights 223

Android AutoTM 341

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 585

Indicator 90

Apple CarPlay® 338

Armrest 220

Audio Remote Controls 250

Audio System 246

Adjusting the Sound 259, 294

Audio/Information Screen 255, 276

Display Setup 260, 295

Error Messages 345

General Information 350

Home Screen 281

How to Update Wirelessly 288

How to Update with a USB Device 292

How to use Siri ® Eyes Free 274, 337

iPod 263, 315

Limitations for Manual Operation 296

MP3/WMA/AAC 268, 318

Near Field Communication (NFC) 334

Pandora® 266

Reactivating 249

Remote Controls 250

Security Code 249

Selecting an Audio Source 296

Status Area 286

System Updates 288

Theft Protection 249

USB Flash Drives 268, 318, 351

USB Ports 247

Wallpaper Setup 257, 279

Audio/Information Screen 255, 276

Authorized Manuals 715

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 179

Customize 381, 399

Auto High-Beam 198

Indicator 90

Automatic Brake Hold 581

Indicator 82, 581

718

Automatic Brake Hold System

Indicator 82, 581

Automatic Intermittent Wipers 202

Automatic Lighting 195

Automatic Transmission

Creeping 476

Fluid 632

Kickdown 476

Shift Operation 478

Shifting 477

Average Fuel Economy 143

Average Speed 145

Battery 655

Charging System Indicator 84, 685

Jump Starting 678

Maintenance (Checking the Battery) 655

Maintenance (Replacing) 657

Belts (Seat) 38

Beverage Holders 227

Blind spot information System 505

Bluetooth® Audio 271, 321

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 405, 429

Booster Seats (For Children) 74

Brake System 575

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 585

Automatic Brake Hold 581

Brake Assist System 586

Fluid 633

Foot Brake 580

Indicator 79, 80, 687, 688

Parking Brake 575

Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) 204

Bulb Replacement 635

Brake, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Lights and Rear Turn Signal Light 638

Fog Lights 637

Front Side Marker Lights 637

Front Turn Signal Lights 637

Headlights 635

High-Mount Brake Light 642

Parking/Daytime Running Lights 637

Rear License Plate Lights 642

Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator

Lights 637

Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light 640

Bulb Specifications 704, 706

C

Carbon Monoxide Gas 75

Cargo Hooks 234

Carrying Cargo 457, 459

Center Pocket 224

Certification Label 708

Changing Bulbs 635

Charging System Indicator 84, 685

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 661

Cleaning the Interior 659

Climate Control System 240

Changing the Mode 240

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 241

Dust and Pollen Filter 658

Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode 240

Sensors 243

Synchronized Mode 242

Using Automatic Climate Control 240

Clock 164

CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM) 513

Coat Hook 234

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 513

Compact Spare Tire 669, 705, 707

Console Compartment 225

Continuously Variable Transmission

Creeping 476

Fluid 631

Kickdown 476

Operating the Shift Lever 23, 485, 487

Shift Lever Does Not Move 681

Shifting 484, 486

Controls 163

Coolant (Engine) 629

Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve

Tank 629

Adding to the Radiator 630

Overheating 683

Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) 476

Cross Traffic Monitor 594

Cup Holders 227

Customer Service Information 716

Customized Features 372, 383

Daytime Running Lights 197

Dead Battery 678

Defaulting All the Settings 401

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 241

Devices that Emit Radio Waves 709

Dimming

Headlights 194

Rearview Mirror 209

Dipstick (Engine Oil) 622

Directional Signals (Turn Signal) 193

Door Mirrors 210

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 649

Driver Attention Monitor 152

Driver Information Interface 138

Switching the Display 138

Warning and Information Messages 105

Driving 455

Automatic Transmission/

Continuously Variable Transmission 476

Braking 575

Shifting Gear 477, 490

Shifting Position 484, 486

Starting the Engine 467

Driving Position Memory System 206

Driving Support Information 155

Dust and Pollen Filter 658

E

Eco Assist® System 9

ECON Button 494

Econ Mode

Indicator 97

Elapsed Time 145

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator 92, 689

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 496

Emergency 697

Emergency Engine Stop 677

Emergency Trunk Opener 182

Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) 711

Engine 708

Coolant 629

Jump Starting 678

Oil 621

Starting 467

Engine Coolant 629

Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank 629

Adding to the Radiator 630

Overheating 683

Temperature Gauge 137

Engine Oil 621

Adding 624

Checking 622

Displaying Oil Life 612

Low Oil Pressure Warning 685

Recommended Engine Oil 621

ENGINE START/STOP Button 190

720

EPS (Electric Power Steering) System 689

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(Carbon Monoxide) 75

Exterior Care (Cleaning) 661

Exterior Mirrors 210

Features 245

Filters

Dust and Pollen 658

Oil 625

Flat Tire 669

Floor Mats 660

Fluids

Automatic Transmission 632

Brake/Clutch 633

Continuously Variable Transmission 631

Engine Coolant 629

Manual Transmission 631

Windshield Washer 634

FM/AM Radio 261, 300

Fog Lights 196

Indicator 94

Folding Down the Rear Seat 215

Foot Brake 580

Front Airbags (SRS) 48

Front Seat Heaters 237

Front Seat Heaters and Seat

Ventilation 238

Front Seats

Adjusting 211

Front Sensor Camera 572

Fuel 24, 601

Economy 604

Gauge 137

Instant Fuel Economy 143

Low Fuel Indicator 89

Range 143

Recommendation 601

Refueling 601

Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions 604

Fuel Fill Door 24, 602

Unable to Unlock 698

Fuses 692

Inspecting and Changing 696

Locations 692, 694

Gasoline (Fuel)

Economy 604

Gauge 137

Information 601

Instant Fuel Economy 143

Low Fuel Indicator 89

Refueling 601

Gauges 137

Gear Position Indicator 84

Gear Shift Lever Positions

Continuously Variable

Transmission 484, 486

Manual Transmission 490

Glass (care) 659, 662

Glove Box 224

Halogen Bulbs 635

Handling the Unexpected 667

HandsFreeLink® (HFL) 405, 429

Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History 419, 438

Automatic Transferring 417, 437

Displaying Messages 448

Favorite Contacts 439

HFL Buttons 405, 429

HFL Menus 407, 432

HFL Status Display 406, 431

In Case of Emergency 327, 452

Limitations for Manual Operation 406, 431

Making a Call 423, 441

Options During a Call 428, 444

Phone Setup 411, 434

Receiving a Call 427, 444

Receiving a Text Message 446

Ring Tone 417, 437

Selecting a Phone 447

Speed Dial 420

To Clear the System 418

To Set Up a Text Message Options 445

Hazard Warning Button 4

HD RadioTM 303

Head Restraints 217

Headlights 194

Aiming 635

Auto High-Beam 198

Automatic Operation 195

Dimming 194, 197

Operating 194

Head-Up Display 157

Heated Steering Wheel 236

Heated Windshield Button 203

Heaters (Seat) 237, 238, 239

HFL (HandsFreeLink®) 405, 429

High Beam Indicator 94

Hill Start Assist System 474

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 402

Honda App License Agreement 352

Honda Sensing® 25, 510

HondaLink® 323

Identification Numbers

Engine and Transmission 708

Vehicle Identification 708

Illumination Control

Dial 204

Immobilizer System 183

Indicator 95

Indicators 78

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

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Green) /Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Green) 100, 523, 540

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 90

Auto High-Beam 90

Automatic Brake Hold 82, 581, 582

Automatic Brake Hold System 82, 581, 582

Charging System 84, 685

ECON Mode 97, 494

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 92, 689

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, 556

Lights On 94

Low Fuel 89

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 93, 499, 503

M (sequential mode/

7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/

Gear Selection Indicator 84

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 83, 686

Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) 80, 688

Parking Brake and Brake System

(Red) 79, 687, 688

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, 493

Supplemental Restraint System 58, 90

System Message 96

Transmission System 85, 87

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning 94

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)

OFF 92, 497

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)

System 91, 496

Information 703

Instant Fuel Economy 143

Instrument Panel 77

Brightness Control 204

Interior Lights 222

Interior Rearview Mirror 209

iPad 351

iPhone 351

iPod 263, 315, 351

722

J

Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) 672

Jump Starting 678

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) 476

Knee Airbags 52

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 554

LaneWatchTM 508

Language (HFL) 406, 431

LATCH (Child Seats) 66

Lights 194, 635

Auto High-Beam 198

Automatic 195

Bulb Replacement 635

Daytime Running Lights 197

Fog Lights 196

High Beam Indicator 94

Interior 222

Light Switches 194

Lights On Indicator 94

Turn Signals 193

Load Limits 459

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 685

Low Fuel Indicator 89

Low Oil Pressure Warning 685

Low Remote Signal Strength 168

Lower Anchors 66

Lubricant Specifications Chart 704, 706

Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) 459

Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch 212

Maintenance 147, 607

Battery 655

Brake/Clutch Fluid 633

Cleaning 659

Climate Control System 658

Coolant 629

Maintenance MinderTM............................

611

Oil ..........................................................

622

Precautions .............................................

608

Radiator..................................................

630

Remote Transmitter ................................

657

Replacing Light Bulbs ..............................

635

Safety .....................................................

609

Service Items...........................................

615

Tires........................................................

646

Transmission Fluid ...................................

631

Under the Hood......................................

618

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 83, 686

Manual Transmission 490

Map Lights................................................

223

Maximum Load Limit ...............................

459

Meters, Gauges ........................................

137

Mirrors ......................................................

209

Adjusting ................................................

209

Door .......................................................

210

Exterior ...................................................

210

Interior Rearview.....................................

209

Modifications (and Accessories) ..............

664

Moonroof .................................................

189

MP3 268, 318

MP3/WMA/AAC 268, 318

Multi-View Rear Camera 598

Navigation 146

Near Field Communication (NFC) 334

Numbers (Identification) 708

Odometer 140

Oil (Engine) 621

Adding 624

Checking 622

Displaying Oil Life 612

Low Oil Pressure Warning 685

Oil Life 147

Recommended Engine Oil 621

Viscosity 621

Open Source Licenses 366

Opening

Trunk 699

Opening/Closing

Parking Brake 575

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) 80

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) 79, 687, 688

Parking Sensor System 589

Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 59

Passing Indicators 194

Phone 148

Playing Bluetooth® Audio 271, 321

Power Windows 186

Precautions While Driving 475

Rain 475

Pregnant Women 43

Puncture (Tire) 669

Radiator 630

Radio (AM/FM) 261, 300

Radio (SiriusXM®) 304

Radio Data System (RDS) 262, 302

Range 143

RDS (Radio Data System) 262, 302

Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) 711

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button 203

Rear Seat (Folding Down) 215

Rear Seat Heaters 239

Rearview Mirror 209

Refueling 601

Fuel Gauge. 137

Gasoline 601, 704, 706

Low Fuel Indicator 89

Regulations 503, 649, 709

Remote Engine Start with Vehicle

Feedback 471

Remote Transmitter 173

Replacement

Battery 657

Bulbs 635

Fuses 692, 694

Tires 652

Wiper Blade Rubber 643

Reporting Safety Defects 710

Resetting a Trip Meter 141, 143

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 562

On and Off 564

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

724

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/

Shoulder Seat Belt 69

Pregnant Women 43

Reminder 39

Warning Indicator 39, 89

Seat Heaters 237, 238, 239

Seat Ventilation 238

Seats 211

Adjusting 211

Front Seats 211

Rear Seats 215

Seat Heaters 237, 238, 239

Seat Ventilation 238

Security System 183

Immobilizer System Indicator 95

Security System Alarm Indicator 96

Select Buttons 20, 477

Operation 478

Selecting a Child Seat 65

Selector Knob (Audio) 254

Shift Lever 23, 484, 486, 490

Operation 23, 485, 487, 490

Releasing 681

Won’t Move 681

Shifting (Transmission) 477, 484, 486, 490

Shoulder Anchor 42

Side Airbags 55

Side Curtain Airbags 57

Siri® Eyes Free 274, 337

SiriusXM® Radio 304

Smart Entry with Push Button Start

System 169

Snow Tires 654

Spare Tire 669, 705, 707

Spark Plugs 704, 706

Specifications 704

Specified Fuel 601, 704, 706

Speedometer 137

SPORT Mode 493

Indicator 98

SRS Airbags (Airbags) 48

Starting the Engine 467

Does Not Start 675

Jump Starting 678

Steering Wheel

Adjusting 208

Stopping 587

Summer Tires 654

Sunglasses Holder 235

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 48

Switches

(Around the Steering Wheel) 4, 5, 190

System Message Indicator 96

System Updates 288

Tachometer 149

Temperature

Gauge 137

Outside Temperature Display 141

Temperature Sensor 141, 243

Time (Adjusting) 164

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) 499

Indicator 93, 690

Tires 646

Air Pressure 647, 705, 707

Checking and Maintaining 646

Inspection 646

Labeling 647

Puncture (Flat Tire) 669

Regulations 649

Rotation 653

Spare Tire 669, 705, 707

Summer 654

Tire Chains 654

Wear Indicators 651

Winter 654

Tools 668

Towing a Trailer 461

Equipment and Accessories 463

Load Limits 461

Towing Your Vehicle 465

Emergency 697

TPMS

(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 499

Indicator 93, 690

Traffic Sign Recognition System 566

Transmission 477, 484, 486, 490

Automatic 477

Continuously Variable 484, 486

Fluid 631, 632

Gear Position Indicator 84

Manual 490

Number 708

Transmission System

Indicator 85

TRIP Button 140

Trip Computer 142, 144

Trip Meter 141, 143, 145

Troubleshooting 667

Blown Fuse 692, 694

Brake Pedal Vibrates 29

Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door 30

Emergency Towing 697

Engine Won’t Start 675

Noise When Braking 31

Overheating 683

Puncture/Flat Tire 669

Rear Door Won’t Open 30, 178

Shift Lever Won’t Move 681

Warning Indicators 78

Trunk 180

Lid 180

Light Bulb 704, 706

Main Switch 182

Unable to Open 699

Turbo Engine Vehicle 605

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 268, 318, 351

USB Ports 247

Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System 169

Valet Key 182

Vanity Mirrors 7

Vehicle Identification Number 708

Vehicle Speed 160

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) 496

Off Button 497

Off Indicator 92

System Indicator 91

Ventilation 238

Viscosity (Oil) 621, 705, 707

Voice Control Operation 297

Voice Portal Screen 298

Voice Recognition 297

VSA® (Vehicle Stability AssistTM) 496

Wallpaper 257, 279

Warning and Information Messages 105

Warning Indicator On/Blinking 685

Warning Labels 76

Warnings 147

Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) 713

Watts 704, 706

Wear Indicators (Tire) 651

Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) 668, 672

Wi-Fi Connection 332

Window Washers 201

Adding/Refilling Fluid 634

Switch 201

Windows (Opening and Closing) 186

Windshield

Cleaning 659, 662

Defrosting/Defogging 241

Washer Fluid 634

Wiper Blades 643

Wipers and Washers 201

Winter Tires

Snow Tires 654

Tire Chains 654

Wipers and Washers 201

Automatic Intermittent Wipers 202

Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades 643

Wireless Charger 231

WMA 268, 318

Worn Tires 646

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