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2021 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

Numbers

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode 433

Operation 434

A

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 518

Accessories and Modifications 595

Accessory Power Sockets 231

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow 103, 104, 472

Adaptive Damper System 442

Additives

Coolant 561

Engine Oil 553

Washer 565

Additives, Engine Oil 553

Adjusting

Armrest 222

Front Seats 212

Head Restraints 219

Mirrors 210

Rear Seats 216

Steering Wheel 209

Agile Handling Assist 445

Air Conditioning System

(Climate Control System) 240

Changing the Mode 240

Defrosting the Windshield and

Windows 241

Dust and Pollen Filter 589

Sensors 46

Side Airbags 57

Side Curtain Airbags 59

AM/FM Radio 278

Android Auto 321

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 518

Indicator 93

Apple CarPlay 314

Armrest 222

AT&T Hotspot 312

Audio Remote Controls 250

Audio System 246

Adjusting the Sound 272

Audio/Information Screen 254

Display Setup 273

Error Messages 328

General Information 330

USB Flash Drives 296, 331

USB Ports 247

Wallpaper Setup 257

Audio/Information Screen 254

Authorized Manuals 646

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 180

Customize 369

Auto High-Beam 199

Indicator 94

Auto Idle Stop 437

Auto Idle Stop OFF Button 438

Automatic Brake Hold 515

Indicator 86, 515

Automatic Brake Hold System

Indicator 86, 515

Automatic Intermittent Wipers 203

Automatic Lighting 196

Automatic Transmission

Creeping 421

Fluid 563

Kickdown 421

Shift Operation 423

Shifting 422

Average Fuel Economy 145

Average Speed 147

Battery 586

Charging System Indicator 88, 615

Jump Starting 608

Maintenance (Checking the Battery) 586

Maintenance (Replacing) 588

Belts (Seat) 38

Beverage Holders 227

Blind spot information System 452

Bluetooth® Audio 299

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 375

Booster Seats (For Children) 77

Brake System 510

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 518

Automatic Brake Hold 515

Brake Assist System 519

Fluid 564

Foot Brake 514

Indicator 83, 84, 617, 618

Parking Brake 510

Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) 205

Bulb Replacement 566

Brake, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Lights and Rear Turn Signal Light 569

Fog Lights 568

Front Side Marker Lights 568

Front Turn Signal Lights 568

Headlights 566

High-Mount Brake Light 573

Parking/Daytime Running Lights 568

Rear License Plate Lights 573

Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator

Lights 568

Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light 571

Bulb Specifications 634, 636

C

Carbon Monoxide Gas 78

Cargo Hooks 229

Carrying Cargo 405, 407

Center Pocket 225

Certification Label 638

Changing Bulbs 566

Charging System Indicator 88, 615

Child Safety 64

Childproof Door Locks 179

Emergency Trunk Opener 183

Child Seat 64

Booster Seats 77

Child Seat for Infants 66

Child Seat for Small Children 67

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 72

Larger Children 76

Rear-facing Child Seat 66

Selecting a Child Seat 68

Using a Tether 74

Childproof Door Locks 179

Cleaning the Exterior 592

Cleaning the Interior 590

Climate Control System 240

Changing the Mode 240

Defrosting the Windshield and Windows 241

Dust and Pollen Filter 589

Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode 240

Sensors 243

Synchronized Mode 242

Using Automatic Climate Control 240

Clock 166

CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM) 458

Coat Hook 229

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 458

Compact Spare Tire 599, 635, 637

Console Compartment 226

Continuously Variable Transmission

Creeping 421

Fluid 563

Kickdown 421

Operating the Shift Lever 24, 430, 432

650

Shift Lever Does Not Move 611

Shifting 429, 431

Controls 165

Coolant (Engine) 561

Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve

Tank 561

Adding to the Radiator 562

Overheating 613

Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) 421

Cross Traffic Monitor 527

Cup Holders 227

Customer Service Information 647

Customized Features 352

Daytime Running Lights 198

Dead Battery 608

Defaulting All the Settings 371

Defrosting the Windshield and Windows 241

Devices that Emit Radio Waves 639

Dimming

Headlights 195

Rearview Mirror 210

Dipstick (Engine Oil) 554

Directional Signals (Turn Signal) 194

Door Mirrors 211

Doors 167

Auto Door Locking 180

Auto Door Unlocking 180

Door and Trunk Open Message 37

Keys 167

Locking/Unlocking the Doors

from the Inside 177

Locking/Unlocking the Doors

from the Outside 170

Lockout Prevention System 176

DOT Tire Quality Grading 580

Driver Attention Monitor 154

Driver Information Interface 140

Switching the Display 140

Warning and Information Messages 109

Driving 403

Automatic Transmission/Continuously Variable Transmission 421

Braking 510

Shifting Position 422, 429, 431

Starting the Engine 414

Driving Position Memory System 207

Driving Support Information 157

Dust and Pollen Filter 589

Eco Assist® System 12

ECON Button 436

Econ Mode

Indicator 100

Elapsed Time 147

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator 95, 619

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 443

Emergency 628

Emergency Engine Stop 607

Emergency Trunk Opener 183

Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) 641

Engine 638

Coolant 561

Jump Starting 608

Oil 553

Starting 414

Engine Coolant 561

Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve

Tank 561

Adding to the Radiator 562

Overheating 613

Temperature Gauge 139

Engine Oil 553

Adding 556

Checking 554

Displaying Oil Life 544

Low Oil Pressure Warning 615

Recommended Engine Oil 553

ENGINE START/STOP Button 191

EPS (Electric Power Steering) System 619

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(Carbon Monoxide) 78

Exterior Care (Cleaning) 592

Exterior Mirrors 211

Indicator 97

Folding Down the Rear Seat 216

Foot Brake 514

Front Airbags (SRS) 49

Front Seat Heaters 237

Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation 238

Front Seats

Adjusting 212

Front Sensor Camera 506

Fuel 25, 533

Economy 536

Gauge 139

Instant Fuel Economy 145

Low Fuel Indicator 93

Range 145

Recommendation 533

Refueling 533

Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions 536

Fuel Fill Door 25, 534

Unable to Unlock 629

Fuses 622

Inspecting and Changing 627

Locations 622, 624, 626

Gasoline (Fuel)

Economy 536

Gauge 139

Information 533

Instant Fuel Economy 145

Low Fuel Indicator 93

Refueling 533

Gauges 139

Glass (care) 590, 593

Glove Box 225

Halogen Bulbs 566

Handling the Unexpected 597

HandsFreeLink® (HFL) 375

Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History 385

Automatic Transferring 384

Displaying Messages 395

Favorite Contacts 386

HFL Buttons 375

HFL Menus 378

HFL Status Display 377

In Case of Emergency 305, 399

Limitations for Manual Operation 377

Making a Call 388

Options During a Call 391

Phone Setup 380

Receiving a Call 391

Receiving a Text Message 393

Ring Tone. 384

Selecting a Phone 394

To Set Up a Text Message Options 392

Hazard Warning Button 6

HD RadioTM 281

Head Restraints 219

Headlights 195

Aiming 566

Auto High-Beam 199

Automatic Operation 196

Dimming 195, 198

Operating 195

Head-Up Display 159

Heated Steering Wheel 236

Heated Windshield Button 204

Heaters (Seat) 237, 238, 239

HFL (HandsFreeLink®) 375

High Beam Indicator 97

Hill Start Assist System 419

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 372

652

Honda App License Agreement 332

Honda Sensing® 26, 455

HondaLink® 301

Identification Numbers

Engine and Transmission 638

Vehicle Identification 638

Illumination Control

Dial 205

Immobilizer System 184

Indicator 98

Indicators 82

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) 103

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (White/Green) 104, 473

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 93

Auto High-Beam 94

Auto Idle Stop (Green) 102

Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) 102

Automatic Brake Hold 86, 515

Automatic Brake Hold System 86, 515

Charging System 88, 615

Cruise Mode (White/Green) 104

ECON Mode 100, 436

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 95, 619

Fog Light 97

High Beam 97

Immobilizer System 98

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

(Amber) 104

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/Green) 104

Lights On 97

Low Fuel 93

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 96, 446, 450

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

Indicator 88

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 87, 616

Parking Brake and Brake System

(Amber) 84, 618

Parking Brake and Brake System

(Red) 83, 617, 618

Safety Support (Amber) 105

Safety Support (Green/Gray) 108

Seat Belt Reminder 39, 92

Security System Alarm 99

Shift Position 88

SPORT Mode 101, 435

Supplemental Restraint System 60, 93

System Message 99

Transmission System 89, 91

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning 97

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)

OFF 95, 444

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)

System 94, 443

Information 633

Instant Fuel Economy 145

Instrument Panel 81

Brightness Control 205

Interior Lights 223

Interior Rearview Mirror 210

iPhone 331

iPod 293, 331

Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................

602

Jump Starting...........................................

608

K

Key Number Tag ......................................

168

Keyless Lockout Prevention.....................

176

Keys...........................................................

167

Lockout Prevention .................................

176

Number Tag............................................

168

Rear Door Won’t Open ...........................

179

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

174

Types and Functions................................

167

Valet Key ................................................

183

Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/

Continuously Variable Transmission)....

421

Knee Airbags 54

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 488

Language (HFL) 377

LATCH (Child Seats) 69

Lights 195, 566

Auto High-Beam 199

Automatic 196

Bulb Replacement 566

Daytime Running Lights 198

Fog Lights 197

High Beam Indicator 97

Interior 223

Light Switches 195

Lights On Indicator 97

Turn Signals 194

Load Limits 407

Locking/Unlocking 167

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 180

Childproof Door Locks 179

From Inside 177

From Outside 170

Keys 167

Using a Key 175

Lockout Prevention System 176

Low Battery Charge 615

Low Fuel Indicator 93

Low Oil Pressure Warning 615

Low Remote Signal Strength 169

Low Speed Braking Control 467

Lower Anchors 69

Lubricant Specifications Chart 634, 636

Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) 407

Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch 213

Maintenance 149, 539

Battery 586

Brake Fluid 564

Cleaning 590

Climate Control System 589

Coolant 561

Maintenance MinderTM 543

Oil 554

Precautions 540

Radiator 562

Remote Transmitter 588

Replacing Light Bulbs 566

Safety 541

Service Items 547

Tires 577

Transmission Fluid 563

Under the Hood 550

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 87, 616

Map Lights 224

Maximum Load Limit 407

Meters, Gauges 139

Mirrors 210

Adjusting 210

Door 211

Exterior 211

Interior Rearview 210

Modifications (and Accessories) 595

Moonroof 190

MP3 296

MP3/WMA/AAC 296

Multi-View Rear Camera 531

Navigation 148, 163

Numbers (Identification) 638

Odometer 142

Oil (Engine) 553

Adding 556

Checking 554

Displaying Oil Life 544

Low Oil Pressure Warning 615

Recommended Engine Oil 553

Viscosity 553

Open Source Licenses 346

Opening

Trunk 630

Opening/Closing

Hood 552

Moonroof 190

Power Windows 187

Trunk 181

Outside Temperature 143

Overheating 613

654

P

Paddle Shifters 427, 433

Panic Mode 186

Parking 520

Parking Brake 510

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) 84, 618

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) 83, 617, 618

Parking Sensor System 522

Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 61

Passing Indicators 195

Phone 150

Playing Bluetooth® Audio 299

Power Windows 187

Precautions While Driving 420

Rain 420

Pregnant Women 44

Puncture (Tire) 599

Radiator 562

Radio (AM/FM) 278

Radio (SiriusXM®) 282

Radio Data System (RDS) 280

Range 145

RDS (Radio Data System) 280

Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) 641

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button 204

Rear Seat (Folding Down) 216

Rear Seat Heaters 239

Rear Seat Reminder 217

Rearview Mirror 210

Refueling 533

Fuel Gauge 139

Gasoline 533, 634, 636

Low Fuel Indicator 93

Regulations 450, 580, 639

Remote Engine Start 416

Remote Transmitter 174

Replacement

Battery 588

Bulbs 566

Fuses 622, 624, 626, 627

Tires 583

Wiper Blade Rubber 574

Reporting Safety Defects 640

Resetting a Trip Meter 143, 145

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 496

On and Off 498

Safe Driving 33

Safety Check 37

Safety Labels 79

Safety Message 2

Safety Support 158

Seat Belts 38

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor 43

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 41

Checking 45

Fastening 42

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 72

Pregnant Women 44

Reminder 39

Warning Indicator 39, 92

Seat Heaters 237, 238, 239

Seat Ventilation 238

Seats 212

Adjusting 212

Front Seats 212

Rear Seats 216

Seat Heaters 237, 238, 239

Seat Ventilation 238

Security System 184

Immobilizer System Indicator 98

Security System Alarm Indicator 99

Selecting a Child Seat 68

Sequential Mode 427

Operation 428

Shift Buttons 21, 422

Operation 423

Shift Lever 24, 429, 431

Operation 24, 430, 432

Releasing 611

Won’t Move 611

Shift Position Indicator 88

Shifting (Transmission) 422, 429, 431

Shoulder Anchor 43

Side Airbags 57

Side Curtain Airbags 59

Siri Eyes Free 313

SiriusXM® Radio 282

Smart Entry with Push Button Start

System 170

Snow Tires 585

Spare Tire 599, 635, 637

Spark Plugs 634, 636

Specifications 634

Specified Fuel 533, 634, 636

Speedometer 139

SPORT Mode 435

Indicator 101

SRS Airbags (Airbags) 49

Starting Assist Brake Function 441

Starting the Engine 414

Does Not Start 605

Jump Starting 608

Steering Wheel

Adjusting 209

Stopping 520

Summer Tires 585

Sunglasses Holder 230

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 49

Switches

(Around the Steering Wheel) 6, 7, 191

System Message Indicator 99

System Updates 266

T

Tachometer 151, 162

Temperature

Gauge 139

Outside Temperature 143

Temperature Sensor 143, 243

Time (Adjusting) 166

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) 446

Indicator 96, 620

Tires 577

Air Pressure 578, 635, 637

Checking and Maintaining 577

Inspection 577

Labeling 578

Puncture (Flat Tire) 599

Regulations 580

Rotation 584

Spare Tire 599, 635, 637

Summer 585

Tire Chains 585

Wear Indicators 582

Winter 585

Tools 598

Towing a Trailer 409

Equipment and Accessories 411

Load Limits 409

Towing Your Vehicle 413

Emergency 628

TPMS

(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 446

Indicator 96, 620

Traffic Sign Recognition System 500

Transmission 421, 422, 429, 431

Automatic 422

Continuously Variable 429, 431

Fluid 563

Number 638

Shift Position Indicator 88

Transmission System

Indicator 89, 91

TRIP Button 142

Trip Computer 144, 146

Trip Meter 143, 145, 147

Troubleshooting 597

Blown Fuse. 622, 624, 626

Brake Pedal Vibrates 30

Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door 31

Emergency Towing 628

Engine Won’t Start 605

Noise When Braking 32

Overheating 613

Puncture/Flat Tire 599

Rear Door Won’t Open 31, 179

Shift Lever Won’t Move 611

Warning Indicators 82

Trunk 181

Lid. 181

Light Bulb 634, 636

Main Switch 183

656

Unable to Open 630

Turbo Engine Vehicle 537

Turn Signals 194

Indicators (Instrument Panel) 97

Turn-by-Turn Directions 148, 163

Unlocking the Doors 170

Unlocking the Front Doors

from the Inside 178

USB Flash Drives 296, 331

USB Ports 247

Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System 170

Vanity Mirrors 9

Vehicle Identification Number 638

Vehicle Speed 162

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) 443

Off Button 444

Off Indicator 95

System Indicator 94

Ventilation 238, 240

Viscosity (Oil) 553, 635, 637

Voice Control Operation 275

Voice Portal Screen 276

Voice Recognition 275

VSA® (Vehicle Stability AssistTM) 443

W

Wallpaper 257

Warning and Information Messages 109

Warning Indicator On/Blinking 615

Warning Labels 79

Warnings 149

Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) 643

Watts 634, 636

Wear Indicators (Tire) 582

Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) 598, 602

Wi-Fi Connection 310

Window Washers 202

Adding/Refilling Fluid 565

Switch 202

Windows (Opening and Closing) 187

Windshield

Cleaning 590, 593

Defrosting/Defogging 241

Washer Fluid 565

Wiper Blades 574

Wipers and Washers 202

Winter Tires

Snow Tires 585

Tire Chains 585

Wipers and Washers 202

Automatic Intermittent Wipers 203

Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades 574

Wireless Charger 232

WMA 296

Worn Tires 577


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