2021 Honda Accord Owners Manual - Gauges and Displays

Gauges and Displays

Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other related indicators. They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.

Speedometer

Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).

Fuel Gauge

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Temperature Gauge

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

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The driver information interface shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature, and other gauges.

It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

Switching the Display

Accessing contents in the main display

Press the (home) button, then roll the left selector wheel to scroll to the content you want to see. Press the left selector wheel to see detailed information.

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Tachometer

P. 151

Range & Fuel

P. 144

Speed & Time

P. 146

Warnings

P. 149

Safety Support P. 158

Maintenance

P. 149

Rear Seat Belts

P. 153

Audio

P. 152

Driver Attention P. 154

Left Selector Wheel

(home) Button

Phone

P. 150

Driving Support P. 157

Roll the left selector wheel.

Navigation

P. 148

Traffic Sign

P. 153

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Sub display

Press the TRIP button to change the display.

Odometer

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.

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Trip Meter

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the TRIP Button. The trip meter is reset to 0.0.

Outside Temperature

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.

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Range & Fuel

Roll the left selector wheel to switch between trip computer A and trip computer B.

Trip Computer A

Trip Computer B

Range

Average Fuel Economy

Instant Fuel Economy

Trip Meter

Left Selector Wheel

Roll the left selector wheel.

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Trip meter

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

To reset the trip meter, display it, press the left selector wheel and then select Reset.

u The trip meter is reset to 0.0.

Average fuel economy (Avg. Fuel)

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset.

Instant fuel economy

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.

Range

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This estimated distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.

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Speed & Time

Roll the left selector wheel to switch between trip computer A and trip computer B.

Trip Computer A

Average Speed Elapsed Time

Trip Meter

Trip Computer B

Left Selector Wheel

Roll the left selector wheel.

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Trip meter

2 Trip meter P. 145

Elapsed Time

Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Average Speed (Avg. Speed)

Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

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Navigation

Compass

Shows the compass screen.

Turn-by-Turn Directions

When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system*, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

2 Android Auto P. 321

2 Apple CarPlay P. 314

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Warnings

2 Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages P. 109

Maintenance

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 543

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Phone

Shows the current phone information.

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 375

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Tachometer

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Speed/Distance Units

Enables you to show another unit on the driver information interface, head-up display* and audio/information screen and set the displayed measurements to read in either miles and km, mph and km/h.

Press and hold the left selector wheel when you select the Tachometer on the driver information interface. Each time you do this, the unit will change from miles and mph to km and km/h or vice versa. After this, a confirmation screen will appear for a few seconds.

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Models with SPORT mode

Turbo Meter

When the turbo charger is producing boost, this meter shows the boost pressure.

When the SPORT mode is turned on while the tachometer appears, the turbo meter appears on the driver information interface.

Audio

Shows the current audio information.

2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 253

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

Shows the traffic sign recognition system.

2 Traffic Sign Recognition System P. 500

Rear Seat Belt Reminder

Appears when any of the rear seat belts are latched or unlatched.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 39

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Driver Attention Monitor The Driver Attention Monitor analyzes steering inputs to determine if the vehicle is being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving. If it

determines that the vehicle is being driven in such a manner, it will display the

degree of the driver’s attention on the driver information interface.

When you select Driver Attention on the driver information interface, bars on it light up in white to indicate the degree of the driver’s attention.

2 Accessing contents in the main display

P. 140

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If two bars light up, the Driver Attention Level Low message will appear.

If one bar lights up, the Driver Attention Level Low. Time For A Break message will appear, a beep will sound, and the steering wheel will vibrate.

If this message appears, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.

The message will disappear when the left selector wheel is pressed or when the system has determined that the driver is driving normally.

If the driver does not take a break and the monitor continues to detect that the driver is very tired, the message will appear again after approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a beep and steering wheel vibrations.

The message does not appear when the traveling time is 30 minutes or less.

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The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:

The engine is turned off.

The driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the door while the vehicle is stopped.

For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:

The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).

The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.

Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:

The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 488

The condition of the road is poor, e.g. the surface is unpaved or bumpy.

It is windy.

The driver is frequently operating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as changing lanes or accelerating.

Customizing

You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select Tactile And Audible Alert, Tactile Alert, or OFF.

2 Customized Features P. 352

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Driving Support Information

Shows the interval between your vehicle and the vehicle detected ahead.

Informs you whether ACC with Low Speed Follow and/or LKAS is activated or not. If ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated, the set following interval is displayed. If LKAS is activated, the displayed lane marks change to indicate that LKAS is activated.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 472

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 488

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Safety Support Indicates the state of RDM, CMBSTM, Low Speed Braking Control* and the blind spot information system*, such as On, Off, or Failure, by color and letters.

The following colors indicate the state of any of the above mentioned systems:

Green: The system is on.

Gray: The system is off.

Amber: There is a problem with the system.

Not available on all models

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Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and LKAS, tachometer, traffic sign recognition system, shift position indicator, M (sequential mode*/7- speed manual shift mode*) Indicator/Gear Selection Indicator, compass or turn-by- turn directions along with the vehicle speed. You can choose which item to be displayed using the (HUD) button on the steering wheel. They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.

To turn the head-up display on and off: Press the HUD button on the driver side control panel.

The display can be moved up and down to become level with your eyes.

To raise or lower the head-up display: Press the or button until the desired position is reached.

* Not available on all models

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The display also shows the following warnings.

Lane Departure Warning: When your vehicle is too close to the traffic lane lines, the lane departure warning appears.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 488

Head-up Warning Lights:

Flash when the BRAKE message appears on the driver information interface.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 458

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 472

2 Low Speed Braking Control * P. 467

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To Change Head-Up Display Content

Each time you press the (HUD) button on the steering wheel, the head-up display content will change.

Head-Up Display

Current Mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and the LKAS, Vehicle Speed, Traffic Sign Recognition System

Vehicle Speed, Traffic Sign Recognition System

Tachometer, Shift Position Indicator, M (sequential mode*/7-speed manual shift mode*) Indicator/Gear Selection Indicator, Vehicle Speed, Traffic Sign Recognition System

(HUD)

Button

Traffic Sign Recognition System, Vehicle Speed

Turn-by-Turn Directions, Vehicle Speed, Traffic Sign Recognition System

Compass, Vehicle Speed, Traffic Sign Recognition System

* Not available on all models

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Vehicle Speed

Shows your driving speed in mph or km/h.

Tachometer

Shows the number of engine revolutions as a bar graph.

Shift Position Indicator

Shows the current shift position.

2 Shift Position Indicator P. 88

Shows the current mode for the sequential mode*/7-speed manual shift mode*.

Current Mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and LKAS

Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and LKAS.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 472

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 488

Not available on all models

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Navigation

Compass

Shows the compass screen.

Turn-by-Turn Directions

When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

2 Android Auto P. 321

2 Apple CarPlay P. 314

Traffic Sign Recognition System

Shows the traffic sign recognition system.

2 Traffic Sign Recognition System P. 500

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