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

Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: 1-877-939-0909

San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Tel: 1 (787) 620-7546

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode 488

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 585

Accessories and Modifications 664

Accessory Power Sockets 229

Adaptive Cruise Control

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

Adaptive Damper System 495

Additives, Engine Oil 621

Front Seats 211

Head Restraints 217

Steering Wheel 208

Agile Handling Assist 498

Air Conditioning System

(Climate Control System) 240

Changing the Mode 240

Defrosting the Windshield and

Dust and Pollen Filter 658

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 240

Synchronized Mode 242

Using Automatic Climate Control 240

Air Pressure 647, 705, 707

Advanced Airbags 51

After a Collision 48

Event Data Recorder 0

Front Airbags (SRS) 48

Indicator 58, 90

Knee Airbags 52

Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 59

Side Airbags 55

Side Curtain Airbags 57

AM/FM Radio 261, 300

Ambient Lights 223

Android AutoTM 341

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 585

Apple CarPlay® 338

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

Limitations for Manual Operation 296

MP3/WMA/AAC 268, 318

Near Field Communication (NFC) 334

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

Wallpaper Setup 257, 279

Audio/Information Screen 255, 276

Authorized Manuals 715

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 179

Customize 381, 399

Auto High-Beam 198

Automatic Brake Hold 581

Indicator 82, 581

Automatic Brake Hold System

Indicator 82, 581

Automatic Intermittent Wipers 202

Automatic Lighting 195

Shift Operation 478

Average Fuel Economy 143

Average Speed 145

Charging System Indicator 84, 685

Jump Starting 678

Maintenance (Checking the Battery) 655

Maintenance (Replacing) 657

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

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

Front Side Marker Lights 637

Front Turn Signal Lights 637

High-Mount Brake Light 642

Parking/Daytime Running Lights 637

Rear License Plate Lights 642

Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator

Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light 640

Bulb Specifications 704, 706

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

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

Dust and Pollen Filter 658

Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode 240

Synchronized Mode 242

Using Automatic Climate Control 240

CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM) 513

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 513

Compact Spare Tire 669, 705, 707

Console Compartment 225

Continuously Variable Transmission

Operating the Shift Lever 23, 485, 487

Shift Lever Does Not Move 681

Shifting 484, 486

Coolant (Engine) 629

Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve

Adding to the Radiator 630

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

Devices that Emit Radio Waves 709

Rearview Mirror 209

Dipstick (Engine Oil) 622

Directional Signals (Turn Signal) 193

Door Mirrors 210

Auto Door Locking 179

Auto Door Unlocking 179

Door and Trunk Open Message 37

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

Continuously Variable Transmission 476

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

Eco Assist® System 9

ECON Button 494

Elapsed Time 145

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator 92, 689

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 496

Emergency Engine Stop 677

Emergency Trunk Opener 182

Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) 711

Jump Starting 678

Engine Coolant 629

Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank 629

Adding to the Radiator 630

Temperature Gauge 137

Displaying Oil Life 612

Low Oil Pressure Warning 685

Recommended Engine Oil 621

ENGINE START/STOP Button 190

EPS (Electric Power Steering) System 689

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(Carbon Monoxide) 75

Exterior Care (Cleaning) 661

Exterior Mirrors 210

Dust and Pollen 658

Automatic Transmission 632

Continuously Variable Transmission 631

Engine Coolant 629

Manual Transmission 631

Windshield Washer 634

FM/AM Radio 261, 300

Folding Down the Rear Seat 215

Front Airbags (SRS) 48

Front Seat Heaters 237

Front Seat Heaters and Seat

Front Sensor Camera 572

Instant Fuel Economy 143

Low Fuel Indicator 89

Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions 604

Fuel Fill Door 24, 602

Unable to Unlock 698

Inspecting and Changing 696

Locations 692, 694

Instant Fuel Economy 143

Low Fuel Indicator 89

Gear Position Indicator 84

Gear Shift Lever Positions

Transmission 484, 486

Manual Transmission 490

Glass (care) 659, 662

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

To Clear the System 418

To Set Up a Text Message Options 445

Hazard Warning Button 4

Head Restraints 217

Auto High-Beam 198

Automatic Operation 195

Dimming 194, 197

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

Engine and Transmission 708

Vehicle Identification 708

Immobilizer System 183

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

Gear Position 84

Immobilizer System 95

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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

Safety Support (Amber) 101

Safety Support (Green) 104

Seat Belt Reminder 39, 89

Security System Alarm 96

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®)

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)

Instant Fuel Economy 143

Instrument Panel 77

Brightness Control 204

Interior Lights 222

Interior Rearview Mirror 209

iPod 263, 315, 351

Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) 672

Jump Starting 678

Key Number Tag 167

Keyless Lockout Prevention 175

Lockout Prevention 175

Rear Door Won’t Open 178

Remote Transmitter 173

Types and Functions 166

Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) 476

Knee Airbags 52

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 554

Language (HFL) 406, 431

LATCH (Child Seats) 66

Auto High-Beam 198

Bulb Replacement 635

Daytime Running Lights 197

High Beam Indicator 94

Light Switches 194

Lights On Indicator 94

Turn Signals 193

Load Limits 459

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 179

Childproof Door Locks 178

From Inside 176

From Outside 169

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

Brake/Clutch Fluid 633

Climate Control System 658