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...front airbag when they are also at risk of being injured or killed by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 47 for... important information about protecting larger children). 34 2009 Accord Sedan Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that all ages and sizes are safer when they ride in the...
...front airbag when they are also at risk of being injured or killed by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 47 for... important information about protecting larger children). 34 2009 Accord Sedan Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that all ages and sizes are safer when they ride in the...
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... Height Adjustment ...94 Head Restraints ...94 Folding Rear Seat ...97 Armrests ...98 Seat Heaters ...100 Mirrors ...101 Power Windows ...103 Moonroof ...107 Parking Brake ...109 Interior Convenience Items ...110 Beverage Holders ...111 Accessory Power Sockets...111 Console Compartment ...112 Glove Box ...113 Sunglasses Holder ...113 Sun Visors ...114... Interior Lights ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 Gauges ...63 Information Display...64 53 2009 Accord Sedan All the essential controls are within easy reach.
... Height Adjustment ...94 Head Restraints ...94 Folding Rear Seat ...97 Armrests ...98 Seat Heaters ...100 Mirrors ...101 Power Windows ...103 Moonroof ...107 Parking Brake ...109 Interior Convenience Items ...110 Beverage Holders ...111 Accessory Power Sockets...111 Console Compartment ...112 Glove Box ...113 Sunglasses Holder ...113 Sun Visors ...114... Interior Lights ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 Gauges ...63 Information Display...64 53 2009 Accord Sedan All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Owner's Manual
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Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.... equipped FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.59) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.58) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.62) Instruments and Controls SIDE ...
Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.... equipped FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.59) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.58) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.62) Instruments and Controls SIDE ...
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.... Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on when you fully release the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 57 2009 Accord Sedan Driving with the parking brake not fully released. For more information, see page 29 . It comes on briefly when you turn the...
.... Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on when you fully release the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 57 2009 Accord Sedan Driving with the parking brake not fully released. For more information, see page 29 . It comes on briefly when you turn the...
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...Indicator This indicator has three functions: 1. If it does not come on for more information, see page 293 . 58 2009 Accord Sedan Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. For more information on , your ...as a reminder that you have VSA traction and stability enhancement. If it checked. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a ...
...Indicator This indicator has three functions: 1. If it does not come on for more information, see page 293 . 58 2009 Accord Sedan Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. For more information on , your ...as a reminder that you have VSA traction and stability enhancement. If it checked. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a ...
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... is a problem with the high beam headlights. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. For more information on the security system. 61 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch... to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake, it means there is set. gal (10.5 ) of fuel in the tank. Security System Indicator SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR High Beam Indicator This ...
... is a problem with the high beam headlights. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. For more information on the security system. 61 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch... to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake, it means there is set. gal (10.5 ) of fuel in the tank. Security System Indicator SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR High Beam Indicator This ...
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...headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds, the lights will hear a lights-on reminder chime. Instruments and Controls 71 2009 Accord Sedan They remain on by setting the switch in the ''AUTO'' position (if equipped), and you remove the key, then open the door and get... out, the lights turn the ignition switch off after you set the parking brake. The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position or if the lights are turned on until you...
...headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds, the lights will hear a lights-on reminder chime. Instruments and Controls 71 2009 Accord Sedan They remain on by setting the switch in the ''AUTO'' position (if equipped), and you remove the key, then open the door and get... out, the lights turn the ignition switch off after you set the parking brake. The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position or if the lights are turned on until you...
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... the lock tab rearward, the driver's door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver's door. You can turn off , and the parking brake is applied. Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Your vehicle has customizable settings for each of the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). Pulling the driver's lock tab... rearward will not allow you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is the default setting. 80 2009 Accord Sedan The doors lock whenever you start driving. This is off or change the settings for these features. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door...
... the lock tab rearward, the driver's door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver's door. You can turn off , and the parking brake is applied. Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Your vehicle has customizable settings for each of the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). Pulling the driver's lock tab... rearward will not allow you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is the default setting. 80 2009 Accord Sedan The doors lock whenever you start driving. This is off or change the settings for these features. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door...
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...the master door lock switch on the driver's door. You will hear a click. Push and hold the front of the Park (P) position. 82 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks 3. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Release... position. 6. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 9 mph (15 km/h). 4. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. Turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 3. You will hear a click.
...the master door lock switch on the driver's door. You will hear a click. Push and hold the front of the Park (P) position. 82 2009 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks 3. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Release... position. 6. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 9 mph (15 km/h). 4. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. Turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 3. You will hear a click.
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... the auto door lock/unlock setting which you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate all doors unlock feature. 85 2009 Accord Sedan Continue to hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. You will hear a click. On A/T vehicles, move the shift lever out of...
... the auto door lock/unlock setting which you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate all doors unlock feature. 85 2009 Accord Sedan Continue to hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to the LOCK (0) position. You will hear a click. On A/T vehicles, move the shift lever out of...
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... use the console lid as this could cause the weight sensors to brake hard. Make sure the removed head restraints are no twists in any heavy items on the seat-back when it is latched in its three positions. 98 2009 Accord Sedan See Carrying Cargo on page 51 . Never drive with the...
... use the console lid as this could cause the weight sensors to brake hard. Make sure the removed head restraints are no twists in any heavy items on the seat-back when it is latched in its three positions. 98 2009 Accord Sedan See Carrying Cargo on page 51 . Never drive with the...
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Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on . To release it, pull up fully. Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is driven with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 57 ). 109 2009 Accord Sedan
Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on . To release it, pull up fully. Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is driven with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 57 ). 109 2009 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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...speed. To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). This will go out. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2009 Accord Sedan You can increase the set speed, press the RES/ ACCEL button. When the vehicle slows to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET...Control Cruise control may downshift to hold the set speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will cancel cruise control. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set ...
...speed. To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). This will go out. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2009 Accord Sedan You can increase the set speed, press the RES/ ACCEL button. When the vehicle slows to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET...Control Cruise control may downshift to hold the set speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will cancel cruise control. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set ...
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...any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. The vehicle will return to the same cruising speed as before. The vehicle will accelerate to the set cruising speed. Features 225 2009 Accord Sedan Canceling Cruise Control You can ...still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to above 25 mph (...
...any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. The vehicle will return to the same cruising speed as before. The vehicle will accelerate to the set cruising speed. Features 225 2009 Accord Sedan Canceling Cruise Control You can ...still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to above 25 mph (...
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...miles (300 km). On models with a pump octane number of gasoline with these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it... Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear. 260 2009 Accord Sedan During this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Avoid hard...
...miles (300 km). On models with a pump octane number of gasoline with these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it... Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear. 260 2009 Accord Sedan During this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Avoid hard...
Owner's Manual
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...and the front grille with your fingers. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. Lift the hood. 264 2009 Accord Sedan The hood latch handle is above the ''H'' logo. The hood will pop up until it releases the hood. Push this handle up slightly.... 2. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or...
...and the front grille with your fingers. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. Lift the hood. 264 2009 Accord Sedan The hood latch handle is above the ''H'' logo. The hood will pop up until it releases the hood. Push this handle up slightly.... 2. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or...
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... Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can significantly reduce fuel economy. For example: 269 2009 Accord Sedan Poor maintenance can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in the highest gear possible If your vehicle It puts a heavier load on fuel mileage at...
... Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can significantly reduce fuel economy. For example: 269 2009 Accord Sedan Poor maintenance can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in the highest gear possible If your vehicle It puts a heavier load on fuel mileage at...
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Although non-Honda accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. If possible, have your dealer for your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Accessories installed in these areas may not meet factory specifications, and could... dealer inspect the final installation. Follow all instructions in which you make your vehicle unsafe. Before Driving 271 2009 Accord Sedan Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to read the following information. Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (...
Although non-Honda accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. If possible, have your dealer for your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Accessories installed in these areas may not meet factory specifications, and could... dealer inspect the final installation. Follow all instructions in which you make your vehicle unsafe. Before Driving 271 2009 Accord Sedan Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to read the following information. Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (...
Owner's Manual
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... tires can interfere with a non-Honda suspension kit can affect the handling and stability. Here are not compatible with aftermarket components could cause the airbags to modify your vehicle, consult your dealer. 272 2009 Accord Sedan Raising your vehicle with the operation of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering...
... tires can interfere with a non-Honda suspension kit can affect the handling and stability. Here are not compatible with aftermarket components could cause the airbags to modify your vehicle, consult your dealer. 272 2009 Accord Sedan Raising your vehicle with the operation of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering...
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...Menu Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you tips...engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...280 Starting the Engine...281 Manual Transmission...282 Automatic Transmission...284 Parking ...289 Braking System...290 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...291 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System...293 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS...
...Menu Driving This section gives you are planning to tow a trailer. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you tips...engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...280 Starting the Engine...281 Manual Transmission...282 Automatic Transmission...284 Parking ...289 Braking System...290 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...291 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System...293 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS...