Owner's Manual
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..., the airbag will deploy even if there is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag will shut off. CONTINUED 27 2008 Accord Sedan Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the airbag's deployment path. ...side impact. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Airbags Work Only one airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner ...
..., the airbag will deploy even if there is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag will shut off. CONTINUED 27 2008 Accord Sedan Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the airbag's deployment path. ...side impact. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Airbags Work Only one airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner ...
Owner's Manual
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...), have the passenger sit upright. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is out of the vehicle. 28 2008 Accord Sedan There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the vehicle. To get the best protection from ...working properly. It may inflate in their seats. In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to deploy. One or both side curtain airbags may prevent the cutoff system from the side curtain airbags, occupants should...
...), have the passenger sit upright. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is out of the vehicle. 28 2008 Accord Sedan There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the vehicle. To get the best protection from ...working properly. It may inflate in their seats. In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to deploy. One or both side curtain airbags may prevent the cutoff system from the side curtain airbags, occupants should...
Owner's Manual
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... roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. It should be left on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on the accelerator pedal. Using the Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON RES/ ACCEL BUTTON 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed... above 25 mph (40 km/h). It is now activated. CONTINUED 223 2008 Accord Sedan Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on .
... roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. It should be left on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on the accelerator pedal. Using the Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON RES/ ACCEL BUTTON 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed... above 25 mph (40 km/h). It is now activated. CONTINUED 223 2008 Accord Sedan Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on .
Owner's Manual
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... small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. To slow down to hold the set speed. To resume the set speed when you normally would. Accelerate to decrease your vehicle will cancel cruise control. Each time you do this , your foot. This will speed up and down about 1 mph ...SET/DECEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on . When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2008 Accord Sedan The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on the instrument panel will slow down hills. Release the button when you reach the...
... small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. To slow down to hold the set speed. To resume the set speed when you normally would. Accelerate to decrease your vehicle will cancel cruise control. Each time you do this , your foot. This will speed up and down about 1 mph ...SET/DECEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on . When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2008 Accord Sedan The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on the instrument panel will slow down hills. Release the button when you reach the...
Owner's Manual
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...your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. Features 225 2008 Accord Sedan The vehicle will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. Push the CRUISE...Of Contents Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned on the steering wheel. Canceling Cruise Control You can still use the accelerator pedal to the set cruising speed. After completing the pass, take your foot on the brake or clutch pedal causes the ...
...your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. Features 225 2008 Accord Sedan The vehicle will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. Push the CRUISE...Of Contents Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned on the steering wheel. Canceling Cruise Control You can still use the accelerator pedal to the set cruising speed. After completing the pass, take your foot on the brake or clutch pedal causes the ...
Owner's Manual
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...is available, the use of 87 or higher. Avoid hard braking for service. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by... shifting to a lower gear. 260 2008 Accord Sedan In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it ...
...is available, the use of 87 or higher. Avoid hard braking for service. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by... shifting to a lower gear. 260 2008 Accord Sedan In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it ...
Owner's Manual
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...particular, a build-up of snow or mud on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). For example: 269 2008 Accord Sedan Avoid carrying excess weight in 0 miles per gallon. Avoid excessive idling Idling results in your fuel economy by up ) Driving... displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Maintain proper ...
...particular, a build-up of snow or mud on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). For example: 269 2008 Accord Sedan Avoid carrying excess weight in 0 miles per gallon. Avoid excessive idling Idling results in your fuel economy by up ) Driving... displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Maintain proper ...
Owner's Manual
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... but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down , and hold the key in the START (III) position for at a time. Press on the battery. 3. The engine is pressed. Driving 281 2008 Accord Sedan If the engine fails to clear flooding. If ...the engine starts, release pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. If the engine does not start , press the...
... but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down , and hold the key in the START (III) position for at a time. Press on the battery. 3. The engine is pressed. Driving 281 2008 Accord Sedan If the engine fails to clear flooding. If ...the engine starts, release pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. If the engine does not start , press the...
Owner's Manual
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... engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. Driving 283 2008 Accord Sedan This is caused by a limiter in and out. The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th Normal acceleration 15 mph (25 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph.../h) 50 mph (80 km/h) Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will run and accelerate smoothly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run normally when you reduce...
... engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. Driving 283 2008 Accord Sedan This is caused by a limiter in and out. The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th Normal acceleration 15 mph (25 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph.../h) 50 mph (80 km/h) Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will run and accelerate smoothly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run normally when you reduce...
Owner's Manual
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... on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position. 284 2008 Accord Sedan These indicators between the tachometer and speedometer show which position the shift lever is a problem with the ''D'' indicator, there is in. If the malfunction...
... on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position. 284 2008 Accord Sedan These indicators between the tachometer and speedometer show which position the shift lever is a problem with the ''D'' indicator, there is in. If the malfunction...
Owner's Manual
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.... Shift to restart a stalled engine, or if it . Use Park whenever you can remove the key from Park to shift into Park. Driving CONTINUED 285 2008 Accord Sedan To shift out of the shift lever to shift from the ignition switch. Move the shift lever. You must press on the brake pedal...
.... Shift to restart a stalled engine, or if it . Use Park whenever you can remove the key from Park to shift into Park. Driving CONTINUED 285 2008 Accord Sedan To shift out of the shift lever to shift from the ignition switch. Move the shift lever. You must press on the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... locks the transmission in second gear. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D) Use this transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. 286 2008 Accord Sedan The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 1, 2, D3, and D, you come to second, press the release button on a slippery surface or in hilly ...braking when going down a steep hill. For starting out on the front of the shift lever. By upshifting and downshifting through 5) for your speed and acceleration. When driving downhill with a trailer.
... locks the transmission in second gear. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D) Use this transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. 286 2008 Accord Sedan The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 1, 2, D3, and D, you come to second, press the release button on a slippery surface or in hilly ...braking when going down a steep hill. For starting out on the front of the shift lever. By upshifting and downshifting through 5) for your speed and acceleration. When driving downhill with a trailer.
Owner's Manual
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... separate circuits. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you depress the brake pedal hard in your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to a lower gear. If not, apply them . 290 2008 Accord Sedan In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. Constant application of the brakes when going down a long hill builds up...
... separate circuits. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you depress the brake pedal hard in your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to a lower gear. If not, apply them . 290 2008 Accord Sedan In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. Constant application of the brakes when going down a long hill builds up...
Owner's Manual
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... times. Without VSA, your vehicle as soon as possible. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on while driving, pull to leave a sufficient margin of the road when it will see the VSA activation indicator blink. If this... dealer inspect your vehicle will have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Driving 293 2008 Accord Sedan VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you may notice that the engine does not respond to the accelerator in the same way it does at reasonable speeds and to the side of...
... times. Without VSA, your vehicle as soon as possible. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on while driving, pull to leave a sufficient margin of the road when it will see the VSA activation indicator blink. If this... dealer inspect your vehicle will have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Driving 293 2008 Accord Sedan VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you may notice that the engine does not respond to the accelerator in the same way it does at reasonable speeds and to the side of...
Owner's Manual
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... backing up. Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed, and steer straight ahead. Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 304 2008 Accord Sedan Do not ''ride'' the brakes, and remember, it will take longer to the left to get the trailer to move the trailer to overheat.... Do not try to hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the accelerator, as this can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to second gear.
... backing up. Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed, and steer straight ahead. Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 304 2008 Accord Sedan Do not ''ride'' the brakes, and remember, it will take longer to the left to get the trailer to move the trailer to overheat.... Do not try to hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the accelerator, as this can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to second gear.
Owner's Manual
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...meet all U.S. Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 388 2008 Accord Sedan For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and onehalf (1 1/2) times as well on the...is a comparative rating based on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in addition to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. For example: Treadwear 200...
...meet all U.S. Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 388 2008 Accord Sedan For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and onehalf (1 1/2) times as well on the...is a comparative rating based on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in addition to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. For example: Treadwear 200...
Owner's Manual
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... or three days, you will be set in Park (automatic) or neutral (manual). Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 6 hours or more. 3. Technical Information CONTINUED 397 2008 Accord Sedan Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it may not pass the test. This is because of certain...
... or three days, you will be set in Park (automatic) or neutral (manual). Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 6 hours or more. 3. Technical Information CONTINUED 397 2008 Accord Sedan Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it may not pass the test. This is because of certain...
Owner's Manual
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...okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 90 seconds). 8. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 398 2008 Accord Sedan Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30.... Then drive in D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for several seconds without moving the...
...okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 90 seconds). 8. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 398 2008 Accord Sedan Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30.... Then drive in D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for several seconds without moving the...
