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...seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger's front airbag. If the vehicle seat is thrown forward 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 2008 Accord Sedan Children who have outgrown child seats are restrained in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger's front ...
...seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger's front airbag. If the vehicle seat is thrown forward 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 2008 Accord Sedan Children who have outgrown child seats are restrained in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger's front ...
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... ...94 Head Restraints ...94 Folding Rear Seat ...97 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 ... ...115 Interior Lights ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 53 2008 Accord Sedan Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation...
... ...94 Head Restraints ...94 Folding Rear Seat ...97 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 ... ...115 Interior Lights ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 53 2008 Accord Sedan Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation...
Owner's Manual
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...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 AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.57) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.56) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.61) The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2008 Accord...
...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 AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.57) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.56) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.61) The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 55 2008 Accord...
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...on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator U.S. For more information, see page 29 . Canada This indicator comes on at any other time, it indicates that ... Indicator U.S. It is running, or if it remains lit after you to check the parking brake. This indicator will also alert you fully release the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to a potential problem with the parking brake not fully released. Instruments and Controls 57 2008 Accord Sedan
...on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator U.S. For more information, see page 29 . Canada This indicator comes on at any other time, it indicates that ... Indicator U.S. It is running, or if it remains lit after you to check the parking brake. This indicator will also alert you fully release the parking brake while the engine is a reminder to a potential problem with the parking brake not fully released. Instruments and Controls 57 2008 Accord Sedan
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...has three functions: 1. If this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. See page 293 for more information, see page 293 . 58 2008 Accord Sedan Take your vehicle to a dealer to have your vehicle still has ... on along with the VSA system indicator if there is active (see page 291 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. ...
...has three functions: 1. If this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. See page 293 for more information, see page 293 . 58 2008 Accord Sedan Take your vehicle to a dealer to have your vehicle still has ... on along with the VSA system indicator if there is active (see page 291 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. ...
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...71 ). When the 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. There may also be a problem with the DRL. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator...SYSTEM INDICATOR High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on the security system. 61 2008 Accord Sedan For more information on (see page 69 . Instruments and Controls This indicator also comes on when the security system is a problem ...
...71 ). When the 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. There may also be a problem with the DRL. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator...SYSTEM INDICATOR High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on the security system. 61 2008 Accord Sedan For more information on (see page 69 . Instruments and Controls This indicator also comes on when the security system is a problem ...
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...the driver's door open it within 15 seconds after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ''AUTO'' position). Instruments and Controls 71 2008 Accord Sedan If you unlock the door, but do not open , you remove the key, then open the driver's door. The automatic lighting off feature activates... the or position or if the lights are turned on reminder chime. The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on with reduced brightness when you turn on again when you remove the key and close the driver's door. Main Menu Table...
...the driver's door open it within 15 seconds after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ''AUTO'' position). Instruments and Controls 71 2008 Accord Sedan If you unlock the door, but do not open , you remove the key, then open the driver's door. The automatic lighting off feature activates... the or position or if the lights are turned on reminder chime. The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on with reduced brightness when you turn on again when you remove the key and close the driver's door. Main Menu Table...
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... apply the parking brake. Make all settings before you move the shift lever out of these features as described on the driver's door is not disabled. Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings: The auto door locking is the default setting. 80 2008 Accord Sedan The doors lock...
... apply the parking brake. Make all settings before you move the shift lever out of these features as described on the driver's door is not disabled. Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings: The auto door locking is the default setting. 80 2008 Accord Sedan The doors lock...
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...seconds). 4. Turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 3. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the front of the Park (P) position. 82 2008 Accord Sedan You will hear a click. To program the Drive Lock mode: Locks all doors when the vehicle's speed reaches about 5 seconds). 5. On A/T ...driver's door. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to the LOCK (0) position. 1. Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the Park...
...seconds). 4. Turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 3. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the front of the Park (P) position. 82 2008 Accord Sedan You will hear a click. To program the Drive Lock mode: Locks all doors when the vehicle's speed reaches about 5 seconds). 5. On A/T ...driver's door. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to the LOCK (0) position. 1. Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the Park...
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...hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to the Park (P) position. 6. Turn the ignition switch to activate all doors unlock feature. 85 2008 Accord Sedan Even though your vehicle's battery is removed or goes dead, the system keeps the auto door lock/unlock setting which you hear two more... clicks (after about 10 seconds) to the LOCK (0) position. Instruments and Controls Or, until you selected. Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to activate driver's door unlock feature, 5. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the rear of the Park (P) ...
...hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to the Park (P) position. 6. Turn the ignition switch to activate all doors unlock feature. 85 2008 Accord Sedan Even though your vehicle's battery is removed or goes dead, the system keeps the auto door lock/unlock setting which you hear two more... clicks (after about 10 seconds) to the LOCK (0) position. Instruments and Controls Or, until you selected. Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to activate driver's door unlock feature, 5. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the rear of the Park (P) ...
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... any shoulder belt. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 273 . Armrest Front To use the console lid as this could cause the weight sensors to brake hard. Make sure it is folded down. Make sure all rear shoulder belts are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you... 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 2008 Accord Sedan Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are positioned in front of the rear...
... any shoulder belt. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 273 . Armrest Front To use the console lid as this could cause the weight sensors to brake hard. Make sure it is folded down. Make sure all rear shoulder belts are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you... 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 2008 Accord Sedan Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are positioned in front of the rear...
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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. 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 axles. The parking brake indicator on . A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 57 ). 109 2008 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. 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 axles. The parking brake indicator on . A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 57 ). 109 2008 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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...Table Of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control may downshift to hold the set speed, press the RES/ ACCEL button. Push on . Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Each time you normally would. Accelerate to the desired speed..., press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2008 Accord Sedan Each time you are going down a hill, use the brakes as you do this , your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the...
...Table Of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control may downshift to hold the set speed, press the RES/ ACCEL button. Push on . Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Each time you normally would. Accelerate to the desired speed..., press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2008 Accord Sedan Each time you are going down a hill, use the brakes as you do this , your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the...
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... you can cancel cruise control in 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 set cruising speed. Features 225 2008 Accord Sedan The vehicle will accelerate to speed up for passing. Push the... CANCEL button on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then ...
... you can cancel cruise control in 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 set cruising speed. Features 225 2008 Accord Sedan The vehicle will accelerate to speed up for passing. Push the... CANCEL button on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then ...
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..., Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear. 260 2008 Accord Sedan Use of gasoline with manual transmission We recommend using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel...strongly recommend, in areas where it is designed to come on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. During this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is available, the use ...
..., Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear. 260 2008 Accord Sedan Use of gasoline with manual transmission We recommend using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel...strongly recommend, in areas where it is designed to come on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. During this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is available, the use ...
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Lift the hood. 264 2008 Accord Sedan Reach in between the hood and the front grille with your fingers. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the ..., or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 1. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. Push this handle up slightly. 2. The hood latch handle is above...
Lift the hood. 264 2008 Accord Sedan Reach in between the hood and the front grille with your fingers. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the ..., or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 1. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. Push this handle up slightly. 2. The hood latch handle is above...
Owner's Manual
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...highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. Always maintain your vehicle according to increased drag. For example: 269 2008 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle's... fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold ...
...highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. Always maintain your vehicle according to increased drag. For example: 269 2008 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle's... fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold ...
Owner's Manual
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... computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can make any modifications or add any accessories,...in which you to read the following information. Although non-Honda accessories may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your dealer inspect the final installation. Before Driving 271 2008 Accord Sedan Before installing any electronic accessory, have been designed ...
... computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can make any modifications or add any accessories,...in which you to read the following information. Although non-Honda accessories may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your dealer inspect the final installation. Before Driving 271 2008 Accord Sedan Before installing any electronic accessory, have been designed ...
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...make the systems ineffective. Raising your steering wheel or any other raised objects, which could seriously affect your dealer. 272 2008 Accord Sedan Non-Honda wheels, because they are not compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and...or other part of your vehicle's safety features can interfere with the operation of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit can cause excessive stress on suspension components, and are a universal design, can affect the ...
...make the systems ineffective. Raising your steering wheel or any other raised objects, which could seriously affect your dealer. 272 2008 Accord Sedan Non-Honda wheels, because they are not compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and...or other part of your vehicle's safety features can interfere with the operation of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit can cause excessive stress on suspension components, and are a universal design, can affect the ...
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Preparing 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 on starting the ... Main Menu Driving This section gives you are planning 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) System...293 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...295 Towing a Trailer ...298 Driving 279...
Preparing 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 on starting the ... Main Menu Driving This section gives you are planning 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) System...293 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...295 Towing a Trailer ...298 Driving 279...