Owner's Manual
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...the child with a seat belt (see page 30 ), please follow these guidelines: Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in a Back Seat According to kill or very seriously injure an infant. If Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat. Some states have been ...the passenger's front airbag off (see page 47 for important information about protecting larger children). 34 2008 Accord Sedan To do this, the passenger's front airbag is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. too far forward, or the child's head is quite large, and it can inflate with...
...the child with a seat belt (see page 30 ), please follow these guidelines: Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in a Back Seat According to kill or very seriously injure an infant. If Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat. Some states have been ...the passenger's front airbag off (see page 47 for important information about protecting larger children). 34 2008 Accord Sedan To do this, the passenger's front airbag is thrown forward during a collision or hard braking. too far forward, or the child's head is quite large, and it can inflate with...
Owner's Manual
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... ...93 Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment ...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 ...113 Sun Visors ...114 Vanity... Mirror ...115 Coat Hook ...115 Center Pocket ...115 Interior Lights ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 53 2008 Accord Sedan
... ...93 Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment ...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 ...113 Sun Visors ...114 Vanity... Mirror ...115 Coat Hook ...115 Center Pocket ...115 Interior Lights ...116 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...54 Instrument Panel ...55 Instrument Panel Indicators ...56 53 2008 Accord Sedan
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...
Owner's Manual
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... information, see page 29 . It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 57 2008 Accord Sedan Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on while driving, there could be a problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag cutoff...side airbag has automatically shut off. For more information, see page 29 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator U.S. If it comes on at any other time, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to ...
... information, see page 29 . It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 57 2008 Accord Sedan Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on while driving, there could be a problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag cutoff...side airbag has automatically shut off. For more information, see page 29 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator U.S. If it comes on at any other time, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to ...
Owner's Manual
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... ON (II) position. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have your vehicle checked at a dealer. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. It comes on along with the VSA system. It flashes when...problem with the VSA system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the VSA system. For more information, see page 293 . 58 2008 Accord Sedan If it does not come on for a few seconds when you turn the ...
... ON (II) position. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have your vehicle checked at a dealer. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but will not have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. It comes on along with the VSA system. It flashes when...problem with the VSA system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on the VSA system. For more information, see page 293 . 58 2008 Accord Sedan If it does not come on for a few seconds when you turn the ...
Owner's Manual
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... brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page 69 . If equipped This indicator comes on the security system. 61 2008 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information on... High Beam 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 a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the needle does reach E. There is a problem with the high...
... brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page 69 . If equipped This indicator comes on the security system. 61 2008 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information on... High Beam 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 a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the needle does reach E. There is a problem with the high...
Owner's Manual
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...you unlock or open the driver's door. The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior ... will turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on again when you set the parking brake. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the ''AUTO'' position). If you remove the key and ... the high beam indicator come on with the switch. Instruments and Controls 71 2008 Accord Sedan
...you unlock or open the driver's door. The headlights revert to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior ... will turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on again when you set the parking brake. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the ''AUTO'' position). If you remove the key and ... the high beam indicator come on with the switch. Instruments and Controls 71 2008 Accord Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... to lock an open and the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will lock all doors. You can turn off , and apply the parking brake. The doors lock whenever you start driving. The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). When you customize the setting, make... sure your vehicle is parked safely the engine is the default setting. 80 2008 Accord Sedan Make all settings before you move the shift lever out of these features as described on the driver's door is not disabled. This is...
... to lock an open and the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will lock all doors. You can turn off , and apply the parking brake. The doors lock whenever you start driving. The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). When you customize the setting, make... sure your vehicle is parked safely the engine is the default setting. 80 2008 Accord Sedan Make all settings before you move the shift lever out of these features as described on the driver's door is not disabled. This is...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to the LOCK (0) position. 1. Push and hold the front of the Park (P) position. 82 2008 Accord Sedan Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds). 4. Turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 3. You will hear... Locks 3. To program the Drive Lock mode: Locks all doors when the vehicle's speed reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h). 4. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to the LOCK (0) position. 1. Push and hold the front of the Park (P) position. 82 2008 Accord Sedan Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds). 4. Turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 3. You will hear... Locks 3. To program the Drive Lock mode: Locks all doors when the vehicle's speed reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h). 4. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Owner's Manual
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... you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to hold the switch: Until you selected. Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to activate all doors unlock feature. 85 2008 Accord Sedan Instruments and Controls Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to the Park (P) position...
... you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to hold the switch: Until you selected. Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to activate all doors unlock feature. 85 2008 Accord Sedan Instruments and Controls Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to the Park (P) position...
Owner's Manual
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... down and the trunk lid open. Do not put any shoulder belt. Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in its three positions. 98 2008 Accord Sedan Never drive with the seat-back folded down . Armrest Front To use the console lid as this could cause the weight sensors to... brake hard. If the rear head restraints get caught on the front seat backs and you cannot fold down the rear seat-back fully, you have ...
... down and the trunk lid open. Do not put any shoulder belt. Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in its three positions. 98 2008 Accord Sedan Never drive with the seat-back folded down . Armrest Front To use the console lid as this could cause the weight sensors to... brake hard. If the rear head restraints get caught on the front seat backs and you cannot fold down the rear seat-back fully, you have ...
Owner's Manual
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To release it, pull up fully. 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. Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on. The parking brake indicator 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.
To release it, pull up fully. 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. Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on. The parking brake indicator 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.
Owner's Manual
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...with your speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). To resume the set speed. Each time you are going down a hill, use the brakes as you reach the desired speed. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set cruising speed in very small amounts, tap... the RES/ ACCEL button. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2008 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control may downshift to hold the SET/DECEL button. Press and hold the set speed, press...
...with your speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). To resume the set speed. Each time you are going down a hill, use the brakes as you reach the desired speed. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set cruising speed in very small amounts, tap... the RES/ ACCEL button. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. 224 2008 Accord Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control may downshift to hold the SET/DECEL button. Press and hold the set speed, press...
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The vehicle will return to the same cruising speed as before. The vehicle will remember the previously set cruising speed. Features 225 2008 Accord Sedan To return to that speed, accelerate to speed up for passing. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off the accelerator ...foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. Resuming the Set Speed When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. Push the CANCEL button on . After completing the pass, take your foot on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator...
The vehicle will return to the same cruising speed as before. The vehicle will remember the previously set cruising speed. Features 225 2008 Accord Sedan To return to that speed, accelerate to speed up for passing. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off the accelerator ...foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. Resuming the Set Speed When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. Push the CANCEL button on . After completing the pass, take your foot on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. To stop this happens, contact your dealer for the ...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 During this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Use of gasoline with these recommendations with a pump octane number of ...
... the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. To stop this happens, contact your dealer for the ...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 During this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Use of gasoline with these recommendations with a pump octane number of ...
Owner's Manual
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... left corner of the dashboard. Reach in between the hood and the front grille with your fingers. Lift the hood. 264 2008 Accord Sedan Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. The hood will pop up until it releases the hood. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing...
... left corner of the dashboard. Reach in between the hood and the front grille with your fingers. Lift the hood. 264 2008 Accord Sedan Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. The hood will pop up until it releases the hood. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing...
Owner's Manual
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...on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. 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 fuel economy by up of snow or mud on fuel mileage at speeds above... Idling results in your fuel economy. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. For example: 269 2008 Accord Sedan Avoid carrying excess weight in 0 miles per gallon. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard...
...on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. 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 fuel economy by up of snow or mud on fuel mileage at speeds above... Idling results in your fuel economy. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. For example: 269 2008 Accord Sedan Avoid carrying excess weight in 0 miles per gallon. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle. If possible, have the installer contact your dealer for your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Follow all instructions in these areas may not meet...factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle's handling and stability. Although non-Honda accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Main ...following information. These accessories have been designed and approved for assistance. Before Driving 271 2008 Accord Sedan Do not install accessories on your vehicle, they may interfere with the proper ...
...vehicle. If possible, have the installer contact your dealer for your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Follow all instructions in these areas may not meet...factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle's handling and stability. Although non-Honda accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Main ...following information. These accessories have been designed and approved for assistance. Before Driving 271 2008 Accord Sedan Do not install accessories on your vehicle, they may interfere with the proper ...
Owner's Manual
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...wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering wheel or any other raised objects, which could seriously affect your dealer. 272 2008 Accord Sedan If you plan to hit speed bumps or other part of your ...vehicle with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Non-Honda wheels, because they are not compatible with a non-Honda suspension kit can allow the undercarriage to modify...
...wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering wheel or any other raised objects, which could seriously affect your dealer. 272 2008 Accord Sedan If you plan to hit speed bumps or other part of your ...vehicle with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Non-Honda wheels, because they are not compatible with a non-Honda suspension kit can allow the undercarriage to modify...
Owner's Manual
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...) ...291 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...293 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...295 Towing a Trailer ...298 Driving 279 2008 Accord Sedan 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...
...) ...291 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...293 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...295 Towing a Trailer ...298 Driving 279 2008 Accord Sedan 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...